Cervical traction in the home.
The indications for and contraindications to cervical traction are discussed. The social and economic advantages to be obtained from carrying out such treatment at home are obvious. A special technique is described which does not make use of weights and in which traction is applied in a position of flexion rather than of extension.
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000628:therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D014143:Traction