What is Traction Therapy?
CATEGORY:
Passive procedure in which mechanical power develops centrifugal tension in the backbone axis or in extremity axis. Pulling force affects mainly soft tissue of the locomotory apparatus. Traction tension can be started manually by another person or mechanically.
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How do members experience Traction Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle aches | 4 | 0 | |
| Bulging disc | 1 | 0 | |
| Herniated disc | 1 | 0 | |
| Hip dysplasia | 1 | 0 | |
| Improve mobility | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 1 |
Member evaluations
Joho
evaluated on Jan 26, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for pinched/compressed nerve: Major
- Side effects: None
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