Multi-axis cervical and lumber traction table

A therapeutic apparatus for applying a traction force to a patient comprising:

• a first body supporting portion and a second body supporting portion;
• an actuator adapted to move the first body supporting portion relative to the second body supporting portion along a longitudinal axis to apply the traction force;
• a linking mechanism adapted to position the first body supporting portion in a non-horizontal configuration;
• a securing system adapted to secure a patient to the first and second body supporting portions, the first body supporting portion supporting a portion of the patient's weight;
• a processor programmed to receive the weight of the portion of the patient's body supported by the first body supporting portion and an angle between the first body supporting portion and horizontal, the processor being programmed to determine an adjusted traction force.

A therapeutic apparatus for a patient comprising:

• a support frame including a first body supporting portion and a second body supporting portion, the first body supporting portion moveable relative to the second body supporting portion along a longitudinal axis;
• a securing system adapted to secure a patient to the first and second body supporting portions;
• a weight measuring device adapted to generate a signal corresponding to the weight of an applicable portion of a patient's body;
• an angle measuring device adapted to generate a signal corresponding to the angle between the first body supporting portion and horizontal;
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• an input device adapted to enter into a processor the portion of the patient's body supported by the first body supporting portion, the processor programmed to determine an adjusted traction force.