Abstract: ObjectiveTo observe the effect of traction combined with exercise on the cervical vertebra disease of the nerve root type. Methods50 cases were divided in treating group and control. The cases in treating group (30 cases) were treated with cervical vertebra traction and exercise, and those in control group were treated with cervical vertebra traction only.ResultsIn treating group, 12 cases were cured,11 were very effective, 8 were effective, 1 was ineffective, while those in control, 6 cases were cured, 5 were very effective, 4 were effective, 5 were ineffective(P<0.05).ConclusionCombined exercise with traction is more effective than traction alone on cervical vertebra disease of the nerve root type.

Key words: cervical vertebra disease, traction, physical therapy