Of the 10 types of lumbar traction described in the literature, static and intermittent mechanical traction are the two most commonly used. Indications, contraindications, and treatment …
Lumbar Traction - Physiopedia
Lumbar traction is the process of applying a stretching force to the lumbar vertebrae through body weight, weights, and/or pulleys to distract individual joints of the lumbar spine.
Pelvic Traction - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Cervical traction can be continuous or intermittent. Continuous traction will allow quieting of the stretch reflex and decrease muscle guarding. It will also allow separation of the posterior …
Traction for low‐back pain with or without sciatica - PMC
T) Traction: intermittent pelvic traction with a Tru‐Trac traction table for 20 min with 4‐sec hold intervals and a 2‐sec rest. Traction force was correlated to the participant's weight according …
Conclusion: Self Neural Mobilization during Intermittent Pelvic Traction is effective in reducing Low back pain. KEY WORDS: INTERMITTENT PELVIC TRACTION; SELF NEURAL …
Advanced Physical Therapy | Pelvic Traction Treatment
Traction is an extremely effective means of realigning a cervical spinal dislocation and providing stabilization for these types of cervical spine injury. Advanced Physical Therapy Center offers …
Lumbar Traction for Managing Low Back Pain: A Survey of …
Jul 31, 2015 · Traction users most commonly preferred intermittent traction in a neutral supine position (20.6%) or in prone, with adjustments to the spine's extension angle based on …
Sustained traction is sometimes referred to as static traction. This form of traction involves a mechanical device with traction alternately applied and with- drawn every few seconds. This is …
Evidence-informed management of chronic low back pain with traction …
Oct 4, 2007 · Numerous nonsurgical therapies that mechanically unload the spine have been used to treat chronic low back pain (CLBP) for many years. These treatments are variably …
Effectiveness of intermittent pelvic traction vs intermittent pelvic ...
Aug 11, 2013 · For patients with a mixed duration of low-back pain (LBP), with or without sciatica, continuous or intermittent traction by itself was no more effective than placebo, sham or other …