Influences of spinal decompression therapy and general traction therapy on
the pain,disability, and straight leg raising of patients with intervertebral disc
herniation |
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Authors: | Jioun Choi Sangyong Lee Gak Hwangbo |
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Institution: | 1) Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School Daegu University, Republic of Korea;2) Department of Physical Therapy, Youngdong University, Republic of Korea;3) Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University, Republic of Korea |
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Abstract: | Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify how spinal decompression therapy and
general traction therapy influence the pain, disability, and straight leg raise (SLR)
ability of patients with intervertebral disc herniation. Subjects] The subjects were 30
patients with chronic lumbar pain who were divided into a spinal decompression therapy
group (SDTG, n=15), and a general traction therapy group (GTTG, n=15). Methods] The SDTG
used a spinal decompression device, and the GTTG used a lumbar traction device. Both
groups received conservative physical therapy three times a week for four weeks. A visual
analog scale (VAS) was used to measure the degree of pain the patients with chronic lumbar
pain. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was used to measure the degree of functional
disability. A goniometer was used to measure the patients’ SLR ability. Results] Both
SDTG and GTTG showed statistically significant decreases in VAS and ODI scores and a
statistically significant increase in SLR angle. A comparison of the two groups found no
statistically significant differences. Conclusion] Spinal decompression therapy and
general traction therapy are effective at improving the pain, disability, and SLR of
patients with intervertebral disc herniation. Thus, selective treatment may be
required.Key words: Spinal decompression therapy, Pain, Straight leg raise |
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