Auto & Work Injuries

Physical Therapy for Auto & Work Injury Treatment in Scottsdale, Arizona

A seemingly minor Auto & Work injury can result in major issues that can cause a lifetime of problems if you don’t seek appropriate treatment. And unfortunately, most of us will be in some sort of auto accident in our lives. It’s less likely you’ll get hurt at work, but there are about 340 million occupational accidents every year across the country. Work injuries are not just major accidents. They also include overuse injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome for those who work with computers.

The most common problems resulting from a car crash or work-related injury include back and neck injuries such as fractures, whiplash, herniated discs and radiculopathy.

Auto Injury Treatment in Scottsdale

From whiplash to bone fractures, sprains and other injuries, car accidents cause significant damage to both passengers and drivers. Most people are not aware of the extent of their injuries right away. Prompt medical treatment, including physical therapy at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - Scottdale, AZ, gives you the best chance at a full recovery from auto injuries.

If you’re in a car accident, you may be considering physical therapy. There are many benefits to physical therapy auto injury treatment. Your doctor may specifically recommend physical therapy, or you can decide on your own to see us at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - Scottdale, AZ.

Work Injury Treatment in Scottsdale, Arizona

Skilled manual therapy, early functional exercises and various supportive modalities in physical therapy speed the healing of work-related injuries. Workers get back on the job after physical therapy for workplace injury at the same (or better) level of function than before being injured.

Physical therapy for workplace injury is well established and proven to provide results, so you and your employer can rest assured you’ll be back to work soon.

Your recovery is in the hands of an experienced team of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers therapists who will:

Thoroughly evaluate your condition.
Design a personalized treatment program to increase your strength, mobility, and endurance.
Teach you how to minimize your chance of re-injury.
Work closely with your doctor, case manager, and insurance company every step of the way.
Don’t wait to seek treatment for a painful auto accident or work injury.

With a combination of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, our experts will reduce your pain and disability and improve your function and mobility.

If you are injured in an auto accident or at work, the providers at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - South Scottsdale can help you get back to work and living, in a safe and timely manner.

Physical Therapy for Auto & Work Injury Treatment FAQs

Does Physical Therapy Work for Auto Injury Treatment?

Yes, even though there are so many different types of injuries resulting from car accidents, physical therapy is typically one of the first lines of recommended treatment because it is so beneficial for most patients. Common auto accident injuries like whiplash, broken bones, and back pain respond well to physical therapy treatments.

How does physical therapy heal a workplace injury?

Early on, after a workplace injury, physical therapy works to reduce your pain and restore your flexibility and range of motion. Swelling and pain after an injury can make many movements painful. Your physical therapist uses treatments to reduce the pain, so you can move more easily, ultimately speeding complete healing.

How long does it take to see results from physical therapy after a workplace injury?

Certainly, it very much depends on the type of injury and how your body responds to the treatments. Muscle injuries typically require two to four weeks of physical therapy before seeing results. Tendons take longer, up to four to six weeks. Bone takes even more time, with results showing after about six to eight weeks. Ligaments take the longest, responding to physical therapy treatments in about ten to twelve weeks.