Traction

Question 1

indications for traction

Answer 1

HNP
DDD
joint hypomobility
facet impingement
mm spasm

Question 2

is traction alone successful?

Answer 2

no- must combine with exercise

Question 3

traction for HNP?

Answer 3

sustained, or long hold-rest times. short sessions (5-10 mins)

Question 4

traction for DDD?

Answer 4

need nutritions= intermittent or short hold-rest times- prone or supine

Question 5

traction for hypomobility?

Answer 5

intermittent

prone or supine

Question 6

are mechanical effects of traction short term or long term results?

Answer 6

short term (5 weeks)

Question 7

traction works best on what types of pts?

Answer 7

acute back pain with radicular symps that peripheralize with either extension or crossed straight leg raises

Question 8

4 predictors of successful response to mechanical lumbar traction?

Answer 8

low level fear
no neuro deficits
older than 30
non-involvement of manual work

Question 9

use post. pull if…

Answer 9

flexion is desired (stenosis)

Question 10

use ant. pull if…

Answer 10

ext. desired (HNP)

Question 11

what to watch out for with cerv. traction?

Answer 11

5 Ds

Question 12

how much pull can u use with cerv. traction?

Answer 12

5-20 pounds