Whiplash-associated disorder treatment should incorporate rehabilitation methods aimed at:
Whiplash occurs when your head is forcibly thrown backwards than forwards immediately. This quick motion causes injury to the spine, muscles, discs, nerves, ligaments, and other neck tissue. Considering, it is no wonder that whiplash usually develops in people who have been in a car accident. It is also possible to get whiplash-associated disorder during a fall, an assault or in contact sports, such as football, where you are at high risk of getting tackled.
Whiplash develops within a few days after an injury or accident. Some of the possible symptoms that can occur in the neck area include:
All of which can prevent you from performing everyday activities.
In some less severe cases, people report feeling better and healed just a few weeks after the accident. However, some people develop chronic whiplash-associated disorder and struggle with consequences for months, even years. In such cases, professional treatment and rehabilitation program is necessary.
Vitalis Physiotherapy tailors whiplash-associated disorder treatment to ensure the fast and optimal recovery. We first carefully examine and educate you on the condition so that you know what to expect from the recovery.
Based on your specific case we may employ several treatment methods to help unload the injured area and promote healing, help normalise tension in the upper back and neck area, or mobilise joints to restore full range of movement.
Most broadly speaking, the treatment can be divided into three phases:
Phase 1, from 0-4 days after the initial injury:
Phase 2, from after 4 days to 6 weeks:
Phase 3, from 6 weeks to 12 weeks:
Are you suffering from whiplash? Contact Vitalis Physiotherapy now. Call our friendly team on 0410 559 856.
