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Cervical and Lumbar Traction
1. Cervical and Lumbar Traction
Medical Therapeutic and Support System
ENG . Abdul Hamid Seyam
Under supervisor of Ramez Akkila
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3. The Purpose of Traction
• In medical terminology, traction refers to the practice of exerting a slow,
gentle pull on a body part.
• The purpose of spinal traction is to pull the vertebrae apart from each other
to relieve pressure.
4. Cervical Traction
• Cervical spinal traction is used to relieve pain
associated with neck nerve root compression or
neck muscle spasms.
• The head is lifted to a 25-30 angle to stretch the
muscles and soft tissues of the neck.
• This opens up the spaces between the upper
vertebrae which releases tension and pressure on
neck structures.
5. When to Use Cervical Traction for
Treatment
• Cervical Spine Instability
• Muscle spasms
• Herniated Cervical Intervertebral Disc
6. Different Types of Cervical Traction
• Overhead pulley system
20lb = 9 Kilogram
No more 30 min
• Manual Traction
Therapist must take care with force and positioning.
7. Different Types of Cervical
Traction
• Manual Traction
Therapist must take care with force and
positioning.
• Mechanical Traction
Must be monitored by therapist
8. Lumbar Traction
• uses a designated amount of tension to the
lower spine to reduce the pain associated
with muscle spasms in the lumbar area.
9. When to Use Lumbar Traction for
Treatment
• In presence of unhealed fractures
• Spinal cord compression
• Hypermobility
• Immediately following spinal surgery
10. Different Types of Lumbar Traction
1. Traction Table with Pulley System
2. Posture Pump
Patient-controlled o Can be used easily at home
11. Manual Lumbar Traction
• patient’s knees are pushed toward their head as the pelvis
is pulled in the opposite direction.