Method and apparatus for applying traction

Details Method and apparatus for applying traction Method and apparatus for applying traction

1986-03-17

1987-10-20

Crowder, Clifford D.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

280613, A61F 500

Patent

active

047006960

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for applying traction therapy to an individual by supporting the individual on a body supporting platform inclined relative to a horizontal plane, with the individual sloping downwardly in a direction from his or her feet to his or her head. Traction applying means is connected to a harness which, in turn in connected to the upper portion of the individual's body to apply a force to the harness in the downwardly sloping direction of the platform, whereby traction is applied to the individual's body by a portion of the individual's body weight and by the weight applied through the harness. The invention also relates to securing means for retaining an individual on the traction device and safety means for preventing an individual from applying an excessive traction force to himself or herself.

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