Leander 950 Series Operator Manual & Warranty
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Lateral Flexion
The entire front section of the table, including the head and abdominal sections,
may be flexed laterally 25 degrees to each side for a total range of 50 degrees.
This motion is referred to as “lateral flexion”. Lateral flexion allows unilateral
traction, de-rotation of the lumbar and thoracic spine in conjunction with long (Y)
axis traction, and passive motion stretching of paravertebral hypertonus muscles.
The entire front section may be un-locked, moved, placed in position, and re-
locked very easily. Squeeze the handle located on either side of the table (see
figures 6 & 8, ensure that you grasp the chrome lever located under the handle at
the same time), use it to position the front section, and release it. The positioning
is infinite to allow the user to place the patient anywhere within the available range.
Note that greater lateral flexion range can be attained by placing the abdominal
section in the lowered position.
Adjustable T-bar
At the head of the table is a “T-bar” that may be extended up to 10 inches to
accommodate different patient heights and to increase distraction. This T-bar is
both wider and lower than previous versions. A wider grip provides more room for
hands and lower positioning allows more freedom of movement in the thoracic
spine and easier adjusting by lowering the patient’s scapulae.
Patients are able to vary the amount of distraction force applied to the spine
by pulling against the T-bar with lighter or heavier force.
Under the front edge of the right head cushion is a chrome lever which controls the
T-bar locking mechanism (see figures 6 & 9). To extend the T-bar, press the lever
toward the rear of the table. With the lever depressed, the T-bar may be placed
anywhere in the available range by moving it to that position and releasing the
chrome lever.
Hinged Head Section
The head section hinges at the joint between the head section and the abdominal
section. It travels from 15 degrees below horizontal to 45 degrees above. When
the head section is released from the locked position, it is supported by a gas strut
which counterbalances the weight of the table and the patient’s head.
Raise the head section during side posture movements to help support the patient
and reduce stress throughout the cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
Under the front edge of the left head cushion is a silver bar which controls the
locking mechanism for the head section (see figures 6 & 10). Raise or lower the
head section by resting the palm of your hand on the front of the cushion and
pulling the bar upward with your fingers. The head section is now free to “float”
with the gas strut supporting it and may be positioned anywhere in the available
range by moving it to that position and releasing the lever.
Right – Figure 6
Head section.
Below – Figure 7
Patient flexion-off
switch
Figure 8
Lateral flexion handle.
Figure 9
Adjustable T-bar lock.
Figure 10
Hinged head
section control.
