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Pain Facts:

  • There are an estimated 12 million car accidents each year involving 21 million vehicles.
  • 2.5 million accidents are rear-end collisions resulting in 1.99 million reported whiplash injuries.
  • 25-40% of individuals involved in rear-end collisions are symptomatic for two years.
  • 29 Billion dollars per year is spent on whiplash rehabilitation and litigation.
  • 80% of cars have the head restraint adjusted in the low position; research shows that having no head restraint is safer than having one in the low position.
  • The injury threshold for soft tissue of the cervical spine is less than 5 mph.
  • Your neck supports 10-13 pounds, or about 1/7 of your total body weight.
  • The neck is one of the most freely moving parts of the spine.
  • Commonly there is a delay in onset of symptoms following a traumatic incident; symptoms may not appear for weeks or even months later.

The Whiplash Center

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

State-of-the-Art Design Combined with Cutting-Edge Technology

multicervicalunit.jpgThe Whiplash Center is one of the first in the US to offer the Hanoun Multi-Cervical Unit. The Multi-Cervical Unit is used to identify potential cervical problems and to effectively provide injury resolution. The Multi-Cervical Unit is the only system that provides comprehensive and valuable cervical diagnostic data. With the use of the Multi-Cervical Unit and a customized rehabilitation program, the Whiplash Center is able to offer a cost-effective and long-term solution to cervical conditions.

Commonly Asked Questions about the Hanoun Multi-Cervical Unit

What does the assessment offer?
A detailed two-hour assessment at our center provides the patient with a comprehensive functional report of their neck. The Hanoun Multi-Cervical Unit objectively assesses the strength and range of motion of the neck. Further, our sophisticated computer analysis compares their results to expected values.

What's next?
Following testing, a detailed objective report highlighting range of motion deficits, muscular weakness and imimbalancesan s generated Once the muscular weakness and imbalances are defined the next step is to strengthen them. This involves a rehabilitation program on the Hanoun Multi-Cervical Unit; each program is individualized to the patient based upon their objective findings.

Is a referral necessary to be assessed?
No, not if you are going to pay for your assessment privately. If the treatment is covered by Workers Compensation or a Third Party, then one must be referred by a doctor and have your treatment approved by the insurer.

Can I claim for treatment with my private health coverage?
Yes, the assessment and treatment are billed as therapy consultations, so you may claim these privately.

What do I do now?
Call us at (303) 423-4610 with any additional questions or to find out if the Hanoun Multi-Cervical Unit is right for you. Please call and we will gladly schedule you for a detailed functional assessment of your neck.

Patients attending MCU facilities notice an average of greater than 75% improvement and/or reduction in symptoms after treatment.

For more information about the MCU, please click here.

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