Positional Traction Is Used To

question 10

Multiple Choice

Positional traction is used to:

• A)Allow the patient to relax the musculature and therefore get greater separation of the vertebrae.
• B)Isolate a passive distraction stretch to a specific facet.
• C)Substitute for mechanical traction when a traction unit is not available.
• D)Apply traction when the therapist is not strong enough to apply a sufficient amount of manual traction.

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