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Start Date
10-08-2012
End Date
10-08-2015
10-08-2012
End Date
10-08-2015
Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: Traction
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Edlantis Seminars, Inc.
Instructor's Name: Joel Desotelle, MS OTR/L
Online/Printable/Mailed - 4 PDUs - Description:
Traction is a mechanical force applied to the body in a way that separates the joint surfaces and elongates the surrounding soft tissues. Traction can be applied manually by the clinician or mechanically by a machine, or using the patient's body weight and gravity. This comprehensive introductory to intermediate course focuses on the application of mechanical traction to the cervical and lumbar spine and is appropriate for physical and occupational therapists and assistants who offer this treatment modality to their patients.
Traction is a mechanical force applied to the body in a way that separates the joint surfaces and elongates the surrounding soft tissues. Traction can be applied manually by the clinician or mechanically by a machine, or using the patient's body weight and gravity. This comprehensive introductory to intermediate course focuses on the application of mechanical traction to the cervical and lumbar spine and is appropriate for physical and occupational therapists and assistants who offer this treatment modality to their patients.
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Intervention planning/goal setting
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
State
Pennsylvania
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Intervention planning/goal setting
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
State
Pennsylvania