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Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) (Jenna)

Whiplash associated disorder (WAD) is an umbrella term for the injuries sustained during sudden acceleration-deceleration movements (i.e. whiplash), and commonly occurs due to motor vehicle accidents. A variety of anatomical structures may be affected by whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD), depending on the force and direction of impact. Some injuries include:
  • Cervical spine fracture (including facet injury)
  • Carotid artery dissection (tear in the inner wall of the artery)
  • Herniated disc or spinal cord injury,
  • Misaligned vertebrae (spine subluxation)
  • Muscle strain or ligamentous injury

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symptoms

  • Motor dysfunction 
    • Impaired range of motion
    • Weakness
    • Instability 
  • Neck stiffness or pain 
  • Loss of balance
  • Post-traumatic stress or psychological distress 
  • Memory problems 
  • Sleep disturbances 

causes

  • Trauma due to sudden acceleration-deceleration movements (e.g. car accident, etc.)

treatment

  • Active treatment:
    • Active mobilization
    • Exercise therapy programs
    • Manual therapy 
  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational therapy 
  • Pain medication 

how does physiotherapy help?

  • Manual therapy can help relieve tension in stiff muscles of the neck, upper back, and shoulders, as well as improve blood circulation to promote healing and reduce pain
    • Reducing muscle stiffness can also be beneficial in reducing muscle tension-related headaches
  • Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) induces local inflammation to improve blood flow, aid in healing, and reduce pain 
    • Promotes relaxation of the injured and surrounding muscles, reducing any spinal nerve or joint compression, and thus allows for improved mobility
  • Ice/heat therapy improves blood flow and reduces pain
  • Exercise prescription and modification will help in strengthening muscles of the neck, upper back and shoulders, which is beneficial in cases of WAD to help improve strength, gain stability, and enhance range of motion
Behind the Safeway at Granville and 70th.  Access from southbound lanes on Granville or off of 70th between the Royal Bank and BC Liquor store.  There is ample parking outside of the clinic.

We provide physiotherapy services for Vancouver and  Richmond including: Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Oakridge, and Marpole neighborhoods.

Marpole physiotherapy clinic
Granville Physio
8501 Saskatchewan Lane
Vancouver, BC,
V6P 0C7

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P 604-630-0108