Measuring and testing – Muscular force
Patent
1988-08-12
1989-07-11
Woodiel, Donald O.
Measuring and testing
Muscular force
272DIG5, 128774, A61B 522
Patent
active
048459879
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are provided for exercising and/or testing the cervical muscles and nerves. The apparatus includes a seat, a shoulder stabilizing assembly, and an assembly for positioning a pressure transducer in proximity to the patient's head. The positioning assembly includes a ring which supports the transducer. The ring is pivotable about a pair of different axes to allow all cervical muscle groups to be tested. The transducer is movable radially within the ring and can be locked in position adjacent the head of the patient. The stabilizing assembly includes restraining members which are either rigid in construction, or in the form of belts, or a combination of belts and rigid parts. An exercise or testing program may be conducted by restraining the patient's shoulders while he applies pressure to the transducer with his head. In this manner, muscles outside the cervical groups will not be recruited during the exercise program or test.
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Chen Hollis T.
Wanamax Ventures, Inc.
Woodiel Donald O.
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