Whiplash

Question 1

What grade of whiplash is it when no physical neck/ upper back signs present?

Answer 1

GRADE 1

Question 2

What grade of whiplash is it when musculoskeletal signs are present? (dec. ROM, tenderness)

Answer 2

GRADE 2

Question 3

What grade of whiplash is it when neurological signs are present? (reflexes, sensation, strength)

Answer 3

GRADE 3

Question 4

What grade of whiplash is it when a neck or upper back fracture has taken place?

Answer 4

GRADE 4

Question 5

With front impact, hyperflexion is followed by rebound ____________.

Answer 5

EXTENSION

Question 6

With side impact, ipsilateral sidebending/ rotation is followed by rebound __________/ __________.

Answer 6

SIDEBENDING / ROTATION

Question 7

With rear impact, hyperextension of the neck occurs, followed by rebound _____________.

Answer 7

HYPERFLEXION

Question 8

What would you want to do in the acute stage of whiplash healing?

Answer 8

REDUCE: SPASM
PAIN and INFLAMMATION
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MAINTAIN ROM

Question 9

What would you want to do for your patient in the subacute stage of whiplash healing?

Answer 9

INCREASE ROM
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DECREASE MFR / ADHESIONS
DECREASE TRPs
DECREASE JOINT RESTRICTION