Have you recently experienced a car accident?

The jarring sensation of a car accident lingers long after the event itself, leaving both physical and emotional scars in its wake. In such moments, prioritizing one’s health becomes paramount, yet it’s often overlooked amidst the chaos. However, seeking timely physical therapy can significantly alter the trajectory of recovery, facilitating a quicker and more comprehensive healing process. At Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, we understand the harrowing aftermath of car accidents and advocate for the crucial role that physical therapy plays in regaining strength, mobility, and overall well-being. Here are three reasons why seeking physical therapy after a car accident is not just advisable but essential for optimal recovery.

Did you know…?

Physical therapy can go hand-in-hand with treatment from your doctor after a car accident.

Really? I thought I just had to see a doctor.

While your doctor will advise on broken bones, healing, recommendations for treatment, etc., a physical therapist will help you focus on specific daily activities to help you return to everyday normal routines.

Here are three reasons you should see a PT following a car accident:

1.) They will help you focus on everyday activities

A physical therapist can help you ensure you are able to complete daily activities safely with minimal loss of function. Even the simplest of tasks, such as doing laundry or washing dishes, can be very challenging for people in pain. Physical therapists can help you learn new ways of completing these activities without limiting function.

2.) They will ease your mind 

It can feel like an eternity to wait weeks in between X-rays or check-ups with your doctor. Added stress from being unable to work, missing out on social activities, and the inability keep up with daily routines can be mentally draining on any person. But when you visit a physical therapist in between waiting periods, you’re taking active control over your recovery. A PT will ensure you are making progress between follow ups with your physician to get you back to normal daily activities.

After being released from restrictions, physical therapists can help you get back to your previous level of function. This is especially true when lower extremity fractures are involved. Learning to walk can be difficult and mentally taxing without professional help to point you in the right direction.

3.) A PT will help you maintain your physique 

It can be frustrating to be kept from your normal daily exercise routine after an accident. A physical therapist can help you figure out ways to keep your body strong and maintain balance while you’re healing. It’s important to keep all areas surrounding your injury in order to return to your old self as quickly as possible.

Local to Columbia, Charleston, or Rock Hill SC and recently in a car accident? Call any of our local Carolina Physical Therapy offices to schedule an evaluation with a PT!