Spinal Decompression Traction Therapy - Triton DTS
FDA Cleared Indications
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Pain relief related to
Sources of Back and Neck Pain
- Protruding and herniating discs
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
- Facet joint disorders
- Spinal root impingement
- Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- Hypomobility
- Compression fractures
- Active support system failure (muscle strain/injury)
- Structural support system failure (Ligament, disc injury)
- Chronic conditions usually have failure of both systems: structural damage and muscle imbalance
Sources of Back and Neck Pain
Goals of Traction
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Mechanical effects
Physiological effects
- Decrease intradiscal pressure
- Widen intervertebral foramen
- Stretch ligaments, muscles
- Relax musculature
Physiological effects
- Relieve nerve root compression
- Possible disc retraction
- Mobilize joint and muscle
- Improve blood flow
- Decrease pain
Traction Techniques Depend on System
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Traction parameter set depends on
- Type of injured tissue
- What is Goal of treatment
- Pain relief, spasm
- Decompression or spine elongation
- Stretch protocol
- Increase circulation
- Reduce inflammation
- Acuity of lesion
- Phase of Healing cycle
Traction Therapy Goals
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Decompression
Relieve pressure on nerve
Decrease disc bulging
Open up foramen