Exercise devices – Hand – wrist – or finger – Grip
Patent
1990-01-08
1992-07-28
Green, Randall L.
Exercise devices
Hand, wrist, or finger
Grip
128 77, A63B 2100
Patent
active
051335441
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for therapeutic exercise of the muscles and tendons of the group that give strength and movement to the hands and fingers. The apparatus comprises a body of pliable elastic material having finger holes formed therein so as to have an interference fit with fingers inserted into the body. The finger holes are dimensioned so that the periphery of the holes will cover substantially the entire length of the fingers, if not parts of the backhand and palm. Portions of the holes are located so as to come into contact with the distal end of the fingers when the fingers are moved or curled during movement. The method comprises the steps of inserting the fingers into the holes and moving the fingers and hands against the elasticity of the body of material. The movements may be by the fingers themselves or the opposing movements of both hands. The material used for the body may be soaked with a warm fluid so as to add heat to the hands and fingers during movement or non movement while positioned in the body of material. The invention further comprises the steps of manufacture of the body of material itself which comprises the steps of selecting the material from a polyurethane foam material and forming the holes therein to fit closely over the fingers and extend so as to contact the distal ends of the fingers when inserted into the material.
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Burns Lawrence R.
Green Randall L.
Willse David H.
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