Surgery – Instruments – Chiropractic or osteopathic implement
Patent
1991-04-04
1993-03-09
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery
Instruments
Chiropractic or osteopathic implement
606245, 5608, A61H 102
Patent
active
051923068
ABSTRACT:
A new and improved treatment table for supporting a patient in a face down prone position for chiropractic manipulation of the cervical vertebrae patient's spine includes a base extending upwardly of the floor to a convenient working level and a thoracic cushion for supporting a patient's body below the neck in the prone position at the work level. A headpiece is pivotally interconnected relative to the thoracic cushion for supporting the patient's head during manipulation treatment. The headpiece is pivotal about a laterally extending horizontal axis spaced at a level above the thoracic cushion and just below or at a level coincident with the patient's spine. The headpiece is also movable in lateral flexion about an upwardly extending axis and is rotatable about a roll axis generally coincident with the patient's spinal axis. Independent locks are provided for selectively locking or releasing the headpiece for movement about one or more of the respective axes at a particular time to effect a particular type of treatment. A height adjustable handle is mounted on the headpiece to facilitate the chiropractor in the manipulative treatment of the patient in flexion/distraction, lateral flexion, spinal rotation or selected combinations thereof such as circumduction. An occipital harness is provided for securing a patient's head in place on the headpiece for use when spinal traction is desired in connection with flexion/distraction treatment.
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Cox James M.
Scott Gerald R.
Apley Richard J.
Dvorak Linda C. M.
Standex International
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