Exercise devices – Hand – wrist – or finger
Patent
1996-03-05
2000-05-09
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Hand, wrist, or finger
A63B 2314
Patent
active
060596937
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for stretching and exercising the wrist is disclosed. The apparatus includes a securing apparatus for securing the device to the wrist, a cord or strap, a footstep that enables the cord or strap to be secured to the floor, and an adjustment apparatus for adjusting the length of the cord or strap. The cord or strap wraps around the footstep for storage of the apparatus. The cord or strap is between 4 feet and 8 feet long and made of an inelastic material. The footstep may include a traction device for preventing slippage of the foot on the footstep. The method includes the steps of placing the wrist within the securing apparatus, tightening the securing apparatus, adjusting the length of the cord or strap using the adjustment apparatus so the footstep rests on the floor, placing the foot on the footstep to secure the footstep to the floor, and stretching the wrist.
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Apley Richard J.
Baker-Smith Lori
Emerson Roger D.
Myers Douglas L.
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