Which condition is included as a precaution for traction therapy?

Traction therapy is commonly used in physical therapy to relieve pressure on spinal nerves or to promote spinal alignment. However, certain conditions can pose risks when applying this therapeutic technique, and one such condition is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Patients with COPD may have difficulty breathing and can experience increased airway resistance, which may be exacerbated by the physical stresses or positioning involved in traction therapy. When patients with COPD undergo such treatment, any potential for increased respiratory effort or distress needs to be carefully managed. Additionally, changes in body position, especially if they exacerbate already compromised lung function, can be concerning.

Therefore, the inclusion of COPD as a precaution for traction therapy is essential to ensure patient safety and to avoid potential complications during treatment. In contrast, the other listed conditions, while they may have specific complications or require consideration during therapy, do not typically represent a direct contraindication in the context of traction therapy as COPD does.