Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing force resistance generated by user only
Patent
1993-06-08
1995-06-06
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing force resistance generated by user only
482133, 482907, 601 33, A63B 23035
Patent
active
054218012
ABSTRACT:
According to the invention, a stretching machine is provided that can be used both for physical therapy/rehabilitation and for physical fitness. The stretching machine includes both an arm and back stretching component and a leg, thigh, and calf stretching component. The arm and back stretching component includes a mechanism for allowing the user to sit and fully extend his arms either directly above his head, directly in front of his torso, or at any angle therebetween. In addition, the arm and back stretching component can be pivoted to an angular orientation with respect to the user's waist, thereby allowing different muscle groups to be stretched. The leg, thigh, and calf stretching component includes a pair of leg supports which when moved apart holds the user's legs in a spread orientation for a period of time to stretch the muscles. Preferably, the arm and back stretching component and the leg, thigh, and calf stretching component can be used in cooperation with one another to stretch a variety of muscle groups.
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Davies, III D. Robert
Dise David
Apley Richard J.
Clark Jeanne M.
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