Description
Chiropractic Decompressive Traction
Instructor: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO
Cost: $50 – 2 CE Hours
Course Description:
This comprehensive course explores the science, technique, and clinical application of decompressive traction therapy within chiropractic practice. Participants will examine the biomechanical principles, patient selection criteria, indications, contraindications, and outcome-based protocols for cervical and lumbar spinal decompression. Emphasis is placed on integrating decompression into evidence-based chiropractic care, documenting medical necessity, and utilizing outcome assessment tools for enhanced patient management.
Hourly Breakdown:
- Hour 1:
- Historical background and evolution of traction techniques
- Biomechanics and neurophysiology of decompression
- Indications and contraindications for spinal traction
- Manual vs. mechanical traction: Comparative methods and settings.
- Hour 2:
- Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
- Evidence-based protocols for cervical and lumbar decompression
- Integration with spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and exercise
- Case-based examples with protocol walk-throughs
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the physiological and biomechanical mechanisms of spinal decompressive traction.
- Identify appropriate clinical indications and contraindications for decompressive traction therapy.
- Develop evidence-informed treatment protocols tailored to patient presentations.
- Document decompression therapy accurately for insurance, clinical, and medico-legal purposes.
- Evaluate clinical outcomes and integrate decompression with adjunctive chiropractic techniques.
Instructor: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO
Dr. James Demetrious is a nationally distinguished, board certified chiropractic orthopedist. He is a clinician, educator, author, and editor. Dr. Demetrious is the co-founder and CEO of PostGradDC. He is a member of the NCMIC Speakers’ Bureau and teaches post-graduate coursework throughout the United States. He has published peer-reviewed journal papers related to advanced differential diagnosis. Dr. Demetrious has continually cared for patients since 1986.
