Apparatus for suspension assisted ambulation

Details Apparatus for suspension assisted ambulation Apparatus for suspension assisted ambulation

1994-02-15

1994-12-13

Crow, Stephen R.

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

Treadmill for foot travel

482 74, A63B 2306

Patent

active

053725611

ABSTRACT:
An exercising device combining a treadmill with an upper-body suspension device is disclosed. An upright frame is supported from the base of the treadmill. A gantry frame is pivotally attached to the upper end of such upright frame. Pneumatic linear actuators are interconnected between upright and gantry frames to provide rotation of said gantry in relation to said upright frame. An upper-body harness is suspended from the gantry frame. Introduction of regulated air pressure into the pneumatic actuators exerts an upward force on the harness and facilitates walking exercise with less than the full gravitational force on the subjects lower extremities.

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