Post-Crash Rehabilitation
A motor vehicle crash is a TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE for everyone, not only for the physical pain and suffering if causes, but for the psychological trauma and anxiety that can linger on for months and years.
CHALLENGER REHAB can help crash victims to overcome their trauma with In-Vehicle counseling therapy to reduce anxiety and pain, and to restore driver confidence. Where physical injuries impair driving ability, we can recommend adaptive devices to make driving safer and easier.
Our Driving Therapists
All CHALLENGER REHAB DRIVING THERAPISTS are well-trained and experienced in post-crash rehabilitation. Our DT's have university degrees, continued education/upgrading, credentials and field work training. Our skills are upgraded annually with professional courses that keep us aware of the latest techniques and knowledge in the field. Our DT's have all received honours in their post-grad academic achievements. (Please note that C.V.'s and complete details of our Driving Therapist's academic and professional achievements are available upon request.)
Our DT's are included as part of the overall recovery team, which may include; Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Psychiatrists, Lawyers, Registerd Massage Therapists, Rehabilitation Centres, Medical Practitioners, Family Physicians and Insurance Companies.
AS DRIVING THERAPISTS OUR ROLE IS TO HELP PEOPLE OVERCOME THEIR PAIN AND TRAUMA IN-VEHICLE AND RECOVER THEIR CONFIDENCE AND TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY.
Our Treatment Programs
The treatment we provide is tailored to the needs of each individual. The first step is an Initial Assessment, where we examine the difficulties experienced and determine the goals of therapy. Following the Initial Assessment, a treatment plan is drafted and submitted to the funding agency. Once approval is obtained from the funding agency, the patient is then contacted and in-vehicle treatment can begin.
The treatment program may employ a variety of therapies and techniques, depending on the symptoms. Our rehabilitation techniques, as Driving Therapists, include (but are not limited to):
Panic Attacks and Phobia In-Vehicle:
Systematic Desensitization, Exposure Therapy, Low-Stress Driving Techniques, Cognitive & Behaviour Therapy and Confidence-Building Techniques.
High Anxiety In-Vehicle:
Relaxation Techniques, Low-Stress Driving Skills, Driving Improvement Skills, Defensive Driving Skills, and Visual Search Patterns Recognition & Implementation.
Pain In-Vehicle:
Driving Techniques to compensate for physical limitations, Adaptive Devices to help reduce pain, Relaxation Techniques and Ergonomically Correct Seating Positions.
Work Re-Entry:
Individual Specific Training
