The Effects of Manual Therapy Using Joint Mobilization and
Flexion-distraction Techniques on Chronic Low Back Pain and Disc Heights |
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| Authors: | Jioun Choi Gak Hwangbo Jungseo Park Sangyong Lee |
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| Institution: | 1) Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School Daegu University, Republic of Korea;2) Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University, Republic of Korea;3) Department of Physical Therapy, Youngdong University, Republic of Korea |
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| Abstract: | Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of manual therapy using
joint mobilization and flexion-distraction techniques on chronic low back pain and disc
heights. Subjects] This study was conducted with 31 chronic low back pain patients who
were divided into a manual therapy group (MTG; n=16) and a spinal decompression therapy
group (SDTG; n=15). Methods] The MTG was treated using joint mobilization techniques and
flexion-distraction techniques, and the SDTG was treated using spinal decompression
therapeutic apparatuses. Conservative physical therapy was used in both groups, and the
therapy was implemented three times per week for 6 weeks. The visual analog scale (VAS)
was used to measure patient’s low back pain scores, and a picture archiving and
communication system was used to measure disc height by comparing and analyzing the
images. Results] In comparisons of the VAS within each of the two groups, both the MTG
and the SDTG showed significant decreases. In comparisons of disc height within each of
the two groups, the MTG showed statistically significant increases. Conclusion] Manual
therapy using joint mobilization techniques and flexion-distraction techniques is
considered an effective intervention for addressing low back pain and disc heights in
patients with chronic low back pain.Key words: Manual therapy, Joint mobilization techniques, Spinal decompression therapy |
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