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Massage Therapist

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Becky Bursae wants to help relieve the tension and compression that the client is experiencing in their low back. At the end of the session Becky decides to traction the leg. What is traction?
  1. Pushing the bones together
  2. Pulling the bones apart
  3. Shortening tissue
  4. Contracting tissue
Explanation
Answer: B With traction, two or more bones are pulled, separated, or drawn apart from each other in order to create space, which relieves compression between bones. When applying traction, isolate the joint you are intending to traction by supporting the joints above and below the intended structure. Once you have isolated the structure, slowly draw the two sections apart and hold for 10-15 seconds.
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