Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Exercising appliance
Patent
1997-12-23
1999-08-03
Dvorak, Linda C.M.
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Exercising appliance
602 23, A61F 500
Patent
active
059317965
ABSTRACT:
A novel lower extremity support apparatus is comprised of a unit that is designed to allow the individual having a recent lower extremity operation or injury to use the apparatus to limit the loads on the surgically repaired or injured lower extremity. The apparatus also assists in controlling the range of motion for the hip, knee or ankle and provides the protection for those joints. The apparatus has an adjustable, form fitted padded member that dispersed the pressure loads across a broad surface area of the lower extremity. The padded member is connected to a rigid piece that is inserted into a standard or custom made designed lower extremity hinged brace or immobilized or an existing brace or can be attached independently. The rigid piece has an angled portion at its base portion which fits under the brace. An adjustable rope member, having a handle unit, is attached to the base of the rigid piece and is designed for allow assistance in lifting of the lower extremity. The rope member has adjustment and locking mechanism. The handle unit and the upper portion of the rigid piece have a open and closed loop connection unit for storage and convenience purposes. The lower angled portion of the rigid piece has a removable molded cover.
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Dvorak Linda C.M.
Neiman Thomas N.
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