70 health professionals attend Whiplash Forum
The CTP Regulator hosted a Whiplash Education Forum on 18 November 2024, presented by internationally recognised researchers and clinicians, Professors Michele Sterling and Trudy Rebbeck.
Inviting these world-class experts to Adelaide provided South Australian clinicians with the opportunity to enhance their skills in the assessment and management of whiplash-related injuries – a common injury type in the CTP Scheme.
The forum, sponsored by ReturntoWorkSA, attracted over 70 allied health professionals, students, general practitioners and CTP insurer specialists. The forum was structured into two distinct sessions. The morning session offered an in-depth overview of the latest draft whiplash guidelines, emphasising evidence-based best practice in assessment and management. The practical afternoon session allowed participants to engage directly in case studies, apply clinical reasoning, and to practise assessment and management techniques.
Attendees praised the presenters’ depth of knowledge and found the forum's content to be engaging, practical and highly beneficial. The forum provided a platform for exchanging ideas and knowledge, enhancing the professional capabilities of those in attendance.
The forum allowed the Regulator to engage with service providers who treat injured people within the Scheme, gaining valuable insights into their experiences. This insight is crucial for identifying areas where the CTP Scheme may be able to improve the experience of treatment providers and injured people, leading to better health and return to usual activity outcomes.
Hosting this forum highlights the Regulator's commitment to improving health outcomes and promoting evidence-based recovery from injury for individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents in South Australia. Acknowledging the significance of accessible education, the Regulator will make a series of recordings from the forum available for clinicians to access, ensuring that as many as possible can benefit from the forum and the presenters’ knowledge.
We sincerely thank all participants for their vital contribution to the forum’s success. We look forward to continuing our efforts in providing valuable educational opportunities and supporting the professional development of clinicians so that they can contribute to better health outcomes for injured people and the South Australian community.
