Pathophysiology behind prolonged whiplash associated disorders: study protocol for an experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is insufficient knowledge of pathophysiological parameters to understand the mechanism behind prolonged whiplash associated disorders (WAD), and it is not known whether or not changes can be restored by rehabilitation. The aims of the projects are to investigate imaging and molecular biomarkers, cervical kinaesthesia, postural sway and the association with pain, disability and other outcomes in individuals with longstanding WAD, before and after a neck-specific exercise intervention. Another aim is to compare individuals with WAD with healthy controls.

Methods

Participants are a sub-group (n = 30) of individuals recruited from an ongoing randomized controlled study (RCT). Measurements in this experimental prospective study will be carried out at baseline (be

SUBMITTER: Peolsson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6359872 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature