Going to therapy is one thing. Knowing whether it is helping is another. Auto and work injury rehabilitation should connect the problems identified during an assessment with treatment designed around individual needs and recovery goals. Instead of judging care by one session, look at what the plan addresses and why each treatment method is included. The rehabilitation approach for auto injuries focuses on pain and inflammation, mobility and flexibility, strength and stability, and function. Treatment may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, pain management strategies, and movement coaching. These areas give patients concrete points to discuss when they want to understand how their rehabilitation plan fits their injury. When physical therapy after car accident injuries follows an individualized plan, a practical way to evaluate it is to trace the logic of care. Start with what the assessment identifies. Then consider which treatment method addresses that need and what rehabili...