Shoulder Injuries from Auto Accidents: Treatment Options

<h2>How Auto Accidents Damage Your Shoulder</h2><p>The force of a car accident can cause significant shoulder trauma. Bracing against the steering wheel, seatbelt impact, and direct contact with the door or dashboard all contribute to shoulder injuries.</p><h2>Common Shoulder Injuries from Accidents</h2><ul><li><strong>Rotator cuff tears:</strong> Partial or complete tears of the tendons</li><li><strong>Labral tears:</strong> Damage to the cartilage ring in the shoulder socket</li><li><strong>Shoulder dislocation:</strong> Ball of the joint forced out of the socket</li><li><strong>AC joint separation:</strong> Ligament damage at the top of the shoulder</li><li><strong>Frozen shoulder:</strong> Progressive stiffness following immobilization</li></ul><h2>Physical Therapy Treatment Approach</h2><p>At Physical Therapy NOW in Miami Beach, our shoulder rehabilitation includes manual therapy for pain relief, progressive range-of-motion exercises, rotator cuff strengthening, scapular stabilization training, and sport/work-specific functional training.</p><h2>Surgery vs. Conservative Treatment</h2><p>Many shoulder injuries respond well to physical therapy alone. Even when surgery is needed, pre-surgical PT (prehab) and post-surgical rehabilitation are critical for optimal outcomes.</p><p><strong>Shoulder pain after an accident? Contact Physical Therapy NOW in Miami Beach for a comprehensive evaluation.</strong></p>