ComforTrac Cervical User manual

ComforTrac Cervical™ Instruction Manual
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ComforTrac
PO Box 3800 | Oakton, VA 22124
703.891.0455
[e-mail] | www.comfortrac.net

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ComforTrac Cervical™ Instruction Manual
Letter to the User 2
How the ComforTrac CervicalTM Device Works 3
ComforTrac CervicalTM System Components 4
ComforTrac CervicalTM Device Features & Controls 5
Notes on Cervical Traction and the ComforTrac CervicalTM Device 6
Getting Started 7
Using the ComforTrac CervicalTM Device 8
Care of your ComforTrac CervicalTM Device 9
Warranty Information 10
Table of Contents
Please read this instruction manual
carefully before using your
Comfortrac CervicalTM device. The
clear and concise instructions on the
following pages will show you how
to use and care for your Comfortrac
CervicalTM device.
NOTE: Please read the information
and precautions in this manual
before using the Comfortrac
CervicalTM device.
Always consult your physician
or therapist if you have specic
questions or problems regarding the
use of your Comfortrac CervicalTM
device.
Your physician or therapist possesses
technical knowledge about the
Comfortrac CervicalTM device and is
familiarwithyourspeciccondition
and requirements. Always follow
the instructions of your physician or
therapisttogainthemostbenetfrom
your Comfortrac CervicalTM device.
Letter to the User

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How the ComforTrac CervicalTM Device Works
Your Comfortrac CervicalTM is a
traction device that provides home
cervicaltractioninaneective,
comfortable,andproperway.It
is designed to replicate traction
treatment you may receive from a
physical therapist or clinician. The
Comfortrac CervicalTM is designed to
use traction to relieve chronic or acute
pain. It is important that the treatment
recommendation from your clinician
be based on a trial of the Comfortrac
CervicalTM,andnotanothertraction
device. This will ensure that your
clinician’s recommendations are
precise with regard to treatment force
(shown on the gauge as ‘pounds/
kgsofforce’),usage,position,and
treatment duration.
Your practitioner or therapist may
provide you with directions on
the proper mode of Comfortrac
CervicalTM operation for your
condition. Do not deviate from his/
her directions.
It is important to understand that
pain is a symptom of an underlying
condition,andtheComfortrac
CervicalTMhasnocurativeeecton
thecauseofyourpain.Therefore,
home cervical traction is not a
substitute for proper medical evalu-
ation and treatment.
Caution: A slight stretching sensation
and/or some mild discomfort may
occur during the use of this traction
device. However, at no time
should you feel any pain. If pain
is increased in your neck, arms or
upper back, or if you experience
nausea, dizziness, or any other type
of pain or discomfort, immediately
discontinue the use of this traction
device and seek the counsel of a
medical professional and/or your
health care provider. Do not begin
to reuse this traction device until
you have consulted your health care
provider.
The application of excessive force or
the improper application of traction
may result in additional injury or
may aggravate a pre-existing medical
condition.

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ComforTrac CervicalTM Device System Components
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The ComforTrac CervicalTM System is provided with:
1 ComforTrac CervicalTM Device
1 Hand Pump with Gauge
1 Instruction Manual
1 Neck Cushion
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ComforTrac CervicalTM Features & Controls
Release Button
Hand Pump Gauge
1. Hand Pump & Gauge
The supplied pneumatic hand
pump adjusts the force of the
traction delivered. As you
pump air into the chamber of the
diaphragm,thegaugeindicates
the amount of force being applied
to your cervical area in ‘pounds/
kgs of force.’
Your clinician or therapist will
determine the proper amount of
force. Do not deviate from your
clinician’s recommendations.
Doing so may be hazardous to
you and your medical condition.
The numeric values on the hand
pump gauge correspond to the
force being applied to your
cervicalarea,bywayofthe
traction slide.
The hand pump includes a
release button that releases the
head carriage into neutral posi-
tion. The release button may also
be used to assist in intermittent
traction.
Note: In an emergency, fully
depress and hold the release
button until traction device is
in neutral position.
2. Head Carriage
The head carriage provides
comfortable head and neck
support and travels along the
traction rail.
3. Forehead Strap
Theforeheadstrapadjuststot
over your forehead to help ensure
proper head positioning.
4. Diaphragm
The diaphragm moves the head
carriage along the traction rail.
5. Neck Wedges
The neck wedges manually adjust
(5positions)tocomfortablyt
the back of the head and neck.
Your clinician or therapist will
determine the proper neck wedge
setting. The wedge cap (included)
can be used for a more custom
t.Do not deviate from your
clinician’s recommendations.
6. Adjustable Slide Stand
Theslidestandeortlessly
adjusts to provide traction at 100,
150and 200.

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Notes on Cervical Traction and the ComforTrac
CervicalTM Device
Recommended for Use
The ComforTrac Cervical Traction
Device is intended to treat a muscu-
loskeletal or neurological impairment
ofthecervicalspinetorelievepain,
relaxmusclespasms,anddecompress
spinal structures.
Not Recommended for Use
Cervical traction should be avoided
in any condition of the cervical spine
where movement can aggravate the
condition or result in spinal instabil-
ity,spinalinjuryand/ornerveroot
injury at risk for causing paralysis or
ischemia.
DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Spinal stenosis
Curvature of the spine
Pregnancy
Contraindicated for fractures
Direct trauma to spine
Disc fragmentation
Pelvic trauma
Forcenturies,neckandupperback
painhavebeeneectivelytreated
using cervical traction.
Newmedicalinnovations,particularly
the development of the Comfortrac
CervicalTM have helped bring
cervical traction technology into
the 21st Century;utilizingecient
product design and quality material
components.
Today,patientscanreceivecervical
traction(stretching)inasafe,
comfortableandeectivemanner
from the convenience of their own
home,workplace,orontheroad.
Whilelyingontheirbacks,patients
can receive easy to use and relaxing
treatment for their neck and upper
back pain.

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Getting Started
Prior to Use
Carefully read and familiarize your-
self with the directions enclosed. Pay
particular attention to the following
items:
*recommended traction force
(remember traction should never
cause you pain)
*recommended traction duration
for each treatment
*recommended hold and relax
times for intermittent traction
application (if prescribed). Prior
touse,remembertohaveawatch
readily accessible to time your
treatment
*recommended number of trac-
tion treatments daily or weekly
*recommended neck wedge
positioning (Settings 1 - 5)
*device should be returned to
ambient temperature if stored
over 1000F or below 500F
Assembly
No assembly required.
Set-up
Place the Comfortrac CervicalTM
onarm,at,non-slipperysurface
(acarpetedoorwillprovidethe
most comfort). Make sure you have
enough space to lie down in a fully
extended position and that the device
is not resting on top of the pump hose.
Make sure the neck wedges
are positioned according to the
recommendations of your clinician or
therapist. (Settings 1 - 5)
Loosen adjustable forehead strap.

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Using the ComforTrac CervicalTM Device
Note: If traction force reading
drops, it was probably caused
by head movement, head
repositioning, or unit movement.
To rectify slowly pump back
to the desired traction force
reading, then relax.
Note: Should you pump beyond
your recommended traction
force, depress and hold the
release button immediately.
7. After you have reached
your recommended traction
force begin timing your traction
treatment as prescribed by your
health care provider.
Note: In an emergency, fully
depress and hold the release
button until traction is in neutral
position.
8. After the traction treatment
iscomplete,presstherelease
button to release the traction.
9. Release the forehead strap.
Relax for a couple of minutes
before removing your head from
the Comfortrac Cervical™.
1. Lie down on your back
placing your neck between the
neck wedges. Ensure that the
head carriage is in the starting
position by pressing and holding
the release button and applying
gentle downward pressure to the
head carriage with your hand.
2. The neck wedges
should comfortably cradle
your neck. Adjust the neck
wedges according to the
recommendations of your
clinician or therapist.
3. Place forehead strap around
your forehead and adjust for a
snugt.
4. Reposition your body so that
thebaseofyourheadtsrmly
betweentheneckwedges,such
that there is no gap between
your head and the neck wedges.
Ensure that the head carriage is in
the starting position by pressing
and holding the release button.
5. Begin gradually pumping
until the recommended amount of
traction force has been reached.
Monitor the hand pump gauge
making sure never to exceed
the amount of traction force
prescribed by your health care
professional.
6. Stop pumping when the
recommended amount of traction
forcehasbeenattained,thehand
pump will hold the pressure
automatically.

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Care for your ComforTrac CervicalTM Device
The Comfortrac Cervical™ is
designed to give you years of safe and
eectivetractiontreatment.
Cleaning
Use only mild detergents to clean the
Comfortrac Cervical™.
Troubleshooting
The Comfortrac CervicalTM features
a high quality gauge designed to be
extremely accurate.
Iftractionforcereadingdrops,itwas
most likely caused by head movement
orrepositioning.Torectify,slowly
pump back to the desired traction
force reading.
Storage
Store your Cervical™inacool,dry
place. Should the temperature of the
unit exceed over 1000F or below 500F,
return to ambient temperature before
operating.

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ComforTrac,Inc.warrantsyourComforTrac Cervical™ Device to be free
from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from
thedateofshipmentfromthefactory.ComforTrac,Inc.willrepairorreplace,
atitsfactory,anydevicesfoundtohavebecomedefectivewithinthewarranty
period.
This warranty does not apply to accessories nor does it apply to units that have
beendamagedduetomisuse,orrepairedoralteredotherthanbyComforTrac,
Inc. at its factory.
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranties expressed or implied. No
personorentityisauthorizedtobindComforTrac,Inc.toanyrepresentationof
warrantyotherthanthosespecicallysetforthherein.
Warranty Information

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ComforTrac
PO Box 3800
Oakton, VA 22124 USA
703.891.0455
[e-mail] | www.comfortrac.net
Warranty Information

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ComforTrac Cervical™ Instruction Manual
ComforTrac
PO Box 3800 | Oakton, VA 22124
703.891.0455
[e-mail] | www.comfortrac.net
OCTG3-1 Rev.A 03/17