Apparatus and methods relate to a multi-modal rehabilitation device having a reconfigurably lockable, adjustable knee stabilizer and a removable foot plate provided with removable resistance elements. In an illustrative example, the resistance elements may be repositionable. The foot plate may be provided with rollers. The rollers may be configured for use in gliding exercises. The rollers may be configured for self-massage therapy. The rollers may be removable. The rollers may be disposed in a removable leg band which may be disposed around a leg of a user. In an illustrative example, the device further includes a graduated self-deflating thermal-compression device. Various embodiments may provide multiple therapy modalities in an efficient, economical, and user-friendly device.

A virtual reality (VR) system includes a VR display and a VR movement apparatus that includes hand user interfaces (UIs) and foot UIs that can support the hands, feet, seat, and total weight of a user. The VR movement apparatus allow the user's hands and feet to move in 3-dimensional space that include vertical, lateral, and fore-aft direction movements. A computer running VR software coordinate and synchronizes the VR movement apparatus and the VR display to provide system users with simulated activities in a VR environment.

An exercise machine for assisting in the performance of a core exercise that is adjustable between a plurality of configurations. The exercise machine includes a front track, a rear track, a first bar operably engaged with the front track and the rear track, a second bar operably engaged with the front track and the rear track, a first handle member operably engaged with the first bar proximate, a second handle member operably engaged with the second bar, a first foot block operably engaged with the first bar, and a second foot block operably engaged with the second bar. The first bar, the second bar, the first handle member, the second handle member, the first foot block, and the second foot block are all selectively adjustable to accommodate users of different shapes and heights as well as variations of core exercises.

The present invention relates to a device and method of use thereof for lower leg strengthening, particularly for strengthening the anterior tibialis. In one form, the device includes: a foot mount for mounting to a foot of a user, said foot mount including a pair of opposed side plates and at least two rods interconnecting the opposed side plates, at least one of said two rods including an actuating mechanism for tightening and loosening the opposed side plates about the foot of the user; and a weight mount operatively associated with the foot mount and configured to mount one or more weights thereon. In use, the device is configured to provide resistance to dorsiflexion of the foot of the user.

A suspension training system foot stirrup includes a load strap formed into a closed loop and configured to couple at its upper end to a suspension exercise system and a sole strap coupled to opposite sides of the loop that forms the load strap, thereby forming a foot receiving opening comprising the sole strap, and a portion of the load strap between the points where the sole strap couples to the load strap and a lower end of the load strap. The foot receiving opening receives a human foot inserted toe-first therein such that the sole is in contact with the sole strap and the load strap portion encloses an upper portion of the foot, and receives the human foot inserted heel-first therein such that the sole comes in contract with the sole strap, and the load strap portion encloses the achilles tendon region of the heel.

A Vertical Running Machine called a VARRI—Vertical, Anti-Gravity, Re-habilitation, Recovery, and Impact Resistant. It relates to the field of bio-mechanical technology, human physiological facts, and the relationship of gravity and the functionality of the body in motion. This is a Vertical, Anti-gravity device created for Recovery from injuries, physical therapy Rehabilitation with the functional characteristics of Impact-free conditioning and by providing a non-impact system to improve the conditioning or recovery of the user, the patient or the elderly. The device provides a method of a more rapid and safer recovery from injuries and surgery and also is capable to provide enhanced athletic performance by using a vertical, non-impact system which alleviates the damages on the muscles and skeletal structure of the body from the continuous impact of horizontal running on the ground.

A calf exerciser includes a free standing platform with independent foot braces that pivot and rotate for providing an optimally positioned foot and ankle position for a calf exercise. A pair of rotating platforms mount to a base, and each rotating platform has a pivot brace that angles left and right. Positioning and locking the foot braces at various positions of rotation and right/left angles provide a selectable, varied position as the calf exercises generally involve an ankle driven force against the foot braces, often bearing on the ball or arch of the foot. A beveled or curved edge with a grip surface further enhances contact with the user's foot.

A rowing exercise assembly includes a pair of elevation units that is each positionable at a selected point between a minimum elevation and a maximum elevation. A rowing machine is coupled between each of the elevation units thereby facilitating the rowing machine to be positionable at a variety of horizontal angles. In this way the elevation units enhance rowing exercises. A pair of cables is coupled to a resistance unit. A pair of handles is respectively coupled to the pair of cables and each of the handles may be gripped for performing the rowing exercises. A control is positioned proximate to the rowing machine and each of the elevation units is electrically coupled to the control. Moreover, the control actuates each of the elevation units to be positioned at the selected point between the minimum and maximum elevations.

A fitness slider is provided that is capable of holding a weight plate during use, to be manipulated by one or more extremities using the weight plate as the engagement surface for the user's hand or foot. Another fitness slider is configured to mate with different sizes of weight plates. Yet another fitness slider is provided that includes a handle on top of the weight plate as the engagement surface.

Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for redistributing the normal weight distribution of a user in a standing position. One example is a postural platform for either the left or right foot having a bottom surface defining a reference plane, a top surface configured as a foot contact surface and a perimeter side wall between the bottom and top surfaces. The top surface is rotated about a first rotational axis parallel to the reference plane and rotated about a second rotational axis orthogonal to the reference plane. In another example, a system includes first and second postural platforms that are independent of one another. In other examples, the device is a sandal, shoe, sneaker or any foot covering with a tops surface being at a complex angle to a bottom surface.