Whiplash

By Scott NadlerGerard MalangaGerard A. Malanga, et al.

Book Overview

Cervical whiplash injuries continue to be a common problem throughout the industrialized world. Despite recent scientific developments, unhelpful treatment of whiplash injuries such as prolonged immobilization, passive modalities, and unnecessary surgery exist. Many patients with chronic pain are labelled as having "psychological problems." Overtreatment and excessive use of diagnostic imaging are common. Relatively recent developments in this field, backed by extensive study, have initiated an evolution in the treatment of whiplash injury.Dr. Malanga is a well-known expert in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, particularly in spinal medicine and orthopedics.The entire book focuses only on whiplash, providing an extremely in-depth treatment.Relatively recent developments in this field, backed by extensive study, have initiated an evolution in the treatment of whiplash injury. Thus, there is a need for a comprehensive presentation of the changed thinking.Includes coverage of the Quebec Whiplash Study.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560534389
• ISBN13: 9781560534389
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Well done!

I highly recommend this book to both medical professionals and educated lay-people. Clear and focused, this insightful text answers all the essential questions regarding whiplash.

This book belongs in every practicioners library!!!

I think this book is "State of the Art" on whiplash injuries. Every practicioner, researcher, and educator should have this book in their library. I practicice a biomechanical approach to treating the devastating the effects of low speed rear end collisions. The text "Whiplash" should be commended for its thoroughness in addressing the Full Spectrum of issues regarding whiplash injuries. (Over 800,000/yr as per NHTSA guidelines!) What was especially appreciated was that it includes significent documentation and explanations of the NEW INJURY MECHANISM. I.E. whiplash from rear end collisions starts in the thoracic spine and sweeps the lower neck under the upper part of the cervical spine causing a straightening of the cervical lordosis. This should set in motion more effective treatment protocols as well as devolopment of spinal protection head-neck restraint and seat systems to effectively mitigate whiplash injuries from low speed rear end collisions. Dr Gerald Malanga and Dr Scott Nadler should be commended for their efforts of bringing a multi-disiplinary approach to the study of this condition which is responsible for a great deal of human suffering. I am a practicioner and a Chiropractic Consultant for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Casuality Services. I also have lectured to other insurance companies and staff on this topic.

Lawrence O'Connor D.C.

It is with great pleasure that I convey a rousing cheer for those patients who's doctor read this book. Dr.'s Malanga and Nadler have eliminated the fluff and have gotten straight to the point. Those lacking in their anatomy and most importantly thier physiology of the spine, this book is "continuing education." I am on the New Jersey State board of Chiropractic examiners, a delegat to the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards and an active practitioner in Bio-Mechanical Chiropractic. I have seen sloppy research followed by even sloppier applications to spinal bio-mechanics. This book has brought together the greats in this field and put them in one reference. The Universities and Colleges should be looking to this book as a text bokk staple for spinal research and rehabilitation. Bravo...Lawrence O'Connor D.C.