Activeforever Saunders Lumbar HomeTrac (Saunders Lumbar Home Traction Device) - Manual (Page 4)

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Set-up - Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe
1. Remove the Saunders Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe from the carrying
case. Place the Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe on a rm surface.
2. Lay the Lumbar HomeTrac Deluxe out at. Figure 2 shows how the
“J” tabs on the upper surface easily t into the slots on the lower
end.
3. Remove the hand pump from the foam enclosure. Place the hand
pump on the oor next to the unit as shown.
4. Open the buckles on the stabilization belts.
Position the belts so that their edges are
barely overlapping, lower belt over upper
belt.
5. Have a clock, timer or wrist watch available
to time your treatment.
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.
2. Slowly turn your body and sit on the LOWER surface just below
the lower stabilization belt.
3. 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
position, edges barely overlapping. Now, roll over onto your back.
(Your waistline should rest on the area where the belts overlap).
4. If desired, or as instructed by your health care provider, place
pillows, wedges or bolsters under your knees, back and/or head
(Figure 3).
5. Secure the lower stabilization belt over your bare skin rst. 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.
Figure 2. J tabs.