The evidence for pathoanatomical lesions
Chapter 4 The evidence for pathoanatomical lesions James Elliott Introduction There is no paucity of available information related to whiplash injury resulting from a motor vehicle crash (MVC), with well…
Evidence-based management of chronic whiplash associated disorders
Chapter 12 Evidence-based management of chronic whiplash associated disorders Trudy Rebbeck In this chapter, the evidence for the management of chronic whiplash is first discussed, with a focus on physical…
Neuromuscular dysfunction in whiplash associated disorders
Chapter 6 Neuromuscular dysfunction in whiplash associated disorders Deborah Falla, James Elliott, Gwendolen Jull The pain and trauma of a whiplash injury cause changes in muscle properties and in neuromuscular…
Compensation and health outcomes
Chapter 14 Compensation and Health Outcomes Luke B. Connelly, Natalie Spearing Introduction Insurance provides cover, in the form of financial compensation, against a range of losses, including those arising from…
Primary care management of acute whiplash injury
Chapter 11 Primary care management of acute whiplash injury Michele Sterling, Justin Kenardy Primary care practitioners are often the first healthcare contact for individuals who have sustained a whiplash injury….
Dizziness, visual and sensorimotor control disturbances following whiplash injury
Chapter 7 Dizziness, visual and sensorimotor control disturbances following whiplash injury Julia Treleaven After pain, symptoms of dizziness, unsteadiness and visual disturbances are some of the next most frequent complaints,…
Pain-processing mechanisms in whiplash associated disorders
Chapter 5 Pain-processing mechanisms in whiplash associated disorders Michele Curatolo, Michele Sterling Introduction It is now generally acknowledged that an initial peripheral injury of some kind occurs to the neck…
Clinical presentation of whiplash associated disorders
Chapter 2 Clinical presentation of whiplash associated disorders Michele Sterling Symptoms following whiplash injury can be diverse in nature. The predominant symptom is neck pain and it is present in…
Future directions
Chapter 18 Future directions Michele Sterling, Justin Kenardy At the time of the Quebec Task Force review, there would not have been enough research data available on which to base…
Case descriptions
Chapter 17 Case descriptions Michele Sterling, Trudy Rebbeck, Justin Kenardy The preceding chapters of this book have provided an in-depth discussion of the whiplash condition, ranging from the epidemiology, mechanisms…
