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Inversion devices: their role in producing lumbar distraction.

G Gianakopoulos, G W Waylonis, P A Grant

    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    |February 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Gravity traction devices for chronic low back pain showed potential benefits, with 13 of 16 patients improving. However, inversion traction caused physiological changes and side effects, necessitating medical supervision for home use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Chronic low back pain (CLBP) affects a significant portion of the population.
    • Effective and accessible treatment options for CLBP are continually sought.
    • Home-based therapeutic devices offer potential for convenient patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effects of gravity traction devices on patients with CLBP.
    • To compare the tolerability, ease of use, and symptom changes associated with different traction devices.
    • To assess physiological responses and side effects during traction therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • A clinical study involving 20 participants with CLBP.
    • Subjects used two inversion traction devices and one upright suspension traction device.

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  • Physiological parameters (pulse, blood pressure) were monitored, and side effects were recorded. Lumbar spine radiographs were taken.

    • Main Results:

    • Inversion traction led to average increases in systolic (17.2 mmHg) and diastolic (16.4 mmHg) blood pressure, and a decrease in heart rate (16.4 bpm).
    • GLR suspension traction showed no significant physiological changes.
    • Lumbar intervertebral space distraction (0.3-4.0 mm) occurred with inversion traction. Side effects included petechiae, headaches, and blurred vision. 13/16 patients reported symptom improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • Gravity traction devices can provide lumbar intervertebral distraction and may improve CLBP symptoms.
    • Inversion traction poses risks of physiological changes and adverse effects, requiring medical supervision.
    • Upright suspension traction appears safer regarding physiological impact for home use.