Whiplash‐associated disorders (WAD) are a frequent cause of disability. Acceleration‐deceleration forces applied to the neck, particularly with flexion‐extension movements, commonly result in whiplash injury. Whiplash injury results in a mechanical sprain or strain, often with tissue edema or contusion. Risk factors for whiplash injury include the speed of impact, being the driver or front‐seat passenger, and rear‐end collision or frontal collision rather than side collision. An acute whiplash injury follows sudden hyperextension, hyperflexion, or rotation of the neck. The diagnosis of cervical sprain and strain resulting from a whiplash injury is a clinical one. Whiplash injury is associated with a variety of physical and psychosocial symptoms. Pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders, with limitation in movement, are felt within 24 hours of the injury. Headache is frequently reported. Randomized controlled trials of acute WAD support mobilization and return to normal activities as effective early interventions.
Whiplash injury
International Neurology ; 705-706
2016-05-26
2 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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