No research
These treatments have not been properly researched. It is not possible to say whether they are useful or not.
Laser
Injury Type: Acute/ Chronic
Category: Allied Health Options
The use of laser therapy following whiplash cannot be recommended because of a lack of current research evidence. More research is required, including studies determining the parameters and investigating the long term effectiveness of laser therapy.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Injury Type: Acute/ Chronic
Category: Allied Health Options
While recent research findings are promising, the evidence base for Vestibular Rehabilitation following whiplash is limited. Therefore, this treatment should be considered with caution. More research is needed to strengthen current evidence and also identify if Vestibular Rehabilitation is useful as a stand alone therapy or used in conjunction with other physiotherapy treatments.
Nerve Root Blocks
Injury Type: Chronic
Category: Medical Options
Based on very limited available evidence, it is unclear how useful selective nerve root blocks are for treating patients with whiplash. It is likely to be reserved for people that have not responded to more conservative treatments and have chronic pain. More research is needed before concrete recommendations can be made.
Meditation
Injury Type: Chronic
Category: Lifestyle Options
While there is some research on the use of meditation for whiplash, meditation as a treatment for whiplash cannot be recommended based on the current scientific evidence. More research is required before concrete recommendations can be made.
Posture Correction
Injury Type: Chronic
Category: Allied Health Options
Although small studies on two patients found CBP to be effective, its routine use cannot be recommended due to methodological concerns of these research. Learning how to sit and stand correctly may be useful in conjunction with other treatments, especially if there has been no improvement already. Postural advice and/or postural exercises are recommended in the sub-acute stage (between 2 and 12 weeks) following whiplash injury.
Ultra-Reiz Current
Injury Type: Acute
Category: Allied Health Options
As there is very little evidence to support the effectiveness of this treatment, it cannot be recommended for all patients suffering from whiplash. More research is needed to identify its full effects, either on its own or when provided in conjunction with other treatments.