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Factors Influencing Injury Tolerance

A number of factors influence the extent and severity of injuries experienced by victims of motor vehicle accidents.

List of Injury Tolerance Factors

  • how long after the accident treatment was initiated
  • the type of treatment received
  • patient compliance to the treatment plan
  • the nature of the accident (frontal, rear, side impact collision or a combination)
  • severity of accident (i.e. automobile speeds)
  • the size and speed of your vehicle and other vehicles involved
  • whether or not seat belts were worn
  • whether you were aware of the impending accident
  • the height of the head rest
  • the age of the individual (elderly and children more susceptible to the forces involved in MVA's)
  • the size and strength of the individual - more specifically, their spinal musculature
  • the presence of preexisting spinal conditions
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Findings from a recent Canadian study, published in the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, indicate that the following patient and crash characteristics lead to a poorer prognosis...
The prognosis for recovery was poor if:
  • there were additional injuries besides whiplash,
  • the patient was female, elderly or had dependents,
  • the crash was severe, involved a truck or bus,
  • the injured party was not wearing a seat belt.
Patients who lacked full-time employment, collided with a moving vehicle, or were hit head-on or perpendicularly were also at greater risk of a poor prognosis compared with other patients.
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Strive Spine and Sport Clinic
Strive Spine & Sport
​(formerly Canora Chiropractic & Physiotherapy)
14930 Stony Plain Road,
Edmonton, AB  
T5P 3X8
​780.443.0300
OFFICE HOURS:
Mon  8:30am - 6:00pm
Tue    8:30am - 5:00pm
Wed  8:30am - 6:00pm
Thu    8:30am - 5:00pm
Fri      8:30am - 6:00pm
Sat     9:00am - 12:00pm
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      • Chiropractic Adjustments
      • Chiropractic Therapies
    • Physiotherapy
    • Shockwave Therapy
    • Spinal Decompression
    • Custom Orthotics
    • Massage Therapy
    • Acupuncture Therapy
  • Patient Info
  • Conditions
    • Auto Injuries
    • Sports Injury
    • Headaches
    • Low Back Pain
    • Mid Back Pain
    • Neck Pain
    • Work Injury
  • Wellness Centre
    • Baby Boomers and Beyond
    • Ergonomics
    • Fitness and Exercise Programs
    • Home Exercises and Stretches
    • Posture
    • Pregnancy
    • The Spine
  • Contact