Non-Systems: Therapeutic Modalities: Mechanical Spinal Traction: Procedure: Intermittent Traction to the Lumbar Spine

Question 1

Split Table

Answer 1

• Supine with small bench under legs

Question 2

Split Table: Bench under legs is used when goal is to

Answer 2

• Open up the intervertebral foramen
• Separate the facet joints
• Elongate the muscle

Question 3

Prone Position

Answer 3

• Treating a posterior lumbar herniated disc

Question 4

Angle of Pull

Answer 4

• 45-60 degrees of hip flexion to increase space at L5-S1

- 75-90 degrees of hip flexion to increase space at L3-L4

Question 5

Pelvic Harness

Answer 5

• Top edge is at iliac crest

Question 6

Thoracic Harness

Answer 6

• Inferior margin is slightly below the lower ribs

Question 7

Treatment Force: Acute phase

Answer 7

• 30-40lbs

Question 8

Treatment Force: Disc protrusion, spasm, elongation of soft tissues

Answer 8

• 25% of body weight

Question 9

Treatment Force: Joint Distraction

Answer 9

• 50lbs or 50% of body weight

Question 10

Treatment Time: Herniated Disc

Answer 10

• 5-10 minutes

Question 11

Treatment Time: Other conditions

Answer 11

• 10-30 minutes