Exercise devices – Gymnastic – Projector
Patent
1998-05-22
2000-04-04
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Gymnastic
Projector
482 71, 482129, A63B 511
Patent
active
060454865
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for physical therapy is disclosed herein. The device comprises a rectangular framework portion, including two long and two short sides, in which the long and short sides each have upper surfaces, lower surfaces, and surfaces interior and exterior to the rectangle, thus defining an interior area within said rectangle. A pair of linear cross support members, each having opposite end portions are disposed about the framework in a direction perpendicular to the length dimension of the rectangle defined by the framework. Each cross support member is attached at its opposite ends to the interior surfaces of both of said long sides of said framework, and thus defines a first inner polygon portion, a second inner polygon portion, and a third inner polygon portion within the interior area of said framework. Within the first and third polygon portions are contained miniature versions of trampolines, which comprise a sheet of fabric connected to the perimeter of the polygon by means of a plurality of springs. In the centermost polygon is located a holster means adapted for receiving a limb of a human subject, such as the foot or ankle, wherein the holster means is attached the perimeter of the centermost polygon of the framework by means of a plurality of elastomeric fasteners. The device further comprises a rail for the user to hold on to, in order to stabilize their position. A wide variety of exercises are provided by the device. New exercises not provided for in the prior art are permitted through use of the device. By the instant invention, patients may be rehabilitated quicker than when using prior art devices.
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Apley Richard J.
Baker Lori
Whewell Christopher J.
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