Motion Specific Release

Treatment, Exercise and Recovery Recovery from Whiplash-Associated Disorders (WAD) varies considerably from one person to another. Many people improve following a whiplash injury, while others experience symptoms that persist and require a more individualized approach to rehabilitation. Treatment should be guided by the person's symptoms, functional limitations, neurological findings, stage of recovery, and response to activity. Rather than focusing exclusively on pain or a s

Understanding Whiplash Symptoms and Diagnosis Whiplash-associated disorders can present in many different ways. Neck pain and stiffness are common, but some people may also experience headaches, dizziness, altered sensation, weakness, reduced movement, balance disturbances, or difficulty performing normal activities. In Part 1, we examined what happens to the cervical spine and surrounding tissues during a collision. Part 2 moves from the mechanism of injury to the clinical p

Understanding Whiplash-Associated Disorders Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) can develop following a motor vehicle collision or other sudden acceleration-deceleration injury. While neck pain and stiffness are common, symptoms can vary considerably and may include headaches, dizziness, neurological symptoms, reduced movement, and difficulty returning to normal activities. This three-part series explores whiplash from injury through recovery. Part 1 examines what happens to