Motor Vehicle Injuries
Any transport accident injury that occurs on Victorian roads comes under the bracket of TAC (Transport Accident Commission). The TAC is a ‘no-fault’ insurance scheme owned by the Victorian Government. This means if you are injured in a transport accident in Victoria you can make a TAC claim to help pay for the treatment and support you need, even if the accident was your fault.
What injuries are funded by TAC?
TAC funded injuries are those which were sustained in an accident involving a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle. These types of injuries vary significantly from minor soft tissue injuries to more serious injuries such as fractures, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
A range of TAC injuries exist, however commonly seen injuries include:
Whiplash
Concussion
Shoulder injuries
Back injuries
Knee injuries
How can physiotherapy help with injuries caused by a car accident?
Physiotherapy rehabilitation helps to reduce pain, promote healing, and improve mobility and function. Your physiotherapist will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan to address your specific needs depending on your particular injury, your usual function and any specific goals.
Treatment may include:
Manual therapy: Your physiotherapist may use hands-on techniques, such as massage, dry needling and joint mobilization, to help reduce pain and improve mobility.
Exercise therapy: Movement is medicine so figuring out how to move safely and what exercises you should be doing in what order is the key. Your physiotherapist may prescribe exercises to help strengthen the affected area and improve flexibility.
Education: Your physiotherapist may provide education on proper posture, ergonomics, and techniques to help prevent further injury and promote healing.
Gait analysis: Your physiotherapist may analyze your walking or running pattern to identify any areas of weakness or asymmetry and implement rehabilitation techniques to address any problems found.
What can I expect during my physiotherapy treatment?
During your initial assessment you will receive a comprehensive assessment to determine the drivers of any pain or dysfunction. We will then work through your goals to make a rehabilitation plan. Rehabilitation is always individualised and varies from person to person. Sessions will generally last between 30 and 60 minutes and may include hands-on modalities such as massage, mobilisation or needling, as well as education, exercise therapy and functional goal related rehabilitation.
We will closely monitor you throughout the rehabilitation journey, making any changes and adjustments to your rehabilitation plan as necessary.
What are the benefits of physiotherapy for motor vehicle accident injuries?
Pain relief: Physiotherapy can help to reduce pain and inflammation associated with injuries that are caused by car accidents.
Improved mobility and function: Physiotherapy can help to improve the range of motion and flexibility of the affected area, allowing you to perform daily activities more effectively.
Improved strength: Physiotherapy can help to improve the strength of the affected area, reducing the risk of further injury.
Prevention of further injury: Physiotherapy can help to educate patients on proper posture, technique, and ergonomics to prevent further injury and promote healing.
Faster return to daily activities: Physiotherapy can help to speed up the healing process and get you back to your daily activities as soon as possible.
At Best Physiotherapy, our team provides empathetic, expert care. We understand that having a car accident is scary and injuries can be frustrating. We pride ourselves on having the skills and knowledge to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you manage your TAC injury and improve your quality of life at Best Physiotherapy, 72 Maribyrnong Street, Footscray.
