Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)

Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)

MVA physiotherapy helps individuals’ recovery from injuries caused by car accidents, whether you are the pedestrian, cyclist, driver, etc. At Sport Medicine Physiotherapy, we are committed to providing personalized treatment plans to reduce pain, restore mobility and help you safely return to daily activities and doing the things you love! We work with patients involved in car accidents, rear-end collisions, and other motor vehicle incidents, and we guide you through both recovery and insurance-related steps.

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What is MVA Physiotherapy?

MVA physiotherapy is a form of rehabilitation designed to treating injuries resulting from motor vehicle collision.

Treatment focuses on:

  • Pain relief

  • Restoring movement and strength

  • Promoting mobility

  • Preventing long-term complications

  • Supporting a safe return to work, school and daily activities

Common Conditions We Treat After MVA: 

  • Whiplash associated disorder injuries

  • Neck and shoulder pain

  • Low back pain

  • Soft tissue injuries (ie., muscle strains and sprains)

  • Fractures and dislocations

  • Head injuries (ie. Concussion)

  • Wrist and hand injuries

  • Nerve-related injuries

  • And more

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Our MVA Physiotherapy Treatment Approach

Each MVA physiotherapy program is tailored to your specific injuries and recovery goals, considering not only your injury but you as a person to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

Treatment may include:

  • Manual therapy

  • Therapeutic exercises (include stretching and strengthening)

  • Pain management techniques

  • Education and self-management strategies

  • Gradual return-to-activity programs

We always aim to get to the root cause of your pain to support both short-term relief as well as long-term recovery.

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How to Book your MVA Appointment

Booking an appointment is simple:

  1. Contact our clinic by phone or email, letting us know you were involved in a MVA or book online through our online booking system (select MVA Physiotherapy Assessment). Courtney is currently accepting MVA Physiotherapy Appointments

  2. Fill out the emailed intake form (and OCF-1 form) prior to your appointment

  3. Attend your initial assessment and begin your recovery plan!

No referral is required to start physiotherapy, book now to kickstart your recovery!  

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As soon as possible! Early treatment can reduce pain, prevent stiffness, and improve recovery outcomes. Even if you are not feeling a lot of pain, booking a physiotherapy appointment early can help catch things before they become long-term issues.

  • No referral is required to begin physiotherapy after an MVA

  • Delayed symptoms are common after MVAs as your body adjusts to the impacts of the collision. Physiotherapy is still highly effective even days after. But this is why we recommend booking an appointment just in case to catch anything that may come up a couple days after an accident.

  • The OCF-1 is the application for accident benefits. It is the first document you should aim to complete to begin your car accident insurance claims in Ontario. Submitting it to your insurer allows you to access financial support for physiotherapy services.

  • Yes, in Ontario you need to exhaust workplace benefits or private health plans first. Following this, auto insurers will then step in to cover the costs remaining. Maximums covered by auto insurers will depend on injuries sustained for whether you fall under the minor-injury guideline or professional service guideline (for catastrophic or non-catastrophic injuries).

  • Call us today at 519-965-5798 and we would be happy to help you along your journey!