Mechanical Motion D

evices:-
Mechanical devices are those in which an input
(information), which transforms into force to make an
output motion.
Continuous Passive Motion D
evice:-
• Continuous passive motion (CPM) is a therapy in w
hich a machine is used to move a joint without the
patient having to exert any effort.
• The idea behind CPM machines is that they increas
e range of motion.
• They provide sessions of continuous motion for join
ts that a person is unable to move freely.
• People may experience pain when trying to move their join
t after undergoing surgery. This can cause them to avoid m
oving the joint, which can result in stiffness, a loss of motio
n, and the development of scar tissue.
Indications:

• stable fracture
• Arthroplasty.
• Ligament reconstruction.
• Tendon reconstruction.
• Synovectomy.
• Burns.
• Stroke.
Contra-indications
• Unstable fracture.
• Active infection.
• Fused joint.
• Epilepticseizure.
• Inflammatory arthritis
Precautions:-
• Positioning.
• alignment and monitoring.
• External fixation device.
Durations and frequency:-
• 24 hrs per day for as long as month
• To as little as 6 hrs a day for as long as month.

• Optimal time of use is first three weeks after surger

y or trauma.
Traction Devices-:
• Traction means pulling on part of body .traction use
s devices such as weight ,pulleys ,belts .
• Traction may be done manually or mechanically.
Types:-
Intermittent traction:-
Method in which the traction for
ce and time are changed to make therapy more effec
tive.
7 sec hold and 7 sec rest time for 20-30 mints.
Relieving pressure on structure.
Sustained Traction:-
In this type of traction constant p
ulling force is applied by machine. No involvement of
rest period.

Applied while treatment of degenerative disc disease

and nerve root impingement.
Positional Traction:-
This form of traction is applied by placing the pati
ent in various positions using pillows, blocks, or sand
bags to effect a longitudinal pull on the spinal structu
res.