LUMBAR LAMINECTOMY

Lumbar traction may be beneficial to alleviate pressure on the lumbar spine for patients that have received a lumbar laminectomy as long as the lumbar 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: 40 - 70 pounds (may be increased up to 40%-50% of body weight)
Tension type: Sustained tension
Treatment Time: 10-15 minutes
Position: Supine

VARIATIONS:
Intermittent tension setting: 2:1 up to 4:1 ratio of tension to rest (e.g. 2-4 minutes on, 1 minute rest)
Position: Prone (patient must have someone to assist them when getting into and out of the traction device)

SESSIONS PER DAY: 1-3