Van Eck, Corné2017-01-232017-01-232008Van Eck, C 2008, 'Physiotherapy in a whiplash injury : a case report', South African Journal of Physiotherapy, vol. 64, no. 3, pp. 2-6.0379-6175 (print)2410-8219 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/58591STUDY 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.en© 2008. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.PhysiotherapyWhiplash injuryMobilizationTherapeutic exerciseNeural tissue mobilizationPatient educationArticle