traction

Question 1

how much of the body weight can be used in lumbar traction

Answer 1

25-50 percent

Question 2

how much body weight can be used in cervical traction

Answer 2

7% or 5-10 lbs

Question 3

indications for traction

Answer 3

• nerve impingement
• disc herniation / prolapse
• arthritic conditions of facets
• muscle spasms
• generalized joint pain

Question 4

how much of the compressive load of the spine is taken up by the disc

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

what does traction due to the intervertebral disk

Answer 5

helps to move everything more centrallly back into place

Question 6

what is the benefit of traction on the nerve

Answer 6

• decreases pressure on the nerve from the structures
• can lead to increase in blood flow to the nerve decreasing edema and allowing return to normal function if no permanent damage

Question 7

contraindications for traction

Answer 7

• acute sprains or strains
• acute inflammation
• fractures
• joint instability
• tumors
• bone disease
• osteoporosis
• infextions in bones and joints
• vascular conditions
• pregnancy
• cardiac or pulmonary problems
• compressing chest

Question 8

continuous traction

Answer 8

constant force is sustained over a periord of time (no longer then 30 minutes

Question 9

intermittent traction

Answer 9

applies force then releases it for a period of time usually less then 10 minutes

Question 10

lumbar traction neutral pt position

Answer 10

neutral spine allows for the greatest IVF opening

Question 11

lumbar traction Prone pt position

Answer 11

may allow application of other modalities and easier assessment of spinous processess seperation

Question 12

lumbar traction supine position

Answer 12

hip flexion increases to 90 degrees , get greater posterior IV seperation

Question 13

duration for cervical traction

Answer 13

3-10 minutes

Question 14

if you want to traction the OA and AA what angle does the machine have to be at

Answer 14

20-30 degrees