Description
Whiplash Associated Disorders – Epidemiology
Instructor: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO
Cost: $25 – 1 CE Hour
Course Description:
This one-hour lecture provides a focused overview of the epidemiology of Whiplash Associated Disorders, emphasizing incidence, clinical burden, and classification. Participants will explore the Quebec Task Force framework, population-level data, and the multifactorial influences on recovery, including the role of persistent pain independent of litigation. The course is designed to enhance clinical understanding and inform evidence-based patient communication and management.
Hourly Breakdown:
- Epidemiology and societal burden of Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD), including incidence and economic impact
- Quebec Task Force (QTF) classification system and clinical presentation spectrum of WAD
- Factors influencing recovery and chronicity, including persistent pain and the role of litigation.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the epidemiological trends and public health impact of Whiplash Associated Disorders
- Differentiate WAD classifications using the Quebec Task Force grading system
- Interpret factors associated with persistent symptoms to improve clinical reasoning and patient communication
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Instructor: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO
Dr. James Demetrious is a nationally distinguished, board certified chiropractic orthopedist. He is a clinician, educator, author, and editor. Dr. Demetrious is the co-founder and CEO of PostGradDC. He is an independent member of the NCMIC Speakers’ Bureau and teaches post-graduate coursework throughout the United States. He has published peer-reviewed journal papers related to advanced differential diagnosis. Dr. Demetrious has continually cared for patients since 1986.
