In rehabilitation, physical therapy is crucial — especially after suffering leg injuries from a car accident. There are many ways to treat an injured area, using various modalities and equipment to reduce pain and speed up the healing process.
The ankle is one part of the leg that can be injured by a car accident. The ankle is made up of seven bones. These bones are surrounded by ligaments and tendons that provide stability to the ankle joint. The bones in the ankle joint are connected by several different types of joints, allowing it to move in various directions like flexion and extension, and rotation. However, all these ankle structures and more can be injured in a car accident.
If you have developed a leg injury during a car accident, there are many reasons to turn to a physical therapist. One of these is that physical therapy can help your leg injury in many ways.
How physical therapists help leg injuries from car accidents
- Manual therapy — Manual therapy is a branch of physiotherapy that uses hands-on treatments (such as manipulating, stretching, mobilizing) to treat muscle, tendon and ligament injuries. Manual therapy may also help improve the function of your joints and muscles.
- Electrical stimulation — Electrical stimulation treatments are often used in combination with other physical therapy modalities, and are commonly prescribed to manage chronic pain. Electrical stimulation can help improve overall functioning and reduce pain.
- Therapeutic exercises — In the recovery process from leg injuries, therapeutic exercise can prove valuable. When you strengthen the muscles around the injured area, you can prevent future injuries and make the recovery process easier. Nevertheless, each person’s health and the extent of their injury will determine the type of therapeutic exercises for leg injuries.
Find help with leg injuries from car accidents at Panther PT
Our Panther Physical Therapy team can customize a therapeutic routine for your leg(s) that can reduce pain and boost mobility. Our physical therapists can also show you exercises to do at home to maximize your results. They can even do a free screening on you to determine the right plan for long-term progress.
Contact our team today to learn more about our treatments for leg injuries or to set up a free screening.