Exercise devices – Support for entire body of user – Swivelled foot platform
Patent
1994-10-31
1995-10-03
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Support for entire body of user
Swivelled foot platform
482909, 601 33, 434258, A63B 2200, A63B 2216
Patent
active
054547741
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for rehabilitation of patients with kinesthetic injuries. The device consists of a base with non-skid feet to securely locate the device on a supporting surface. An upwardly extending guide member is located on the base. A target attachment with target is attached to the guide member. A repositionable platform assembly with a downwardly extending platform support point is placed at a receiving location on the base. From the upper surface of the repositionable platform extends a wand support with a wand tip at its upper end. Optionally, an anti-rotation member can be used to partially prevent movement of the platform. Such an anti-rotation member interacts with the guide member to restrict platform movement. In one configuration, the anti-rotation member is used to prevent yaw of the platform, but allow roll or pitching motion. In use, the patient attempts to move the platform either in single or multiple directions; i.e., movement may be from front to back, vice-versa, or in side-to-side, or vice-versa, or may combine directional motions into more complex movements such as circular movement or figure eight or other patterns. As a result of the patient induced movement of the platform, the wand moves relative to the target. Rehabilitative progress can be measured with instant visual feedback by comparing the accuracy of the resultant movement with the desired movement attempted.
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Apley Richard J.
Clark Jeanne M.
Goodloe, Jr. R. Reams
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