title: [Treatment of whiplash-associated disorders].
abstract: Treatment of whiplash-associated disorders starts with a thorough clinical examination, which may be repeated after 1-3 weeks. For optimal results it is essential that the patient receives clear information about the condition and that any pain is treated effectively with analgesics. Risk factors for persistent symptoms can often be identified early and should be addressed adequately. If symptoms persist and conservative treatments are chosen, these should be active and they should focus on sustaining or regaining usual activities.
authors.affiliation: Dansk Smerteforskningscenter, Arhus Universitetshospital, Arhus Sygehus, 8000 Arhus C, Denmark. brr@ki.au.dk
authors.forename: Bjarne
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rittig-Rasmussen
authors.forename: Alice
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kongsted
authors.forename: Tina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Carstensen
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bendix
authors.forename: Flemming Winther
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Bach
authors.forename: Troels Staehelin
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*