Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Physiotherapy – Innaloo

Recover safely and confidently after your car accident with expert physiotherapy care at Function Matters Physio in Innaloo.

Are you experiencing:

• pain checking blind spots
• headaches after driving
• stiffness in morning
• fear of turning head
• dizziness in busy environments

Our team provides evidence-based treatment to help reduce pain, restore movement, and support your return to normal daily activities. Whether you’ve experienced a minor collision or a more serious accident, early physiotherapy can significantly improve your recovery outcomes.

Car accidents often cause injuries that may not appear immediately. Stiffness, pain, and reduced movement can develop hours or days later.

Physiotherapy helps by:

• Reducing pain and muscle spasm
• Restoring mobility and strength
• Improving posture and movement patterns
• Preventing long-term complications
• Supporting a faster and safer recovery

Our goal is to get you back to feeling like yourself again — without lingering pain or limitations.

We provide treatment for a wide range of car accident–related injuries, including:

• Whiplash
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Lower back pain
• Shoulder injuries
• Hip and knee pain
• Soft tissue strains and sprains
• Headaches and postural issues
• Chest/seatbelt-related muscle pain
• Dizziness related to neck or vestibular irritation

If you’re unsure whether physiotherapy will help your specific injury, we’re happy to assess your condition and guide you.

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries following a motor vehicle accident and may cause:

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Headaches
• Pain turning the head
• Shoulder tension
• Dizziness or balance issues
• Reduced confidence with movement or driving

Symptoms do not always appear immediately and may worsen over several days following an accident.

At Function Matters Physio, treatment focuses on restoring movement, reducing pain sensitivity, improving strength, and gradually rebuilding confidence with normal activity and driving.

Some patients experience dizziness, balance issues, visual sensitivity, or motion sensitivity following a motor vehicle accident, particularly after whiplash injuries.

At Function Matters Physio, our experience in vestibular physiotherapy allows us to assess whether symptoms may be related to the vestibular system, neck dysfunction, or movement sensitivity following injury.

We assist patients recovering under approved Insurance Commission of WA (ICWA) motor vehicle accident claims.

1. Initial assessment and injury review
2. Goal setting and treatment planning
3. Provide hands-on treatment
4. Communication with GP and insurer where required
5. Progressive rehabilitation and exercise
6. Return to normal activity, work, and driving confidence

We focus on helping you feel better from the very first session.

Your treatment may include:

• Soft tissue therapy
• Joint mobilisation
• Dry needling (if appropriate)
• Strength and mobility exercises
• Posture correction
• Education on pain management
• Return-to-work and return-to-activity planning

Our approach is always tailored to your injury, lifestyle, and goals.

If your accident has been lodged with ICWA (Insurance Commission of Western Australia), you may be eligible for physiotherapy with little to no out-of-pocket costs.

Typically, you will need:

• Your claim number
• Your insurer’s details
• A GP referral (recommended but not always required)

We can assist you with the process and communicate with your insurer as needed.

• Experienced physiotherapists
• Evidence-based treatment
• Longer appointment times
• Clear communication with your insurer
• Personalised rehabilitation programs
• Convenient Innaloo location which services the surrounding suburbs of Doubleview, Karrinyup, Osborne Park, Woodlands and Gwelup.
• Ample on-site free parking

Your recovery is our priority.

If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident, don’t wait for symptoms to worsen.
Early treatment can significantly improve outcomes.

📞 Call: 0435 133 135
📍 13 Morris Place, Innaloo, WA 6018
💻 Book online: functionmattersphysio.com.au