Author/Editor		Lonzarić, Dragan; Turk, Zmago; Čelan, Dušan
Title		Rehabilitacija poškodovancev z nihajno poškodbo vratu
Translated title		Rehabilitation of whiplash injury
Type		članek
Source		In: Rihtar A, Rotner E, editors. Pomen raziskovalnega dela v fizioterapoiji. Zbornik 4. simpozij fizioterapevtov Slovenije; 1998 maj 8-10; Radenci. Ljubljana: Inštitut za rehabilitacijo,
Publication year		1998
Volume		str. 84-91
Language		slo
Abstract		We define whiplash injuries and associated conditions according to Quebec Task Force and its whiplash-associated disorders classification. Problematic aspects of injury include diagnostic, therapeutic, psychological views and potential financial gain. We present medical rehabilitation in four chronological phases emphasising individual kinesitherapy and other physical therapy modalities. Physiatrist supervises the rehabilitation programme which also includes early implication of other specialists and professionals inpurpose to prevent chronicity (rehabilitation protocol). The majority of victims sustain minor injury to muscles and ligaments and improve over the first few months. Usually the programmes last for few weeks. The rehabilitation demands patient's positive attitude and motivation.
Descriptors		WHIPLASH INJURIES PHYSICAL THERAPY