Exercise devices – Gymnastic – Horizontal bar
Patent
1991-05-02
1992-10-20
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Gymnastic
Horizontal bar
482 38, A63B 100
Patent
active
051565803
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for enabling a person to apply gentle gravity traction to his spine by suspending his body by the arms while supporting some of his weight with his legs. The apparatus is preferably constructed entirely of wood except for fastener elements and is designed to be assembled and disassembled quickly without the use of any tools. Included is a method of hanging from a support for treating an injured spine using a modified gravity traction procedure from that generally referred to as "long axis extension." A user grasps a support that has been positioned at a height such that he is able to maintain his spine and upper leg or thigh portions vertically aligned and with his lower leg portions horizontal to the floor and toes touching the floor enabling him to control the amount of weight to be supported by his arms.
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Holland Robert A.
Reber Gary G.
Apley Richard J.
Holland Robert A.
Johnson Richard J.
Reichard Lynne A.
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