Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Bicycling
Patent
1992-06-01
1993-10-19
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Bicycling
482 57, 482 62, 128 25R, A63B 6916
Patent
active
052540600
ABSTRACT:
A passive exercise unit for manipulating legs and/or arms of a patient to achieve improved circulation, development of muscles and achieve full extension of otherwise crippled limbs. A motor-driven crankshaft member carries leg cradles on opposite sides of a housing that is supported on a base. This base can be, if desired, releasable fastened to a bed supporting the patient. These cradles are pivotally supported, and their position relative to the crankshaft permits a selected degree of motion for the patient's legs. An upwardly-extending frame carries arm exercising components that include cables to hand grips. Motion for these cables is achieved by connections to the crankshaft used for the leg cradles. This frame can be folded against, or stored in, the housing when not in use. In a preferred embodiment there are glove units to assist in the holding of hand grips by the patient.
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Apley Richard J.
Reichard Lynne A.
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