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Auto Injury PT: Restore Mobility and Reduce Pain

After a Car Accident, Don’t “Wait and See.”

You don’t have to be bleeding to be injured. Most auto accident injuries don’t fully show up for 24–72 hours. Neck stiffness. Headaches. Shoulder pain. Low back pain. Dizziness. Numbness.

If you were in a car accident in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Cornelius, Forest Grove, or anywhere in the Tualatin Valley, early evaluation matters. Physical therapy can play an essential role in restoring mobility, reducing pain, and supporting a safe, confident return to regular activity. At Tualatin Valley Physical Therapy, our approach focuses on movement-based rehabilitation, strength, proper education, and functional recovery, not just masking symptoms.

Click here to learn more about PIP coverage and establishing care.

Why Early Treatment Matters

After an accident, inflammation spikes. Muscles guard. Joints stiffen. Pain pathways become hypersensitive.

If movement is avoided for too long, healing slows and the risk of chronic pain increases.

Early, guided rehabilitation:

  • Restores normal movement patterns

  • Reduces excessive inflammation

  • Prevents scar tissue restrictions

  • Reduces long-term disability risk

  • Speeds safe return to work and activity

Neck pain after a motor vehicle accident.

Common Auto Injury Conditions We Treat

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A physical therapist helping a patient restore their mobility and stability while recovering from an auto accident injury.
Image the demonstrates when happens to the head and neck during an auto accident that causes whiplash.

Signs You Should Get Evaluated Immediately

  • Increasing neck or back stiffness

  • Headaches that weren’t present before

  • Numbness or tingling

  • Shoulder pain with reaching

  • Dizziness

  • Difficulty concentrating after impact

  • Pain that worsens after 24–48 hours

When in doubt, get assessed.

What Makes Our Auto Injury Care Different

1️⃣ One-on-One With a Doctor of Physical Therapy

You are treated directly by Dr. Ben Stokes, not shuffled between aides or techs.

2️⃣ No 3–4 Patients Per Hour

You receive individualized, focused care.

3️⃣ Clear Documentation

Accurate, defensible medical records matter in auto cases.

4️⃣ Active Recovery Approach

We don’t just do passive modalities. We restore strength, control, and resilience.

5️⃣ Local, Independent Clinic

We serve Hillsboro and the Tualatin Valley, not a corporate PT chain.

Our Care Emphasizes

  • Restoring safe movement

  • Rebuilding strength and stability

  • Improving mobility and posture tolerance

  • Preventing chronic pain patterns

  • Gradual, progressive return to activity

We maintain communication with involved parties as appropriate and ensure all required documentation is clinically accurate, professional, and compliant.

How Auto Insurance (PIP) Works in Oregon

In Oregon, auto insurance policies must include Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage.

PIP may cover:

  • Medical care (including physical therapy)

  • Lost wages

  • Related treatment expenses

You do not need to wait for a settlement to begin care.

We help:

  • Verify benefits

  • Coordinate documentation

  • Provide appropriate clinical records

  • Work professionally with attorneys when involved

You focus on healing. We handle the clinical side properly.

We accept letters of protection for those whose PIP has been exhausted but who still require treatment. Speak with your attorney to learn more.

After a car crash, you report the incident to your auto insurance, which should then give you a claim number and a representative agent to help.

Don’t Let a Minor Accident Become a Long-Term Problem

Pain that lingers 3–6 months after a crash is much harder to treat than pain addressed in the first 2–3 weeks.

Early care is protective.

Let’s Get You Evaluated Properly

Schedule your evaluation and begin structured, movement-focused recovery as early as today!

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Auto Injury Rehabilitation FAQs

  • Yes. We treat common auto injury concerns like whiplash, back pain, headaches, shoulder pain, and persistent stiffness for patients in Hillsboro and the Tualatin Valley.

  • PIP stands for Personal Injury Protection. Oregon law requires most auto insurance policies to include Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which provides no-fault coverage for reasonable and necessary medical care (including physical therapy), loss of income, and essential services after a crash. Coverage applies regardless of fault, but the exact limits depend on the policy.

  • Nope! Oregon is a direct-access state, so you can start your care the same day as your accident.

  • Nope! You may choose who you receive your medical care from. Common providers include primary care doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, and specialists.

  • After you open a claim, you will receive a claim number and adjuster information. Share that with our clinic and we will guide you through the next steps.

  • Common issues include whiplash, neck pain, headaches, low back pain, shoulder pain, rib or chest wall pain, hip pain, and symptoms like tingling or sensitivity with movement.

  • That is common. Many symptoms appear later due to inflammation, protective guarding, and nervous system sensitivity.

  • Yes. With your permission, we can coordinate documentation and updates as appropriate. You will need to sign a record for us to be able to communicate with your attorney, if you have one. Most of the time, your attorney will have you do so and then send the signed record release to us, but be sure to check with them.

  • Bring your claim number, adjuster contact info, the date of injury, and any relevant medical notes or imaging reports if you have them.

  • If expenses exceed available PIP benefits, additional coverage may involve the other party’s car insurance, your health insurance, or other claim pathways depending on the circumstances. Payment options vary by insurer, provider, and case details. Contact your attorney for help if this occurs.

Stop Waiting. Start Recovering.

No referrals. No insurance delays. No techs or aides.
Just one-on-one care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Whether you’re dealing with back pain, a sports injury, an auto accident, or a work injury, we make it simple to get started. Same-day appointments available.

Serving Hillsboro, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Aloha, and the greater Tualatin Valley.

Call us today at (971) 238-5755, or click the button below to schedule your initial evaluation online.

Unsure if self-pay physical therapy is for you? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation using the same button!

Our friendly team is ready to guide you on your path to recovery and lasting wellness.

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Auto (PIP) Accepted

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Workers' Compensation Accepted

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Out-of-Network Reimbursement Available

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