Restoring cervical lordosis by cervical extension traction methods in the treatment of cervical spine disorders: a systematic review of controlled trials

Conclusion] There are several high-quality controlled clinical trials substantiating that increasing cervical lordosis by extension traction as part of a spinal rehabilitation program reduces pain and disability and improves functional measures, and that these improvements are maintained long-term. Comparative groups who receive multimodal rehabilitation but not extension traction experience temporary relief that regresses after treatment cessation.PMID:34658525 | PMC:PMC8516614 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.33.784

Source: Physical Therapy - October 18, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Paul A Oakley Niousha Navid Ehsani Ibrahim M Moustafa Deed E Harrison Source Type: research