Traction Flashcards

1
Q

mechanical traction?

A

machine set up

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2
Q

manual traction

A

clinician will do traction

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3
Q

Advantages to manual traction?

A

clinician can feel the tissues and assess

Less of a fear factor than mechanical traction

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4
Q

Joint distraction can reduce what three things?

A

reduces compression
reduces pressure on articular surfaces
reduces pain

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5
Q

Can the PLL help move disc back into place when traction is performed?

A

Yes

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6
Q

What are the indications for traction?

A

Disc bulge or herniation

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7
Q

If you want to put traction on the lower cervical spine what position would you put the neck in?

A

flex the cervical spine

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