The present disclosure provides an exoskeleton mechanism for supporting a joint. The exoskeleton mechanism includes a brace having a first arm and a support arm, the support arm pivotably connected to the first arm. The exoskeleton mechanism further includes a spring secured to the first arm, the spring having a first length at an equilibrium position and a second length at a displaced position, a spring force generated by the spring when the spring is in the displaced position. Additionally, the exoskeleton mechanism has a cable having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the support arm and the second end coupled to the spring such that rotation of the support arm relative to the first arm causes the spring to move to the displaced position and the spring force is transferred to the support arm.

A rear-entry ankle brace includes an elastomeric component defining an inside elbow channel configured to span an ankle joint. A channel opening extends the length of the elastomeric component for direct insertion on top of a leg. One or more leg straps are used to adjustably tension first and second rear edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the lower leg. Two foot straps are used to adjustably tension first and second bottom edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the mid-foot. The foot straps overlap on the bottom to define a plantar surface of the brace and cross over each other on the topside of the elastomeric component and are secured to a leg strap. A pair of stabilizing stirrups optionally are included on the inside surfaces of the elastomeric component and receive the malleoli.

A cervical collar has an anterior component including a lower support that is adjustable in angle relative to a main support. The lower support is hingedly connected to the main support at first and second end portions. An elongate element engages the first and second end portions. A lock mechanism is operatively connected to the elongate element, and is arranged for locking rotation of the lower support relative to the main support, by moving the elongate element between locked and unlocked conditions. An upper support is received by the main support at least at a front section of the main support, and is arranged to be fitted against a user's chin.

A device for providing a supporting force for a user's upper extremity. The device includes a supporting device, an arm strut, a rotary joint that connects the supporting device to the arm strut, a spring element that provides the supporting force where the supporting force is provided in a first mode and a second mode, a connecting element where the spring element is disposed between the supporting device and the connecting element, and a force transmission element that has a first end and a second end and is guidable about the connecting element. The first end is attached to a first suspension point on the supporting device in the first mode and the second end is attached to a second suspension point on the arm strut in the first mode. The first and second ends are attached to the second suspension point in the second mode.

The present invention is a knee pad bracket, which comprises: a first frame, having a first arc portion and two first support rods; a second frame, having a second arc portion and two second support rods, the first arc portion defines a first accommodation room; a third frame, having a third arc portion and two third support rods; a fourth frame, having a fourth arc portion and two fourth support rods to define a second accommodation room; two pivot axes, pivotally disposed at two corresponding sides of the first, second, third, and fourth frame and pivotally connected with the first, second, third, and fourth support rod; a first elastic element, which two ends being disposed on a same side of the first and second frame; and a second elastic element, which two ends being disposed on a same side of the third and fourth frame.

An object of the present invention is to provide an orthotic that achieves both an orthotic force necessary for improvement of the deformation and function of the body, and trackability to friction, compression, or the like occurs during operation between the orthotic site and the orthotic, and that is easy to wear and does not impair appearance during wearing. The orthotic includes a region B that exhibits an orthotic force when the orthotic is worn. The region B includes a region B1 that covers an orthotic site, a region B2 that is a support region for applying an orthotic force to an optional orthotic site, and a region B3 that connects the region B1 and the region B2. The structure used for the region B is a woven fabric structure having elastic properties. The orthotic has an extension ratio of 1.0% or more and 20% or less at a load of 100 N/5 cm in warp and weft directions or any one of the direction thereof, and further includes a region A that covers a periphery of the orthotic site. The region A preferably includes at least one or more of structures having elastic properties.

A support for an article has a body arranged for length adjustment along a length adjustment axis. A tensioning device is connected to the support and adjustment of the tensioning device shortens or lengthens a length of the support along the length adjustment axis. The body defines at least one opening overlapping at least part of the length adjustment axis such that length adjustment is governed by modification of the size of the at least one opening according to adjustment by the tensioning device.

The invention relates to a knee orthosis with an upper leg frame for arranging on an upper leg and a lower leg frame for arranging on a lower leg, wherein the lower leg frame is arranged on the upper leg frame such that it can be swivelled about a first swivel axis by means of at least one joint, and a calf pad for mounting on a calf, wherein the knee orthosis comprises at least one elastic bearing element that is attached in such a way that the bearing element is tensioned when the knee orthosis is mounted and, in this state, presses the calf pad either directly or indirectly against a calf of the wearer of the knee orthosis.

Disclosed is a rehabilitation glove including a body surrounding at least a portion of a hand of a user, and a strap unit coupled to the body, and formed to provide a tensile force in a direction, in which a joint of a finger is spread, at a hand back part of the user.

A rear-entry ankle brace includes an elastomeric component defining an inside elbow channel configured to span an ankle joint. A channel opening extends the length of the elastomeric component for direct insertion on top of a leg. One or more leg straps are used to adjustably tension first and second rear edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the lower leg. Two foot straps are used to adjustably tension first and second bottom edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the mid-foot. The foot straps overlap on the bottom to define a plantar surface of the brace and cross over each other on the topside of the elastomeric component and are secured to a leg strap. A pair of stabilizing stirrups optionally are included on the inside surfaces of the elastomeric component and receive the malleoli.