Preparing For Treatment; Applying Traction - Saunders Lumbar Traction Guia Del Usuario

Preparing for Treatment

1. Place the Saunders Lumbar Traction device in its case on a firm
surface or bed with the wheels facing up.
2. Remove the wheels and unzip the case. Open case lid toward the
head of the bed or treatment surface.
3. Remove the hand pump from the mesh storage compartment. Place
the hand pump next to the device.
4. Open the buckles on each of the harnesses. Position the lower
harness so it is slightly overlapping the upper harness.
5. Have a clock, timer or wrist watch available to time your treatment.

Applying Traction

1. Lie down on the Saunders Lumbar Traction device so that the lower
harness is one inch over the top of your hips.
NOTE: The top edge of the lower harness should be positioned just
under your navel. See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Proper position of lower harness
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