Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Feb 2004
The impact of non-injury-related factors on disability secondary to whiplash associated disorder type II: a retrospective file review.
There is evidence to suggest that Whiplash Associated Disorders (WADs) are influenced by physical trauma and psychosocial factors, as well as by medicolegal and compensation systems. ⋯ Our analysis of WAD type II patients in receipt of compensation found that higher self-reported disability on initial assessment was associated with female sex and in particular by retaining a lawyer. Large prospective studies are needed to establish the validity of these findings.