Implementation education | Content |
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Lecture 1 | • Introduction to the neuromuscular function of the neck |
• Current evidence for exercise in neck pain and WAD | |
• Results of the previous two RCTs regarding NSEIT and NSE | |
• Information about the progression of the exercise program | |
Lecture 2 | • The whiplash injury mechanism and causes of general neck pain |
• Relevant musculoskeletal anatomy and function | |
• Biopsychosocial factors in persisting pain | |
• Neurophysiological and neurobiological processes underlying chronic pain | |
• Strategies for dealing with neck pain relapse | |
• Theoretical base for the medical history and clinical examination | |
• How to measure neck muscle endurance and clinical signs of neuromuscular neck dysfunction. | |
Lecture 3 | • Information on how to use the internet-based program |
• Practical training in the use of NSEIT in the test version | |
Practical training | • Face-to-face meeting with physiotherapists at the clinic |
• Practical training in clinical examination of neuromuscular dysfunction and neck muscle endurance | |
• Practical training in neck-specific exercise | |
Workshop 1 | • Discussion regarding difficulties experienced in using NSEIT/NSE and to share information with other physiotherapists; for example, regarding the progression of the exercises and patients with sustained pain. |
Workshop 2 | • Discussion regarding difficulties experienced in using NSEIT/NSE and to share information with other physiotherapists; for example, regarding the progression of the exercises and patients with sustained pain. |