Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing resilient force resistance
Patent
1996-02-20
1997-07-01
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing resilient force resistance
482126, 482 79, A63B 2102
Patent
active
056431597
ABSTRACT:
A therapeutic exercise device is provided having an adjustable ankle harness, multiple elastic elements of varying resistance, an adjustment device to further adjust tension development on the elastic elements, and handles or handles in conjunction with an elongated bar. The adjustable ankle harness has a quick release ankle harness fastener on the portion which circumscribes the ankle. The ankle harness has a loop portion which is positioned under the heel and attachment loops for attaching the elastic elements. Each elastic element has a quick release fastener at each end which connects the elastic element to an attachment loop of the ankle harness and a handle at the opposite end. Multiple elastic elements may be used simultaneously for planar alignment of the particular joint, limb, or muscle being exercised. Further, elastic elements having variable resistannce or lengthwise tension may be simultaneously used. A substantially rigid elongated bar may be used with the device, includieng rings or grooves adapted to receive one end of the elastic element. The elongated bar may be held in place as a point of origin from which to extend the elastic elements.
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Iavarone Jerry A.
Reichard Lynne A.
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