by Crash Support Network | May 9, 2024 | Medical Treatments
What is a Rehabilitation Support Worker (RSW)? In the community, there are a number of titles our role has been given depending on how individual firms refer to the discipline. These include Rehabilitation Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and Rehabilitation...
by Crash Support Network | Sep 10, 2022 | Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips
Why is this different than any other type of injury? At some point in our lives, many of us will be injured – an unexpected accident. An injury. We stepped off a curb or lunged for a tennis ball and sprained our ankle; We fell – and broke a bone; We were...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips |
What is an Occupational Therapist? After experiencing an injury or an illness, life can feel a lot different than it once did. You may have difficulties doing some of the activities that were once important or meaningful for you and you may struggle to fulfill the...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Medical Treatments, Survivor Story
One morning in June of 1999 I was in a pedestrian cross-walk on my way to the University of Denver where I held a post-doctoral research position. I remember feeling particularly happy and hopeful about my future. Out of no where, a commercial truck appeared...
by Crash Support Network | Oct 5, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Medical Treatments
Aquatic therapy is physical therapy that takes place in a pool under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional. As I recovered from a motor vehicle crash, aqua therapy was recommended as part of my rehabilitation plan and although I was nervous and...
by Crash Support Network | Sep 25, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips
Recovering psychologically after surviving a motor vehicle crash is common. When you have been involved in a serious auto collision, you may often find that recovering psychologically from the trauma is every bit as difficult, or even more so, than getting over the...
by Crash Support Network | Sep 15, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips
After being involved in a motor vehicle crash, you may have medical treatments by numerous providers to support you on your recovery journey. Whether you are having rehabilitation treatments at home, a medical office or a medical clinic, most providers will ask you...
by Crash Support Network | Sep 4, 2020 | Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips
Mental Wellness is critical for any recovery and I’ve never been in a motorized vehicle collision, but I know you have. But I’ve always known I’m at high risk for breast cancer. Like a car crash, cancer may very well be just around the corner for any of us. At age 44,...
by Crash Support Network | Aug 27, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips
Seeking medical attention after a crash is crucial and it should be the very first thing you do. I understand it can feel overwhelming after you have suffered injuries in a serious motor vehicle crash. Between dealing with getting your car repaired, finding...