1987-11-02
1989-03-28
Apley, Richard J.
Undertaking
272143, 272903, 297115, 297367, 297467, A63B 2302
Patent
active
048157325
ABSTRACT:
A device for stretching of an anatomical portion of the human body, thereafter holding such body portion in a stretched position for a period of time and thereafter returning such body portion to its original, unstretched position is disclosed. A horizontal base platform is provided with a generally vertical support member. The generally vertical support member is freely movable in a first direction with respect to the base platform member but is restricted from movement in a second direction opposite the first direction. Thus, the user of the device may position the subject anatomical body part in contact with the generally vertical support member and thereafter move the support member in the first direction until such time as the subject body part is optimally or maximally stretched. Thereafter the support member will hold the subject body part in the stretched position until such time as the user releases a uni-directional mechanism which permits the support member to move in the second direction opposite the first direction, thereby permitting the subject body part to return to its original, unstretched position. The support member is restricted substantially between a generally vertical position and locked positions forming an acute angle with the horizontal base.
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Apley Richard J.
Bender David J.
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