If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, Stride Physical Therapy can help provide the relief you need to start feeling better. Our Freehold, NJ physical therapists are trained in car accident injury recovery and have the tools to help you recover from all types of motor vehicle injuries.
What type of injuries occur after an auto accident?
Car accidents often result in serious head and back injuries. Head trauma could cause vision issues, broken skulls, and concussions, which might bring on dizziness and headaches. Herniated discs are also frequent outcomes of vehicle crashes. Moreover, neck and chest traumas, such as whiplash, are commonly reported following car accidents.
Whiplash hurts and can limit how you move. It happens when your neck and head jerk suddenly in a crash. Car accidents can also cause broken ribs and collapsed lungs from the harsh impact. Many injuries are possible after a car accident. Physical therapy at Stride Physical Therapy can help you recover faster.
How can physical therapy help after a car accident?
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Suffering a car accident can lead to pain, stiffness, headaches, and less movement. Physical therapy is crucial post-accident; it aids healing and helps avoid lasting harm like chronic pain and migraines.
Remember, car accident symptoms might not show up immediately. Physical therapy can reduce pain, boost flexibility, and strength, and speed up recovery. Starting physical therapy soon after a car crash increases your chances of a pain-free life. In fact, a Medscape study found that skipping physical therapy greatly increases the risk of developing degenerative disc disease.
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Reducing Pain:
Physical therapy eases pain by improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to injuries, speeding up healing. Each exercise and stretch a physical therapist recommends aims to help you recover, boosting movement and function. Our Freehold, NJ therapist will tailor a treatment plan for your car accident injuries.
Restoring Function:
Physical therapy helps people with long-standing injuries from car accidents regain function, no matter how long ago the accident occurred. Even if it's been years, you can see improvements in old pain and better movement through exercise and strengthening techniques. It's a safe, non-surgical way to manage pain without the need for medication.
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 therapists can treat vertigo from a car crash. Often in just one session, they can correct issues in the balance system. Physical therapy strengthens muscles, ligaments, and tendons to protect your body, potentially helping you avoid surgery. Plus, it's a more affordable option.
Stride Physical Therapy offers a range of treatments for car accident injuries, such as massages, manual adjustments, ultrasound, cold packs, tailored exercises, focused massage and stretching therapy. We adopt a whole-person healing method, also covering lung, nerve, heart, bone, joint, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
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Have you been hurt in a car crash in Freehold, NJ? It's time to act. Book a session at Strugal Physical Therapy now and let our expert therapists guide you back to health. We've successfully aided many in healing from car accident injuries, and we're ready to assist you too.
MEET YOUR RECOVERY TEAM
Kanwal Bhardwaj
PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT
Meet Kanwal Bhardwaj, PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT, the driving force behind Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field, Kanwal brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for holistic healing to his practice. Kanwal's journey began with a Master of Science in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2004. Over the years, he honed his skills and gained invaluable insights during 18 years of service in outpatient physical therapy offices. In 2014, fueled by a desire to deepen his understanding of patient care, he pursued a manual therapy certification (CIMT). This transformative experience allowed him to adopt a whole-body perspective, focusing on treating the root cause rather than just the symptoms...
At Stride Physical Therapy, we're dedicated to transforming lives. With a focus on the root cause of your condition, we're here to help you regain mobility and embrace an active lifestyle. What sets us apart? Our genuine passion for what we do. Let's stride towards a brighter tomorrow together.
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Arthritis pain in your knees or hips might make you want to reach for opioid painkillers. These drugs can offer short-term relief, but they're addictive and won't fix the real problem. Try a safe alternative: physical therapy. Get in touch with Stride Physical Therapy to see how a physical therapist can help ease your arthritis pain.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis causes joint pain, tenderness, and swelling. It's a myth that it only affects old people; it can strike at any age. Treatment at Stride Physical Therapy can help get your joints moving well again and increase flexibility.
Signs of Arthritis
Arthritis symptoms can be managed with physical therapy. Common symptoms include:
Swollen Tissues: Arthritis causes tissue swelling near the affected joint, often making the area warm to the touch.
Grinding Sensation: Loss of cartilage leads to a grinding feeling as bones move against each other.
Lost Mobility: Arthritic joints can restrict your range of motion, making daily tasks difficult.
Joint Stiffness and Aches: Joints are especially stiff upon waking and may be sensitive or painful to touch.
Pain: Pain during or after physical movement is common in arthritic joints.
The Dangers of Opioids
Opioid prescriptions and overdose deaths have surged fourfold in 20 years, resulting in addiction, fatal overdoses, withdrawal, and depression. According to the CDC, opioid sales jumped 300% since 1999 with daily prescription opioid deaths over 40 in 2011. Physical therapy provides a safer option.
Physical Therapy: A Safer Alternative
If you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, physical therapy can help you manage your symptoms without painkillers. During your first appointment at Stride Physical Therapy, you’ll discuss your medical history and symptoms. Your physical therapist will assess your strength, balance, and range of motion to create an optimal treatment plan.
Treatment Approaches
Manual Therapy: Therapeutic massage helps loosen muscles, increase range of motion, and relieve stiffness and discomfort in arthritic joints.
Body Mechanics: Learn how to perform daily activities with minimal strain on your joints to prevent the grinding sensation and slow arthritis progression.
Additional Treatments
Posture: Learn methods to optimize joint function and minimize pain, and how to use muscles and joints efficiently to relieve pressure.
Education: If needed, your therapist will teach you how to use assistive devices like canes or walkers properly.
Exercise and Weight Management: Your treatment plan may include exercises to strengthen muscles, support weight, and relieve joint strain. Aquatic exercises in a pool may be recommended for joint relief.
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Physical therapy can help you manage arthritis pain without powerful opioids or other painkillers. Call Stride Physical Therapy today to schedule your first appointment with a licensed physical therapist. Start your journey to pain-free living and improved mobility.
