Courses
Clinical Whiplash & Neck Pain.
Here’s what physiotherapists are saying about Clinical Whiplash & Neck Pain:
“Brilliant course, great evidence base.”
“The course was fantastic.”
“Excellent course, has totally changed my approach.”
“5 stars !”
“Enjoyable course.”
“Would definitely recommend it.”
Learn how you can integrate the latest, cutting edge assessment and treatment approaches into your clinical practice from a physiotherapist that specialises in whiplash.
“Clinical Whiplash & Neck Pain” is the 2 day evidence-based course, presented by Chris Worsfold, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and director of Kent Neck Pain Centre.
“Clinical Whiplash & Neck Pain” is based on over twenty years extensive clinical and research experience. You will gain an in depth understanding of the biomechanics, pathology and evidence-based assessment and rehabilitation of whiplash injury and neck pain.
Throughout the 2 days there will be an emphasis on research findings that are directly relevant to you, the practicing clinician. You can become the whiplash expert in your department! Here’s an outline of the schedule (this is subject to change and may vary):
2 Day Course Schedule
Day 1
9:00-10:45 The Problem with Whiplash. Introduces the controversies and complexities surrounding whiplash injury, thus highlighting the context within which we work as manual therapists.
Biomechanics and Pathology of Whiplash Injury. Recent advances in whiplash biomechanics and pathology that have important implications for the practicing clinician are presented as part of this extensive critical review.
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:30 Muscle and Motor Control Dysfunction. This session presents the assessment of the muscle and motor control systems.
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:15-3:00 Sensorimotor Impairment. This session presents the clinical assessment of proprioception, oculomotor control and postural stability.
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:30 Predicting Prognosis in Whiplash. We will discuss ways to assess pain, disability levels, neuropathic pain and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Sensory changes following whiplash are also presented along with the latest research from the University of Queensland, Whiplash Research Unit.
Day 2
9:00-9:30 Review of Day 1
9:30-10:00 Advanced Biomechanics and Pathology of Whiplash Injury. The work of Professor Svensson and his team at Chalmers University, Sweden is presented. The clinical implications of their findings are discussed.
10:00-10-30 Progressing Treatment.
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:30 Managing Neck Pain. This practical session presents recommendations for the management of neck pain, including specific manual therapy, taping and soft tissue manipulation approaches.
12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:15-1:45 Radiofrequency Neurotomy. We describe and discuss this intervention and when to refer.
1:45-3:00 Managing Neck Pain (continued) Further techniques are presented, as a continuation of the morning session.
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:00 The Future of Whiplash, Questions & Discussion.
If you would like more information please contact Michelle Deacon (Course Secretary) at Kent Neck Pain Centre.