Spinal Traction

Question 1

Spinal Traction Indications

Answer 1

Disc Bulge or Herniation
Nerve root impingement
Joint Hypomobility
Subacute joint inflammation
Paraspinal muscle spasm

Question 2

Spinal Traction Contraindications

Answer 2

Acute spinal injury or inflammation
Peripherilization of symptoms w/ traction
Joint hypermobility/Instability
Osteoporosis/Spinal Fx
Malignancies in area to be treated
Pregnancy (lumbar traction)

Question 3

Neutral cervical spine decompresses..

Answer 3

Upper cervical spine

Question 4

Slight cervical flexion decompresses…

Answer 4

Lower cervical spine

Question 5

Initial Acute Phase Cervical Traction

Answer 5

3-4 KG
Static Hold
5-10 Minutes

Question 6

Joint Distraction Cervical Traction

Answer 6

9-13 KG or 7% of body weight
15 sec hold/15 sec relax
20-30 minutes

Question 7

Decrease Muscle Spasm Cervical Traction

Answer 7

5-7 KG
5 second hold/5 second relax
20-30 minutes

Question 8

Disc Problem Cervical Traction

Answer 8

5-7 KG
60 sec hold/20 sec relax
20-30 minutes

Question 9

Stretch Soft Tissue Cervical Traction

Answer 9

5-7 KG
60 sec hold/20 sec relax
20-30 minute

Question 10

Initial Acute Phase Lumbar Traction

Answer 10

10-20 KG
Static
5-10 Minutes

Question 11

Joint Distraction Lumbar Traction

Answer 11

22-25 KG or 50% of body weight
15 seconds hold/15 second rest
20-30 minutes

Question 12

Decrease muscle spasm Lumbar Traction

Answer 12

25% body weight
5 sec hold/5 second rest
20-30 minutes

Question 13

Disc Problem Lumbar Traction

Answer 13

25% body weight
60 sec hold/20 sec rest
20-30 minutes

Question 14

Stretch Soft Tissue Lumbar Traction

Answer 14

25% body weight
60 sec hold/20 sec rest
20-30 minutes