Gender Differences in Whiplash Recovery
It’s well-known that more women than men experience whiplash following auto collisions. However, little is known about the reason for this disparity, or about the possible gender differences in coping...
View ArticlePsychosocial Factors Predict Whiplash Recovery
Long-term pain and disability following whiplash injuries have become an increasingly significant problem, causing substantial individual and social costs. Some whiplash patients recover relatively...
View ArticleNew Tool Predicts Whiplash Prognosis
Chronic pain is a major problem following whiplash injuries. However, it remains difficult to identify which patients are at risk of developing chronic pain. Some risk factors contributing to chronic...
View ArticleCoping Strategies Speed Whiplash Recovery
Studies show that coping can help patients better manage chronic pain and improve treatment outcomes. Although research suggests that beliefs impact whiplash prognosis, few studies have evaluated the...
View ArticleCervical Dysfunction Linked to Long-term Disability in Whiplash Patients
Whiplash trauma is caused by sudden acceleration-deceleration which transfers energy to the cervical region, or neck. This sudden trauma may cause injuries to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and...
View ArticleBetter Attitude Boosts Recovery in Whiplash Patients
The body-mind connection is clear when it comes to musculoskeletal injuries:, pain catastrophizing, fear of movement, anxiety, and depression have all been linked to poor prognosis. Despite this...
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