Traction Flashcards
0
Q
What is the set up for chronic lumbar HNP? Include: Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Prone or supine
- Intermittent
- 60/20
- 25% of BW
- 50-80% of on force
- 20-30 mins
1
Q
What is the set up for acute lumbar HNP? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- If possible prone, if not, then supine
- Static
- N/A (static for acute)
- 25% of BW (Saunder’s protocol: 30 lbs)
- N/A (static for acute)
- 5-10 mins
2
Q
What is the set up for lumbar Foraminal or spinal stenosis? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine with 90/90
- Intermittent
- 15/15
- 40-50% of BW
- 50% of on force
- 20-30 mins
3
Q
What is the set up for lumbar Degenerative disc disease? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine, patient comfort
- Intermittent
- 15/15
- 30-50% of BW
- 50-80% of on force
- 20-30 mins
4
Q
What is the set up for acute lumbar facet injuries? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine, flexed to segment
- Static
- NA
- 40-50% of BW
- NA
- 10 mins
5
Q
What is the set up for chronic lumbar facet injuries? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine, flexed to segment
- Intermittent
- 15/15
- 40-50% of BW
- 50-80% of on force
- 20-30 mins
6
Q
What is the set up for acute lumbar muscle spasms? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine 90/90
- Static
- NA
- 25% of BW
- NA
- 10 mins
7
Q
What is the set up for lumbar chronic muscle spasms? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine
- Intermittent
- 5/5, 15/10, or 30/15
- 25% of BW
- 50-80% of on force
- 20-30 mins
8
Q
By how many lbs do you want to progress traction treatments for the lumbar region?
A
5-15 lbs
9
Q
By how many lbs do you want to progress traction treatments for the cervical region?
A
2-5 lbs
10
Q
What is the set up for acute cervical HNP? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine
- Static
- NA
- 7-25% of BW (relief)
- NA
- 5-10 mins
11
Q
What is the set up for chronic cervical HNP? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine
- Intermittent
- 60/20
- 7-25% of BW (relief)
- 50-80% of on force
- 20-30 mins
12
Q
What is the set up for cervical foraminal/spinal stenosis? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine
- Intermittent
- 15/15
- 7-25% of BW (relief)
- 50% of on force
- 20-30 mins
13
Q
What is the set up for cervical degenerative disc disease? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine
- Intermittent
- 15/15
- 7-25% of BW (relief)
- 50-80% of on force
- 20-30 mins
14
Q
What is the set up for acute cervical facet problems? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine
- Static
- NA
- 7-25% of BW (relief)
- NA
- 10 mins
15
Q
What is the set up for chronic cervical facet problems? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine
- Intermittent
- 15/15
- 7-25% of BW (relief)
- 50-80% of on force
- 20-30 mins
16
Q
What is the set up for acute cervical muscle spasms? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine
- Static
- NA
- 7-25% of BW (relief)
- NA
- 10 mins
17
Q
What is the set up for chronic cervical muscle spasms? Include: - Position - Static/Intermittent - On/Off times - On force - Off force - Treatment time
A
- Supine
- Intermittent
- 5/5, 15/10, or 30/15
- 7-25% of BW (relief)
- 50-80% of on force
- 20-30 mins
18
Q
What range of motions are theoretically used in traction to treat the upper cervical region?
A
0-10 degree
19
Q
What range of motions are theoretically used in traction to treat the mid cervical region?
A
10-20 degrees
20
Q
What range of motions are theoretically used in traction to treat the lower cervical region?
A
20-35 degrees
22
Q
What is the minimal and maximal forces used to create a separation between joints in the cervical region?
A
10 lbs. - 25 lbs
23
Q
What is considered acute for traction application?
A
< 2 weeks or highly irritable
24
Q
What is considered chronic for traction application?
A
> 3 weeks or not at all irritable
25
Q
When do you want the off force to be higher?
A
For more acute patients
26
Q
When do you want the off force to be lower?
A
For more chronic patients
