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    • Physiotherapy
    • Orthopedics
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • Cervical traction is a common treatment for various neck conditions.
    • Traditional methods can be challenging to apply effectively.
    • Optimizing technique is crucial for patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe an evolved physiotherapy technique for cervical traction.
    • To highlight factors contributing to improved treatment success rates.
    • To detail patient positioning and equipment use for enhanced efficacy.

    Main Methods:

    • Evolution of a cervical traction technique in a clinical setting.
    • Incorporation of specific patient positioning strategies.
    • Utilisation of Varitrak machines for mechanical and relaxant benefits.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a 90% successful treatment rate for patients referred for cervical traction over three years.
    • Demonstrated significant improvements in treatment outcomes.
    • Facilitated easier application through mechanical and relaxant advantages of Varitrak machines.

    Conclusions:

    • The described physiotherapy technique, combined with optimized patient positioning and Varitrak machines, leads to high success rates in cervical traction.
    • This evolved method offers both mechanical and relaxant benefits, simplifying treatment application.
    • The technique is applicable to both intermittent and fixed cervical traction protocols.