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PTA118tractionmpb

traction test

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name 5 indications for joint traction? nerve root impingement reduce muscle spasm joint hypomoblility spondylolisthesis facet joint impingement
name 5 contraindications for joint traction. cancer osteoporosis when motion is contraidicated spinal infections joint hypermobliity
name 4 precautions for joint traction when pressure of belts may be hazardous claustrophobia disorientation TMJ problems
the decrease in blood pressure then subsequiently sitting up after Rx may lead to. (2 words) orthostatic hypotension
static traction is set at a _ _ _ _ duration and - - - - - load. long lower
the primary guideline to static traction is the... patient
the 4 variations of applied tractions are? static intermittent progressive manual
cervical traction should set the neck at what degree angle? 25
how many lbs are needed for adequate cervical joint traction? 20-30
how many lbs are adequate to Rx cervical muscle spasm? 12-15
how much % of body weight is needed for lumber traction Rx? 50
how much % of body weight is needed for lumber traction muscle spasm Rx? 25
the initial Rx time to assess pt's response is how many minutes? 5-10
Rx of disc problems should use a _ _ second hold time and _ _ relax time. 60 20
spinal joint problems should use a hold time of _ _ seconds and relax time of _ _ seconds. 15 15
if pain radiates or continues to radiate further the PTA should _ _ _ _ Rx. stop
the human head weighs about _ _ lbs 15
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