lecture 9

Question 1

As a general rule, we start at no more than ______ a person’s weight for lumbar traction

Answer 1

20%

Question 2

For cervical traction, we generally use between ____ and ____ pounds of mechanical traction

Answer 2

12 and 15

Question 3

If the cervical halter is laid to traction flat, which joints are the most likely to target in the cervical spine

Answer 3

atlantoaxial

Question 4

For cervical muscle relaxation, traction times are often ____

Answer 4

20-25mins

Question 5

At 75-90 degrees of hip flexion for lumbar traction, you are targeting which area of the lumbar spine

Answer 5

L3-4

Question 6

Regardless of the condition, most traction settings use

Answer 6

intermittent

Question 7

Three contraindications to traction are

Answer 7

Acute inflammation, hypermobility, fractures/OA

Question 8

Three precautions to traction are

Answer 8

Claustrophobia, pregnancy, TMJ dysfunction