Traction Flashcards
pt presents with radiating pain down R LE. What type of traction, how long, what direction of pull, and how much weight would you use? Duty Cycle
25-50% BW for the traction force. 3-5min for first time treatment, 8-10min for disc treatment. Direction of pull would be transverse, at 0degrees.
pt presents with muscle spasm, creating a R bend scoliosis. What direction, what time, and how much weight would you use? Duty Cycle?
25-50% BW for the traction force. 15-20min treatment time for muscle issues. The direction of pull would be on the R side (the side where the muscle spasm is occuring).
pt presents with radiating pain down L LE. pt is listing to the left. What type of traction, how long, what direction of pull, and how much weight would you use? Duty Cycle
25-50% BW for the traction force. This is considered a disc issue, so 3-5min for the first treatment, progressed to 8-10. pt. is listing towards the pain, therefore, the direction of pull should be on the opposite side. (R side for this case).
pt. presents with radiating pain down the R LE. Pt is listing towards the left. What type of traction, how long, what direction of pull, and how much weight would you use? Duty
25-50% BW for the traction force. This is considered a disc issue, so 3-5min for the first treatment, progressed to 8-10. pt. is listing away from the pain, therefore, the direction of pull should be on the same side that the pain is occurring. (R side for this case).
pt. presents with bilateral muscle spasms and facet hypomobility. What type of traction, how long, what direction of pull, and how much weight would you use? Duty Cycle
25-50% BW for the traction force. This is a muscular injury, so a 25-30% lumbar flexion should be applied to stretch the post muscles. 15-20 min traction time.
pt. presents with R facet syndrome of c5. What type of traction, how long, what direction of pull, and how much weight would you use? Duty Cycle
10-20% BW (35# max) traction force. this is a facet syndrome, so 25-30% cervical flexion should be applied while doing traction. the treatment should last 15-20min.
pt. presents with tension headaches. What type of traction, how long, what direction of pull, and how much weight would you use? Duty Cycle
10-20% BW (35#max) traction force. This is a muscular issue, so 25-20% cervical flexion should be applied. the treatment should last 15-20min.
pt. presents with radiating pain down R UE. What type of traction, how long, what direction of pull, and how much weight would you use? Duty Cycle
10-20%Bw (35# mac) traction force. This is considered a disc issue, so 0 degrees cervical flexion to distract vertebral bodies. 3-5min for first treatment, progress to 8-10min.
pt. presents with HNP c5. What type of traction, how long, what direction of pull, and how much weight would you use? Duty Cycle
10-20%Bw (35# mac) traction force. This is considered a disc issue, so 0 degrees cervical flexion to distract vertebral bodies. 3-5min for first treatment, progress to 8-10min.
pt. present with HNP L4. What type of traction, how long, what direction of pull, and how much weight would you use? Duty Cycle
25-50% BW for the traction force. 3-5min for first time treatment, 8-10min for disc treatment. Direction of pull would be transverse, at 0degrees.
What are the indications for traction?
Herniated Nucleus Pulposa (HNP), Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Joint dysfunction (hypo-mobility), Muscle Spasm.
What are the contraindications for traction?
Structural Fault due to tumor or infection
Vascular compromise of vertebral artery in c-spine pts.
Where movement is contraindicated, such as fracture of c-spine in pts. with RA.
What are the Precautions for traction?
Acute Strains Pregnancy (due to increased laxity) Menstrual Cycle Osteoporosis Hiatal Hernia using pelvic traction Claustrophobic pt
