Whiplash and Neck Rehab in Cottonwood Heights & Salt Lake City, UT

Benefits of the Multi-Cervical unit

• Objectively measures range of motion and strength​​
• Provides visual progress reports to measure your results
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  Offers incremental and individualized exercise program
• Safely restores neck strength and range of motion​
• Precise, personalized care

Whiplash and Neck Rehabilitation Team

At Dynamic Physical Therapy, our comprehensive approach to whiplash and neck rehabilitation addresses pain, restricted mobility, headaches, and related symptoms through evidence-based interventions. We focus on both immediate symptom relief and long-term recovery to help you return to normal activities.

Matthew Nelson PT, DPT, TPS, AFDNS, AIB Cert – VR
Matt brings specialized expertise in whiplash rehabilitation and spine care to effectively treat complex neck injuries. His advanced training in trigger point dry needling and therapeutic pain specialization allows him to address both acute symptoms and persistent pain patterns. Matt’s comprehensive approach integrates manual therapy, targeted exercises, and vestibular rehabilitation when needed for whiplash-associated dizziness.

Jessica Bauerkemper PT, DPT, AIB CERT – VR
Jessica specializes in treating whiplash injuries through her expertise in orthopedic care and pain management. Her approach combines hands-on techniques with progressive movement retraining to restore proper neck function. Jessica integrates Pilates principles to address postural components that often contribute to ongoing neck issues following whiplash trauma.

Anika Jansen, PT, DPT
Anika’s specialized training in vestibular therapy makes her particularly effective for addressing the dizziness and balance issues that commonly accompany whiplash injuries. She combines orthopedic interventions with functional dry needling to comprehensively treat neck pain and movement restrictions. Anika excels at identifying how neck dysfunction may contribute to headaches and sensory disturbances following whiplash.

Ciena Lavallee PT, DPT, Cert. MDT
Ciena’s certification in The McKenzie Method provides her with specialized skills for diagnosing and treating mechanical neck pain from whiplash. Her systematic approach helps identify specific movement patterns that either provoke or relieve symptoms. Ciena focuses on empowering patients with precise self-management strategies while providing hands-on care to address tissue restrictions following neck trauma.

What the research says

• The Multi-Cervical Unit is a more effective at training and strengthening than traditional theraband tubing
  • Burnett, A. F., Naumann, F. L., Price, R. S., & Sanders, R. H. (2005). A comparison of training methods to increase neck muscle strength. Work, 25(3), 205-210.
• The Multi-Cervical Unit is proven to be an accurate and reliable tool for measuring strength of the neck
  • ​Pearson, I., Reichert, A., De Serres, S. J., Dumas, J. P., & Côté, J. N. (2009). Maximal voluntary isometric neck strength deficits in adults with whiplash-associated disorders and association with pain and fear of movement. Journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy, 39(3), 179-187.
• Use of the Multi-Cervical Unit is shown to produce significant improvements in isometric and dynamic strength
  • Taylor, M. K., Hodgdon, J. A., Griswold, L., Miller, A., Roberts, D. E., & Escamilla, R. F. (2006). Cervical resistance training: effects on isometric and dynamic strength. Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 77(11), 1131-1135.
• Use of the Multi-Cervical Unit is shown to produce statistically significant improvements in patients with chronic neck pain​
  • ​Keating, J.L., & DeNardis, R.J., et al. (2005). Predicting short-term response and non-response to neck strengthening exercise for chronic neck pain.Journal of Whiplash & Related Disorders, 4(1), 43-55.
• With a proper evaluation and exercise program, patients can eliminate neck pain for good
• • Zylstra, E., & Johnson, K. Pain in the Neck. Pain, 14(10), 73.