Best & worst for rear-crash protection
These 2007 and 2008 models earned the highest and lowest ratings in IIHS rear-crash-protection tests for front seats. “Good” models listed in bold also have head restraints that meet CR’s minimum height standard in all rear seating positions. Models with an asterisk (*) are recommended by CR. Only [...]
07.22More on Whip Lash
Here is a terrific article from consumer reports.org in relation to head restraints and whiplash related injuries. I urge you to read this to make sure that you and your family are well protected in the event of a collision. I would also advise you to look at the head supports that you can buy [...]
Mark Perren-Jones from The Haven Spa and Health Clinic
The self-adjusting frame designed to support the back
and the neck. | Source GB Patent, GB1852-1064 | Date 1852 …
You will be glad to know its no longer recommended
I happened to walk into my local pharmacy the other day and noticed the pharmacist wearing a cervical [...]
07.22What is whiplash?
Mark Perren-Jones From The Haven Spa and Health Clinic
Air bag after a collision
Many of you have heard about whiplash but what exactly is it. Here is a definition from major whiplash review that took place in 1995.
“Whiplash is an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck. It may result from rear-end or side impact [...]
Mark Perren-Jones from The Haven Spa and Health Clinic
Photo by User:Mattes
As more and more people drive cars these days we also inevitably are seeing an increase in car accidents. Whiplash is a common injury and females are 2 times more at risk than males and they are also more likely to develop [...]