To Compare The Outcome Of Lumbar Traction With Infra-Red Ray In Lumbar Disc Herniation
Rishi kesavan1, Yokeshwery A/P Muniandy2, Elanchezhian Chinnavan3, Yu Chye Wah4, Susmitha Govind5, Kshtrashal Singh6
1Rishikesavan, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Malaysia.
2Yokeshwery A/P Muniandy , School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Malaysia.
3Elanchezhian Chinnavan, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Malaysia.
4Yu Chye Wah .School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Malaysia.
5Susmitha Govind, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Malaysia.
6Kshtrashal Singh, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Professions, AIMST University, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 23 March 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 30 March 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 March 2019 | PP: 1250-1255 | Volume-7 Issue-6, March 2019 | Retrieval Number: F2956037619/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: Background: Lumbar disc herniation commonly leads to pain in lower back with neurological symptoms. Physical therapy is often the first treatment; the Lumbar traction is one widely accepted method to overcome the problem of low back pain. Objective: To find outcomes of prone and supine lumbar traction with Infra-Red Rays in patients presenting with stressful lower back caused by lumbar disc herniation with or without sciatica. Design: A prospective randomized control trial. Setting: The study was conducted in Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim (HSAH) in and outpatient Department of Physiotherapy, Sungai Petani, Kedah Darul Aman, and Malaysia. Patients: Patients diagnosed with prolapsed intervertebral discs (PID) were assigned to two groups: thirty subjects aged between 20 to 60 years assigned into two groups each 15 patients in a group (n=15). Both groups will be receiving additional intervention of standard physical therapy Infra-Red Rays (IRR) along with supine lumbar traction (Group A) and another group with prone lumbar traction (Group B). Intervention: Patients were treated thrice a week for six weeks. Measurements: Data were collected at 1st week and 6th week using the Pain Scale (impairment) and Oswestry Questionnaires (function). Results: A total of thirty subjects were participated. There are significant changes for all post-intervention scores compared with pre-intervention scores including prone traction. Conclusions: Prone lumbar traction seems to be more effective in terms of reduction in pain compared to function.
Keywords: Prone Lumbar traction, Supine Lumbar traction, Low back pain, Lumbar disc herniation, Physical therapy, Treatment outcomes.
Scope of the Article: Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)