Whiplash, Headache, and Neck Pain

• 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.