Physical rehabilitation device and method

Details Physical rehabilitation device and method Physical rehabilitation device and method

1991-02-20

1991-12-03

Apley, Richard J.

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272 70, 128 25B, A63B 2304

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050694464

ABSTRACT:
A rehabilitation device for simulating walking movement, including a base assembly mounting a foot support member in elevated relation to a walking surface on which the base assembly is reposed. The base assembly features a slotted platform member which is interdigitatingly matable with a slotted anterior portion of the foot support member. The foot support member is pivotally translatable about a transverse axis between its anterior and posterior portions, such that the anterior end of the foot support member can swing below or above the platform member of the base assembly. The supported foot thus is able to "follow" the unsupported foot when the latter is moved forwardly or backwardly, and mimic natural walking movements. A corresponding rehabilitative method is disclosed. The invention is usefully employed to rehabilitate persons afflicted with stroke, muscular atrophy, etc.

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