Whiplash

EVEN LOW-SPEED REAR-END COLLISIONS CAN CAUSE DAMAGING FORCE TO THE HEAD AND NECK

Severy DM. Can Ser Med J.

Whiplash

The word “whiplash” is used to name the movement that occurs in the cervical spine (similar to that of a leather whip) during a traffic accident.
That movement consists of both strong extension and powerful flexion movements of the neck.  This movement provokes an injury known as neck sprain producing several pain and dysfunctions to who suffers them.
The collisions causing whiplash are often from the rear.  However it could also be a lateral, frontal or multiple directions impact.  The cervical spine suffers the following forced movement:
1- Normal position
2- Forced backward extension of the neck.
3- Forced forward flexion of the neck.





 

We use our own and third-party cookies to improve our services. If you go on surfing, we will consider you accepting its use.  You can get more information here

 

Experience our new services for patients and professionals: kayrosprogram.com

Experience our new services for patients and professionals: kayrosprogram.com