An Individual Evaluation
Tell us about the accident, your symptoms, medical care to date, and the activities that have become difficult. Your therapist uses this information and a movement assessment to plan appropriate care.
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Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery
Your Comeback
Starts Here.
An accident can change your routine. Personalized physical therapy can help you work toward getting it back.
From neck and back discomfort to difficulty with everyday movement, our team is here to listen, evaluate your needs, and build a plan around your recovery goals.
Care for Your Next ChapterPersonalized treatment. Everyday goals.
More Than an Injury
Your Life Does Not Stop With an Accident.
An auto accident can interrupt work, family routines, and the activities you enjoy. Even everyday tasks such as turning your head while driving, sitting at a desk, or carrying groceries may feel different. At Greenbelt Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, we begin by understanding your injury and what you want to get back to.
Your therapist reviews your relevant history and medical guidance, evaluates your movement and function, and discusses a plan tailored to your needs. Whether your limitations involve your neck, back, shoulder, or another area, your goals remain central to your care.
We want to understand the details that matter to you: turning your head to drive, sitting through a workday, lifting your child, or returning to a favorite hobby. These practical priorities help shape the goals of your physical therapy plan.
Your Path Forward
Care Built Around Your Recovery
Care Matched to Your Needs
Your plan may include guided exercise, hands-on treatment, functional activities, and education. Treatment choices depend on your evaluation and response to care.
Progress Toward Everyday Life
We work toward the movements your routine requires, from comfortable desk work to lifting and reaching. Your therapist reviews progress and adjusts your plan along the way.
A Personal Approach
What Your Treatment May Include
Your therapist selects treatments after your evaluation and adjusts your plan based on your needs and response to care.
Hands-On Treatment
Manual therapy may be included to address movement and comfort concerns identified during your evaluation.
Guided Exercise
Individualized mobility and strengthening activities help you work toward the movements your day requires.
Everyday Movement
Functional activities connect your care with tasks such as reaching, lifting, changing position, or moving through your workday.
Education & Ongoing Support
Your therapist explains your plan, answers questions, and may recommend activities to practice between visits.
Support After an Accident
We Accept Attorney Liens
If you are represented by an attorney after a motor vehicle accident, contact Greenbelt Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine to discuss an attorney lien arrangement for your care.
Our office can review your case information and explain what is needed before treatment begins. Have your attorney’s name, office contact information, referral, and any available claim details ready when you call.
Please confirm the arrangement, paperwork, and payment responsibilities with our office and your attorney before starting care.
Before You Arrive
Plan Your First Visit
When scheduling, have your referral or prescription, accident date, claim information, and any authorization details available. Our office can discuss the documentation needed for your visit. Coverage and authorization requirements vary and should be confirmed before treatment.
- Photo identification and insurance information
- Referral or prescription, if applicable
- Accident date, claim details, and authorization information
- Attorney contact details, if represented
- Relevant medical instructions and a medication list
Wear comfortable clothing and arrive 15 minutes early. If you have questions about what to bring, call our office before your appointment.
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Good to Know
Can I schedule after an auto accident?
Call our office to discuss your injury, medical referral, and claim details. We can help you understand the next steps for scheduling an evaluation.
What if I have already seen a physician?
Bring your referral, relevant medical instructions, and information about any treatment you have received. Your therapist considers this when planning your rehabilitation.
Will my auto insurance cover treatment?
Coverage depends on your policy, claim, and authorization requirements. Contact our office with your information so we can discuss what needs to be verified.
How long does recovery take?
Your treatment schedule and progress depend on your injury, functional needs, and response to care. Your therapist will discuss recommendations after your evaluation.
Do you accept attorney liens?
Yes. Contact our office to discuss your case, the required paperwork, and the arrangement for your care. Confirm details with our team and your attorney before treatment begins.
What if more than one body area is affected?
Share all of your concerns and any medical instructions with your therapist. Your evaluation helps identify the priorities and scope of your care.
Your next chapter starts
with a first step.
Let’s work toward less pain, more movement, and a stronger you.