Orthopedic countertraction may be obtained by altering the angle of the body-weight force in relation to the pull of traction, such as by elevating the foot of the bed with blocks to attain the Trendelenburg position.
Peoria, Illinois. Peoria (/piËËÉËriÉ/, PEE-or-EE-uh) is a city in and the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, United States, and the largest city on the Illinois River. Established in 1691 by the French explorer Henri de Tonti, Peoria is the oldest European settlement in Illinois, and is named after the Peoria tribe.
Major airports near East Peoria, Illinois: The nearest major airport is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA / KPIA). This airport has domestic flights from Peoria, Illinois and is 9 miles from the center of East Peoria, IL. Another major airport is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI / KBMI), which has domestic flights from Bloomington, Illinois and is 43 miles from East Peoria, IL.