Physiotherapy in a whiplash injury : a case report
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Van Eck, Corné
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AOSIS Open Journals
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN : Case Report. OBJECTIVES : To describe physiotherapy intervention in an individual with a suspected whiplash injury. BACKGROUND : The patient was a 29-year old male with complaints of neck pain and tightness following a motor vehicle accident. METHODS AND MEASURES : The focus of the case study is physiotherapy assessment and intervention in a stage II whiplash injury.
RESULTS : Following intervention, positive changes occurred in outcome measures such as pain, work status and activities of daily living.
CONCLUSION : Physiotherapy intervention is successful in addressing whiplash associated disorders.
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Physiotherapy, Whiplash injury, Mobilization, Therapeutic exercise, Neural tissue mobilization, Patient education
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Van Eck, C 2008, 'Physiotherapy in a whiplash injury : a case report', South African Journal of Physiotherapy, vol. 64, no. 3, pp. 2-6.