Traction Flashcards
1
Q
mechanical traction?
A
machine set up
2
Q
manual traction
A
clinician will do traction
3
Q
Advantages to manual traction?
A
clinician can feel the tissues and assess
Less of a fear factor than mechanical traction
4
Q
Joint distraction can reduce what three things?
A
reduces compression
reduces pressure on articular surfaces
reduces pain
5
Q
Can the PLL help move disc back into place when traction is performed?
A
Yes
6
Q
What are the indications for traction?
A
Disc bulge or herniation
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
