Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients.
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All information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice of doctors or healthcare practitioners. If a listener believes they are suffering from a similar injury to one discussed by the author, please seek medical care of your doctor or physician and do not rely on the author's advice.
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Understanding Whiplash Associated Disorder & The Relationship with Concussion
Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast Episode 29: “Understanding Whiplash Associated Disorder & The Relationship with Concussion”
Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) is a complex condition resulting from the rapid acceleration-deceleration forces commonly experienced in motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, or other traumatic events. Primarily affecting the cervical spine, WAD encompasses a range of symptoms that can persist long after the initial injury sharing many characteristics with concussion. Understanding the multifaceted nature of WAD and how it is intertwined with concussion is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment. Join us as we unpack this relationship and much more.
- Introduction
- Cleaned Up (3:15)
- Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) Overview, Signs and Symptoms (9:15)
- Canadian C-Spine Rule (15:40)
- Diagnosis + Treatment (18:50)
- WAD in Summary and Conclusion (24:47)
References
Freeman, M. D., Croft, A. C., & Rossignol, A. M. (1998). "Whiplash associated disorders: Redefining whiplash and its management" by the Quebec task force. Spine, 23(9), 1043-1049. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007632-199805010-00015
Gil, C., & Decq, P. (2021). How similar are whiplash and mild traumatic brain injury? A systematic review. Neurochirurgie, 67(3), 238-243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuchi.2021.01.016
Hynes, L. M., & Dickey, J. P. (2006). Is there a relationship between whiplash-associated disorders and concussion in hockey? A preliminary study. Brain Injury, 20(2), 179-188. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699050500443707
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