Device for imparting continuous passive motion to human joints

Details Device for imparting continuous passive motion to human joints Device for imparting continuous passive motion to human joints

1984-10-15

1985-08-27

Apley, Richard J.

Machine element or mechanism

Mechanical movements

Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary

128 52, 744248R, F16H 2702

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045370834

ABSTRACT:
A portable apparatus for imparting continuous passive motion to a human joint. A support is provided for harnessing to parts of the body at one side of the joint and conveyor means movable relative to the support is provided for connection to a part at the other side of the joint, so that the latter forms a link which is flexed as the conveyor means moves back and forth relative to the support. Drive means insures that a substantially continuous slow rhythmic reciprocating movement is applied to the joint.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3220718 (1965-11-01), Wikkerink
patent: 3546930 (1970-12-01), Flarsheim
patent: 4077268 (1978-03-01), Hill

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