Author/Editor		Marn-Vukadinović, Duša
Title		Rehabilitacija poškodbenih stanj vratne hrbtenice
Translated title		Rehabilitacija after traumatic disorders of cervical spine
Type		članek
Source		In: Židanik S, Tušek-Bunc K, Masten M, et al, editors. Fizikalna terapija v ambulanti zdravnika družinske medicine. Zbornik 2. mariborsko srečanje zdravnikov družinske medicine; 2002 nov 29-30; Maribor. Ljubljana: Slovensko zdravniško društvo, Združenje zdravnikov družinske medicine,
Publication year		2002
Volume		str. 66-9
Language		slo
Abstract		Whiplash associated disorders are the most frequent injuries of the cervical spine. Management and prognosis depend on the degree of an injury according to the Quebec classification. Patients' complaints that are usually in need of comprehensive rehabilitation are pains, muscle stiffness and tenderness, neck motion limitations and possible neurological signs. A therapy starts after a clinical diagnostic evaluation and depends upon the stability of the cervical spine. Pain reduction, previous functional capacity and early return to usual activities are main rehabilitation goals. When it is not possible, professional rehabilitation using residual abilities is prescribed. It is important to prevent that the injury becomes a chronic complaint which starts six months after injury and is best treated in a multidisciplinary pain centre where a psychological approach instead of the physical therapy is preferred.
Descriptors		CERVICAL VERTEBRAE NECK NECK PAIN CRYOTHERAPY HYPERTHERMIA, INDUCED LASERS ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS