Whiplash Associated Disorders

Course overview

This postgraduate course offers chiropractors an advanced, evidence-based examination of whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). The course examines the complex biomechanical, neurological, and psychosocial dimensions of WAD while integrating diagnostic protocols, risk stratification, and chiropractic management strategies. Participants will review contemporary literature, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and medico-legal considerations, as well as clinical red flags and referral criteria. Through case studies, imaging review, and applied clinical reasoning, this course enhances diagnostic confidence and equips chiropractors to manage acute and chronic WAD presentations within a multidisciplinary framework, improving patient safety, outcomes, and documentation for clinical and legal contexts.