What are auto accident injuries?

If you’ve been in an automobile accident, you might experience the following injuries:

• Concussion headache, or other head injury

• Neck & shoulder injuries

• Spinal injuries

• Chronic pain

• Leg and foot injuries

• Arm and wrist injuries

• Whiplash

• Bone fractures

• Soft tissue damage

What should I do after a car accident?
If you need immediate medical attention due to severe injuries after an auto accident, call 911. For injuries that aren’t life-threatening, call the police to file an accident report, call your insurance company, and make an appointment with PTCare Mobile as soon as possible. The staff specializes in the following services: 

• Physical evaluations performed by a highly trained physical therapist

• Medical evaluations 

• Imaging and other diagnostic services 

• Injury treatment/medications

• Rehabilitation 

• Referrals for imaging, specialist, pain management, orthopedics 

Rather than seeing a general physician or emergency room staff member for injuries that aren’t life-threatening, choose the medical experts at PTCare who are specially trained in auto accidents and other personal injuries. 

What should I expect during my first appointment?

When you arrive at PTCare, a member of the medical team will go over your medical and accident history and complete a physical examination. 

Medical Imaging Tests

Depending on the type of injury you’ve suffered, your provider may recommend an imaging test, such as an MRI scan, a CT scan, or X-rays.

Conservative Treatments

Your doctor will likely recommend conservative therapies first such as physical therapy.   Which may involve massage, dry needling, heat or ice treatment, ultrasound therapy, interferential stimulation, or laser therapy.

Medications

After an evaluation, your doctor may recommend oral or topical medications or injections to relieve pain, relax your muscles, improve sleep, or decrease inflammation.

Referrals

The experienced medical team at PTCare might refer you to specialists as needed for orthopedic injuries, soft tissue or nerve injuries, a brain injury, or surgery if it’s necessary to maximize your quality of life. Your provider will refer you to the most qualified specialists in the Denver Metro Area and coordinate with other providers to ensure you receive the high-quality care you deserve.

Store everything in a folder

You’ll want to keep all accident-related paperwork stored in a folder. This includes any receipts for auto repairs, any and all medical bills, as well as W-2s from your employer to show missed time at work.

This article presents only educational material and should not be taken as a substitute for the advice of a medical professional. Before following any advice found here or in other medical instructional materials, please consult with your doctor.