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National Physical Therapy Examination: Non-Systems: Therapeutic Modalities > Non-Systems: Therapeutic Modalities: Mechanical Spinal Traction: Goals and Indications > Flashcards

Non-Systems: Therapeutic Modalities: Mechanical Spinal Traction: Goals and Indications Flashcards

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Goals and Indications

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  • Decrease joint stiffness and hypo mobility
  • Decrease meniscoid blocking muscle spams
  • Degenerative disc
  • Disc protrusion
  • Joint disease
  • Reduce nerve root impingement
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Evidence

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  • Not recommended for nonspecific blowback pain

- May benefit those with nerve root compression

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National Physical Therapy Examination: Non-Systems: Therapeutic Modalities (33 decks)

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