Traction Machine
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Features include seven different treatment modes including: static, intermittent, progressive/regressive and cyclic traction. The light emitting diodes of the control panel display the force being supplied as well as pre-set high and low force limits. The user-friendly control panel also clearly displays details of the seven programme modes available.
Buying Information
Details
The 
marked ATP9 Traction Machine incorporates two important safety features:
- A built-in battery back-up which operates a tension run-down in the event of a power failure.
- A programme interlock which prevents accidental increase in the high force tension during treatment.
Programme details
Once the treatment mode has been selected the high and low force values, as well as any hold/rest times can be set.
Programme 1
Static - Sustained traction is applied with a smooth, constant pull and released similary at the end of treatment.
Programme 2
Progressive/Regressive Static - Sustained traction is applied in graduated steps and is released similarly at the end of treatment.
Programme 3
Intermittent - Intermittent traction is applied at a smooth constant speed throughout treatment. A pause at the high and low force or zero levels can be pre-set with the hold and rest timers.
Programme 4
Progressive/Regressive Intermittent - The force is applied and released in graduated steps for the whole of the treatment. A pause between steps and at the high and low force levels can also be incorporated.
Programme 5
Progressive/Regressive with Stepped Intermittent - Intermittent traction as in programme 3 but with graduated steps at the start and end of treatment. A pause between steps can also be pre-set.
Programme 6
Cyclic Intermittent - Intermittent traction at a constant speed except at the start and end of treatment when the force is applied and released in graduated intermittent steps. A pause between steps and the high and low force levels can also be incorporated.
Programme 7
Cyclic with Static - Sustained traction is applied and released at the end of treatment with graduated, intermittent steps. A pause between steps can also be incorporated.
