Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)
- Volume 2 Issue 2
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- Pages.481-486
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- 1995
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- 2733-6441(pISSN)
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- 2733-645X(eISSN)
Unilateral Traction Effects for a Herniated Nucleus Pulposus in the Lumbar Disk
요추 추간판 수핵 탈출증에 대한 편측 견인의 치료효과
- Park, Ji-Whan (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Taejeon Medical Junior College) ;
- Kwon, Hyeok-Su (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Taejeon St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University, School of Medicine)
- Published : 1995.06.30
Abstract
Markolf and Morris suggests that the deranged disk and torn annulus have an exellent recovery ability from the position of spine extension, where the posterior annulus is not under stress and the gel can move anterioly. McKenzie explains side gliding as a combination of rotation and side bending, his clinical studies indicate that side-gliding can gel laterally. In conclusion, the prone unilateral traction on the opposite side from the patient's pain along with the other treatment appered to have helped reduce those patient's pain. The method of treatment described in this report is suggested for Korean physical therapists who treat patients suspected of posterolateral herniated nucleus pulposus.