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Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

  • Tana P.

    Being in a car accident left me with a great deal of pain and stiffness. Any activity I did caused pain. The physical therapy team put a lot of time and effort into my treatment. They gave me helpful printouts to take home and thoroughly explained how treatments work. I am able to be back to feeling great again.

  • Sal G.

    I could hardly walk after being hit by a truck while walking. How can this guy do what I thought only a chiropractor could do? After consultation with Mark, he started my first treatment. I walked out with no pain and had the first full night of painless sleep since my accident. I was totally amazed. God bless ALL @ MDM Physical Therapy!

  • Katelyn F.

    In the beginning, I was told I would not be able to walk for 3-6 months. Mind you this was told to me by my doctor. After continuously coming to PT week after week I was able to gain enough strength to be up and walking by one and a half months. This team has been one of the best, scratch that, the absolute best group of people I have ever worked with.

  • Kristina P.

    After 2 separate car accidents, daily neck pain and headaches were a part of my life that I thought I would never get away from. Though I tried not to let it affect my life it did. Mark & Susan Mooney have always been there to help me work through the worst with great treatment and support.

  • Stephanie T.

    When I first came in I was in extreme pain.  Everyone at MDM really cares and makes an effort to help people feel better.  I used to be uncomfortable sitting, standing, and doing mild exercise.  I learned stretches and strengthening techniques.  I now feel like I have the tools I need to help myself.



If You’ve Been Injured in a Car Accident, Physical Therapy Can Help You Find Relief

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, MDM Physical Therapy can help provide the relief you need to start feeling better. Our Mesa, AZ physical therapists are trained in car accident injury recovery and have the tools to help you recover for all types of motor vehicle injuries.

What type of injuries occur after an auto accident?

Head and back injuries from a car wreck are typically the most serious. Head injuries can lead to vision problems, skull fractures and concussions. With a concussion, you may experience dizziness and headaches. Another common car accident injury is a herniated disk. Neck and chest injuries are also common, with whiplash being the most common accident injury.

Whiplash can be very painful and restrict movement. The sudden movement of the neck and head in a car accident can cause whiplash. Blunt force trauma from a car accident can collapse lungs and break ribs.

At MDM, we have also discovered that the alignment of the pelvis is often affected by an accident. If there are other injuries these issues are frequently overlooked. This can result in back, hip, knee and even shoulder pain.

Indeed, car accidents can result in a wide variety of injuries. For a quicker recovery, it’s best to engage in physical therapy treatments at MDM Physical Therapy.

How can physical therapy help after a car accident?

After a car accident, you may experience pain, reduced range of motion, headaches, or stiffness. There are many, many reasons to undergo physical therapy after you’ve been in a car crash, as it supports the recovery process and can also prevent long-term damage from a car accident, including migraines and chronic pain.

Keep in mind that not all symptoms may not appear right after a car accident. Physical therapy helps you to keep pain symptoms at bay, improve flexibility, increase strength and recover faster. The sooner you get physical therapy after a car wreck, the more likely you are to have a pain-free life. As a matter of fact, a Medscape study revealed that those who didn’t receive physical therapy were much more likely to suffer from degenerative disc disease.

Specific benefits to physical therapy after a motor vehicle accident include:

Reducing Pain

Physical therapy helps reduce pain. Therapeutic exercises pump oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the injury site and enhance healing. Every exercise and stretch prescribed by a physical therapist has a specific goal for recovery and improves function and mobility. Our Mesa, AZ physical therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan targeted to your car injury.

Restoring Function

Physical therapy can also restore function in patients with old car accident injuries, even if you haven’t been in one recently. You can still benefit from physical therapy even if you had an injury years ago. With our non-invasive treatment, you won’t wind up having to rely on pain medications for relief.

Curing Vertigo

Physical therapists can even treat vertigo due to a car accident. In as little as one treatment, they can fix a dysfunction in the vestibular system.

Avoiding Surgery

Physical therapy also helps you avoid surgery. It strengthens ligaments, tendons, and muscles, which protect the body’s structures. It’s also a much more cost-effective solution.

In order to provide you with pain relief and restore your normal movement, you will receive hands-on manual therapy during every visit. Specific exercises and stretches will be added to your treatment based on your needs. In addition, special equipment may be used to reduce pain and inflammation. This may include deep tissue laser therapy, ultrasound, shortwave diathermy, electrical stimulation, percussion/vibration and heat or ice applications.

Don’t hesitate to contact us

If you are in Mesa, AZ suffering from a car accident injury, don’t delay any longer. Contact Us to Request a consultation with MDM Physical Therapy today, and let our trained physical therapists help you get on your road to recovery. We’ve helped many others recover from a car accident injury and can help you too.