Neck Region and Whiplash

Australia:

Ms Trudy Rebbeck
University of Sydney
Research topics:  Implementation of clinical guidelines for Whiplash associated disorder

A/Proff  Gwendolen Jull
University of Queensland
Whiplash Research Group
Research topics: prognostic indicators for WAD;
Australia - Whiplash Guideline

Dr Darren Rivett
University of Newcastle
Research topics: Vertebral Artery Insufficiency;
Guidelines for pre-manipulative procedures for the cervical spine.  Magarey, M, Rebbeck T and Coughlan B. © 2000 Australian Physiotherapy Association.
mpa@physiotherapy.asn.au

Canada:

Ms Anita Gross
McMaster University
Research topics: Systematic reviews on conservative treatment for mechanical neck disorders; Clinical practice guidelines on the use of manipulation or mobilization for mechanical neck disorders; Sensation, motion, and function in patients with neck pain; Diagnosis clinical tests for TMJ disorders

Dr Bert Chesworth 
Ontario Joint Replacement Registry
London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus 
Research Topics: communicating risk of cervical manipulation
Address: London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
PO Box 5339,
London, ON, L6A 5A5
Tel: 519 663-3319
Fax: 519 663-2980

C Arnold, R Bourassa
University of Saskatchewan
Research Topics: Vertebrobasiliar Dysfunction; Doppler evaluation of vertebral artery                                                                                                                Tel: + 306-230-1238
rbourasso@bourossarehab.com

Paul Stratford 
McMaster University
Research Topics: epidemiology, measurement, diagnostic trial design
Address: McMaster University, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IAHS Room 430, 1400 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada  L8S 1C7
Tel: 905-525-9140 x22523

Michael Westaway 
Andrews University
Research Topics: Vertebral artery dysfunction, craniovertebral kinematics, cervical radiographic reliability, facet joint injection efficacy, cervical spine anatomy
Address: Andrews University, Calgary AB, Canada 
Tel: 403-280-9728430
Fax: 403-280-7168
westaway@telusplanet.net ; westaway@andrews.edu

Netherlands:

Dr J.  Pool
VU medical centre University Amsterdam
Research topics: Comparison of two conservative treatments programmes for subacute neck pain: a cognitive behavioural graded activity programme versus manual therapy. A randomised controlled trial.

Dr. W. Scholten-Peeters
Research topic: Clinical practice guideline for the physiotherapy of patients with whiplash-associated disorders. Spine 2002 Feb 15;27(4):412-22

New Zealand:

Mr Duncan Reid
Auckland University of Technology
Research topic: Cervical Manipulation and mobilisation

South Africa:

Dr Ina Diener
University of Western Cape South Africa
Research Topic: Multidimentional instrument development to assess the severity, functional limitation, and psychological restrictions in individuals with chronic headache                                                                                                                
idiener@icon.co.za

Conradie Marien, MM Bester, LC Crous
University of Stellenbosch,
Research topics: Association between level of MRI compression and radicular symptoms and signs in acute cervical radiculopathy
Address: Department of Physiotherapy
South Africa
mc6@sun.ac.za

Sweden:

Marna Alderin
Ortopec Medicin Center
Research Topic: Neck disorders among children, instability diagnosis, prodedures before manipulation, manipulative technics for physiotherapist
Address:Ortopec Medicin Center, Scheelegatan 28, S-11228 Stockholm, Sweden  
Tel:+4686175611                                                                                                          
marna.alderin@ptj.se

Venke Smedmark
Ortopedic Medicin Center,
Research topics: Traumatic neck disorders, whiplash traumas
Address: Ortopedic Medicin Center, Scheelegatan 28, S-11228 Stockholm, Sweden 
Tel: +4686175607
venke.smedmark@ptj.se

Catharina Bexander
Karolinska Institute, Stockholm,
Research topics: neuromotor control of the cervical stability and cervico-occular coordination, neck region, whiplash ; in colloaboration with Queensland University, Brisbane
Address: Halsans Hus, Skogsbo center, 13430 Gustavsberg, Sweden  
Tel: +46857039502
Fax: +46857035245
catharina_bexander@hotmail.com

United Kingdom:

Dr Jeremy Lewis
Chelsea & Westminster Healthcare NHS Trust
Research topics: Effect of the cervical side glide technique on the upper limb tension technique 1
Address: Chelsea & Westminster Healthcare NHS Trust.
London, UK
Tel: +44 20 8746 8406
jeremy.lewis@chelwest.nhs.uk

USA:

Chad Cook
Duke University
Research topics: Cervical Spine Assessment
Address:
chad.cook@duke.edu 

John Childs
University of Pittsburg
Research topics: Treatment based classification for patients with low back and neck pain
Address:
childsjd@sbcglobal.net