The Link Between Physical Injury and PTSD: What Case Managers Should Know

When someone sustains a life-changing injury, the immediate focus is often on the physical aftermath: stabilising medical needs, arranging surgery, managing rehabilitation, and navigating the complexities of daily life with new limitations. Yet for many clients, the greatest challenges are invisible. Alongside the pain and disruption of the injury itself, there can be a profound psychological impact — most notably the onset of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).