Stay Healthy, Visit Your Local Health Care Clinic

Posted on: 21 June 2019

Your first reaction after an accident is often to be in shock. To this regard, it is essential for you to get emotional and physical help to speed up your recovery. Below are a few steps on how to go about that.

Get Immediate Medical Attention

With severe accidents, first responders, with the assistance of medics in ambulances, get you to hospital after giving you first aid. Most people opt to forego medical checkups following a minor accident. This is bad for your health as you may have sustained severe injuries resulting in internal bleeding.

Inform Your Insurance

It is vital to do so as the insurance company will step in to help with the aftermath of the costs. If you're not in a position to contact the agency, have your close family to do so. They will help in settling medical expenses, car repairs and even attend to third parties involved in the accident. Therefore, it is crucial to have a valid insurance cover.

Surround Yourself With Positive Energy

You will most likely have a whirlwind of emotions after an accident. They could range from guilt, bitterness, anger and even self-pity. However, it is normal as you are human. To ease this burden, get close to your family who will help you through this phase. Additionally, you can join a support group of accident victims to help you get over the tragedy. Most importantly, seek the services of a professional counsellor.

Attend Physical Therapy

General physiotherapy aims at alleviating pain resulting from bodily injuries. It also helps promote the fast recovery of injured patients. Below are a few reasons why you may need physiotherapy following a road accident. 

• Accident victims often develop whiplash, a condition where your soft muscles become overstretched, and physio will help alleviate such pain
• If you broke an arm or a leg, physiotherapy would help restore the functionality of the body part as it heals
• People in severe road injuries may be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, and they may need physiotherapy to promote blood circulation and improve their breathing
• Physio exercise can sometimes be used as an alternative to surgery

For physiotherapy to work, you must abide by the treatment plan. Therefore, do not miss any of the phsyio sessions. Additionally, do not get discouraged if you fail to meet your physiotherapy goals. 

The physical impairment after the ordeal should not define who you are and what you become. With patience, proper medication and therapy, you will go back to the life you lived before.