Whiplash Injury: Perspectives on the Development of Chronic Pain.

Topics range from neurobiological mechanisms of pain, clinical pain, and disability assessment to psychosocial aspects, as well as future treatment options for chronic whiplash patients. This unique volume provides an overview of current knowledge on: Epidemiology Clinical aspects of shortand long-term consequences of mild traumatic neck injury Ongoing biomechanical studies in animals, specimens, and humans who sustain neck injuries Prospective identification of the risk factors for widespread pain and chronicity after neck injury Factors to consider in developing innovative and integrative prevention and intervention programs