Ability to reproduce head position after whiplash injury

• Published in: Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Vol. 22; no. 8; p. 865
• Main Authors: Loudon, J K, Ruhl, M, Field, E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 15.04.1997
• Subjects: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Case-Control Studies; Cervical Vertebrae - injuries; Cervical Vertebrae - physiopathology; Female; Head; Humans; Male; Physical Therapy Modalities; Posture - physiology; Proprioception - physiology; Range of Motion, Articular - physiology; Whiplash Injuries - diagnosis; Whiplash Injuries - physiopathology; Whiplash Injuries - rehabilitation

A two-group design with repeated measures. To determine if there is loss of the ability to reproduce target position of the cervical spine individuals who have sustained a whiplash injury. The ability to sense position is a prerequisite for functional movement. Injury may have a deleterious effect o...