Physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat injuries caused by car accidents. Treatment options may include a combination of hands-on, exercise-based interventions, as well as modalities such as:

Electrical stimulation

Electrical stimulation is a treatment that uses electrical pulses to provide relief from muscle pain, spasms, and other conditions. It is used for both medical and therapeutic reasons as it can activate pain relief mechanisms and increase blood flow to muscles and tendons. This type of stimulation usually targets specific areas of the body with electric pulses of varying intensities and frequencies, depending on the intensity required.

Ultrasound therapy

Ultrasound therapy is a method of physical therapy that utilizes high-frequency sound waves with the ability to penetrate beneath the surface of the skin. The sound waves travel past body tissues and can promote healing by targeting muscles, tendons, ligaments, or joints. The ultrasonic waves help to reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasm while increasing flexibility and range of motion. An experienced physiotherapist will ensure that ultrasound therapy is applied safely and correctly to maximize its benefits. This type of treatment has been in use for several decades, helping countless individuals improve their overall well-being.

Heat Therapy

Heat therapy is a type of therapy that dates back to ancient times and has since been used to aid the body in healing. Today, it is known for its therapeutic benefits such as reducing joint pain and muscle spasms, increasing circulation, improving flexibility, relieving tension, and promoting relaxation of both the mind and body. This form of therapy can be applied using a variety of methods such as hot water bottles, heat wraps, infrared saunas, paraffin wax baths, hot baths and showers, or even electromagnetic radiation.

These treatments allow physiotherapists to guide the injured individual through decreasing pain, restoring lost range of motion, improving muscular strength and endurance, retraining functional movement patterns and improving balance. The goal is for these rehabilitative measures to help reduce the risk of recurrence of injury and improve overall safety on the roads.