Physiotherapy for Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)

Recovering from a car accident can be challenging, but proper rehabilitation can make a significant difference. Physiotherapy for Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) helps reduce pain, restore movement, and improve overall function so you can return to daily activities safely and confidently.

Our clinic provides personalized, evidence-based MVA physiotherapy, designed to address your unique injuries, symptoms, and insurance requirements.

What Is MVA Physiotherapy?

MVA physiotherapy focuses on injuries resulting from car accidents, rear-end collisions, side impacts, rollovers, or pedestrian/cyclist accidents. Even low-speed collisions can cause serious injuries that may not appear immediately.

Common post-accident symptoms include:

Neck, back, or shoulder pain
Muscle stiffness and spasms
Limited range of motion
Nerve pain, tingling, or numbness
Headaches or dizziness
Reduced strength or function

Early intervention is key—physiotherapy can prevent chronic pain and long-term complications, helping you recover faster and more completely.

Common Injuries After a Car Accident

Whiplash & Neck Injuries: Pain, stiffness, headaches, reduced mobility.
Back Injuries: Muscle strains, disc injuries, spasms, limited movement.
Shoulder, Arm & Wrist Injuries: Rotator cuff injuries, joint pain, weakness.
Hip, Knee & Ankle Injuries: Sprains, stiffness, difficulty walking.
Nerve or Concussion-Related Symptoms: Tingling, radiating pain, dizziness.

How Physiotherapy Helps After an MVA

Physiotherapy is not just about pain relief—it’s about full recovery. Benefits include:

Reducing pain, inflammation, and muscle tension
Restoring joint mobility, flexibility, and posture
Improving strength, balance, and coordination
Preventing chronic pain and long-term complications
Supporting safe return to work, sports, and daily activities

Ontario Auto Insurance & OCF Forms

In Ontario, physiotherapy after a car accident is covered under auto insurance through the Ontario Standardized Forms (OCF). These forms are required by insurance companies to document your treatment and progress.

At our clinic, we assist with all administrative work, including:

OCF-18 (Treatment Plan) – outlines your recommended physiotherapy sessions
OCF-19 (Progress Reports) – tracks your recovery and updates the insurance company
OCF-21 (Treatment/Assessment Forms) – used for ongoing assessments and approvals
Direct Billing to Insurance – we handle paperwork so you don’t have to

By managing the insurance forms and communication with adjusters, we make the process stress-free, allowing you to focus fully on your recovery.

Our MVA Physiotherapy Approach

1. Comprehensive Assessment

We evaluate your injuries, pain levels, mobility, and functional limitations to create a customized recovery plan.

2. Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques help restore mobility, reduce stiffness, and improve circulation.

3. Therapeutic Exercise

Targeted exercises strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, correct posture, and restore function.

4. Pain Management

Medical-grade modalities such as heat/cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound support healing.

5. Education & Self-Management

We teach patients how to manage symptoms, prevent re-injury, and follow a safe home exercise program.

When to Start Physiotherapy

Early treatment is critical. Some injuries may not appear immediately, but starting physiotherapy within days or weeks of an accident can:

Reduce pain faster
Prevent long-term stiffness or chronic pain
Improve overall recovery outcomes

Why Choose Us for MVA Physiotherapy

Experienced physiotherapists specializing in car accident injuries
Evidence-based, personalized care
Medical-grade rehabilitation techniques
OCF form administration and direct insurance billing
Multidisciplinary care including physiotherapy, chiropractic, and massage therapy

Start Your Recovery Today

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, don’t wait for symptoms to worsen. MVA physiotherapy combined with professional OCF form management helps you regain mobility, reduce pain, and get back to your normal life faster.