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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Find Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Finding it tough to walk without a limp? Worried that your days of being active are over? Are hip and knee pains making every move unbearable? If hip or knee discomfort is wreaking havoc on your daily life and you're seeking relief without turning to medications or surgeries, there's an alternative.
Physical therapy offers a non-invasive way to lessen the pain in your hips and knees, enhancing the performance of these essential joints. Get in touch with Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ, today to discover how we can assist you in getting back on your feet!
How Physical Therapy Eases Hip and Knee Pain
Once we pinpoint the cause of your hip or knee pain, our physical therapist can recommend strategies to help ease your pain and get you moving comfortably again. We might start with passive exercises where we help move your joint to increase its range of motion without pain. Exercises that ease the load on your joints are also beneficial. For example, swimming or water activity lessens the stress on your hips and knees as they don't have to carry your full weight.
We'll also suggest exercises to tackle your hip or knee pain and improve joint health. Strengthening exercises bolster the muscles and tissues stabilizing your joint, and corrective movements and neuromuscular training teach you how to keep your posture aligned and balanced.
Beyond exercises, our physical therapy includes treatments like heat, ice, and massage to help manage pain and accelerate healing.
Common Causes of Hip and Knee Pain
Hip and knee pain can be caused by a variety of problems. Some of these are related to musculoskeletal misalignment, poor posture, and/or excess weight; others occur as the result of natural aging or unhealthy sports/work habits. Your hip or knee pain may stem from:
Traumatic injuries, such as dislocation of the joint
Postural/alignment issues that throw your body off balance, straining the knees or hips
Runner’s knee, an instability of the kneecap
Osteoarthritis, a painful inflammatory condition involving deteriorated joint cartilage
Tendinitis, or stretched ligaments
Bursitis, an inflammation of the friction-reducing sacs surrounding the joints
Infections
Our physical therapist can often determine the cause of your hip or knee pain from its location. For example, pain along the inside of the hip is more likely to be caused by a problem with the bones or cartilage. Pain along the outer side is typically caused by a problem in the muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
Why Did My Hip and/or Knee Pain Develop?
Your hips and knees play vital roles – the hips support your upper body's weight and your knees support the weight of your body above them. They need to be flexible for activities like walking and running, but this can lead to ongoing hip or knee pain. Pain in these areas can arise slowly from regular wear and tear, or quickly and sharply if you get injured.
Relieve Your Hip and Knee Pain Today
Are you ready to reclaim your pain-free mobility through physical therapy? Contact Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ, for an appointment! Our dedicated team is here to help you find relief and improve your quality of life.
