Article Title: Whiplash – Associated Disorders Author: Ghaleb Haj Mohammad, Omar Heih Editors: Hamid Ghanem, Inas Jaber Reviewer: Zain Alsaddi Keywords: whiplash-associated disorders, cervical spine, Biomechanics, Neurovascular symptoms, Rehabilitation. Introduction Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are a term used to describe a cluster of symptoms that typically coalesce and are associated with a history of a previous neck injury resulting from sudden acceleration or deceleration, often stemming from motor vehicle accidents.1 The term “whiplash” injury was first coined by Harold Crowe in 1928 to define injuries involving the acceleration or deceleration of the cervical spine or neck region. The majority of adults with […]
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