Conditions
Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries
How Q Factor evaluates and treats this after a collision, fall, or workplace injury.
Quick answer
What is it?
Wrists, elbows, ankles, and feet are injured when you brace on the wheel, the dash, or the floor. These injuries are often overlooked because the neck and back hurt more.
Understanding the injury
What to expect.
Symptoms from this type of injury can begin at the scene or show up days later. Evaluation comes before any hands on care.
What gets hurt
Wrist sprains from the wheel, elbow strain from bracing, ankle injuries from the pedals or floorboard.
How we evaluate
Examination and x ray when fracture is a possibility.
What care looks like
Extremity adjustments, soft tissue work, and a home program. Referral to orthopedics when needed.
Care may include
- Examination
- Digital x ray when indicated
- Adjustments
- Rehabilitation, in office or telehealth
- Referral to pain management, orthopedics, or neurology through the LUX network when needed
Related symptoms
- Wrist pain gripping
- Elbow pain lifting
- Ankle pain walking
- Swelling
- Reduced grip strength
Specific services, candidacy, and recommendations are determined after clinical evaluation. Availability may vary by location.
Emergency symptoms? Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Q Factor is not an emergency service.
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