Patent classifications
A61H2203/0493
INVERSION METHODS AND APPARATUS
An inversion apparatus includes a support frame configured to movably support an inversion table that extends from an upper end to a lower end. An assembly is mounted on the lower end to clamp a user's ankles and/or support a user's feet. A preferred ankle clamp has a front ankle brace that adjustably telescopes relative to a rear ankle brace. A preferred foot support adjustably rotates between three foot supporting positions, each of which is a unique distance from the ankle clamp.
MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
A motion assistance apparatus including a proximal support configured to support a proximal part of a user, a distal support configured to support a distal part of the user, a support assembly configured to connect the proximal support and the distal support and adjust a separation distance between the proximal support and the distal support and a rotation angle of the distal support, and a controller configured to control the support assembly based on a virtual dual spring-mass model designed using the proximal support as a body of mass, the controller including a first virtual spring configured to connect the proximal support and a first portion of the distal support and a second virtual spring configured to connect the proximal support and a second portion of the distal support is disclosed.
Convertible conversion table exerciser
A convertible exercising inversion table having a main support frame with an inversion table pivotally mounted there between. Multiple exercise station receiving supports provided on the support frame and inversion table for sequential selective insertion of independent repositional user engagement gripping bars for different user exercises.
Method for treating and preventing diseases having neurological, cardiological and therapeutic profiles
The invention relates to medicine, and more particularly to gravity therapy, and can be used in the comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of patients having neurological, cardiological and therapeutic profiles with circulatory insufficiency. The technical result is achieved in that the patient is placed in a right lateral recumbent position on an inversion table with their legs bent at the knees and the thighs spread at 30-60 degrees. The patient is secured by the pelvis with the aid of a soft securing device. The parameters of a cycle of oscillatory movements to be performed by the inversion table as the head part of the table is lowered or raised, i.e. variable angles of rotation about the longitudinal and transverse axes of the table, the oscillation frequency of the table and the maximum angle of inclination of the head part of the table, are set using an operating console. When in operation, the inversion table performs oscillatory movements changing the direction of rotation of the table about the axis and the angle of inclination of the table, the head part of the table being gradually lowered and returned to its starting position. Use of the claimed invention increases the efficacy of treatment of patient diseases related to circulatory insufficiency while avoiding negative effects on the patient in the form of reflex reactions, raised arterial pressure and the disruption of venous outflow from the vital organs.
INVERSION APPARATUS
An inversion apparatus includes a support frame configured to movably support an inversion table. The support frame includes a forwardly extending foot platform that helps a user mount the apparatus when the apparatus is in an operative configuration, and that facilitates upright storage of the apparatus when the apparatus is in a compact configuration. The support frame also includes front and rear legs that pivot relative to one another to transform the apparatus between configurations.
HIP TRACTION DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHODS
A hip traction device, system, and associated methods are disclosed. Such a device may include a base having a proximal end and a distal end, a guide coupled to the base, a carrier configured to move along the guide upon receiving a force from a tensioner to move the carrier toward the distal end of the base, causing a leg to be put in tension, and a single body coupling mechanism either removably attachable or permanently attached to the carrier and configured to securely attach to a lower portion of a leg, such that the portion of the leg moves with the carrier during operation of the tensioner.
Flexible Ankle-Based Inversion Device
This document presents a design for an ankle-based inversion device which can be constructed entirely from webbing. All individual design components are described in detail, and complete instructions for use and assembly are provided.
BODYWEIGHT DECOMPRESSIION TABLE
Decompression table embodiments are described that provide body weight support distributed along the body by providing a lumbar support harness as well as separate foot and leg attachment elements, Other embodiments may either alone or in combination with body weight support elements may provide elements for placing the body in a pre-stretched configuration during decompression by curving the body support portion of the table and strategically adding controlled spacing from the cervical and lumbar areas to the table surface.
USER-ACTUATED DYNAMIC TENSION TRACTION APPARATUS
A user-actuated dynamic tension traction device is disclosed. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a traction device passively applies traction force to a user through the use of one or more rubber or elastic resistance bands coupled to a neck collar worn by the user. The resistance bands are anchored to a stationary surface (in a preferred embodiment a door). Traction is passively applied to the user, rather than actively, as the user moves his or her body away from the surface to which the resistance bands are anchored. As the user moves backward and stretches the resistance bands, tension is incrementally exerted by the resistance bands on the neck collar, and traction is gradually applied to the user's spine.
Tilting inversion exerciser
A tilting inversion exerciser includes a supporting stand having a primary frame and an auxiliary frame, one or two carriers pivotally attached to the supporting stand with apex members, a supporting table attached to the carriers and movable relative to the carriers, the carrier includes a guiding device for guiding the supporting table to move relative to the carrier and the apex member, and a spring biasing member is engaged between the carrier and the supporting table for adjusting a center of gravity of the carrier relative to the supporting table when users of different weight is engaged onto the supporting table and for giving some security to the user while conducting the inversion exercises.