Foot and leg exercising device

Details Foot and leg exercising device Foot and leg exercising device

1982-08-18

1985-02-26

Johnson, Richard J.

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272132, A01B 2304

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045014213

ABSTRACT:
A portable foot and/or leg exercising apparatus for an operator which includes a first and second plate a mechanism for pivotally connecting said first and second foot plate together, centrally positioned between the first and second plate and extending vertically from each of the first and second plates and a mechanism disposed within or around the pivot mechanism extending from the first and second plates and operably associated with the pivot mechanism and coaxial therewith for providing a resistant force to pivoting of the first and second plates wherein the first plate is pivoted in a clockwise direction by the toes of one foot of the operator and wherein the second plate is pivoted in a counterclockwise direction by pressure from the anterior aspect of the other foot of the operator so as to cause muscular actions of the foot and/or leg of the operator.

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Pedi-Pulsor publication, Uni-Med Industries Corp.

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