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Quiz: Do You Understand Back Pain?

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Spinal traction is that applies a long term stretch to the articular joints and soft tissues, and it's typically used only on the cervical and lumbar spine.

Explanation:

Spinal traction is that applies a long term stretch to the articular joints and soft tissues, and it's used commonly on the cervical spine and the lumbar spine and also the thoracic spine.

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Spinal traction has several effects on the spine. Have you had success with spinal traction.

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When the patient receives spinal traction, there are some things that can happen after traction, such as post traction soreness, which is quite normal and but generally it should be quite comfortable.

Explanation:

When the patient receives spinal traction, there are some things that can happen after traction, such as post traction soreness, which is quite normal and but generally it should be quite comfortable.

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Traction can be used over time. Usually it's over several weeks, four to five times a week, where the patient comes in and receives either by the physiotherapist or by a machine, and the results are generally progressive, and people feel better as treatment goes on.

Explanation:

Traction can be used over time. Usually it's over several weeks, two to three times a week, where the patient comes in and receives either by the physiotherapist or by a machine, and the results are generally progressive, and people feel better as treatment goes on.

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Physiotherapy Treatment: What to Expect

Assessment: 

An Assessment is a  detailed examination of multiple structures pertaining to your area of concern. It will consist of: 

  • An observation of posture that influences your movement. 

  • An evaluation of range of motion and mobility; we compare these values to expected norms.

  • A strength assessment, including function of muscles, tendons and joint structures. 

  • Injury-specific tests that help us arrive at a diagnosis.

  • Establishing a working diagnosis

     

Treatment ( not limited to, but can include) 

  • Manual therapy techniques to improve joint mobility

  • Soft tissue (muscle, ligament, tendon) treatment strategies to improve function

  • IMS (read further under specialty treatments)

  • Exercise prescription to improve mobility, strength, function, balance and performance 

  • Education on strategies to gain independence in your physical wellness

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