Spinal Decompression Traction Therapy - Triton DTS

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FDA Cleared Indications

Pain relief related to
  • Protruding and herniating discs
  • Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
  • Facet joint disorders
  • Spinal root impingement
  • Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
  • Hypomobility
  • Compression fractures
Back and Neck Pain – Causes
  • 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 

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Illustration of a spinal disc with a close-up of the disc's fibrous outer layer and gel-like inner core.
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Goals of Traction

Mechanical 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 parameter set depends on

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
  • Diagram showing lumbar muscles

Mobilization

  • Stretch Ligaments
  • Stretch Capsule
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Increase Circulation

  • Stretch and relax
  • Tension tissues
  • Oscillate joint
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Anti-inflammatory

  • Decrease muscle tone
  • Decrease inflammation