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Traction is a non-surgical treatment option for broken or incorrectly positioned bones, eg, the spine. It involves putting a steady pulling force onto the spinal column (backbone) in order to correct the position of misaligned bones of spine, and to hold them in place while healing takes place.
Ãâó: www.spinalnet.co.uk/EEndCom/GBCON/homepage.nsf/0/4...
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The act of drawing or pulling, as by an elastic or spring force. A pulling or dragging force exerted on a limb in a distal direction.
Ãâó: www.condell.org/libertyville/neurosurgery/neurolog...
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| traction |
The application of tension or pulling to the spine.
Ãâó: www.backpain-guide.com/Glossary_Files/Glossary_Pag...
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| traction alopecia |
Hair loss that occurs due to a strain put on the hairs. Traction Alopecia is commonly seen with braids, pony tails and other hairstyles which place a constant tension on the hair and the scalp.
Ãâó: www.hairlossremedy.org/Hair_loss_glossary.htm
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The amount of forward thrust that a wheel can provide before it slips. It is the product of the weight bearing down on the wheel (generally 25 per cent of the vehicle weight on a level road) and the coefficient of friction, which depends on the nature of the tyre and the surface of the road. Traction helps determine the steepest road a vehicle can climb.
Ãâó: www.science.org.au/nova/080/080glo.htm
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