--- title: Auto Injury & Work Injury Rehab | AIR Kentucky description: AIR treats injuries from car accidents and workplace incidents across Kentucky. Whiplash, back pain, soft tissue. Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown, Harlan. image: https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/hubfs/AIR-neck-pain-after-accident-injury-1.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/injuries-we-treat#main-content) [![AIR Advanced Injury & Rehabilitation logo](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/hs-fs/hubfs/1.png?width=250&height=50&name=1.png) ![AIR Advanced Injury & Rehabilitation logo](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/hs-fs/hubfs/1.png?width=250&height=50&name=1.png)](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab?hsLang=en) - [INJURIES WE TREAT](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/injuries-we-treat) - [REFERRALS](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/refer-a-patient) - [OUR TEAM](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/our-team) - [CONTACT](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/contact-air) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [INJURIES WE TREAT](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/injuries-we-treat) - [REFERRALS](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/refer-a-patient) - [OUR TEAM](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/our-team) - [CONTACT](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/contact-air) - [Get Started](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/request-appointment) [Get Started](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/request-appointment?hsLang=en) AUTO INJURY AND WORK INJURY REHAB — KENTUCKY # Hurt in a car accident or injured at work? We can help.   AIR provides coordinated rehab for auto accident and workplace injuries across Kentucky, with structured treatment plans, clear documentation, and four locations serving Lexington, Bardstown, Louisville, and Harlan. [Request an appointment](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/request-appointment?hsLang=en) [Refer a patient](https://www.advancedinjury.rehab/refer-a-patient?hsLang=en) AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES ## Injuries from car accidents Auto accidents cause trauma that often does not appear immediately, and does not resolve without proper treatment. AIR provides injury-specific rehab with thorough clinical documentation from day one. The sooner you start, the better the outcome, both clinically and practically. ### Whiplash and neck pain The most common auto injury. Symptoms often worsen in the 24 to 72 hours after impact, not just at the moment of collision. ### Lower back pain and spinal strain Impact forces compress and strain the lumbar spine. One of the most common and most commonly undertreated auto injuries. ### Upper back and thoracic pain Seatbelt forces and collision mechanics affect the thoracic spine. Presents as tightness or sharp pain between the shoulder blades. ### Sprains, strains, and muscle tears Soft tissue injuries from rapid collision forces. May not show on imaging but cause real, significant functional limitation. ### Post-accident headaches Frequently cervicogenic — originating from tension in the neck. Treating the cervical spine resolves most post-accident headaches. ### Shoulder, hip, and knee injuries Seatbelt, impact, and bracing forces commonly cause joint strains and ligament injuries that need structured rehab to resolve. WORK INJURIES ## Injuries from the workplace Workers' comp rehab built around functional recovery and safe return to work. AIR coordinates directly with case managers, employers, and claims professionals, and provides consistent documentation throughout your treatment. The same principle applies after a work injury: earlier treatment means better outcomes. ### Back and spinal injuries Lifting, twisting, and repetitive strain are the most common causes of work-related back injury. Acute and cumulative both. ### Shoulder and rotator cuff Overhead work, heavy lifting, and repetitive motion commonly cause rotator cuff damage, impingement, and shoulder strain. ### Knee and lower extremity Acute injury and cumulative strain from physical work demands: lifting, kneeling, sustained standing, and impact. ### Repetitive stress injuries Carpal tunnel, tendinitis, and other conditions that develop gradually from repeated motion, sustained posture, or tool vibration. ### Sprains and strains Acute soft tissue injury from falls, slips, sudden exertion, or awkward movement on the job. ### Post-surgical rehab Return-to-work rehab following surgery, timed correctly and built around your job's actual physical demands. COMMON QUESTIONS ## What people ask before their first visit ### How soon should I start rehab after a car accident or work injury? As soon as possible. Symptoms from auto and work injuries often appear or worsen in the 24 to 72 hours after the incident. Starting care quickly gives your body the best chance at full recovery, and creates a clinical record close to the date of the injury.   ### Does AIR work with personal injury attorneys and workers' comp case managers? Yes. AIR has experience with both personal injury and workers' comp cases. We provide initial evaluation reports, functional progress documentation, and discharge summaries. We communicate directly with case managers and attorneys throughout treatment as needed.   ### What does treatment at AIR actually involve? Every patient starts with a thorough evaluation. From there we build a specific treatment plan — not an open-ended series of sessions. Treatment typically includes hands-on manual therapy, progressive strengthening, and mobility work tailored to your specific injury and functional goals.   ### How do I get started? Call our intake line or request an appointment online. We will confirm whether AIR is the right fit, get you scheduled promptly, and explain exactly what to expect before your first visit. For referral partners, patient records can be sent by fax after our intake team makes contact.   ### What if my injuries seem minor after the accident? Come in for an evaluation. Minor-feeling injuries after a car accident or work incident are frequently more significant than they appear in the first 48 hours. An evaluation costs you nothing compared to the risk of undertreating an injury that becomes chronic.   ### Do I need a referral from a doctor to start treatment at AIR? Not always. Call our intake team and we will tell you exactly what is needed based on your situation and case type. For workers' comp cases, your employer or case manager may need to initiate the referral. For personal injury cases, many patients come to us directly or through their attorney.   ### What documentation does AIR provide for my case? We provide an initial evaluation report after your first visit, functional progress reports throughout treatment, and a discharge summary at the close of care. If your case manager or attorney needs something specific, they can contact our intake team directly.   ### Does AIR treat injuries that happened a while ago? Yes. If you are still in pain from an accident or work injury that occurred weeks or months ago (or if you feel your recovery stalled under previous treatment) AIR will evaluate where you are and build a plan from there. It is not too late to get the right care.   ## Ready to start recovering?   Request an appointment or call our intake team. We will get you moving in the right direction. 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