A spinal treatment system includes a traction device, an exercise device adapted for imparting curvature to the lumbar or sacral spine of a user and for manipulating the spine and intervertebral discs with decompression force, and a cushion coupled to the traction device and configured to bear against one or both of a head of the user and the thoracic spine of the user. The exercise device includes a frame for placement on the floor. A pad or inflatable bladder is carried by the top surface of the frame. A body strap attachment portion encompasses the thoracic-sacral spinal vertebrae region of the user and secures the frame to the user. The cushion includes one or more pad sections or inflatable bladder sections.

In various embodiments, provided herein are systems, methods, processes, and devices for providing locomotive rehabilitation to a subject via one or more gait motions that substantially accurately mimic motions performed in healthy, natural gait cycles. The system may mimic natural gait motions via footplates and handles, and one or more linkage systems. In particular embodiments, the system may further include a motor unit and/or clutch for providing controlled forces assisting or resisting motions of a linkage system. Further, the system may include a tower for operating in a standing or seated position. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a body weight support system that provides offloading forces to a subject.

A decompression device may include a support structure having a first longitudinal brace, and a first cross brace may be coupled to or part of the first longitudinal brace. A harness may be coupled to the first cross brace of the support structure, and the harness may have a traction surface. An adjustable fastener may control the harness length therein controlling the distance between the traction surface and the first cross brace. The base may be positioned on a surface or structure, and portions of the harness may be positioned around the body of a user, such as under the arms and around the back. The user may manipulate the adjustable fastener to position portions of the harness a desired distance from the first cross brace. The user may then lean forwards with the support structure and the harness will provide lift, and therefore decompression, to the body and back of the user.

An exercise and flexibility assessing apparatus includes a handle having a flexible member opening and a latch opening formed therein. A shaft support is mounted in the handle. The shaft support has a first wall and a second wall, distal from the first wall. A spool is rotatably mounted between the first wall and the second wall. A flexible member with indicia for assessment has a first end fixedly connected to the spool and a second end extending outwardly from the handle through the flexible member opening. A latch mechanism has an activating portion that extends outwardly of the spool toward the latch opening and a latching portion pivotally engaging the first wall. The latching portion is movable between a first position wherein the spool is rotatable with respect to the handle and a second position wherein the spool is fixed with respect to the handle.

A knee rehabilitation device may include a left post and a right post, an upper transverse post and a lower transverse post. The transverse posts may extend from the left post to the right post and may include foam pads that are configured to rest against opposing sides of the user's legs. The left and right posts may be angled to facilitate handling of the device. The transverse posts may be attached to the left and right posts by clamps that allow the transverse posts to slide along the height of the left and right posts.

In one example, an apparatus includes a baseplate, a footplate connected to the baseplate, a heel support connected to the footplate, an instep securing device connected to the heel support or footplate, a calf attachment member configured to releasably attach to a leg of a user, and a first cord movably connected to the baseplate, the first cord terminating at its first end in a handle, and a second end of the first cord is configured to attach to the calf attachment member.

An exercise machine has a main frame, two base link members supported for cyclical movement on base tracks on the main frame, two handles pivotal about a handle axis on the frame in which the handles are operatively connected to the base link members respectively such that a cyclical movement of the handles drives the cyclical movement of the respective base link members, a foot support carried on each base link member for supporting a respective foot of the user thereon through a walking motion of the user as the base link members are moved cyclically, a torso support on the main frame supporting a torso of the user thereon having one or more degrees of freedom relative to the main frame, and leg linkages connected between the main frame and respective ones of the base link members with bracing to secure legs of the user therein.

It is important to allow a sore or injured muscle to recover after strenuous physical activity or trauma to an affected limb. The device has separate stations that permit all major muscle groups to be massaged or rehabilitated and each station can be operated independently of each other section. The individual sections can be detached from a triangular support member and placed at more ideal locations in the rehabilitation facility, if needed or desired. The device is not intended to replace the expertise of a trained medical provider or personal trainer but is intended to allow a person to self-direct some efforts to massage aching or sore muscles.

It is important to allow a sore or injured muscle to recover after strenuous physical activity or trauma to an affected limb. The device has separate stations that permit all major muscle groups to be massaged or rehabilitated and each station can be operated independently of each other section. The individual sections can be detached from a triangular support member and placed at more ideal locations in the rehabilitation facility, if needed or desired. The device is not intended to replace the expertise of a trained medical provider or personal trainer but is intended to allow a person to self-direct some efforts to massage aching or sore muscles.

A spinal treatment system includes a traction device, an exercise device adapted for imparting curvature to the lumbar or sacral spine of a user and for manipulating the spine and intervertebral discs with decompression force, and a cushion coupled to the traction device and configured to bear against one or both of a head of the user and the thoracic spine of the user. The exercise device includes a frame for placement on the floor. A pad or inflatable bladder is carried by the top surface of the frame. A body strap attachment portion encompasses the thoracic-sacral spinal vertebrae region of the user and secures the frame to the user. The cushion includes one or more pad sections or inflatable bladder sections.