Chiropractic Decompressive Traction

Description

Chiropractic Decompressive Traction

PACE and CE Broker Approved

Instructor: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO

• Cost: $75 – 3 CE Hours
• Date: September 13, 2025
• Time: 1:00-4:00 PM EST
• Where: Live Interactive Zoom Conference for “In Person” Credit
• Eligible for PostGradDC IVD Certification

• 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 the integration of decompression into evidence-based chiropractic care, documentation for medical necessity, and outcome assessment tools for improved patient management.

• Hourly Breakdown
  • Hour 1: Foundations and Science of Decompression
    • Historical background and evolution of traction techniques (10 min)
    • Biomechanics and neurophysiology of decompression (15 min)
    • Indications and contraindications for spinal traction (15 min)
    • Manual vs. mechanical traction: Comparative methods and settings (20 min)
  • Hour 2: Clinical Applications and Protocol Design
    • Patient assessment and clinical decision-making (15 min)
    • Evidence-based protocols for cervical and lumbar decompression (20 min)
    • Integration with spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and exercise (15 min)
    • Case-based examples with protocol walk-throughs (10 min)
  • Hour 3: Outcomes, Documentation, and Risk Management
    • Documenting medical necessity and progress notes for third-party payers (15 min)
    • Outcome assessment tools: VAS, Oswestry, NDI, SF-36, etc. (15 min)
    • Patient safety and informed consent in traction therapy (10 min)
    • Q&A, case review, and clinical pearls for successful implementation (20 min)

• 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 teaches post-graduate coursework on behalf of Northeast College of Health Sciences. 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. He serves as an editorial reviewer on behalf of the journals: Spine, Annals of Internal Medicine, and Clinical Anatomy. Dr. Demetrious has continually cared for patients since 1986.

Disclosure: PostGradDC and Dr. Demetrious have no financial association or relationship with Chattanooga corporation.