6 conditions that can appear days after a car accident injury

Have you recently been in a car accident? You’re not alone. Approximately 5.4 million accidents resulted in medically consulted injuries in 2021. Some injuries may be immediately obvious, like a broken bone or a deep cut. Some injuries might take days or even weeks to show up. In the chaos and aftermath of a car […]

4 PT treatment methods for those with a motorcycle injury

Have an injury from a motorcycle accident? Motor vehicle injuries can be serious. After being in a motor vehicle accident, people often require extensive rehabilitative care. Understanding your treatment options can help empower you to take advantage of the best treatments available. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may receive immediate medical treatment. […]

Physical therapy after a car crash injury is critical to healing

Physical therapy after a car crash injury is an important part of the healing process. Car accidents can cause a variety of injuries and were responsible for approximately 5.4 million injuries in 2021. These injuries can range from mild bruises or sprains to severe injuries like fractures, spinal damage or soft tissue injuries. Physical therapy […]

4 T-bone car accident injuries a physical therapist can help you treat

Side impact car accidents, also known as T-bone car accidents, are some of the most common causes of car accident injury in the United States. In the year 2016 alone, over 3 million people in the United States were injured in a car accident. While some people can walk away from a T-bone car accident […]

Can a PT clinic help with shoulder injuries from car accidents?

In car accidents, shoulder injuries are common. The shoulder joint is where the upper arm bone (humerus) joins the collarbone and shoulder blade (scapula). This ball-and-socket joint is susceptible to dislocation, which can occur during a car accident.  Shoulder dislocation injuries from a car accident can also lead to other issues. Tears can occur in […]

3 common car accident-related face injuries

Face injuries from a car accident are typically caused by impacting the steering wheel or other surface inside your vehicle. They can also be caused by an object that penetrates into your car during a collision. Such objects can include things like pieces of metal or glass and street signposts. It is these types of […]

3 ways physical therapy can help if you’re injured in a T-bone car accident

We’ve all seen it in an action movie. One car runs right into the side of another car, and the other car goes spinning away or smashes into another car or nearby object.  This type of car accident is known as a T-bone accident, and in real life, such accidents aren’t as much fun as […]

Three ways a physical therapist can help cut how long whiplash lasts

Whiplash isn’t just an injury you developed during a car accident or while playing sports. It’s a problem that can bleed into every single task you do every day. And, this problem can last for quite some time.  Whiplash occurs when the head is whipped violently back and forth. It affects a significant number of […]

Why you need physical therapy after a car accident

Car accidents are one of the most frightening times in a person’s life. It happens so suddenly and often without warning that you hardly have time to realize what’s happening until it’s over. And, once it’s over, many people deal with injuries that are painful or limit the function of their bodies. If you have […]

Three factors can extend therapy time after a car accident

Car accidents can cause many injuries to the body. Unfortunately, these incidents are all too common. You likely know at least one person who has been injured in a car accident, and this isn’t surprising when you consider how many car accidents happen in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Three factors that decrease car accident injury risk

You might not have thought about it recently, but it’s likely that you or someone you know has been in a car accident in the last year or two. It’s even possible that this accident led to a serious car accident injury such as whiplash or a concussion. If you haven’t been injured in a […]

Two exercises to help back pain after a car accident

Many Hastings, Michigan, residents have probably been in a car accident at some time in their lives. If you have, this experience may have left you with pain in your neck, shoulder or lower back. The lower back is especially prone to injury from a motor vehicle accident, but physical therapists in your area can […]