Exercise devices – Having specific electrical feature – Monitors exercise parameter
Patent
1994-06-03
1996-07-23
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Having specific electrical feature
Monitors exercise parameter
482 1, 482 5, 482 4, 482121, A63B 6900
Patent
active
055384862
ABSTRACT:
An instrumented therapy cord including a load cell transducer, a resistive stretch cord and a microprocessor control module having internal memory capacity and programming means for assessing, monitoring and controlling rehabilitation treatment programs. Operably attached to a handle member and preferably incorporated within a housing unit, the microprocessor control module interfaces with the load cell transducer. A first end of the resistive therapy stretch cord is operably coupled to the load cell transducer by a permanent or quick-release coupling means. A second end of the resistive therapy cord is removably connected to a second handle or stationary body. The operable connection between the resistive therapy cord and the load cell transducer interfacing with the microprocessor provides means for processing and displaying direct measure and description of force peak and average loads, number of load repetitions, load profiles and frequencies of cord tension applied to the resistive therapy stretch cord by a user. The microprocessor control module includes means for providing auditory and visual feedback for use in a biofeedback mode to control and monitor force applications applied to the body system being conditioned. The internal memory of the microprocessor control module processes and stores biofeedback generated by the load cell transducer for analysis and utilization in therapy evaluation and planning to eliminate mere subjective evaluation of patient rehabilitation performance.
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France E. Paul
Van Wagoner Earl
Apley Richard J.
Broadbent Berne S.
Hoggan Health Industries, Inc.
Pate A. John
Pierce Gary D. E.
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