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Dec 6, 2023

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Traction Guided Notes Cameron Ch. 19 1. What is traction? (1 point) 2. What are 3 different ways traction can be applied? (1 point) 3. Why might cervical traction be more effective than lumbar traction according to recent studies? (1 point) 4. Name 5 effects of spinal traction (2 points) 5. How many vertebrae are in the spine? (1 point) 6. Describe intervertebral discs, what purpose do they serve? (2 points) 7. Describe the path of the spinal cord (1 point) 8. What are the primary joints of the spine? (1 point) 9. What are the exit points for the spinal nerve roots? (1 point) 10. Define joint distraction. (1 point) 11. What are the benefits of joint distraction? (2 points) 12. What are the proposed mechanisms for disc realignment? (3 points) 13. What are the indications for traction? (2 points) 14. What are the Contraindications for Traction? (2 points) 15. What are the Precautions for Traction? (3 points) 16. Why would severe pain that fully resolves with traction be a precaution? (1 point) 17. What are 2 precautions unique to cervical traction? (1 point) 18. What are the advantages of Mechanical Traction? (2 points) 19. What are the disadvantages of mechanical traction (2 points) 20. What are the recommended parameters for Lumbar Spinal Traction? (5 points) Area of Spine/Goals of Treatment Force Hold/Relax Times (s) Total Traction Time (Min) 21. What equipment is required for Electrical Mechanical Traction? (2 points) 22. What equipment is required for weighted mechanical traction? (2 points)
23. What are the 8 steps for applying Mechanical Lumbar Traction? (5 points) 24. When would you use static vs intermittent traction? (1 point) 25. What is used as a guide when determining hold/relax times? (1 point) 26. How do you choose the force applied during traction? (1 point) 27. How do you choose the treatment time? (1 point) 28. What are the recommended treatment parameters for Cervical Traction? (5 points) Area of the Spine/Goals of treatment Traction Force Hold/Relax time (s) Total Traction Time (min) 29. What equipment is required for Motorized Mechanical Cervical Traction? (2 points) 30. What is the Equipment required for Weighted Mechanical Traction? (2 points) 31. What are the 8 steps for applying Cervical Traction? (5 points) 32. What is the difference when applying force in cervical traction vs lumbar traction? (1 point)
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