Assessment of variability in traction interventions for patients with low back pain: a systematic review

ConclusionThere is wide variability in the type of traction, traction parameters and patient characteristics found among the RCTs of lumbar traction. The variability may call into question the conclusion that lumbar traction has little no or value on clinical outcomes. Also, this variability emphasizes the need for targeted delivery methods of traction that match appropriate dosages with specific subgroups of patients with LBP.
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research