Surgery – Instruments – Chiropractic or osteopathic implement
Patent
1993-01-27
1994-06-14
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery
Instruments
Chiropractic or osteopathic implement
5618, 601 24, A61F 500
Patent
active
053206410
ABSTRACT:
A spinal diagnostics/therapy device that is computer controlled such that all motions thereof can be automated if desired. Individual and joint motions of body support portions are generated by computer controlled actuators which derive operating signals from a CPU. Memory units within the CPU and/or inserted for a particular patient control the program of the diagnostics or therapy of a patient. As a result, no physical adjustment of support elements need to be made by a person supervising the diagnostic or therapy session. During an initial session, a patient can help by inputting information as to the limits of motion that can be tolerated. For repeat sessions, the machine can be pre-programmed to give specific exercises to the spine of the patient. The actuators are provided with position sensors to produce feedback signals related to axial movement to the CPU. The actuator units are selected from electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices.
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Riddle Ernie
Withrow Ron J.
Apley Richard J.
Mollo Jeanne M.
Riddle & Withrow, Inc.
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