Accidents happen. Cars crash, you slip on wet floors, workplace incidents occur without warning.

Life can change in an instant. Our Gymea and Cronulla teams specialise in accident recovery and trauma rehabilitation, helping you regain strength, mobility, and confidence after unexpected injury.

We’ll help restore your health, function, and independence. You’re in safe hands here.

Understanding Accident and Trauma Recovery

Motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, falls, and sporting trauma can devastate your life. Physical damage often requires surgery.

Recovery proves extensive, painful, and complicated. Emotional trauma compounds physical challenges.

Special protocols ensure safe progression. Our team follows evidence-based guidelines strictly.

You don’t navigate this journey alone. We’re with you every step.

Types of Accidents We Treat

Trauma injuries come from various sources. Our Gymea and Cronulla teams handle them all.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car accidents cause significant injuries. Whiplash, fractures, and soft tissue damage occur commonly.

CTP insurance (Compulsory Third Party) covers your physiotherapy treatment. We handle the paperwork directly.

Rear-end collisions generate enormous force. Your neck moves far beyond normal range.

Even minor bumps cause whiplash. Don’t underestimate seemingly small impacts.

Workplace Injuries

WorkCover claims require experienced management. We’re approved providers with extensive experience.

• Falls from heights
• Manual handling injuries
• Repetitive strain from work tasks
• Machinery-related trauma
• Slips, trips, and falls

Sports Trauma

Athletic injuries sometimes require surgery. ACL reconstructions, shoulder repairs, and fracture fixation happen regularly.

Return to sport programs get you back playing safely. We understand athletic demands intimately.

Falls and General Trauma

Slip and fall accidents affect all ages. Elderly patients face particular risks.

Broken bones, joint damage, and soft tissue injuries need expert rehabilitation. Age-appropriate programs accelerate recovery.

Common Injuries We Rehabilitate

Trauma surgery repairs damaged structures. Physiotherapy optimises the healing process.

Whiplash and Neck Injuries

Whiplash occurs when your head jolts backwards and forwards violently. About 2 in 3 car accident victims develop neck pain.

Symptoms vary between individuals. Here’s what commonly appears:

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Head feels too heavy
• Reduced neck movement
• Shoulder and arm pain
• Tingling in arms and fingers
• Headaches and dizziness
• Blurred vision and concentration problems

Pain might not appear immediately. Your body enters protection mode after accidents.

Symptoms often develop days later. This delayed onset surprises many patients.

Fracture Rehabilitation

Broken bones require careful progression. Casts, boots, and braces protect healing tissue.

Weight-bearing restrictions must be followed strictly. Premature loading causes complications.

We guide you through each stage safely. Your surgeon’s protocols direct our treatment.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Muscle tears, ligament sprains, and tendon damage heal with specific rehabilitation. Scar tissue forms differently than normal tissue.

Manual therapy improves tissue quality. Movement patterns need retraining completely.

Post-Surgical Recovery

Reconstructive surgery repairs severe trauma. Joint replacements, ligament repairs, and tissue grafts require expert care.

Early mobilisation prevents complications. Controlled movement promotes optimal healing.

Progressive strengthening restores function. Too fast causes setbacks, too slow wastes time.

Our Collaborative Approach to Trauma Recovery

Teamwork delivers best outcomes. We don’t work in isolation.

Working With Your Medical Team

Communication with your doctor and surgeon remains constant. Everyone stays informed about your progress.

Imaging results guide treatment modifications. X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs show healing progression.

Regular updates ensure coordinated care. Your entire medical team works together.

Collaborative Clinic Environment

Physiotherapists and exercise physiologists work side by side. Complex cases benefit from combined expertise.

Shared knowledge optimises outcomes. We discuss difficult cases regularly.

What Our Accident Recovery Program Includes

Comprehensive management addresses all recovery aspects. Here’s what you’ll receive.

Initial Assessment and Pain Management

Thorough examination identifies all injuries. Some damage doesn’t show immediately.

Hands-on treatment provides immediate relief. Manual therapy techniques reduce pain effectively.

Ice and heat therapy work brilliantly. Natural modalities soothe painful tissues.

Bracing and Support

Appropriate bracing protects healing structures. Boots, casts, and supports serve specific purposes.

Cervical collars for whiplash get used cautiously. Studies show keeping mobile works better than prolonged immobilisation.

Movement promotes recovery. Excessive rest delays healing.

Mobility Restoration

Joint mobilisation restores normal movement. Stiff tissues need gentle coaxing.

Nerve pressure reduction alleviates radiating pain. Careful techniques decompress irritated nerves.

Range of motion exercises prevent stiffness. Regular movement maintains function.

Graded Strengthening Programs

Progressive loading builds capacity safely. Your muscles need systematic challenge.

Stage-specific exercises match healing phases. What works today might be inappropriate tomorrow.

Functional movements retrain daily activities. Generic exercises don’t prepare you for real life.

Home Exercise Programs

Independence accelerates recovery. You can’t attend clinic three times daily.

Specific exercises get prescribed carefully. Clear instructions prevent confusion.

Regular updates progress your program. Exercises evolve as you improve.

Return to Work Programs

Workplace rehabilitation gets you earning again. Financial stress compounds injury trauma.

Graduated duties allow safe reintegration. Modified tasks prevent re-injury.

Ergonomic assessment identifies workplace risks. Prevention stops future accidents.

Return to Sport and Activity

Athletic performance requires complete recovery. Partial rehabilitation causes re-injury.

Sport-specific training prepares you properly. Running differs from swimming, which differs from tennis.

Confidence building matters enormously. Fear of re-injury holds athletes back.

Gym-Based Programs

Supervised exercise in our clinic gym. Equipment allows progressive resistance training.

Exercise physiologists design advanced programs. High-level function requires expert programming.

Home Visits

Mobility limitations sometimes prevent clinic attendance. We come to you when necessary.

Home assessments identify safety risks. Fall prevention starts at home.

Understanding CTP Insurance and Your Rights

Third party insurance is compulsory in NSW. All registered vehicles carry CTP coverage.

You’re covered regardless of fault. This matters enormously for peace of mind.

How CTP Claims Work

Insurers include NRMA, Allianz, Suncorp, and others. Contact yours immediately after accidents.

Treatment before approval is allowed. You can attend two physiotherapy sessions while claims process.

GP assessment is mandatory. Visit your doctor within 30 days of the accident.

What You Need for Appointments

Required documentation ensures smooth billing. Here’s your checklist:

• Current medical certificate from your GP
• Approved claim number from CTP insurer
• Insurance approval letter or email

We bill insurers directly. You won’t pay upfront for covered treatment.

Unapproved claims require self-payment. Get approval sorted quickly.

Steps After a Car Accident

Immediate actions protect your rights. Follow this process:

1. Contact your third party insurance provider
2. Complete required forms
3. See your GP as soon as possible
4. Contact us with your claim number

Don’t delay seeking treatment. Early intervention prevents chronic problems.

Why Choose Our Gymea and Cronulla Clinics for Trauma Recovery?

Specialised training in post-operative and trauma management. Our team handles complex cases daily.

Safe progression protocols prevent setbacks. We know exactly when to push and when to protect.

Proven treatment techniques for whiplash and trauma. Evidence guides every decision.

Complete recovery focus returns you to full function. We don’t settle for partial results.

Convenient locations in Gymea and Cronulla. Serving the entire Sutherland Shire.

Accidents change everything instantly. Recovery takes time, expertise, and dedication.

Let our Gymea and Cronulla teams guide your recovery journey. Book your assessment today.

Expert accident and trauma recovery physiotherapy for Sutherland Shire residents at our Gymea and Cronulla clinics. We specialise in motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, WorkCover injury treatment, whiplash recovery, post-surgical rehabilitation, and return-to-work programs. CTP insurance claims processed | WorkCover approved provider. Book your assessment online or call today.