Effect of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repetitive Back Extension Exercise on H-reflex in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

repetitive back extension exercises in prone position with 1 minute hold on maximal back extension. 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 1 minute break between sets. The intervention was done 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

The traction was applied using a 3D ActiveTrac table. This motorized split table applied static traction to the lumbar spine with the participant in a prone position. The intensity of the force of traction was 40% to 60% of the participant's body weight applied for 15 minutes. The intervention was done 3 times per week for 6 weeks.