Effects of One-fifth, One-third, and One-half of the Bodyweight Lumbar Traction on the Straight Leg Raise Test and Pain in Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc Patients
Disc prolapse causes impairment of function by nerve root compression compelling the patient to seek medical advice for low backache. Traction is one of the physical modalities frequently used for the treatment of lumbar disc herniations. So the purpose of the study is to determine the effect of one-fifth, one-half, and one-third of body weight traction on the straight leg raise test and pain.
Effects of Mechanical Versus Manual Traction in the Management of Low Back Pain.
High Versus Low Level of Lumbar Traction in Acute Lumbar Sciatica Due to Disc Herniation
Effects of Physical Therapy on Low Back Pain, Disc Height Index, Postural Stability, Disability, Gait and Function in Persons With Postero-lateral Disc Herniation