Stage 2 of Treating Auto Accident Injuries: Restoring Mobility, Flexibility, & Strength
Building upon the crucial foundation of pain and inflammation management in Stage 1, the next vital step in your recovery from auto accident injuries is restoring mobility, flexibility, and strength. Here at our physical therapy clinic in Westlake Hills, TX, we expertly guide you through stage 2 of treating auto accident injuries, continuing our commitment to your full rehabilitation. As experienced injury care professionals, we understand that regaining your physical capabilities is key to returning to a pain-free and active life.
Stage 2 of Treating Auto Accident Injuries: Rebuilding Your Movement and Strength
Stage 2 of treating auto accident injuries focuses on restoring the range of motion in affected joints, improving flexibility in tight muscles and soft tissues, and gradually rebuilding the strength needed for everyday activities. This phase typically begins around the seventh visit and can extend through approximately the eleventh visit, depending on your individual progress and how your body responds to treatment. By the end of this stage, many patients experience significant improvement, often reporting around 70% overall recovery.
During this time, we address limitations in movement, persistent stiffness, and muscle weakness that may still be present after the initial pain and inflammation have subsided. Our goal is to help you move more freely, with less discomfort, and to start building the strength necessary for functional activities.
Our Integrated Approach: Physical Therapy and Clinical Pilates for Restorative Movement
Just as in Stage 1, our integrated approach of physical therapy and clinical Pilates plays a crucial role in restoring your mobility, flexibility, and strength. Physical therapy techniques at this stage may include more advanced manual therapy to address joint restrictions and soft tissue tightness. We’ll also introduce targeted exercises to improve range of motion and begin strengthening weakened muscles.
Clinical Pilates continues to be an invaluable tool in Stage 2. Its emphasis on controlled, precise movements helps to improve flexibility, enhance core stability (which is essential for supporting movement), and gradually build strength in a safe and effective manner. The focus on proper body mechanics and alignment in Pilates complements the strengthening exercises in physical therapy, ensuring a holistic and balanced recovery.
Why Stage 2 is Essential for Long-Term Recovery
Restoring mobility, flexibility, and strength is paramount for preventing long-term limitations and recurring pain after auto accident injuries. By actively working to regain these physical capacities, we address the underlying weaknesses and imbalances caused by the accident. This not only helps you return to your daily routines but also reduces the risk of future injury and chronic pain.
What to Expect: Empowering Your Movement and Strength
In Stage 2, your treatment sessions will involve a greater emphasis on active movement and strengthening exercises. You’ll be guided through specific exercises tailored to your individual needs and progress, both in our clinic and as part of your home exercise program. We continue to prioritize clear communication, ensuring you understand the purpose of each exercise and how it contributes to your overall recovery. Our goal is to empower you to actively participate in regaining your physical abilities.
Moving Forward: Transition to Stage 3 and Continued Progress
As you regain significant mobility, flexibility, and strength, you’ll progress to Stage 3, which focuses on functional restoration and returning to your specific activities and lifestyle. This transition is, again, based on your individual progress and how well your body is adapting.
If you’re in the Westlake Hills or Austin area and are ready to move beyond the initial pain and inflammation of your auto accident injuries, we’re here to guide you through Stage 2 and beyond. Click here to contact us today to schedule an appointment and continue your journey towards a full and active recovery.
We are dedicated to helping you regain your strength, restore your movement, and return to the life you love.
Ready to Reclaim Your Movement and Strength After a Car Accident?
The journey to full recovery after a car accident involves more than just pain relief. It’s about rebuilding your physical capabilities and restoring your confidence in movement. Discover how our expert physical therapy and clinical Pilates program can guide you through Stage 2 of rehabilitation, focusing on restoring your mobility, flexibility, and strength. Learn more about our comprehensive services designed to help you recover and live pain-free on our “Recover From Car Accident Pain” page.