Device for use on a traction machine to treat carpal tunnel syndrome and

Abstract

A device for mounting onto a traction machine having a base console, an elongated standard extending upward therefrom, and an elongated traction cable suspended vertically downward from the standard and having a free end connector. The device comprises an upper arm support plate, a wrist band, and an adjustable mounting sleeve. The wrist band is arranged to be releasably secured about one wrist of a person and connected to the connection means of the traction machine to be suspended therefrom. The upper arm support plate is an elongated member releasably secured by a bracket to the sleeve for supporting the upper arm of the person and includes an adjustable strap for extending about the upper arm of the person to releasably secure it in place on support plate. The adjustable sleeve is slidably mounting on the standard and includes releasable securement means, e.g., at least one set screw, for releasably securing it at any vertical position along the standard. Thus, the person, when seated, can readily dispose his/her upper arm on the support plate irrespective of the height of the base portion of the traction machine and with his/her forearm being oriented vertically upward and with the wrist band secured about the wrist of the person, so that the machine can apply tension to the wrist to alleviate the pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome or some other disorder of the wrist, e.g., a strain, sprain or subluxation.