Therapeutic spinal traction apparatus and multipurpose exercise

Details Therapeutic spinal traction apparatus and multipurpose exercise Therapeutic spinal traction apparatus and multipurpose exercise

1994-03-07

1995-10-31

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Skeletal traction applicator

482124, 482128, A61H 102

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054625181

ABSTRACT:
A multipurpose method and apparatus for: a) applying continuously variable suspension traction and decompressive forces to the spine to alleviate certain types of back pain, b) stretching, elasticizing, exercising, and strengthening, the muscles which affect an individuals's spine, appearance, and posture, c) spinal manipulation and adjustment, and d) relieving pain and stress in the neck and shoulders. The apparatus, which does not restrict normal activities, utilizes spring loaded tube assemblies which are biased apart, and extend from, supports under each arm of the user to each side of an adjustable, multilayered belt adjacent the pelvis. Longitudinal adjustment of the tubes can vary the degree of traction while temporary variations can be accomplished by forcibly lowering the shoulders down into their normal position against the resistance of the compression springs. Exercising and stretching the muscles of the torso which affect the spine, posture and appearance, and to provide maximum suspension, decompression, and unloading can be accomplished by utilizing the removable handle attachments. The attachments extend from the support tubes just beneath the underarm supports, and transfers the load from the underarms to the hands, arms, and shoulders.

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