Effects of the flexion-distraction technique and drop technique on straight leg raising angle and intervertebral disc height of patients with an intervertebral disc herniation

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the flexion-distraction technique and drop technique on the straight leg raising angle and intervertebral disc height of patients with an intervertebral disc herniation. [Participants and Methods] Thirty patients with herniated inte...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2019, Vol.31(8), pp.666-669
Main Authors: Oh, Hyunju, Choi, SeokJoo, Lee, Sangyong, Choi, Jioun, Lee, Kwansub
Format: Article
Language:English
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Disc height
Drop technique
Flexion-Distraction technique
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Summary:[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the flexion-distraction technique and drop technique on the straight leg raising angle and intervertebral disc height of patients with an intervertebral disc herniation. [Participants and Methods] Thirty patients with herniated intervertebral discs were divided into either an experimental group (n=15), who underwent flexion-distraction and drop techniques, or a control group (n=15), who obtained spinal decompression therapy. Both groups were treated three times per week for eight weeks. [Results] An intragroup comparison showed that the straight leg raising angle and the intervertebral disc height significantly increased in both groups. But it was not significantly difference in the intergroup comparison. [Conclusion] The flexion-distraction technique and the drop technique may serve as effective interventions for the straight leg raising angle and intervertebral disc height in patients with intervertebral disc herniations.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.31.666