We will perform a thorough assessment of your injuries, and walk you through what to expect moving forward.
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Edmonton sees many cases of whiplash and neck injuries from motor vehicle accidents each year, and our expert staff know how to build a custom rehabilitation and recovery program tailor made for you.Īt REP Physio, our physical therapists are specialists in assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries, including those caused during your MVA. Based on your practitioner’s diagnosis and the reports to the insurance company, you will be notified regarding your recommended treatment plan and subsequent benefits.Įvery case is unique.At REP Physio we can happily assist you in getting this form sent to your insurance company. Complete an AB-1: Notice of Loss and Proof of Claim Form, which can either be sent to your insurance company, or your practitioner can send in your completed copy.File a collision report with the police.
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You are free to choose whichever provider or clinic you would like. Remember, you do not have to see the provider or clinic recommended by your car insurance company. Generally, this is something that should be done within the first few days following the accident. This would include either a Physiotherapist, Medical Doctor, or Chiropractor as soon as possible for an assessment for your injury. If you do not require emergency medical attention, see a Primary Healthcare Practitioner.When in doubt, or if the accident was severe (head on collision, high rate of speed, clear signs of significant trauma), call 911. Make sure you and your loved ones are o.k.WAD 4: Neck complaints and/or fracture or dislocationĪs per the Alberta Government guidelines following an MVA, the best steps are: Neurological signs include decreased or absent tendon reflexes, weakness and sensory deficits WAD 3: Complaint of neck pain and neurological sign(s) of dysfunction. WAD 2 is the most common type of whiplash injury we see at REP Physio in Edmonton. Musculoskeletal signs include decreased range of motion and point tenderness. WAD 2: Complaint of neck pain AND musculoskeletal signs of dysfunction. WAD 1: Complaint of neck pain, stiffness or tenderness only. In insurance and medical circles, whiplash injuries are categorized as follows:
WAD injuries are classified on a four point scale, based on the degree of symptoms, loss of range of motion, and the presence of neurological signs and/or fractures. The severity/type of WAD injury is determined based on the physical findings at the time of assessment. Other areas of the body can (and routinely are) affected by a WAD injury. This can lead to a variety of clinical manifestations (Whiplash-Associated Disorders, or WAD).Ĭollectively, whiplash-associated disorders (WADs) refer to soft tissue and/or bone injuries sustained as a result of rapid acceleration and deceleration forces to the neck. This causes excessive pushing and pulling forces on the body’s soft tissues that can result in injury and dysfunction (whiplash injury). Whiplash is an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck.
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