Positional Traction Is Used To

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.