The Development Of Chronicity Following Whiplash Injury: The Fear-avoidance Model Versus A Neurobiological Stress Model.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$87,476.00
Summary
Whiplash injuries following car accidents are responsible for a considerable burden on individuals and the community. This study is designed to develop our understanding as to why some people recover quickly and others have ongoing problems months after the accident. By collecting physical and psychological data shortly after their accident and 3, 6 and 12 months later, we will be able to describe the differences between people who do well and those that develop chronic symptoms.
Cranio-Cervical Dynamometry In The Rehabilitation Of Neck Pain
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$110,632.00
Summary
Research has demonstrated that exercising particular neck muscles in a specific manner is effective in reducing painful neck symptoms. A device has been developed to quantify the performance of specific neck muscles, permitting more precise rehabilitative exercise, tailored to an individual’s abilities and needs. The effectiveness of this device in the rehabilitation of chronic neck pain will be tested in a clinical trial against other commonly used forms of neck exercise.
Physiotherapist Led Stress Inoculation Intervention Integrated With Exercise For Acute Whiplash Injury
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$518,960.00
Summary
Physical and mental health outcomes following whiplash injury due to a road traffic crash are poor. Early stress system responses are associated with poor recovery. This study will investigate the effectiveness of a physiotherapist led stress inoculation intervention integrated with currently recommended exercise rehabilitation to improve health outcomes after whiplash injury.
Assessment And Management Of People With Cervical Spine Disorders At High Risk Of Non Recovery.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$155,932.00
Summary
A high percentage of people with neck pain and whiplash do not recover. This research aims to understand more about how these people differ from the rest of the population, and to see if clinicians can determine which people are at high risk of non recovery. It will also test whether a co-ordinated process of care utilising primary clinicians and specialists improves recovery. Expected outcomes are greater understanding about these people, better management and improved recovery.
The First Placebo-controlled Trial Of Opioid Analgesics For Acute Spinal Pain
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,024,067.00
Summary
Despite the widespread and increasing use of opioid analgesics, there is a complete lack of evidence on their efficacy in acute spinal pain. Concerns are also being raised because of the risks of potentially serious adverse events associated with opioid analgesics. In this world-first study, we will establish whether using opioid analgesics can effective reduce pain in people with acute spinal pain and provide rigorous evidence to inform the safe and appropriate use of this medicine.