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  2. Traction (orthopedics) - Wikipedia

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    Mechanical traction can be used for patients with cervical and lumbar spinal disorders such as cervical radiculopathy or lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar traction has been widely used in the clinic, previous meta-analyses have confirmed that mechanical traction in the supine position can relieve short-term pain in patients with radiculopathy. [4]

  3. Halo-gravity traction device - Wikipedia

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    Halo-gravity traction (HGT) is a type of traction device utilized to treat spinal deformities such as scoliosis, [1] [2] congenital spine deformities, cervical instability, basilar invagination, and kyphosis. [3] It is used prior to surgical treatment to reduce the difficulty of the following surgery and the need for a more dangerous surgery.

  4. Spinal precautions - Wikipedia

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    Spinal precautions including a cervical collar and rigid board have been shown to delay time to intubation, increase risk of aspiration, raise intracranial pressure and cause pain, agitation, and pressure ulcers. [4] [12] [7] A systematic review found cervical collar related skin ulcers from the devices in 7 to 38%. [16]

  5. Spinal adjustment - Wikipedia

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    [14] [15] [16] Adverse events are increasingly reported in randomized clinical trials of spinal manipulation but remain under–reported despite recommendations in the 2010 CONSORT guidelines. [17] [18] Chiropractic spinal manipulation is frequently associated with mild to moderate temporary adverse effects, and also serious outcomes which can ...

  6. Williams Flexion Exercises - Wikipedia

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    Williams flexion exercises (WFE) – also called Williams lumbar flexion exercises – are a set of related physical exercises intended to enhance lumbar flexion, avoid lumbar extension, and strengthen the abdominal and gluteal musculature in an effort to manage low back pain non-surgically.

  7. McKenzie method - Wikipedia

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    The McKenzie method is a technique primarily used in physical therapy.It was developed in the late 1950s by New Zealand physiotherapist Robin McKenzie. [1] [2] [3] In 1981 he launched the concept which he called "Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)" – a system encompassing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for the spine and extremities.

  8. Inversion therapy - Wikipedia

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    It is a form of spinal traction. [1] Gravity boots are ankle supports designed for inversion therapy. [2] Some people use gravity boots to add an extra challenge to workouts, doing inverted crunches or squats. [3]

  9. Spinal decompression - Wikipedia

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    Traction is offered as a non-surgical method of spinal decompression. [4] A 2021 meta-analysis showed physiotherapy was an effective method of managing prolapsed lumbar intervertebral discs; [5] but was unable to establish the source of the pain relief reported.

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