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1- Active Intervention Best for Whiplash pdf document
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2- Article on MCU Rehabilitation - World Wide Spine & Rehabilitation Magazine pdf document |
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3- ARTICLE: Patients With Cervical Spine Hypermobility May Need Intervention for Whiplash |
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4- MCU Outcome Assessment Data Report - A Study of 123 Parients with Neck Pain pdf document |
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5- Clinician's Perceptions of Minor Cervical Instability |
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6- Impairment of the Cervical Flexors: A Comparison of Whiplash and Insidious Onset Neck Pain Patients. |
| 7- A Proposed New Classification System for Whiplash Associated Disorders– Implications for Assessment and Management |
| 8- Risk Factors for Prolonged Disability After Whiplash Injury: A Prospective Study |
| 9- Support and Rehabilitation After Whiplash |
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10- Whiplash Helped with Chiropractic |
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11- Chiropractic Proves Effective for Whiplash Injuries |
| 12- Melbourne Whiplash Centre Outcome Data |
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1- Active Intervention Best for Whiplash pdf document
By Laurie Barclay, MD
Article highlights:
1- According to one study, active treatment, such as frequent neck rotation, is more effective for treating whiplash than standard treatment, which includes rest and a soft neck collar.
2- Patients who were active saw more pain relief and took less sick days than patients who received standard care.
3- Active patients also saw improved range of motion.
4- Although patients who received treatment immediately after being injured saw slightly better results, patients who waited two weeks after injury also benefited from treatment.
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2- Article on MCU Rehabilitation - World Wide Spine & Rehabilitation Magazine pdf document |
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5- Clinician's Perceptions of Minor Cervical Instability
By K.R. Niere, S.K. Torney
Study highlights:
1- Diagnosing minor cervical instability correctly is key to recommending appropriate treatment.
2- This study identified six symptoms considered to be “very important” or “vitally important” to the diagnosis of minor cervical instability. These six symptoms were:
- A history of major trauma
- Reports of the neck catching, locking or giving way
- Poor muscular control
- Signs of hypermobility (excessive movement)
- Unpredictability of symptoms
3- Minor cervical instability should be considered as a possibility whenever any of these symptoms are present.
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6- Impairment of the Cervical Flexors: A Comparison of Whiplash and Insidious Onset Neck Pain Patients.
By G. Jull
Study highlights:
1- This study looked for differences in neck impairment between patients with whiplash injuries and patients with gradual neck problems.
2- No significant differences were found.
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| 7- A Proposed New Classification System for Whiplash Associated Disorders– Implications for Assessment and Management
By M. Sterling
Study highlights:
1- Many whiplash patients develop chronic symptoms.
2- Currently, the Quebec Task Force is the system used to classify whiplash associated disorders.
3- Research has shown that patients who develop chronic symptoms have different physical and psychological impairments than patients who recover.
4- Because of these differences, a new classification system that takes the differences into consideration may be developed.
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| 8- Risk Factors for Prolonged Disability After Whiplash Injury: A Prospective Study |
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9- Support and Rehabilitation After Whiplash
By Kim Christensen, DC, DACRB, CCSP, CSCS
Article highlights:
1- Between 14 to 42 percent of whiplash patients have chronic neck pain and about 10 percent have constant, severe neck pain.
2- “Multimodal treatment,” which incorporates spinal manipulation, massage and physical therapy, is an effective way to minimize long-term whiplash symptoms.
3- Right after a whiplash injury, it is important to restrict and protect the injured area. However, it is also important to keep active, as complete rest slows the body’s healing abilities.
4- When injured, the soft tissues of the neck lose their ability to support the movement and weight of the head. Strengthening exercises can help the neck return to full functioning.
5- Whiplash injuries can negatively affect the posture and normal movement of the neck. If left untreated, these limitations can become permanent.
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10- Whiplash Helped with Chiropractic
Article highlights:
1- 93 percent of patients with chronic whiplash benefited from chiropractic care, according to a 1999 Journal of Orthopedic Medicine article.
2- In another study, 74 percent of chronic whiplash patients found improvement with chiropractic care.
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11- Chiropractic Proves Effective for Whiplash Injuries
Article highlights:
1- Many studies have explored treatment options for whiplash. Chiropractic care has seen high success rates, while conventional medicine has been much less effective.
2- Up to 94 percent of whiplash patients had good outcomes after receiving chiropractic care, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine.
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12- Melbourne Whiplash Centre Outcome Data
By K.M. Greenwood, R.J. De Nardis
Study highlights:
1- Patients undergoing Multi-Cervical Unit (MCU) treatment were assessed before and after treatment.
2- After treatment, patients had improved disability, strength and range of motion.
3- Patients had retained these improvements after six months.
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