Saunders Lumbar Traction Devices User's Guide
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1. Saunders Lumbar Traction Devices User s Guide SAUNDERS LUMBAR HOMETRAC DELUXE PN 101099A SAUNDERS STX LUMBAR TRACTION DEVICE PN 100799 US Patents 6 059 548 6 506 174 D415 254 7 108 671 Other Patents Pending Para ver la versi n en espa ol ir a www thesaundersgroup com translations traction_spanish pdf Pour le version francaise allez a www thesaundersgroup com translations traction_french pdf Fur die deutsche Sprachversion gehen Sie zu www thesaundersgroup com translations traction_german pdf THE EU Authorized Representative SAUNDERS GROUP Posturite UK Ltd The Mill The Saunders Group Inc Berwick 4250 Norex Drive East Sussex BN26 652 Chaska MN 55318 3047 952 368 9214 C This material is protected by copyright Copying or reproduction in any manner is prohibited by law 2006 The Saunders Group Inc All rights reserved Printed in the USA CONTENTS Section ONE General Guidelines and Precautions 3 Indications And Contraindications For Use 3 Warranty Information 0 0 0 0 ee 4 Before You Begin 2s 22s2cer ees peed ee abe Sew ee ee es 5 Section TWO Set up and Use Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 5 Components Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 5 Set up and Use Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 6 Applying Traction in the Supine Back Lying Position Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 0 0000 eee eee ee 6 7 Applying Traction in the Prone Stom2. When the treatment is complete release the traction by rotating the gauge housing to the RELEASE position Slacken the belts then release the buckles You should rest and relax for a few moments before getting out of the traction device Return the Lumbar Hometrac to the starting position by lifting the UPPER end to a 90 angle and gently applying downward pressure For the STx lift the LOWER section Review of Hand Pump Operation 1 HOLD holds traction force at desired level 2 PUMP fills the cylinder with air increasing the traction force 3 RELEASE empties air from the cylinder during or after treatment and prior to use SECTION FOUR SET UP AND USE STX LUMBAR TRACTION DEVICE This section is for set up and use of the Saunders STx Lumbar Traction Device After you have secured yourself comfortably in the STx Lumbar Traction Device go back to Section Three for operation of the hand pump Components STx Lumbar Traction Device Left and Right Anchors for Optional Unilateral Fixed Upper Attachment Surface Upper Stabilization Belt j Storage Carrying ylinder Rods Handle from Compartment Moveable Air Cylinders Hind Pura Lower Surface Buckles a Figure 5 Components of the Saunders STx Lumbar Traction Device Set up STx Lumbar Traction Device 1 Place the STx on a firm surface Open the closure straps that secure the STx in a closed position and lay it out fl
3. ach Lying Position Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 000 eee eee 8 Section THREE Hand Pump Operation 8 9 Review of Hand Pump Operation 8 9 Section FOUR Set up and Use STx Lumbar Traction Device 9 Components STx Lumbar Traction Device 9 Set up STx Lumbar Traction Device 10 Applying Traction STx Lumbar Traction Device 10 Section FIVE Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10 11 Ma INtONANCE 2 2 a acd s eta oe Shee Ree a eg date aoe ALS 10 Cleaning vecotkel nea aaeteed oee panded ea RR E EE a 10 Storage cide hen ts EAE a Seas Pee Ree Ee 11 Troubleshooting 00 0c eee ees 11 Section SIX Replacement Parts and Accessories 12 SECTION ONE GENERAL GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Saunders Lumbar Traction Device Your new traction device is designed to provide safe and effective traction stretching to the lumbar region low back Your traction device requires minimal assembly and is nearly ready to use out of the case If you have questions regarding its use or to report any problems contact your authorized Saunders traction dealer or The Saunders Group Inc at 1 800 966 4308 or 952 368 9214 or sales1 thesaundersgroup com Read these instructions completely before proceeding Indications And Contraindications For Use Depending upon the advice of your health care provi
4. aser that should there be any defects in material or workmanship within one year following the date of purchase we will repair or replace the unit or refund the purchase price at our sole discretion This warranty is not transferable This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been subject to misuse abuse negligence or accident or any defects or damage directly or indirectly caused by the use of unauthorized replacement parts and or service performed by unauthorized personnel This Warranty is void unless the traction device is properly stored and transported in its carrying case The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose No person including any agent dealer or representative of Saunders products is authorized to make any representation or warranty concerning products except to refer purchasers to this warranty The foregoing remedy is the exclusive remedy to the user of the Saunders traction device with respect to any and all losses or damages resulting from any cause whatsoever relating to the traction device We shall in no event be liable for any consequential or incidental damages of any kind however occasioned whether by negligence or otherwise To obtain performance of this warranty obligation the original purchaser should return the traction device to the location w
5. at 2 Remove the stabilization belts 2 and hand pump from the storage compartment Place the hand pump on the floor next to the unit 3 Attach the lower and upper stabilization belts to the lower and upper anchor hooks as shown Figure 5 Position the belts so that their edges are overlapping NOTE For one sided unilateral traction the upper belt can be attached to the left or right anchor attachment as instructed by your health care provider 4 Have a clock timer or wrist watch available to time your treatment Applying Traction STx Lumbar Traction Device Positioning yourself and securing the stabilization belts on the STx Lumbar Traction Device are the same as previously described in the Applying Traction section beginning on Page 6 Go back to Section Three for operation of the hand pump SECTION FIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance If you believe your Saunders Lumbar Traction Device requires maintenance contact your authorized Saunders Traction Products dealer or contact the Saunders Group Inc at 1 800 966 4308 or 952 368 9214 or sales1 thesaundersgroup com Cleaning All surfaces of your Saunders traction device may be cleaned with a mild detergent or disinfectant Do not immerse unit in water The Saunders Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe and STx Lumbar Traction Devices should be left in the open position to air dry If unit is transferred between different users all surfaces should be cleaned u
6. ce you are lying on the Lumbar HometTrac surface place pillows under your ankles and a small towel under your head for comfort 2 Have a partner secure the stabilization belts over your bare skin as described in Step 5 on page 6 SECTION THREE HAND PUMP OPERATION Once you are secure and comfortable in your Saunders Lumbar Traction Device you will apply traction by pumping air into the cylinders using a hand pump Figure 4 Figure 4 Hand pump operation A Close up of gauge housing B Both in and out motions of the pump fill the cylinder with air First rotate the gauge housing of the hand pump to the PUMP position Begin SLOWLY pumping air into the cylinder by stroking the pump handle all the way out and all the way in Observe the gauge to make sure you are staying within the guidelines provided by your health care provider DO NOT OVER INFLATE NOTE If you give too much traction rotate the gauge housing to the RELEASE position to let some air out of the system Begin again by rotating the gauge housing to the PUMP position When you have reached the desired amount of stretch rotate the gauge housing to the HOLD position Begin timing your treatment now following the instructions of your health care provider Do not exceed the level of traction prescribed by your health care provider The stretch provided by traction should never cause pain Relax let your traction device do the work
7. der traction can be used to treat these conditions e osteoarthritis e headaches e herniated discs muscle tightness joint stiffness nerve root compression Traction should not be used to treat these conditions e acute or traumatic injury spinal instability fracture rheumatoid arthritis spinal cord compression infections and inflammatory diseases malignancy any other conditions that may be made worse by movement WARNING The sale of this device is restricted to individuals by or on the order of a licensed health care provider The instructions provided by your health care provider should be followed precisely Do not exceed the recommendations of your health care provider Exceeding these recommendations may aggravate an existing condition or cause additional injury Traction should never cause pain A stretching sensation or some slight discomfort may be felt during treatment Improper application of traction or the use of excessive force may aggravate an existing condition or cause additional injury If pain is increased in the neck back arms or legs or if you experience dizziness nausea or any other type of pain or discomfort during or after treatment discontinue use immediately and consult your health care provider before further use WARRANTY INFORMATION The Saunders Group Inc is proud of the high quality of our product and would like every customer to be completely satisfied Therefore we pledge to the original purch
8. here originally purchased where any repairs returns or refunds will be coordinated Return of devices purchased directly from The Saunders Group Inc requires prior return authorization Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1 800 966 4308 or 952 368 9214 or sales1 thesaundersgroup com Do not attempt to repair or modify the traction device in any way The pump has been designed to enhance safety and its gauge is calibrated to be used with the existing cylinder Any attempt to modify these components voids the warranty and may result in injury Before You Begin Review the guidelines you received from your healthcare provider regarding the e amount of traction recommended never so much that it hurts e duration amount of time of each treatment e hold and relax times if intermittent traction is recommended e number of treatments recommended per week or per day For lumbar low back traction remove clothing belts and accessories around the trunk and lower back area The upper and lower stabilization belts will stay more secure if they are in contact with bare skin Therefore for best results remove your shirt and slide your pants down below your hips or remove them SECTION TWO SET UP AND USE LUMBAR HOMETRAC DELUXE This section is for set up and use of the Saunders Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe If you have purchased a Saunders STx Lumbar Traction Device proceed to Section Four on page 9 Components Lumba
9. on edges barely overlapping Now roll over onto your back Your waistline should rest on the area where the belts overlap If desired or as instructed by your health care provider place pillows wedges or bolsters under your knees back and or head Figure 3 Secure the lower stabilization belt over your bare skin first Click the buckles on the straps closed Tighten the straps as snugly as possible Now secure the upper stabilization belt the same way The top buckle does not have to be buckled if it is uncomfortable 6 NOTE It is important that both belts fit quite snugly as tight as possible without discomfort Retighten both belts now if needed 7 Apply traction using the pump as described in Section Three NOTE Your health care provider may instruct you to e use several pillows or bolster under your knees for more flexion forward bending of your lower back e position your legs fully straightened for less flexion or e place a small towel or wedge under the lower pelvic belt for neutral or slight extension backward bending of your lower back Refer to Figure 3 for instruction in the various position options A Bolster under the knees for more lower back flexion Figure 3 Position Options in Supine Back Lying Applying Traction in Prone Stomach Lying Position Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe Follow instructions for Supine Back Lying Position with the following exceptions 1 On
10. r HomeTrac Deluxe Moveable R Fixed Upper Surface Fixed Lower surface Lower Surface Labeled Upper Labeled Lower Air Cylinder Carrying Handle Lower Stabilization Belt Hand Pump with Gauge Upper Stabilization Belt Figure 1 Components of the Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe Set up Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 1 Open the buckles on the stabilization belts Have a clock timer or wrist watch available Remove the Saunders Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe from the carrying case Place the Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe on a firm surface Lay the Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe out flat Figure 2 shows how the J tabs on the upper surface easily fit into the slots on the lower end Remove the hand pump from the foam enclosure Place the hand pump on the floor next to the unit as shown Position the belts so that their edges are barely overlapping lower belt over upper belt to time your treatment Figure 2 J tabs Applying Traction in Supine Back Lying Position Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 1 Kneel on hands and knees in an all fours position on one side of the Saunders Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe with your head toward the UPPER end Slowly turn your body and sit on the LOWER surface just below the lower stabilization belt Gently lower yourself so that you are lying on your side on top of the stabilization belts Make sure the belts are still in the correct positi
11. sing standard cleaning techniques paying particular attention to the components that come in contact with the body Storage Your Saunders Lumbar HometTrac should be stored in its protective case Replace the pump in the protective foam enclosure Fold all belts closing buckles where applicable Your Saunders STx should be stored in the closed or folded position with all components stored in the storage compartment Troubleshooting Saunders Lumbar Traction Devices feature a very accurate sensitive gauge The pump is specifically designed not to leak in the HOLD position If you notice a drop in the gauge reading when in the HOLD position it is probably because you have relaxed or moved slightly If this happens return to the PUMP position and pump back to the desired force then reset to HOLD If the traction device loses air rapidly there may be a leak in the system Questions to Ask e ls the pump in the PUMP position when pumping Is the pump in the HOLD position when receiving treatment Are you lying still Any movement will cause fluctuation Are you pumping slowly Are all the connections tight i e hose cap lens cap e o o If the unit is leaking air try the following e Check the air hose connections at the hand pump and gently tighten as necessary Do not over tighten as the threads may strip e Tighten the hand pump shaft sleeve cap located above the serial number label If
12. you have any questions please contact your authorized Saunders Lumbar Traction Device dealer or The Saunders Group Inc Customer Service Department at 1 800 966 4308 or 952 368 9214 or sales1 thesaundersgroup com SECTION SIX REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Below is a listing of replacement parts and accessories Please call 1 800 966 4308 or 952 368 9214 for details and pricing PRODUCT PART DESCRIPTION Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 101124U Upper Thoracic Stabilization Belt Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 101124L Lower Pelvic Stabilization Belt Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 101130 2 Hand Pump Replacement Kit Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 101134 Carrying Case Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 101123 Instructional Video Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 500007 User s Guide Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 100908 Lumbar Mobilization Wedge Set Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe 100911 Saunders Traction Accessory Kit STx Lumbar Traction Device 100900 Lower Stabilization Belt Pelvic STx Lumbar Traction Device 100901 Upper Stabilization Belt Thoracic STx Lumbar Traction Device 100889 2 Hand Pump Replacement Kit STx Lumbar Traction Device 100902 Instructional Video STx Lumbar Traction Device 500007 Users Guide STx Lumbar Traction Device 100908 Lumbar Mobilization Wedge Set STx Lumbar Traction Device 100911 Saunders Traction Accessory Kit 500007b
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