By Caitlin Chase and Mike Pappas, Exercise Physiologists, Osborne Park
Within WA if a motor vehicle accident was another driver’s fault, reasonable treatment for injuries is covered by the Insurance Commission of Western Australia.
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are a result of rapid acceleration-deceleration forces, affecting up to 83% of patients involved in motor vehicle accidents. WAD’s can lead to a spectrum of severity of psychological and physiological injuries.
Recent studies have advocated for a multidisciplinary active management approach to improve long-term patient outcomes. Recent statistics outlined that 50% of individuals who have sustained WAD’s fully recover,...
Within WA if a motor vehicle accident was another driver’s fault, reasonable treatment for injuries is covered by the Insurance Commission of Western Australia.
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are a result of rapid acceleration-deceleration forces, affecting up to 83% of patients involved in motor vehicle accidents. WAD’s can lead to a spectrum of severity of psychological and physiological injuries.
Recent studies have advocated for a multidisciplinary active management approach to improve long-term patient outcomes. Recent statistics outlined that 50% of individuals who have sustained WAD’s fully recover,...
This content is restricted to Medical Forum readers; this is a new feature. If you haven’t registered with our site in the last few weeks, please create a new account below. If you have subscribed, please log in.