The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effects of Intermittent Traction and Manual Traction on Lumbar Herniated Disc

간헐적 견인과 도수 견인이 요추 추간판 탈출에 미치는 효과

  • Kwon, Won-An (Department of Physical Therapy, Kimjun's Orthopedic & Pain Clinic) ;
  • Ma, Sang-Yeol (Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon College) ;
  • Hwang, Yoon-Tae (Department of Physical Therapy, Gangneyng Yeongdong College)
  • 권원안 (김준정형외과 & 제통의원 물리치료실) ;
  • 마상렬 (김천대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 황윤태 (강릉영동대학 물리치료과)
  • Received : 2009.02.20
  • Accepted : 2009.07.20
  • Published : 2009.09.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of intermittent lumbar traction and manual traction on a $L_{4-5}$ 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 $T_2$ 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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