Method and apparatus for manipulating a toe joint

Details Method and apparatus for manipulating a toe joint Method and apparatus for manipulating a toe joint

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

DeMille, Danton (Department: 3771)

Surgery: kinesitherapy

Kinesitherapy

Exercising appliance

C601S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07874996

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to the manipulation of a joint to provide therapy. More specifically, some embodiments of the present invention use inflatable members and a three point bending concept to cause flexion in a toe joint for the purpose of increasing the range of motion of the toe joint. In one embodiment, a user's foot is placed in a frame with at least one toe atop a toe bar. An inflatable member is positioned atop the user's foot and held in position with a strap attached relative to the frame. As the inflatable member is inflated, the strap increases in tension urging the toe toward the toe bar and causing actuation of the joint at the base of the toe.

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