Therapeutic walker

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2006-12-19

2006-12-19

Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3771)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S026000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07150722

ABSTRACT:
A walking support apparatus for a person wearing a body brace has a rigid wheeled frame. An upright support engages a torso-encircling brace member. A chest-engaging member is mounted on the support. A person is connected to the apparatus while on a seat removable attached to the frame. The person is then lifted to a standing position by cranking up the support. A mechanism mounted behind the support anchors first ends of two cords that connect at second ends to the knees. It prevents both knees from moving forward simultaneously. One knee moves forward while taking up slack in the other cord. Shoe cords enable moving one foot forward at a time, and prevent both feet moving backward together. Elastic elements in shoe cords provide assistance at beginning of stride.

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