Traction and Positioning Supports
Traction and positioning supports for hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, long-term care and clinical procurement - cervical and lumbar traction devices, positioning wedges, bolsters and body-alignment supports from DJO (Saunders, Chattanooga Triton), Core Products, Drive Medical, Medline and McKesson. Available in over-the-door, home-unit and clinical traction formats, and in foam positioning wedges, rolls and bolsters in graded densities and sizes. These products apply traction force or maintain body alignment across rehabilitation and long-term care settings. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, surgery centers, long-term care and clinical procurement.
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Traction and Positioning Supports for Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care
Traction and positioning supports apply distraction force to the spine or maintain body alignment across rehabilitation and long-term care settings. Hospitals, rehabilitation clinics and long-term care facilities stock cervical and lumbar traction devices along with foam positioning wedges, bolsters and alignment cushions. This section groups the traction and positioning formats stocked across the orthopedics and bracing catalog.
Traction and Positioning Formats Stocked
- Cervical traction devices - Over-the-door pulley sets, head halters and supine pneumatic units including the DJO Saunders cervical traction device, stocked for clinical and home-use cervical distraction.
- Lumbar traction devices - Belt-and-strap and pneumatic lumbar traction systems, including Saunders lumbar units and clinical Chattanooga Triton traction, stocked for rehabilitation departments.
- Foam positioning wedges and bolsters - Graded-density foam wedges, rolls and bolsters in wipeable covers from Core Products, Drive Medical and Medline for body alignment and pressure offloading.
- Abduction and alignment cushions - Abduction pillows, turning wedges and body-alignment cushions stocked for post-surgical positioning and long-term care mobility programs.
Traction and Positioning Formats Available
| Format | Common Sizes | Representative Brands | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over-the-door cervical traction | One-size, adjustable weight | Core Products, DJO | Head halter with pulley or water-bag system |
| Supine cervical traction unit | Adjustable force | DJO Saunders | Self-contained pneumatic device |
| Lumbar traction device | Adjustable force | DJO Saunders, Chattanooga Triton | Belt-and-strap or pneumatic platform |
| Foam positioning wedge | Graded densities and sizes | Core Products, Drive Medical | Foam with wipeable cover |
Materials, Covers and Reuse
Positioning supports are built from graded-density foam with wipeable, fluid-resistant covers for cleaning between patients in hospital and long-term care settings. Wedges, bolsters and alignment cushions are stocked in single-patient-use and reusable constructions. Cervical and lumbar traction devices combine adjustable pulley or pneumatic mechanisms with replaceable head halters and straps, which are stocked separately for reusable clinical units. Home-use traction sets ship as self-contained kits in case quantities.
Traction and positioning is a specialty segment of the bracing catalog, drawn on across rehabilitation departments, post-surgical positioning and long-term care mobility programs. Foam positioning wedges and over-the-door traction sets move in steady volume, which makes case pricing and standing orders central to materials management planning. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cervical traction and lumbar traction devices?
Cervical traction devices apply a distraction force to the neck through an over-the-door pulley set or a supine unit that cradles the head. Lumbar traction devices apply force across the lower spine through a belt-and-strap system or a pneumatic support platform. The catalog stocks both formats, including clinical traction units and self-contained home-use devices.
What positioning supports are stocked?
Positioning supports include foam wedges, bolsters, rolls, abduction pillows and body-alignment cushions that maintain patient position and offload pressure points. They are stocked in graded densities and sizes, in wipeable covers for hospital and long-term care use, and in single-patient-use and reusable constructions. Turning wedges and elevation cushions are stocked in selected lines.
What is the difference between an over-the-door and a supine cervical traction unit?
An over-the-door cervical traction unit uses a head halter and a pulley or water-bag system anchored to a door frame for seated traction. A supine unit is a self-contained device the patient lies back into, applying a set distraction force with the head supported. The catalog stocks both, including pneumatic supine units such as the Saunders cervical traction device.
Can facilities order traction and positioning supports in bulk?
Yes. Traction devices and positioning supports are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, long-term care facilities and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for high-velocity SKUs such as foam positioning wedges, bolsters and over-the-door traction sets. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What traction and positioning products should be in a facility formulary?
A traction and positioning formulary typically includes an over-the-door cervical traction set, a supine cervical traction unit for clinical use, foam positioning wedges and bolsters in common densities, and abduction and body-alignment cushions. Long-term care sites add turning wedges and elevation cushions, while rehabilitation departments add lumbar traction devices. MAP Medical builds consolidated therapy formulary packages matched to facility type and case mix - contact our team for an assessment.