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KMID : 0357220090210020003
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2009 Volume.21 No. 2 p.3 ~ p.16
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The Effects of Intermittent Traction and Manual Traction on Lumbar Herniated Disc
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Kwon Won-An
Ma Sang-Yeol
Hwang Yoon-Tae
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of intermittent lumbar traction and manual traction on a herniated disc.
Method: The subjects were randomly divided into the intermittent lumbar traction group (n=10) and the manual traction group (n=10). The intermittent traction group had traction-treatment applied for 12 times in the first two weeks, and then 6 times in the next two weeks. The time the traction was applied was for 30 minutes. The manual traction group had flexion-distraction therapy applied for 12 times in first two weeks, and for 6 times in next two weeks. The time the traction was applied was 3 to 6 minutes per treatment.
Results: The change of the muscle test (MT), the disc herniation index (DHI) and the sagittal weighted MRI was measured at pretreatment and 4weeks and 12weeks after treatment.
Conclusion: We found that intermittent lumbar traction and manual traction could improved the MT and DHI and this could improve the rehabilitation of patients with lumbar herniated disc.
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KEYWORD
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Intermittent lumbar traction, Manual traction, Disc herniation
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