Physiotherapy for Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries in Downtown Toronto
According to Transport Canada, over 120,000 Canadians are injured through motor vehicle accidents per year. At Ace Physio our Physiotherapists work to provide premium Physiotherapy treatments for Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries in downtown Toronto.
Common Injuries Sustained in Motor Vehicle Accidents:
Whiplash:
One of the most common injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the head is suddenly jolted forward or to the side, which puts a strain on the muscles and ligaments of the neck. Whiplash can happen in both low speed and high speed motor vehicle accidents. More serious forms of whiplash include complete tearing of the ligaments in the neck and possible disk herniation.
Back Injuries:
The impact from a motor vehicle accident causes an intense torquing motion on the body, which can often result in back injuries. Lower back injuries are the most common type of back injury individuals suffer from when in a motor vehicle accident. More serious back injuries can include dislocation and/or fractures of the spine. Back injuries can be extremely painful and often remain chronic, needing years of therapy.
Brain Injuries:
Brain injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents can seriously debilitate one’s life. Even a mild concussion can seriously effect one’s cognitive functioning and have a huge impact on the individual’s life.Traumatic brain injuries often require therapy to improve the individual’s condition and help them resume activities of daily living.
Fractures:
Depending on the nature of the motor vehicle accident, the impact of the accident can result in one or more broken bones. Broken bones often require immobilization, which prevent your muscles and ligaments from working. This leads that area to atrophy and become weak, which most of the time requires therapy to rehabilitate people back to their original functioning.
Dealing with Motor Vehicle Injuries:
Many people involved in motor vehicle accidents can suffer tremendous amounts of pain, which can lead to chronic problems over the rest of one’s life. People injured in motor vehicle accidents usually need some type of therapy to get back to their everyday lives. At Ace Physio, physiotherapists customize a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs. Therapists will combine different types of Physiotherapy treatments including acupuncture, stretching/strengthening exercises, manual therapies, spinal decompression, laser therapy, ultrasound, shockwave therapy and more in order to give you excellent care.
