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Cervical Traction Protocols
ACUTE CERVICAL PAIN
Cervical traction may be used for acute cervical pain as long as the cervical spine has been cleared for
any of the contraindications mentioned within the General Guidelines section. Traction may also be more
beneficial when used with other modalities such as cold, heat, ultrasound, etc. to reduce pain. Initially,
apply tension only up to patient tolerance as aggressive stretching of the cervical spine may create
muscular spasm and pain in this condition.
SUGGESTED SETTINGS
GENERAL:
Tension: 10 - 20 pounds*
Tension type: Sustained tension
Treatment Time: 10-15 minutes
VARIATIONS:
Upper cervical region = 10 degrees flexion (slide stand in upper most position)
Middle cervical region = 15 degrees flexion (slide stand in middle position)
Lower cervical region = 20 degrees flexion (slide stand in lower most position)
Intermittent tension setting: 2:1 up to 4:1 ratio of tension to rest (e.g. 2-4 minutes on, 1 minute rest)
SESSIONS PER DAY: 1-3
CAPSULITIS OF CERVICAL SPINE JOINTS
Cervical traction may be effective in helping to treat Capsulitis of the cervical spine. Be sure that the
cervical spine has been cleared for any of the contraindications mentioned within the General Guidelines
section. Traction may also be more beneficial when used with other modalities such as cold, heat,
ultrasound, etc.
SUGGESTED SETTINGS
GENERAL:
Tension: 10 - 30 pounds (may be increased up to 7-10% of patient body weight)
Tension type: Intermittent tension; 2:1 up to 4:1 ratio of tension to rest (e.g. 2-4 minutes on, 1 minute rest)
Treatment Time: 10-15 minutes
VARIATIONS:
Upper cervical region = 10 degrees flexion (slide stand in upper most position)
Middle cervical region = 15 degrees flexion (slide stand in middle position)
Lower cervical region = 20 degrees flexion (slide stand in lower most position)
Sustained tension setting: Apply sustained tension to cervical spine with periodic rests during the 10-15
minute treatment time
SESSIONS PER DAY: 1-3
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