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.
1 Peoria is 7 mi from Greater Peoria Airport (Peoria, IL). 2  Right now, 16 airlines operate out of Greater Peoria Airport. 3  Greater Peoria Airport offers nonstop flights to 11 cities.  Every week, at least 399 domestic flights and 0 international flights depart from Greater Peoria Airport.