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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{7.5988 cm} x{9.6712 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Biomechanics}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} - Hyperextension + Hyperflexion & - SCM most affected \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} - Myofascial damage & - Head rotates into hyperextension, anterior cx muscles stretched - muscles at their tension limit - remaining forces put into the ALL and anterior fibres of the annulus fibrosis \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 9) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} - CN affected - 2nd & - Flexion - Damage in suboccipital region of the spine - muscles subocciptal and occipitofrontalis are more traumatised \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 6) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{- PTSD occurs} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.635 cm} x{8.635 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Mechanisms of Injury}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{- Rear end collisions mainly - linear + angular rearward motion of the head to the torso} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Shear, compression, tension and torque}} & - Shearing is vertical in vertebral column + horizontally on the spine, more likely to occur during the head extension and torso accelerating forward stage, more likely at C5-C7 \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 9) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & - Compression - head is accelerated downward towards the spine/tissues are compression during extension phase. Forced extension - applies compressive forces to posterior structures and tensile forces to anterior structures \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 12) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & - Tension - Extension phase, anterior neck muscles, compression of posterior neck structures \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 5) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & - Torque Small force at the end can create a larger force at the base - rotational acceleration of the head on the fulcrum at the top of the cx spine \tn % Row Count 36 (+ 8) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.635 cm} x{8.635 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Classfications - WAD}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 0 - No Neck complaints and NO physical signs & Rarely presents to clinicians \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} I - Neck complaints of stiffness, pain or tenderness but with no physical signs & Very minor muscular damage \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} II - Neck complaints AND MSK signs & Limited ROM and point tenderness \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} III - Neck complaints AND Neuro signs & Decreased/absent DTR, weakness and sensory loss \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} IV - Neck complains AND \seqsplit{fracture/Dislocation} & {\bf{REFER IMMEDIATELY}} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{{\bf{most patients are Grade II WAD}}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.635 cm} x{8.635 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Injury Severity}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} - There are factors and variables that could make people susceptible to severe injury: & - Angle of the collision - More of an angle = more susceptible \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} - Speed \& Size of vehicles - Moving rear end collision & - Road conditions - wet/icy roads \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} - Occupant Head position - pt looking straight forward? Head turned? - Head turn = more severe & - Gender - women more than men, anatomy/seating position \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 5) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} - Occupant awareness of impact - bracing & - Head Restraints - should be at back of the head touches anterior part, low restraints can act as a pivot during hyperextension \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 7) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} - Seat Belts - Body held in place, momentum transferred to head and neck, head twists during flexion phase due to one shoulder being restrained & - Direct body impact - Head or other parts of the body hitting object during collision \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 8) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} - Loss of consciousness - Severe G forces & - Medical Hx - cx spine degeneration, history of HA/chronic soft tissue pain can worse injury \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 5) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.635 cm} x{8.635 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Injury Severity (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{- Pain onset - immediate onset of pain, more likely to have pain post injury} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.635 cm} x{8.635 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{History}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} - Neck Pain - myofascial damage & TMD \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Dysphagia & Dizziness \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Deafness & Tinnitus \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Nausea & Fatigue \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Visual symptoms & Memory Loss \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} Poor Concentration & Superficial tenderness of the scalp \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Pyschological symptoms - anxiety, depression, anger & PTSD- PTSD questionnaire - 4 or more on a seven point scale, refer to a mental health professional \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.8077 cm} x{8.4623 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Examination}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{- MAKE SURE IT IS SAFE}} & Cx spine orthopaedic exam \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Neurological involvement & Signs of myelopathy \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{Potential causes of other symptoms} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{p{1.727 cm} p{1.727 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Prognosis}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{{\bf{Higher probability of prolonged disability:}} Women, Multiple injuries, Older People, Rear end collisions} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{{\bf{Delayed functional recovery:}} High initial pain intensity, More symptoms, Greater initial disability} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{{\bf{Psychological S\&S Slower recovery}} - Passive coping style, Depressed mood, fear of movement} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Management}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Acute Phase (2wks after injury)}} & Education - explain, reassure, coping strats \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & Rest with mild, gentle ROM \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Exercises should start within 4 days of injury \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & Cryotherapy \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & NSAIDs - 400-600mg 4 times a day for first 4 days \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} & Gentle mobilisation (away from painful \& restricted ROM) \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 3) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Soft Tissue Techniques \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} & Encourage return to normal activities when possible \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 3) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & TENS \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 1) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 0) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Subacute phase (\textgreater{}2-12 weeks)}} & Pain control - 1g Paracetamol four times a day \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 3) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} & Active exercise - DNF + posture training , Isotonic, Isometrc, Ice + Heat after exercise \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 5) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Mobilisation - traction/ gentle manipulation \tn % Row Count 32 (+ 3) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{17.67cm}{x{8.1169 cm} x{9.1531 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Management (cont)}} \tn % Row 13 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Modalities (US, TENs) \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{white} & Soft Tissue Techniques \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 15 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Nutritional Support \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 16 \SetRowColor{white} & Advice and coping strats \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 0) % Row 18 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Chronic (\textgreater{}12 weeks)}} & \seqsplit{Manipulation/mobilisation} + active Exercise \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 19 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Proprioceptive retraining \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 2) % Row 20 \SetRowColor{white} & Advice and coping strats \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 2) % Row 21 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Strengthening exercises \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 2) % Row 22 \SetRowColor{white} & Extension retraction exercises for cx spine \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 3) % Row 23 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{17.67cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 0) % Row 24 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Late Whiplash}} & Resist pressure to over treat and over investigate \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 3) % Row 25 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Encourage return to normal activities \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 2) % Row 26 \SetRowColor{white} & Motivational interviewing \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 2) % Row 27 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Reduce influence of compensation claims \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 2) % Row 28 \SetRowColor{white} & CBT \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \end{document}