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Investing in the right chiropractic equipment not only supports your practice, it can help patients retain their regular routine during treatment while increasing your return on investment.

Purchasing therapy equipment can be a very expensive ordeal. Today, more than ever, it can make or break a practice. Until recently patient's comfort, safety and cost were prime purchase points. But to evolve into a successful modern practice, there is a need for a paradigm shift. The key to modern chiropractic practice lies in the ability to combine patients' happiness with your clinic's competitive edge.

Orit Grober, Chief Executive of Meditrac, provider of wearable cervical and lumbar spine traction units, states; "the three most important factors to consider when selecting therapy equipment are 1) simplicity – ensuring user-friendly set up, operation and maintenance; 2) patient mobility ensuring patients are active between treatments; and 3) rapid healing – ensuring fast patient results.

Simplicity – Equipment that is easy to assemble, maintain and transfer does not only produce peace of mind, it saves space and reduces downtime. Small, light and simple-to-use systems that do not occupy valuable clinic space create an opportunity for treating a number of patients simultaneously. The advantage is clear - clinics can keep more patients happy and expand their business, without investing in additional space.

For instance, Meditrac's Vertetrac – an ambulatory three dimensional traction system for lumbar spine injuries, can be retrieved from its portable bag and assembled in minutes. Other than cleaning, no maintenance is required. Even patients can be taught to assemble and treat themselves, giving them a sense of control.

Patient mobility – being in the business of serving others, chiropractors primarily focused on patient's health. Today chiropractors realize the psychological benefit of combining health with their quality of life. Happy patients are patients who know they can continue their regular routine with little disruption and can even exercise during treatments.

Chiropractor Dr. Gregory J. Gingell, realized the impact of patient's pain free mobility during treatments when working with Meditrac's equipment:

"I use Vertetrac for treatment of disc lesions and posterior unit arthropathy. The most dramatic results were seen on patients suffering from antalgic lean and sciatic pain. The vast majority become upright and pain-free in minutes. The 30 minutes of high load traction produces stronger cellular lesion healing while the lumber spine is properly aligned. My patients are able to return to work sooner, with less restrictions."

Rapid healing – Being able to exercise while in traction accelerates healing time while supporting modern principles of rehabilitation. Equipment that encourages patient's involvement in the rehabilitation process increases tissue blood flow, helps to strengthen muscles and increases joint flexibility.

With Meditrac's traction systems, patients can benefit from rehabilitation programs tailored to each specific need. For example, a patient can move around, do some stretching exercises using elastic bands, walk on a treadmill, or perform other exercises, all while in traction.