Steven Kent Foster
Anesthesiologist Assistant at 36 Ave Ct, Greeley, CO

5575765, Nov 19, 1996

Dec 28, 1995

8/579206

Steven K. Foster - Greeley CO

A61F 500

602 32

A traction apparatus and method for remodeling a human subject's spinal posture toward an ideal normal static spinal model includes a rectangular frame within which the subject is supported on a knee rest and a pelvic rest. A traction belt is placed around the subject's pelvis from behind and anchored to a rear vertical column of the frame. A shoulder harness is applied from behind and also anchored in the same manner. A traction belt is placed around the dorsolumbar region from the front, and secured to a front vertical column of the frame. A rigid curved fulcrum is placed behind the cervical spine from the front and secured to the front column, either directly or via a pulley mounted on a horizontal toprail of the frame. A head halter is applied over the forehead and under the chin from behind and is secured to the rear vertical column, either directly or via a pulley mounted on the horizontal toprail of the frame. An occipital sling is placed underneath the occiput and secured to the front vertical column of the frame via a pulley mounted on the horizontal toprail.