University of the East

Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Inc.

College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences

PHYSICAL THERAPY 1

Rationale for mechanical traction

CASE PARAMETERS
(Use Layman’s terms)
A 25 y/o female pt presents with chronic bilateral neck pain with
Force: (pulling force) =
radicular symptoms on (B) UE. Patient was diagnosed with bilateral
(resting force) =
C2-C3 nerve root impingement secondary intervertebral foramen Hold/Relax Time:
narrowing and was referred to you for PT Management. Patient’s Total treatment duration:
weight is 100 kg. Patient position:
Neck Position/Angle:

Force: (pulling force) =

A 60 y/o male patient was referred to your clinic due to lower back pain (resting force) =
secondary to bilateral L5-S1 disc herniation. Patient weighs 100 kg. Hold/Relax Time:
Total treatment duration:
Patient position:

Force: (pulling force) =

A 35 y/o office worker was referred to you due to muscle spasm on (B) (resting force) =
Hold/Relax Time:
upper trapezius. Total treatment duration:
Patient Position:
Neck Position/Angle:

Force: (pulling force) =

A 60 y/o came to your clinic due to pain on bilateral lower back area (resting force) =
Hold/Relax Time:
secondary to spondylosis at L4-L5 segments. Patient’s weight is 90 kg. Total treatment duration:
Patient Position
Hip Position/Angle: