TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - In-depth study of whiplash associated disorders in frontal impacts: influencing factors and consequences
JO  - Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury conference
A1  - Bunketorp, Olle B.
A1  - Norin, Hans
A1  - Jakobsson, Lotta
SP  - 12 p.
EP  - 12 p.
VL  - 30
IS  - 
N2  - This multidisciplinary in-depth investigation of accidents using 24 occupants with neck symptoms shows the complexity of Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD) in frontal impacts with respect to factors that influence occurrence as well as duration of symptoms. Two cases of unbelted occupants with a neck compression mechanism far from conventional "whiplash" motion were found. Posture related, as well as physical and psychosocial factors such as strong negative reactions, bad prognosis expectation and stressed daily activities influenced the duration of symptoms. Occupant characteristics as well as sitting posture and behavior at the time of impact are important factors when analyzing and understanding WAD.<p />
LA  - en
SN  - 2235-3151
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -