Auto and Personal Injury Care
An auto accident, fall, or other personal injury can cause pain and mobility problems that interfere with work, sleep, and everyday activities. Some symptoms begin immediately, while others may develop or worsen in the days following an injury.
At Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostics (PMRDocs), our physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists evaluate musculoskeletal and neurological injuries and develop personalized, non-surgical treatment plans focused on relieving pain, restoring function, and supporting recovery.
We provide auto and personal injury care for patients in Tampa, Bradenton, and surrounding communities.
Injuries We Evaluate and Treat
Auto and personal injuries can affect the muscles, nerves, joints, spine, and other structures involved in movement. Our providers evaluate and manage conditions such as:
- Neck pain and whiplash-associated injuries
- Acute and persistent back pain
- Cervical and lumbar spine injuries
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Pinched or irritated spinal nerves
- Shoulder, hip, knee, and other joint injuries
- Muscle strains and soft-tissue injuries
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Headaches associated with neck injuries
- Reduced range of motion
- Balance and mobility problems
- Nerve injuries
- Pain that continues after initial treatment
- Functional limitations following hospitalization or surgery
Because similar symptoms may have different causes, a comprehensive medical evaluation is important for identifying the affected areas and developing an appropriate care plan.
When Should You See an Injury and Rehabilitation Specialist?
Consider scheduling an evaluation if an accident or injury causes:
- Pain that persists or continues to worsen
- Neck or back stiffness
- Pain that travels into an arm or leg
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Difficulty walking, lifting, bending, or turning
- Headaches that began after the injury
- Reduced balance or coordination
- Difficulty sleeping because of pain
- Problems returning to work or normal activities
- Symptoms that have not improved with initial treatment
Seek immediate emergency care after a serious accident or for symptoms such as loss of consciousness, severe headache, confusion, chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or worsening neurological symptoms.
How Are Auto and Personal Injuries Evaluated?
Your evaluation begins with a detailed discussion of how the injury occurred, when your symptoms began, and how they affect your daily life. Your provider will also review your medical history, previous treatment, medications, diagnostic imaging, and recovery goals.
A physical examination may assess:
- Strength and reflexes
- Sensation and nerve function
- Joint and spinal movement
- Balance and coordination
- Walking and mobility
- Areas of tenderness or swelling
- Ability to perform work and daily activities
When appropriate, your provider may review or recommend X-rays, MRI imaging, or other diagnostic testing. Electromyography and nerve-conduction studies—commonly called EMG/NCS testing—may help determine whether numbness, weakness, or radiating pain is related to nerve compression or nerve damage.
Non-Surgical Treatment Focused on Recovery
reatment depends on the type and severity of the injury, your current symptoms, and your functional goals. Your individualized care plan may include:
- Activity and lifestyle recommendations
- Physical or occupational therapy
- Medications when appropriate
- Home exercise and stretching guidance
- Bracing or supportive equipment
- Trigger-point or joint injections
- Image-guided spine procedures
- Nerve blocks
- EMG and nerve-conduction testing
- Coordination with primary care providers, therapists, surgeons, and other specialists
- Guidance for safely returning to work and everyday activities
Our goal is to address pain while also helping you regain movement, strength, and confidence in your daily routine.
Why Choose a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician?
A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, also known as a physiatrist, specializes in injuries and conditions affecting the muscles, nerves, joints, spine, movement, and function. Physiatrists frequently provide non-surgical care for patients recovering from auto accidents, falls, and other personal injuries.
Rather than focusing only on the injured area, a physiatrist evaluates how the injury affects the whole person—including mobility, work, sleep, self-care, and overall quality of life.
Coordinated Care and Medical Documentation
Recovery from an accident may involve several healthcare professionals. Our providers can coordinate care with therapists, primary care physicians, surgeons, and other specialists when additional treatment is needed.
We also document clinical findings, diagnostic results, treatment recommendations, and functional progress as part of the medical record. Requests for records or communication with an attorney, insurer, or other authorized representative must follow applicable patient-authorization and privacy requirements.
Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Care in Tampa and Bradenton
PMRDocs has served the rehabilitation needs of the Tampa Bay community since 1958. Our experienced team provides personalized care for patients living with pain, injury, disability, and complex musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.
Explore our individual condition and treatment pages to learn more, or contact our team to schedule an evaluation at our Tampa or Bradenton office.
