Manual treatment of post-whiplash injury

Peñas, César Fernández de las; Cerro, Luis; Carnero, Josué Fernández

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2004.05.002

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“…Recent studies correlated mTBI with whiplash occurrence [ 12 , 16 , 24 , 25 ]. Furthermore, Schneider et al (2013) demonstrated in a prospective study with 3,832 male ice hockey players (11–14 years old) that the presence of headache and neck pain in a preseason evaluation increases the risk of concussions during the season [ 26 ].…”

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Cervical Spine Involvement in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Review

Morin

Langevin

Fait

2016

Journal of Sports Medicine

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Background. There is a lack of scientific evidence in the literature on the involvement of the cervical spine in mTBI; however, its involvement is clinically accepted. Objective. This paper reviews evidence for the involvement of the cervical spine in mTBI symptoms, the mechanisms of injury, and the efficacy of therapy for cervical spine with concussion-related symptoms. Methods. A keyword search was conducted on PubMed, ICL, SportDiscus, PEDro, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library databases for articles published since 1990. The reference lists of articles meeting the criteria (original data articles, literature reviews, and clinical guidelines) were also searched in the same databases. Results. 4,854 records were screened and 43 articles were retained. Those articles were used to describe different subjects such as mTBI's signs and symptoms, mechanisms of injury, and treatments of the cervical spine. Conclusions. The hypothesis of cervical spine involvement in post-mTBI symptoms and in PCS (postconcussion syndrome) is supported by increasing evidence and is widely accepted clinically. For the management and treatment of mTBIs, few articles were available in the literature, and relevant studies showed interesting results about manual therapy and exercises as efficient tools for health care practitioners.

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Cervical Spine Involvement in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Review

Morin

Langevin

Fait

2016

Journal of Sports Medicine

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“…Cervical joint dysfunctions and muscle TrPs are thought, by some researchers, to be the most relevant sources of nociception in whiplashassociated disorders [36]. In a review of the whiplash literature, Fernández-de-las-Peñas et al [37] found that the most common muscles affected by TrPs are the scalenes [38], splenius capitis [39], sternocleidomastoid [40,41], upper trapezius, posterior neck muscles [42], or pectoralis minor [43].…”

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The role of myofascial trigger points in musculoskeletal pain syndromes of the head and neck

Fernández‐de‐las‐Peñas

Simons²,

Cuadrado³

et al. 2007

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Neck and head pain syndromes are common problems seen in clinical practice. Pain features of commonly designated idiopathic neck pain and some primary headaches (ie, tension-type headache or migraine) fit the descriptions of referred pain originating in muscle trigger points (TrPs). This article discusses the scientific evidence supporting the role of muscle TrPs in chronic musculo-skeletal disorders of the neck and head. The relevance of referred pain elicited by muscle TrPs in patients with neck pain has been investigated in few studies. Some authors found that both muscle TrPs in neck-shoulder muscles and cervical joint dysfunctions contribute at the same time to neck pain perception. Furthermore, it seems that referred pain originated in muscle TrPs could also contribute to neck symptoms perceived by subjects after a rear-end crash. In addition, several recent studies reported that both TTH and migraine are associated with referred pain from TrPs in the suboccipital, upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, temporalis, or superior oblique muscles. Referred pain elicited by active TrPs mimics the pain areas observed during head pain attacks in these primary headaches. Based on available data, it seems that the pain profile of neck and head syndromes may be provoked referred pain from TrPs in the posterior cervical, head, and shoulder muscles. Additional studies are needed to delineate more information on the relation between muscle TrPs and musculoskeletal pain syndromes of the head and neck.

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“…It represents a widely employed manual technique specific for fascial tissues, to reduce adhesions, restore and/or optimise fascia sliding mobility in both acute and chronic conditions (Barnes, 1996;Martin, 2009;Sucher, 1993;Walton, 2008). Some studies have shown the efficacy of MFR to decrease pain, improve posture, and quality of life (Barnes, 1990;Fernandez de las Penas et al, 2005;LeBauer et al, 2008;Lukban, 2001;Radjieski et al, 1998). However, according to Remvig (2008) "There are no published reliability studies documenting that the diagnostic method is reproducible and valid.…”

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confidence: 99%