What does M3D stand for?
Multi Directional Disc Decompression
ExtenTrac® Elite's patented M3D® System offering Multi-Directional Disc Decompression is the most advanced, high-tech decompression device or rehabilitation equipment on the market.
M3D® technology is in demand because it is a better spinemed technology for back pain than limited function axial or linear decompression devices and is a better alternative to DRX 9000 machines. 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.
How much time is reserved for each treatment?
The average treatment time is 15 minutes. This is due to the flexibility of customized treatment protocols which target the area in need of correction. Extentrac also allows for up to 200 lbs of force, unlike other devices. Treatment time depends on type of condition. Some patients require manual treatment, others only require automated protocols. There are patients who feel relief in 10 minutes, while others may require 20 minutes. Chronic, acute, maintenance, etc. But overall, 15 minutes is the average time. Doctors are able to see many more patients per hour with Extentrac.
How many treatments are typical for each patient?
Number of treatments is dependent upon the diagnosis and prior treatment history. Increments of 10 visits is recommended to assess patient progress during that time. Patients with severe pain and stenosis with greater spinal pathologies on MRI or x-ray may require an upfront recommendation of 25 visits. Surprisingly, some patients with stenosis and severe spinal pathologies may respond within 10 treatments. Follow up treatment of continued care twice a month should then be recommended. The typical average is 10-25 treatments per patient.
Who is not a candidate to be treated?
Unfortunately, the Extentrac® Elite is not for everyone. It is not advisable to use the ExtenTrac® Elite if the following conditions are present:
- The presence of infections
- Cardio-vascular disease
- Metabolic diseases (severe osteoporosis, osteomalacia)
- Fractures of the vertebrae
- Inguinal hernia or Umbilical hernia (must use additional abdominal hernia strapping)
- Prolaps uteri, and prolapsed recti
- Pregnancy or during mending stages of post-partem
- Tumors
- Tuberculotic lesions of the spinal column.
- Hypotension
- Patients presenting cauda equina syndrome symptoms (i.e. bladder or bowel paresis or incontinence)
