Are you saying based on the research that it is higher than the ai model
Correct. AI modeling has only been in the game for the past year or so. AI engines are awesome at what they can do, but the modeling lacks the publication data for them to process with. The best thing to do is to pull all the publications together, including compiled data, into one single storage center, and have the AI engines perform the investigation. Otherwise, most data got scattered across the interweb, and sit behind blocked walls.
This is why DLD decided for MoS to open up the data portal so our data can be provided to the next generation, especially AI engines.
So does this mean the strain has to be higher than the ai model
The strain seems to be higher, but in reality, the AI modelings have hallucinations without proper prompting to differentiate between dynamic modeling using specific static traction progression vs pure static traction tensions. This is why tables and well written logs are essential for the AI engines to read the info properly.
I just want to be on the correct path as far as how much strain I'm using with the extender
Your path that you used originally is perfectly fine. However, make sure not to take the literal values at face value and use them. 45 minutes at 6 to 9lbs is pure crazy. 15 minutes, from (5mins at 6lbs, 5 mins at 9lbs, 5 mins at 7lbs) 6lbs to 9lbs should be spread out, and can be repeated until you hit the 45 minutes mark. Do not remain static at one single traction load for the entire 45 minutes.
What should be the time then on the 9lbs to 11lbs I am using
If your upper weight limit is 11lbs, spread it out. 10 minutes at 9lbs, 10 minutes at 11lbs, 5 minutes at 9lbs, and then black way down to 15 minutes 5lbs, and 15 minutes at 4lbs, and stay as long as you can at 2.5lbs max. You do not need to stay at 11lbs or 9lbs for more than 10 minutes, at top 15 minutes. That's starting to tear your tissues apart and cause your body to turtle for self protection.
Should I limit this to only
5 to 10 min increments?
Always. When you strap too tightly, blood need to flow! 5 minutes rule, at top at 10 minutes, to prevent blood clotting. Anyone else that go past the 10 minutes mark, or encouraged to go past that limit, simply be aware of the danger.
How about cummulative time with 9 to 11lbs per session?
Yes, you can. Range the weight loads ever 5 minutes to 10 minutes.
I just want to make sure not to get hurt
I've got good growth so far I think with my routine
and don't want to get overzelous
And this is the most critical point.
The ice
I'm going to keep it to a minimum of maybe 5 minutes
Unless you think it should be different
Nope. The cooling factor is a great way to add once in the entire routine. You can use cool water, but ice should only be used once. More than once, the shock might trigger something else. I can go into a discussion about it, but it will cause quite a bit of confusion on your end.