Traction and Massage Couches

Therapeutic effects of intermittent traction

• Increase in vascular and lymphatic circulation; stimulation of the breakdown of accretions, edemas and hematomas.
• Toning of muscles; combats tension and improves elasticity.
• Reduction in periarticular and articular adhesions and fibrous infiltrations.
• Removal of muscular spasms by creating a “physiological rest”.
• Stimulation of proprioreceptive reflexes.

Therapeutic effects of heat

• Dilatation of the vascular system. Reflectorically also in the deep tissue layers.
• Relaxation of muscles.
• Reduction of muscle spasms and, in the process, relief of associated pains.
• Improved circulation and respiration. Sedative effect.

Therapeutic effects of massage and vibration

• Increased vascular and lymphatic circulation.
• Reduction of edemas, accretions and hematomas.
• Increase in tissue elasticity and in mobility.
• Increase in respiration.
• Increase in diuresis.
• Sedative effect on motor and sensitive nerves.
• Increase in breakdown of lactic acid in the muscles, combating the symptoms of exhaustion in the muscles; this can help towards improved fitness.