Lumbar Traction Table

You can view the full length video in three (3) parts

Thoracic and pelvic straps should be open and on table, lumbar spine is positioned where table splits

Be sure you provide a pillow for patient comfort and head support.

Tighten and secure straps around thorax and lumbopelvic regions

Use traction stool or some other padded stool to position lower extremities for comfort and to obtain correct angle of pull for targeted segment

Release enough slack in leash to allow 'S' ring on traction pull to attach to 'D' ring on pelvic strap

Traction settings

Work "clockwise" when setting traction

Turn power on

select 'lumbar'

set 'min' pull - enter poundage

set 'max' pull - enter poundage

set 'steps' which will allow incremental increases in pull toward max (set at 2 in video)

set 'static/intermittent'

patient comfort specific for condition

set 'step down' which will allow incremental decreases in release of pull toward min (set at 2 in video)

set 'time' of treatment

check patient comfort

Press 'start'

Check patient comfort

Open table

For 'intermittent' open up table during release

Hand patient the "traction release" button

Hand patient call bel

When traction stops, release 'S' ring from traction leash

Lock table, watch for clothing

Release straps and assist legs off of stool

Allow rest break

increase abdominal fat may result in poor belt fit

advise patents to avoid loose clothing