At the heart of Extentrac® Elite, is a patented M3D®
System (Multi-Directional Disc Decompression), which incorporates a
three dimensional spine positioning process. This enables the
application of spinal decompression from multiple directions. Standard
axial decompression tables limit the direction of applied
decompression to the straight patient position during treatment,
regardless of the type of disc and/or spinal lesion.
'Axial' or 'linear' decompression tables restrict patient positioning
to the axial or linear position prior to decompression. Unlike basic
linear or axial tables, ExtenTrac® Elite's M3D® System enables supine
or prone patient positioning in flexion, extension, and lateral
flexion - to enable decompression in pain-relieving and more
anatomically correct positions while allowing active mobilization with
decompression.
M3D® (Multi-Directional Disc Decompression) is our revolutionary spine
positioning system and treatment technique. Unlike basic decompression
tables, which limit the direction of applied distraction to the axial,
ExtenTrac® Elite Multi-Directional Disc Decompression enables the
application of distraction coupled with flexion, extension, lateral
flexion or rotational circumduction either manually applied or fully
automated.
This functionality cannot be achieved from other basic decompression
tables in which patients are placed in seated positions (which
increases disc pressure), or are limited to the prone or supine
treatment position, or do not have precise manual control of
distractive force and angle of decompression or physical hands-on
access to the patient's spine during decompression.
Acute patients in severe myospasm may be unable to tolerate supine
positioning due to the type and location of the disc herniation in
relation to the compressed nerve root and may require treatment
options that afford flexion-decompression postures in the prone
position. Chronic or sub-acute patients may conversely require supine
extension-decompression techniques. The M3D® System makes possible the
delivery of decompression in more exacting, anatomically correct and
pain relieving positions - prior to and during decompression resulting
in a more rapid symptomatic improvement and return of neurological
function while delivering treatment in half the time when compared to
linear decompression units.
Let us compare the technique of ExtenTrac® Elite M3D® decompression in
the reduction of an acute L5 right medial disc herniation to basic
linear ‘axial’ decompression treatment.
Provocative testing prior to treatment indicates symptoms of right
buttock and leg pain which decreases with extension and right lateral
flexion. Leg pain increases with axial positioning, flexion and left
lateral flexion.
Linear axial decompression units
claim to be the best, yet their fixed platform design, limits patient
positioning to the axial position with indirect localization of the
disc. Treatment begins as the force of distraction is applied which
results in increased leg pain as the L5 nerve root becomes further
entrapped and compressed by HNP disc.
ExtenTrac®
Elite M3D® decompression is initiated following isolation and exact
positioning of the disc into extension and right lateral flexion
utilizing its patented M3D® system. In essence, we are mimicking the
patients antalgic positioning and an immediate reduction in leg pain
is observed with both internal disc decompression and anatomical
positioning as the distance between nerve root and disc is increased
prior to the application of decompression force.
Designed Not Only
With The Patient In Mind, Designed With The Doctor In Mind As
Well.
With ExtenTrac® Elite's high-tech look and performance, it's easy
to see why the patient's and doctor's best interest was kept in
mind. Nothing can adequately describe ExtenTrac® Elite's ease of
operation, patient control, and treatment flexibility - in terms
of matching treatment intervention to examination findings. Its
key performance features include:
Multi-Directional Disc
Decompression (M3D®) Providing Decompression from Multiple Angles
and Directions through Movement of the Patient Support Platform
Decompression in
Flexion, Extension, Lateral Flexion, and Axial or Linear Postures
Supine or Prone Patient
Positions
Two Separate
Decompression Systems - Leg or Lumbar Mediated
Fully Automated
Decompression
Direct Palpation of the
Spine in both the Supine or Prone Position
Direct Measurement and
Display of Decompression Force in Pounds
Rotatable Patient Treatment Platform for Quick Patient Setup
Therapeutic Exercise and Patient Participation with Unique Patient
Control Buttons
Tilting and Elevating Lumbar Support
Leg
Control Bar with Embedded Control Functions for Precision
Application of Manually Administered Power
Decompression and Patient Positioning and ‘hands-on’ Therapeutic
Techniques including Manually Applied Decompression - Mobilization
Multi
Directional Disc Decompression
ExtenTrac® Elite’s patented M3D® System offering Multi-Directional
Disc Decompression is the most advanced, high-tech decompression
device on the market.
M3D® technology is in demand because it is a better technology for
back pain than limited function axial or linear decompression
devices. It offers virtually unlimited patient positioning and a
choice of decompression and other evidence-based protocols in the
prone, supine, and lateral position. Because of more exact and
direct spine positioning prior to decompression, treatment results
are superior and achieved in 15 minutes as opposed to the
30-minute treatment sessions allowing the practitioner to see more
patients per day.
Unfortunately, the ExtenTrac Elite is not for everyone. It is not
advisable to use the ExtenTrac® Elite if the following conditions
are present:
Inguinal hernia or Umbilical hernia (must use additional abdominal
hernia strapping)
Patients presenting cauda equina syndrome symptoms (i.e. bladder
or bowel paresis or incontinence)
Prolaps uteri, and prolapsed recti
Pregnancy or during mending stages of post-partem
"I
like being able to apply my skills rather than being a technician.
To apply treatments specifically, to fine tune decompression to
the disc in question - to apply what I feel the patient needs.
Freedom to laterally position the patient and decompress in the
supine or prone position makes all the difference in the world!
Hands-on or computerized treatment - however you need it.
Palpate, under long axis decompression, feel and view the pounds
of force being applied, to feel the interspinous space being
opened and decompressed - to go as far as I need to go." - Dr.
Michael J. D'Arienzo
" I
spent months researching the various decompression machines on the
market. The one which far impressed me over all the rest in terms
of quality of construction, versatility, and customer support was
the ExtenTrac® Elite made by Advanced Back Technologies Inc. It is
the only machine available today that I am aware of that allows
for a virtually-infinite number of possible patient positions to
accommodate each individuals needs.
Rather than embracing a shake-and-bake method of treatment
administration, the ExtenTrac® Elite with M3D® technology
(multi-directional disc decompression) requires the clinician to
use his knowledge, judgment,and skill to formulate a specific
treatment protocol that is as unique to each patient as each
patient's pathology is to their spine. The result is greater
patient comfort and superior outcomes....The machine is a marvel
of innovation and is made using the highest quality components
available today." - Dr. S.
"Clinicians are constantly searching for and attempting to develop
methodologies for safe and successful alleviation of pain in
treating specific low back conditions. Therefore, I would like to
address one conation... disc pathology/ The ExtenTrac allows the
professional to empower the patient to become an active partner in
this therapy. By using the ExtenTrac and instituting a medically
approved regimen in conjunction with modalities and corrective
exercises, patients are able to obtain measurable improvement."
- Lloyd R. Stein, Physical Therapist
ExtenTrac®
Elite M3D® decompression is initiated following isolation and exact
positioning of the disc into extension and right lateral flexion
utilizing its patented M3D® system. In essence, we are mimicking the
patients antalgic positioning and an immediate reduction in leg pain
is observed with both internal disc decompression and anatomical
positioning as the distance between nerve root and disc is increased
prior to the application of decompression force.
