ROAD ACCIDENTS
REHABILITATION AFTER
At Wohlphysio International, a diverse team comprising medical professionals, nurses, and therapists collaborates to engage in comprehensive discussions with the patient and their family regarding rehabilitation choices and needs. This collaborative approach allows for the selection of the most suitable rehabilitation option, taking into consideration the available resources and circumstances.
Rehabilitation can encompass both physical and cognitive aspects, depending on individual requirements. Various professionals may be involved in the rehabilitation process, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians, psychologists, and more.
Road traffic accidents are a significant cause of severe disabilities. In such accidents, head injuries may necessitate neurosurgeries for treatment. Post-surgery, complications like Hemiplegia and memory impairments can arise. Additionally, bone fractures may require orthopaedic surgical repair. Extended periods of immobility following surgery can lead to joint stiffness and reduced mobility. Lumbar spinal surgeries may result in paraplegia, while cervical spine surgeries can lead to quadriplegia. In all these cases, intensive rehabilitation is crucial for a better recovery and a return to normal life.
Rehabilitation can take place in a hospital, where therapists provide exercises and guidance. Some individuals may need more extensive rehabilitation due to the severity or type of their injuries and may be referred to specialized rehabilitation centers such as spinal rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, or neuro-rehabilitation.
Physical Rehabilitation Therapy, also known as physical therapy or physiotherapy, is designed to assist individuals in overcoming various health challenges, including but not limited to:
Persistent Pain: This includes pain in the spine, muscles, bones, and specific areas or limbs like the shoulders or arms.
Mobility Issues: Difficulties with movement and locomotion.
Dizziness and Trembling: Constant sensations of dizziness or trembling.
Physical Fatigue: Overwhelming physical tiredness.
Vision Problems: Blurry vision and related issues.
Physiotherapy focuses on strengthening muscles and bones that have been affected by physical trauma. Highly trained professionals, known as physiotherapists, achieve this by assisting accident victims in maintaining a proper diet, engaging in regular exercise, getting adequate rest, and taking necessary medications. They also play a crucial role in pain management, as many patients experience pain as a result of their injuries.
Physical rehabilitation therapy offers several significant advantages. Firstly, it can prevent long-term damage that might otherwise lead to persistent headaches, migraines, and prolonged pain. Addressing these problems promptly is essential, as they tend to worsen over time. Seeking professional physical therapy care early can help avoid permanent damage.
Occupational therapy is a rehabilitation approach aimed at assisting individuals in restoring their capacity to actively contribute to the workforce.
ollowing a significant head injury, many individuals encounter considerable challenges when it comes to carrying out office-related tasks. These challenges encompass activities such as typing, handwriting, reading lengthy documents, delivering presentations, attending meetings, and fulfilling any other responsibilities associated with their job roles. This not only jeopardizes their professional livelihood but also hinders their ability to sustain their employment. Failure to regain sufficient mental and physical stability to perform their occupational duties may even put their employment contracts at risk.
Occupational therapists specialize in instructing individuals on how to effectively resume their work-related activities as they did before the injury. Their focus includes helping patients reacquire fundamental skills, such as typing, which are crucial for their professional lives. Beyond addressing physical impediments, occupational therapy also addresses mental trauma by assisting accident survivors in achieving mental clarity, recovering lost memory, and cultivating patience and resilience.
