Rachael Lowe from Physiopedia talks to Dr James Elliott from Northwestern University, Chicago to explore his extensive knowledge and research relating to whiplash and neck pain. James provides extensive advice on appropriate clinical predictions rules, outcome measures and subsequent approaches to treatment based on the latest published research. There are many tips here relevant to clinicians looking to improve their practice!

This interview was recorded as part of the cervical spine course on Physiopedia Plus (https://members.physio-pedia.com/)

Learn more about James:https://twitter.com/elliottjimhttp://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=20211https://shrs.uq.edu.au/profile/122/james-elliotthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-elliott-53048148/

Jame's research group:http://www.nirl.nu/NIRL__Northwestern_University_Neuroimaging_Research_Lab/Home.html

Clinical prediction rules, outcome measures and research mentioned in this interview:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25827122https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23831865https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235332073_A_new_stratified_risk_assessment_tool_for_whiplash_injuries_developed_from_a_prospective_observational_studyhttp://www.physio-pedia.com/Fear%E2%80%90Avoidance_Belief_Questionnairehttp://www.tac.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/27454/tampa_scale_kinesiophobia.pdfhttp://psychotherapy-center.com/counseling-issues/trauma-and-stressors/ptsd-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-therapy/measuring-the-emotional-impact-of-an-event/https://help.jtechmedical.com/support/hardware/commander?kbartid=143https://www.researchgate.net/publication/306073718_Cluster_Analysis_of_an_International_Pressure_Pain_Threshold_Database_Identifies_4_Meaningful_Subgroups_of_Adults_with_Mechanical_Neck_Painhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/50420479_Pain-induced_Changes_in_the_Activity_of_the_Cervical_Extensor_Muscles_Evaluated_by_Muscle_Functional_Magnetic_Resonance_Imaginghttp://www.uib.no/ipq/