Exercise devices – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2006-06-06
Amerson, Lori (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Miscellaneous
C482S039000, C482S044000, C482S904000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07056269
ABSTRACT:
The physical therapy tool comprises a large hoop with several small rings that slide around the hoop for use as a physical therapy or exercise aid. Moving the small rings around the hoop provides a measured, repeatable, and variable circumduction exercise for the arms and shoulders. The hoop is positioned out from the wall, and a patient moves the roller rings around the hoop to exercise the patient's range of motion and flexibility of the arms. The hoop is adjustable in height and angle to accommodate various sitting or standing positions of a patient, and to vary the therapeutic effect and results. To complete an exercise, the patient must move all the rings counter-clockwise and return the rings to the starting point on the hoop. As a patient's range of motion and flexibility increases, a therapist may adjust the height of the hoop to maximize therapeutic results.
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Cleveland Christa O.
Cleveland John J.
Amerson Lori
Litman Richard C.
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