Advice or exercise for chronic whiplash disorders? Design of a randomized controlled trial

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Michael Nicholas³  Nikolai Bogduk²  Rob D Herbert¹  Kathryn M Refshauge¹  Christopher G Maher¹  Mark J Stewart¹ 

[1] School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, PO Box 170, Lidcombe, NSW, 1825, Australia;Newcastle Bone and Joint Institute, C/- Royal Newcastle Hospital, PO Box 664J, Newcastle, NSW 2300, Australia;Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia

关键词: Disability.;    Neck Pain;    Therapy;    Advice;    Exercise;    Whiplash;   

Others  :  1166231
DOI  :  10.1186/1471-2474-4-18

 received in 2003-05-16, accepted in 2003-08-21,  发布年份 2003

【 摘 要 】

Background

Whiplash-associated disorder (or "whiplash") is a common condition incurring considerable expense in social and economic terms. A lack of research on effective therapy for patients with chronic whiplash associated disorders prompted the design of the current study. The primary aim of this randomised controlled trial is to determine the effects of a physical activity program for people with chronic (symptoms of > 3 months duration) whiplash. A secondary aim is to determine if pain severity, level of disability and fear of movement/(re)injury predict response to a physical activity program.

Methods / Design

This paper presents the rationale and design of a randomised controlled trial examining the effects of advice and individualized sub-maximal exercise programs in the treatment of whiplash associated disorders.

Discussion

This paper highlights the design, methods and operational aspects of a significant clinical trial in the area of whiplash and chronic pain.

【 授权许可】

   
2003 Stewart et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article: verbatim copying and redistribution of this article are permitted in all media for any purpose, provided this notice is preserved along with the article's original URL.

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