This is a textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash. It is written by a group of researchers and clinicians who are leaders in the field of whiplash and related neck and head pain. It demonstrates the clinical relevance of the research to the student and busy practitioner. It suggests future directions for clinical management and future research. It is also extensively illustrated with line diagrams and photographs.
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Section 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Section 2 Applied Clinical Sciences Chapter 2 Sensory manifestations of neck pain Chapter 3 tructure and Function of the Cervical Region Chapter 4 Alterations in Cervical Muscle Function in Neck Pain Chapter 5 The Cervical Spine and Sensorimotor Control Chapter 6 Disturbances in Postural Stability, Head and Eye Movement Control in Cervical Disorders Chapter 7 Psychological and Psychosocial Factors in Neck Pain Section 3 Whiplash, Headache and Cervico-brachial Pain Chapter 8 Whiplash Associated Disorders Chapter 9 Cervicogenic Headache: Differential Diagnosis Chapter 10 Differential Diagnosis of Cervico-brachial Pain Section 4 Therapeutics for Cervical Disorders Chapter 11 Clinical assessment: The Patient Interview and History Chapter 12 Clinical Assessment: The Physical Examination Chapter 13 Principles of Management of Cervical Disorders Chapter 14 Therapeutic Exercise for Cervical Disorders: Practice Pointers Section 5 Conclusion Chapter 15 Future Directions
