Lumbar traction is the process of applying a stretching force to the lumbar vertebrae through body weight, weights, and/or pulleys to distract individual joints of the lumbar spine.

Of the 10 types of lumbar traction described in the literature, static and intermittent mechanical traction are the two most commonly used. Indications, contraindications, and treatment techniques for these two types of traction are discussed.

May 28, 2024 · How Do I Calculate Weight in a Lumbar Traction Machine? The Lumbar Traction Machine’s weight is calculated using the following parameters. Traction parameters: (1) Acute phase: force ranges from 13 to 20 kg. Hold/relax Equals static for 5-10 minutes (2)Joint distractions: Force equals 50% of body weight. Hold/relax for 15 seconds

Jan 1, 1979 · Lumbar Traction* H. DUANE SAUNDERS, BS, PT The aim of this article is to present and discuss: 1) types of lumbar traction; 2) effects of lumbar traction; 3) indications and contraindications for lumbar traction; 4) effective lumbar traction techniques. There is a review of important points that have been presented in earlier literature, as well

ASH considers lumbar mechanical traction as unproven because there is insufficient evidence for treatment of other conditions or when the above criteria are not met. These guidelines are NOT relevant to axial or spinal decompression therapy. III.

Jul 31, 2015 · To examine how many physical therapists use traction, the patients for whom traction is used, the preferred delivery modes/parameters of traction, the supplemental interventions used with traction, and whether professional characteristics influence traction usage.

We measured the following parameters with this system: (1) the traction unit loading pattern, (2) traction unit shifting distance; (3) in vivo extension distance at the skin surface over the lumbar spine, (4) heart beat rate, and (5) surface electromyographic activities.

Oct 4, 2007 · Numerous nonsurgical therapies that mechanically unload the spine have been used to treat chronic low back pain (CLBP) for many years. These treatments are variably known as traction, distraction, or decompression therapies.

Results: We identified a total of 37 traction RCTs that varied greatly in their method of traction intervention. The RCTs included several types of traction: mechanical (57%), auto-traction (16%), manual (10.8%), gravitational (8.1%) and aquatic (5.4%).

Several types of lumbar traction are described including gravity inversion traction, gravity lumbar reduction and auto-traction. Inversion traction must be avoided in patients with hypertension or retinal problems because of the potential for increasing blood pressure and retinal pressures.