Myths and Misunderstandings of Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD)

From Collision to Care — This half-day workshop will guide the attendee from the collision through the diagnosis, treatment, and care of WAD

When: November 25, 2010 • 12:00-4:00 p.m.  (lunch provided)

Where: Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre (OBA) at 20 Toronto Street, Toronto, Suite 200

We have assembled a multidisciplinary panel of professionals to provide insight into all aspects of soft tissue neck injuries. Attendees will gain unprecedented access to the type of experts used by the insurance and legal industries in handling WAD claims.

Learn:

·          The conditions that typically lead to – and do not lead to – whiplash

·          What’s new in diagnosis of whiplash injuries

·          How different disciplines approach whiplash – and the consequences

·          Where experts from different disciplines tend to differ and align

·          The effectiveness of different care modalities

Who Should Attend:

·          Claims personnel

·          Insurance executives

·          Lawyers for plaintiffs and defense

·          Judges and mediators

Presenters:

·          Michael Sinnott B.S., M.S., and Rob Parkinson, CK, PhD., Giffin Koerth

·
          R.J. Kamatovic, M.D., Family Practice in Fort Erie, In-patient care at Douglas Memorial Hospital, Emergency Room Doctor at Niagara Health System

·          Howard Vernon, D.C., Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

·          Eldon Tunks, M.D., C.M., F.R.C.P. (C), Regional Rehabilitation Center of Hamilton General Hospital

Agenda Highlights

·          Part 1: Collision Reconstruction and Injury Biomechanics

·          Part 2: Diagnosis

·          Part 3: Acute Treatment

·          Part 4: Long Term Disability and Care

Please follow this link for further information:

http://www.giffinkoerth.com/index.cfm?pagePath=Seminars/Half_Day_Seminars/Collision__Whiplash&id=25984