Traction

Question 1

Disk protrusions tx poistion

Answer 1

Prone

Question 2

Flexed position of the spine

Answer 2

Traction in supine, greater separation of the posterior structures (facet joints and intervertebral foramina)

Question 3

Extended position of the spine

Answer 3

Prone, results in greater separation of the anterior structures (disk spaces)

Question 4

Lumbar traction max

Answer 4

30lbs

Question 5

Lumbar traction soft tissue stretch, muscle spasm, or disk protrusion

Answer 5

25% of total body weight

Question 6

Lumbar traction 50% of body weight

Answer 6

Separation of the vertebrae

Question 7

Lumbar and cervical traction tx times:

Answer 7

Disk related - 10 mins or less, extending up to 30 mins for other conditions

Question 8

Cervical traction forces %’s:

Answer 8

10lbs at initial session

7-10% body weight (11-15 lbs) soft tissue stretch, muscle spas, disk protrusion

13-20% body weight (20-30lbs) joint distraction

Question 9

Spinal stenosis tx position

Answer 9

Supine