"Studies have shown that cervical resistance training can increase functional ROM and reduce pain and weakness in individuals with chronic neck pain. " —(Highland, et.al., 1992, berg et.al) Common Symptoms Helped by the Multi-Cervical Unit Headaches Neck Pain and Stiffness Numbness in Arms and/or Fingers Dizziness Pain Radiating into the Shoulder Area Low or Mid-Back Pain Blurred Vision Pain in Jaw or Face Nausea Ringing in the Ears Difficulty Swallowing

The Whiplash Center

8155 West 94th Avenue a Broomfield, CO 80221-4515
Telephone: (303) 423-4610 m Fax: (303) 431-8658

The Whiplash Center is one of the first in the United States to offer the Hanoun Multi-Cervical Unit. Our team of doctors and therapists are trained to deal exclusively with neck pain and trauma— this includes whiplash injuries, headaches and neck pain caused by automobile accidents, employment conditions, poor posture or sport- related injuries.

The Most Effective Cervical Evaluation and Rehabilitation System

Chronic neck pain and whiplash injuries account for a lame percent of patient visits to practitioners each year. At the Whiplash Center, we have designed a program to complement physician-based care, as well as provide "the missing link" when all other conventional methods have proven ineffective. With the use of the Multi-Cervical Rehabilitation Unit (MCU) and a customized rehabilitation program we are able to offer a cost effective and long-term solution to cervical conditions. The computerized cervical evaluation system and the Melbourne Protocol have proven reliability for objective assessment and are valid instruments (by improving strength. range of motion and lifestyle while reducing pain.

Most practitioners utilize manual or visual means of evaluating cervical range of motion, and often are not able to measure cervical strength. The Whiplash Center's MCU is the only comprehensive program that objectively evaluates and rehabilitates the cervical spine in one system. An advantage of using the MCU for evaluations and rehabilitation is the ability to utilize advanced computer technology to objectively identify true cervical range of motion by isolating all movement patterns through a functional analysis of the cervical spine.

Advantages of using the MCU for evaluations & rehabilitation include determining:

• the isometric and dynamic strength of the cervical musculature.
• the functional level of the cervical region.
• the performance of an individual in the workplace.
• an individual's level of injury

Providing Solutions:

• graphical representation of testing data
• providing effective rehabilitation
• graphical progress comparison between treatments
• Total Cervical Solutions

About the MCU Program

The initial assessment is divided into two one-hour sessions separated by a day of rest. A complete assessment includes: a detailed history taken by D.C. or physical therapist, cervical range of motion testing and isometric strength testing of the cervical flexors, extensors and lateral flexors. The data gained during these sessions will help us to identify and eliminate the cause of the patient's symptoms by determining:

• The functional level of the cervical region in relation to an individual's work.
• How any restrictions may affect the performance of an individual in the workplace.
• The isometric and dynamic strength of the cervical musculature.
• Individual compliance and performance with cross reference to individual pain complaints.
• An individual's level of injury.

If the individual has sustained any level of functional loss as a result of injury identifying:

• Any restrictive muscle imbalance patterns.
• Specific muscle recruitment patterns as they relate to movement.
• Fatigue patterns of various muscle groups in relation to each other and that of healthy individual.

Treatment will generally take place over a six to nine week period following the initial evaluation, with re-assessments every three weeks.

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