Whiplash, Headache, and Neck Pain
Research-Based Directions for Physical Therapies

Gwendolen Jull (Author), Michele Sterling (Author), Deborah Falla (Author), Julia Treleaven (Author), Shaun O'Leary (Author)

9780443100475, Elsevier Health Sciences

Hardback, published 1 April 2008

256 pages
18.9 x 24.6 x 2.1 cm, 0.65 kg

"This is a very welcome and innovative text...pushing the boundaries of knowledge and understanding in assessing and managing musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical spine...this is an excellent text that is useful for all clinical practitioners interested in whiplash, headache and neck pain, or more generally in developing their understanding of the complexity of musculoskeletal presentations."International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, February 2009, Vol 16, No 2

• Textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash. • Written by a group of researchers and clinicians who are leaders in the field of whiplash and related neck and head pain. • Demonstrates the clinical relevance of the research to the student and busy practitioner. • Suggests future directions for clinical management and future research. • Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and photographs.

? This book presents the applied sciences, clinical assessment methods and rehabilitation protocols for the management of persons with neck pain.? The material presented in this book represents the translation of research into clinical practice and provides a systematic approach to assessment and an evidence base for conservative clinical management strategies for neck pain.? Unique topics in this book include:• Provides an understanding of the pathophysiological processes in the sensory, motor and sensorimotor systems and how they present in patients with neck pain disorders. • Presents multimodal approaches to management of neck pain guided by the evidence of presenting dysfunctions• Presents a comprehensive description of a therapeutic exercise approach based on motor control which has proven efficacy.

Section 1 IntroductionChapter 1 IntroductionSection 2 Applied Clinical SciencesChapter 2 Sensory manifestations of neck painChapter 3 tructure and Function of the Cervical RegionChapter 4 Alterations in Cervical Muscle Function in Neck PainChapter 5 The Cervical Spine and Sensorimotor Control Chapter 6 Disturbances in Postural Stability, Head and Eye Movement Control in Cervical DisordersChapter 7 Psychological and Psychosocial Factors in Neck PainSection 3 Whiplash, Headache and Cervico-brachial PainChapter 8 Whiplash Associated DisordersChapter 9 Cervicogenic Headache: Differential DiagnosisChapter 10 Differential Diagnosis of Cervico-brachial PainSection 4 Therapeutics for Cervical DisordersChapter 11 Clinical assessment: The Patient Interview and HistoryChapter 12 Clinical Assessment: The Physical ExaminationChapter 13 Principles of Management of Cervical DisordersChapter 14 Therapeutic Exercise for Cervical Disorders: Practice PointersSection 5 ConclusionChapter 15 Future Directions

Subject Areas: Chiropractic & osteopathy [MXH], Complementary medicine [MX], Physiotherapy [MQS]