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Motor Vehicle Accident: The Most Common Injury And Their Treatment

Most people will be diagnosed with whiplash due to the sudden impact following the MVA Calgary. In a motor vehicle accident, sometimes the neck is forced to bend forward then backward quickly. At this time the ligaments and the muscles involved become injured. know more: https://www.credencephysio.ca/motor-vehicle-accident-the-most-common-injury-and-their-treatment/

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Motor Vehicle Accident: The Most Common Injury And Their Treatment

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  1. Motor Vehicle Accident The Most Common Injury And Their Treatment Our primary goal is achieving the safest and fastest recovery for our clients getting them back to their pre-injury functional level.

  2. About Us • Credence Physiotherapy & Massage Centre is located in NE, Calgary. We are one of the most progressive and dynamic Physiotherapy & Massage centre in Calagry. • Our team is focused on providing an excellent standard of care that helps to find the root cause and help you to alleviate your pain and assist you to resume your preinjury functional level. Our hands-on approach to patient care provides effective, efficient, and long-lasting results.

  3. Motor Vehicle Accident: The Most Common Injury And Their Treatment • Most people will be diagnosed with whiplash due to the sudden impact following the MVA Calgary. In a motor vehicle accident, sometimes the neck is forced to bend forward then backward quickly. At this time the ligaments and the muscles involved become injured. • Besides the whiplash, people involved in the motor vehicle accident will experience other injuries like bruising in the seatbelt area, nerve damage that extends into the arms, back problems, soft tissue pain and the broken bones. In severe accidents, even brain damage can also occur. In 2016, there were 10, 322 serious injuries in Canada due to motor vehicle collisions.

  4. Motor Vehicle Accident: The Most Common Injury And Their Treatment • Symptoms that doctors look for when making the diagnosis • After you have been removed from the scene of the accident and taken to the hospital, the doctors there in the hospital will perform tests. They do it to examine the extent of your injuries. Broken bones and bruising are easier to diagnose than whiplash. • The symptoms can involve pain and stiffness in the neck for whiplash. You can also face dizziness, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, problems with memory and concentration, fatigue and irritability. • For treating motor vehicle accident injuries Calgary, it is necessary to call a physio.

  5. Motor Vehicle Accident: The Most Common Injury And Their Treatment • Treatments: When you visit the physiotherapist, they will know what kind of treatment should be given to you noticing your health problems. Everyone will respond differently to the treatment and your physiotherapist will create a program that will address your particular issues without further causing any damage to the injury. • Passive joint metabolism • This is when the physiotherapist gently moves your neck, arms and legs as it helps in reducing the pain and restoring the movement.

  6. Motor Vehicle Accident: The Most Common Injury And Their Treatment • Active stretching • This involves the people stretching techniques to get you back into moving again. Once you can stretch without pain, you can get back to your active lifestyle with increased energy. • Electrotherapy • This is a passive treatment that can help you to regain your movement. This is called passive therapy because the machines will do all the work to reduce tissue inflammation. • Acupuncture • In certain parts of the body fine needles are inserted. In this, the body pain and inflammation can be easily reduced.

  7. Motor Vehicle Accident: The Most Common Injury And Their Treatment • Massage therapy • These are the massage techniques that can calm your aching muscles and joints while helping you to relax. • Therefore these are some of the testaments that are provided by the physiotherapist. The recovery period varies from person to person. The more active person will be able to receive faster and return to their normal activities.

  8. Contact Us Address: CardiAI Professional BuildingUnit # 101-3151 27th ST NE,Calgary, AB, TIY OB4 Clinic Hours:Monday-Friday: 10.00am – 8.30pmSaturday: 10.30am – 4.30pmSunday & Statutory Holidays: Closed www.credencephysio.ca

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