User controlled device for decompressing the spine

Details User controlled device for decompressing the spine User controlled device for decompressing the spine

1987-04-21

1990-01-02

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 71, A61F 504

Patent

active

048906069

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is described for decompressing the spine from a seated position. Two triangular sides having forearm supports which can be set at an angle to the horizontal plane with the angle having a range of 20.degree.-45.degree. and is attached through cross members and have hand grips mounted adjacent the forearm supports. The apparatus rests on a floor, the ground, a chair or similar subsurface. The user positions himself in a seated position between the sides and raises his body by pressing downward with his forearms and hands, thus unloading and decompressing the spine and lumbar back. An optional harness suspended from above the person may be used to maintain continuous decompression of the lower spine between the upward movements executed by the user, or lower body restraints may be used to permit decompression of only the upper spine. An optional back flexion bar may be used to provide additional directions of movement to the spine.

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