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STEP 3) For safety, slip the loop onto the doorknob prior to traction therapy. Pull on the
cord to tighten the loop on the door knob.
CAUTION: Do not
Loop perform traction
therapy without this
loop tightly attached
to the doorknob.
STEP 7) Slip the blue foot strap onto your left or right foot.
CAUTION: A shoe must be worn on the foot accepting the foot
strap. When the foot strap is located properly, the strap position is
located in the arch area of the shoe just above your heel.
Blue Foot
Strap
Hand on
During your traction therapy keep your head Forehead
tilted back and look straight up at the ceiling.
Your head may start to slip out from the two
V-Blocks. The blocks may need a minor
adjustment. If the problem persists gently lay
your right or left hand (palm up) on your forehead.
The weight of your hand will help to keep your
head from slipping out. After a few minutes you
will begin to feel comfortable and you can
remove your hand from your forehead.
Traction Weight Set up Instructions
To reach the optimum traction weight, the starting weight was gradually increased by
2.5 pound increments over a two to three week period.
Important Note: If the weight is increased too quickly the patient may experience
discomfort at the occiput region. Increasing the weight at a gradual pace will help
improve the patients’ tolerance for a higher pull force at the occiput region.
The following chart, based on the multiple patient case study, shows the optimum
traction pull weights used by these patients along with their respective body weights
and stature.
The above chart may be a useful reference for the patient and health care
provider. The traction weight for any patient MUST always be determined by the
patient’s healthcare provider.
Indications and Contraindications for use: