The researchers find some support for a bio mechanical view of whiplash neck injury but a range of inconsistencies in the view make it unreliable.
Evidence from:
Eck et al. American Journal of Medicine. June (2001) Vol. 110 # 8 p 651.
H Kasch et al. Spine. June (2001) Vol. 26 #11 p 1246.
topics addressed include MRI, NIC, ROM, collision speed. Age and BMI were fair predictors of ROM.
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