CTRAC and CTS

  • How Does C TRAC Work?

     

    What makes it so effective?

    C TRAC works by producing a stretching or traction force along the Carpal Ligament. Elongating the Ligament.

    The device has a C Shaped frame with an Air Bladder inside the frame where the back part of the hand rests. When the device is placed in the hand, and the bladder is inflated, a 3 point force is applied to the hand. One force in the back of the hand and two opposite forces in the front of the hand. The orientation of these forces, and their direction of pull, produce a stretching force along the Carpal Ligament. Understanding that the fibers of the Carpal Ligament go across the hand. The correct way of stretching them is across the hand in order to elongate the ligament.

    Stretching these fibers for 5 minutes 3 times a day for 4-6 weeks at the recommeded amount of force elongates the Carpal Ligament and produces an increase in the cross sectional area of the Carpal Tunnel.

    The increase in the area of the Tunnel is what takes the pressure off the Median Nerve. Taking the pressure off the nerve is what alleviates the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. That is why surgeons "cut" the Carpal Ligament. They call it a "Carpal Ligament Release". What is attempted with surgery is to "Open the Carpal Tunnel". But, Do you "need" surgery to take the pressure off the median nerve?

    C TRAC has proven that cutting the Ligament is not the only way of "releasing" the median nerve.

    Decrease of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms can be achieved by stretching the Carpal Ligament.

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