Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Patent
1996-06-07
1999-08-10
Hafer, Robert A.
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
601135, 601136, 601137, 601118, A61H 700
Patent
active
059350903
ABSTRACT:
According to one aspect of the invention, a device is provided for treating muscular ailments. The device has a generally U-shaped frame. The frame has an elongated cross-member with a handle extending perpendicularly outwardly from each of two terminal ends of the cross-member. The device has a protrusion extending perpendicularly outwardly from the cross-member in the same direction as the handles. The protrusion can be either of a rectangular block or a roller and can be positionable along the longitudinal axis of the cross-member. In another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for using a device with a U-shaped frame and a protrusion to self-administer treatment for muscular and spinal ailments. The method involves locating a body part needing treatment and positioning the protrusion directly over the body part. Pressure is then applied to the body part by the protrusion. Additional pressure may be applied if necessary by using the handles and the cross-member of the device as levers. The protrusion is then repositioned a short distance away from the original position and pressure is reapplied.
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Hafer Robert A.
Koo Benjamin
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