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Mechanical Physical AgentsTraction and distraction physiologic effects (DR-MRS) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Reduce protrusion of nuclear disc material
Decompress nerve roots (at intervertebral foramen)
Relieve pressure on compressed facets
Stretch and relax muscles
Mobilize spinal joints
Indications for traction / distractions (F-DMNS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Disc bulge or
herniation
Nerve root impingement
Facet hypomobility
Subacute joint inflamm.
Muscle Spasm
Contraindications for traction / distraction (JU-WAP) - CORRECT ANSWER-Joint
hypermobility or instability
Uncontrolled hypertension (inversion traction)
Where motion is contraindicated
Acute injury or inflammation
Peripheralization of sx's with traction
Precautions with traction/distraction (CWMW-SAID) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Claustrophobia
When belt pressure might be dangerous
Medial disc protrusion
When severe pain fully resolves w/traction
Structural diseases affecting the spine
Altered mentation
Inability to tolerate prone or supine position
Displaced annular fragment
Cervical precautions with traction - CORRECT ANSWER-TMJ problems
Dentures
List of parameters for traction/distraction - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt positioning
Force applied
Static vs intermittent
Time
Freq
Study parameters of lumbar and cervical traction - CORRECT ANSWER-Slides 16
and 17
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