Conditions
Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Injuries
How Q Factor evaluates and treats this after a collision, fall, or workplace injury.
Quick answer
What is it?
Shoulders, hips, and knees take load from the seat belt, the steering wheel, and the dashboard. Sprains, strains, and joint irritation are common and can limit movement long after the bruising fades.
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
Rotator cuff and shoulder joint from the belt, hips from bracing, knees from the dash.
How we evaluate
Range of motion, strength, and stability testing. X ray to rule out fracture when indicated.
What care looks like
Extremity adjustments, soft tissue work, and rehabilitation. Referral to other qualified medical providers for tears or instability when medically necessary.
Care may include
- Examination
- Digital x ray when indicated
- Adjustments
- Rehabilitation, in office or telehealth
- Referral to other qualified medical providers when medically necessary
Related symptoms
- Pain lifting the arm
- Clicking or catching in the joint
- Swelling
- Pain going up stairs
- Reduced 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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