After a whiplash injury (sprain/strain of the cervical spine), muscles, joints and ligaments are the most common sources of complaints. These structures are sensitive to pain, but have a good healing potential.
Nerves, intervertebral discs and bones are rarely affected. Often no injury to the neck structures can be detected by imaging. The acute discomfort/pain subsides as healing progresses. Most whiplash injuries heal completely.
The therapy is aimed at patients following an accident involving the cervical spine. Early therapy (up to three weeks after the accident) improves the healing process. Prolonged gentle behavior is not recommended
The following measures are carried out on the basis of an examination interview and a clinical examination adapted to the patient’s condition:
The aim of the therapy is to optimize the healing process, prevent the symptoms from becoming chronic and maintain the patient’s ability to work. Most people are fully reintegrated into their normal everyday life after six weeks.
At the USZ we work together with the Institute for Emergency Medicine.
This enables us to exchange important information quickly and directly and to coordinate further steps in treatment.
The therapy services are primarily available to patients of the USZ. The prescription for the therapy is issued and sent by your doctor. As a patient, you cannot register directly for a consultation/therapy.
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University Hospital Zurich
Disposition therapies
Frauenklinikstrasse 10
8091 Zurich