Abstract:
The invention relates to a walker having a main supporting frame, a superstructure frame and a body support means. The superstructure frame is operatively arranged for vertical adjustment relative to the main supporting frame and includes an adjustable interior opening for accommodating a user and an entrance gate operatively arranged to provide access to the adjustable interior opening. The body support means is secured to the superstructure frame and operatively arranged to support the user. Furthermore, the walker may include four wheels, each of which may include a directional locking apparatus and/or braking system, and the walker may include at least one arm support operatively arranged for supporting the user. The walker may also include at least one handle operatively arranged for transmission of the walker.
Abstract:
A method of increasing a range of motion of a joint includes urging the joint toward an extended position using a predetermined amount of force transmitted through an apparatus. The method further includes maintaining the joint toward the extended position with the predetermined amount of force for a predetermined amount of time. The method further includes urging the joint away from the extended position and urging the joint toward the extended position using the predetermined amount of force. The method further includes maintaining the joint toward the extended position with the predetermined amount of force for the predetermined amount of time.
Abstract:
Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus is disclosed and includes a gear motor driven V belt sheave a V belt on the V belt sheave and the V belt extending to fit on a driven fly wheel, beams concentrically attached to the axle leg of the driven fly wheel and foot placement shoes mounted on the beams and knee stabilizer attachment pads attached to rods reciprocating on actuation of the apparatus assembly and electrical stimulation leads extending to electrodes for attachment to thighs of the patient.
Abstract:
Low-cost, light weight portable cervical traction or spinal decompression devices for home use by a patient. A carriage is slidable along a portion of a support structure parallel to a longitudinal axis. The carriage includes a restraining mechanism adapted to releasably restrain a portion of a patient's body to the carriage. The pneumatic traction force generating apparatus is operatively coupled to move the carriage relative to the support structure when in a pressurized state. The pneumatic traction force generating apparatus is adapted to maintain a generally static traction force during a treatment period when in the pressurized state without additional pressurized air being supplied. A hand pump operated by the patient is fluidly connected to the pneumatic traction force generating apparatus to inject pressurized air. The hand pump is capable of injecting at least 138 kPa (20 psi) of pressure into the pneumatic traction force generating apparatus. A pressure relief mechanism operated by the patient is adapted to release pressure from the pneumatic traction force generating apparatus.
Abstract:
A massaging device capable of improving functions of prostate gland, including a support member having a supporting face for a human body to sit or ride thereon. A massaging unit having at least one massaging member is disposed in the support member. The massaging unit is driven by a power source to intermittently protrude the massaging member from a surface of the supporting face of the support member so as to massage the perineum of the human body corresponding to the prostate gland.
Abstract:
An apparatus for assisting a person to stand. The apparatus comprises a mobile support structure, counterbalancing means and a harness. The counterbalancing means is coupled to the harness, which is coupled to a person being assisted in standing. The apparatus may also comprise a leg bracing means, a handle and wheel assemblies.
Abstract:
Auxiliary equipment is provided that aids in walking or running on an exercise treadmill, allowing for natural and stable walking or running. The auxiliary equipment comprises a pair of hip supports disposed on both sides of the hips of a user and adjustable in the lateral direction, so as to prevent the user from tilting sideways when walking and when running as a result of contact between the hips and the hip support. Furthermore, a back support, which is adjustable in the vertical direction, is disposed behind the back of the user, so as to prevent the user from tilting forward or backward when walking or running, as a result of the back support contacting the back.
Abstract:
A chair apparatus and method to stretch a hamstring in a leg of a patient includes a leg board pivotally coupled to the seat back. The leg board receives the leg of the patient while the seat back receives the torso of the patient. The chair includes means for securing the leg of the patient to the leg board to maintain the legs in a substantially straight configuration. The chair also includes means for selectively adjusting and maintaining an angular orientation between the seat back and the leg board.
Abstract:
A passive exercise apparatus for use in an erect, non-recumbent seating position that provides an unstable platform capable of encouraging an omni-directional involuntary rocking motion that will result in the involuntary contractions of muscles involved in maintaining muscle tone and promoting proper posture (viz., the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus muscles, external oblique muscles, and other muscles in the abdominal, lumbar/sacral, and pelvic regions) in order to counterbalance the rocking forces. The purpose of the device is to provide continuing involuntary contractions of these muscle groups (a recognized form of EXERSITTING, which is the combined execution of concentric and isometric muscle exertion and contractions performed while sitting on the apparatus of the present invention in order to help maintain muscle tone and encourage good seated posture.
Abstract:
A portable traction device suitable for cervical traction powered by a pneumatic cylinder. The portable traction device includes a support structure having a longitudinal axis and a carriage slidable along a portion of the support structure parallel to the longitudinal axis. The carriage including restraining mechanism for releasably restraining a portion of a patient's body to the carriage. A pneumatic cylinder includes a cylinder housing attached to the support structure. The cylinder housing contains a piston and piston rod. The piston rod is attached to the carriage for moving the carriage along the longitudinal axis relative to the support structure when pressurized air is injected into the pneumatic cylinder. The piston has at least one pressure activated seal extending circumferentially around the piston for engagement with an inside surface of the cylinder housing. A bicycle-style hand pump fluidly connected to the pneumatic cylinder is provided for injecting pressurized air into the cylinder.