SETTINGS - INSTRUCTIONS

SETTINGS & VIEWS
(SUGGESTED FIRST SESSION)
(HOME MODEL USED FOR SIMPLICITY)

Built strong, use, both the clinic and professional models withstand heavy use for many years.

Designed to be controlled by the patient or from one side by the therapist/clinician.

Permanent locking stops at 0º, 15º and 30º, prevents unwanted back strain or precarious positions by the patient. The operator is always in control. The equipment does the work for you.

Follow these easy steps during a simulated first-visit therapy session.

Note:
Professional/Clinic models are black
with 2" Thick Cushion

Hello, my name is Cindy.
I will be your therapist for today.

This is our new M-a-s-t-e-r-c-a-r-e^®BACK-A-TRACTION^®system
that will relax your back and
provide needed relief from your pain.

We will be using a mild traction,
letting your own body weight and
stretching do the work.

You will be in complete control
of everything that happens.
You may stop at any time.
Most people don't want to get off
the machine because it feels so good.

First, let me adjust the balance of the machine, according to your height.

Virtually any sized person can use this system, and it only requires one simple adjustment.

There... that's done.

Now, this is your starting
and ending position.

All you have to do is to
step up on the foot rest,
with your feet between
the two roller cushions.

Holding the foot control bar, pull it toward you until your ankles are comfortable.
Not too much, just nice and snug.

The padded roller cushions will hold your feet in place while we relax back.

There... that was easy...
Now you are horizontal, place your hands
on the vertical control bars.

Each control bar has a push-button.
These are how you control your angle...
horizontal, 15º or 30º.
You can't go further than 30º

Good, you have rotated back to 15º. That is where will work for a few sessions, until you are comfortable with the procedure and your back builds strength. This the most effective angle.

Try stretching out your arms way over your head.
Feel the traction stretching your back?

Put one hand over your head and the other on your stomach. Switch arms every 30 seconds or so.

You will begin to feel your back and muscles relax
as the disks in your vertebrae are stretched,
allowing fluids to return and lubricate your back.

Now, let's try both arms over your head and slowly roll from side to side, twisting your back gently.

All these movements are designed to help your back regain its strength, mobility and increase your range of motion, naturally.

OK... back to horizontal.
Let's use your own power for some back traction.
Holding the vertical control bars, push down
toward your feet. Feel your back being stretched?
Alternate pushing and pulling slowly holding
your stretch position for 30 seconds each.

We are done now.

Take a few minutes to let your back relax.

When you are ready, depress the control bar buttons and pull yourself vertical again.

Reach down and depress the foot controller bar's button and slide it away from your ankles and feet.

You may dismount the
BACK-A-TRACTION^® system now.

Next session you will do the same things again. If you forget, there is a large wall-chart for you to visualize your positions. And, here's a sheet of instructions with the same information on what you just did.

You will do the same routine for 3 visits, then we will evaluate you for changing the procedure for the next sessions.

The key to why this works so well is the sliding back support. It lets you be in total control while providing needed therapy for the back and muscles to regain mobility, strength and increase your range of motion.

Thanks for coming in. Next visit you will be doing this by yourself.
If you need assistance we'll be here, of course.
Make sure you stop by the front counter to schedule your next visit.

Bye, now...