The present invention relates to a traction device for applying a caudal force to the shoulders of a patient who is in the supine position on an examination table. The device causes the patient's shoulders to be drawn downward to allow accurate lateral radiographs of the complete cervical spine. The device comprises two shoulder pads, a tension strap assembly, and a rigid traction applicator, the tension straps extending over the foot end of the examination table and the traction applicator depending therefrom. The tension strap assembly extends between and connects the shoulder pads and the traction applicator. The shoulder pads are positioned over the acromioclavicular joints of the patient's shoulders.
This invention relates to hydrotherapy where a patient is placed in traction while immersed in a heated hydrotherapy pool. More specifically, a process and apparatus for hydrotherapy traction is disclosed in which the patient is placed in a horizontal supine position, and gradually moved to and from a position of immersed hydrotherapy traction in the heated hydrotherapy pool.
