Traction for final

Question 1

Traction force for the cervical spine should start at?

Answer 1

7-9 lbs Traction force to the cervical spine should not exceed 30 lbs **

Question 2

Traction force for the lumbar spine should start between?

Total time?

Answer 2

29-44 lbs Traction force for the lumbar spine should generally not exceed 50% of the person’s body weight

5-10 mins

Question 3

Documentation of Traction treatment? (4)

Answer 3

Type of Traction: Intermittent vs. static, Lumbar vs.
cervical, mechanical vs. manual Pt.

position: supine, prone, supine w/ knees extended etc

Maximum/Minimum force: 30 lbs/15 pounds Hold/rest

times: 60 sec/ 20 sec Time of treatment: 15, 20 etc minutes Type of halter: soft occipital halter, Saunders device (??? Not usually specified

Question 4

ontraindications/Precautions

When should parameters change?(3)

pt should avoid?

Answer 4

should be introduced w/low load first w/ close monitoring of pt’s

symptoms Treatment should be changed if: condition worsens–
symptoms/peripheralizing/in distribution/ Or progressing to other domains
(numbness to weakness) Symptoms should improve after 2-3 traction tx
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if not, then tx changed or reevaluated Pt should avoid sneezing/coughing during tx–

Question 5

Contraindications?(6)

Answer 5

When motion is contracidicated (unstable fx/cord

compression immediately after spinal sx

Acute inflammation Joint hypermobility/instability

Peripheralization of symptoms

Uncontrolled HTN

Spinal infections/RA/Osteoporosis/Spinal CA/Cord pressure

Question 6

Precautions?(8)

Answer 6

Claustrophobia

Cardiac/respiratory insufficiency

Pregnancy

Conditions where belt pressure may be hazardous (hiatal hernia/femoral artery compromise)

TMJ disorders

Dentures (keep in)

When severe pain resolves w/ tx
nerve root compression = complete nerve block)

Inability to tolerate prone or supine position

Discorientation/ mental status