Traction apparatus for physical therapy of herniated nucleosus p

Details Traction apparatus for physical therapy of herniated nucleosus p Traction apparatus for physical therapy of herniated nucleosus p

1997-01-17

1998-10-20

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Skeletal traction applicator

602 32, A61F 500

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058239820

ABSTRACT:
Traction apparatus for medically and physically treating herniated nucleosus pulposus or sprain and strain is disclosed. The traction apparatus comprises an upper support frame, a lower support frame, and a plurality of tubes. The traction apparatus further includes an exercising device. The upper support frame encircles the upper part of the therapy region and has two free ends positioned in space relation. The lower support frame encircles the lower part of the therapy region and hits two free ends positioned in space relation. The tubes are expandable to provide traction on the therapy region and are filled up with fluid which is generated by a fluid generating device. Preferably, the fluid generating device is a programmed controller including additionally pressure regulating function, timing function, intermittent ON and OFF function, etc.

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