Patent classifications
A63B23/0417
PORTABLE THERAPEUTIC STRENGTHENING APPARATUS USING ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE
A lightweight, portable leg strengthening apparatus includes a footplate and calf support which form a leg rest, a top a friction free sliding element running longitudinally along and supported on a rectangular base. The leg rest is hinged at its attachment to the sliding element to allow a longitudinal tilting movement. The leg rest has adjustability at the hinge point at the ankle to enable alterations in the foot position. The leg rest has a removable heel support which provides the ability for either no pressure of full pressure to be exerted through the heel area of the user. The leg rest is able to be rotated 180° to allow for the user to either push the leg rest a top the guide member away from the user to allow the user to work their quadriceps, or may be pulled towards the user allowing the user to work their hamstring. The apparatus uses resistance material/rubber cords or springs attached via a plate to a steel cable, travelling via an aperture in the end of the device to the back of the sliding element a top the body of the device to create tension as the leg rest a top the sliding element is moved longitudinally along the body of the device. Resistance can be varied and progressed by using different numbers of resistance cords/springs. Organ stop devices are used to engage and disengage the resistance means so that the user has no need to have physical contact with said resistance means. A movable block on the rear of the device behind the sliding element prevents a patient flexing the knee and hip further than is appropriate for them. Fold away legs that are rotated out from under the device and locked into place make the device versatile for using whilst seated or folded away for use on a bed. A contact sensor at the front of the device enables visual display of number of repetitions achieved on a screen at the rear of the apparatus.
Randomized exercise system
According to one example, an exercise system includes a base, a vertical housing extending vertically outward from the base, a first weighted touchpoint moveably coupled to the vertical housing, a second weighted touchpoint moveably coupled to the vertical housing, and one or more weight systems configured to provide weight to the weighted touchpoints. The exercise system further includes a control system that determines randomized workouts that include a random selection of a muscle group, a weight amount, a weight differential, a number of sets of an exercise, and/or a number of repetitions in the set. The control system may also cause the weight system to adjust the weight of the weighted touchpoints based on the randomized workout.
Joint separator for body alignment
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.
PORTABLE LOWER LIMB THERAPY DEVICE
A portable lower limb therapy device having a support base and a force transfer system. The support base includes an exterior surface suitable to slide on smooth surfaces and an interior surface suitable to receive and conform to a foot of a user. The force transfer system embodied through one or two cords integrated with the support base and operates to transfer force applied behind and above the foot of a user that is in the support base to the support base. The portable lower limb therapy device may be used with a wearable anchor that is attachable to the thigh of the user of allows for the cord or cords to be fixed in place for the performance of static progressive stretch therapy motions without requiring ongoing manual force.
Gluteus maximus power push apparatus
A power push exercise apparatus comprises a frame assembly to house a weight system of selectable stacked weights. A foot assembly is provided in a workout space, such that a user may provide a downward force on the foot assembly to engage the weight system and perform exercises targeting the gluteus maximus.
Easy chair exerciser
An exercise device is disclosed herein. The exercise device includes a platform, a track unit, a first leg holder, a second leg holder and a bracket. Further the exercise device includes a first resistance band and a second resistance band. The exercise device can be moved from any recliner or ottoman with ease to assist users in strengthening the legs and upper body whilst sitting.
TRACK EXERCISE DEVICE
Disclosed is a track exercise device including at least two substantially parallel tracks, at least four movable platforms, wherein at least two movable platforms are on a first track, and wherein at least two movable platforms are on a second track. A transverse attachment attaches the movable platforms on adjacent tracks, a longitudinal attachment attaches the movable platforms on the same track, and a tilting adjustment provides for inclined or flat movement.
Physical therapy apparatus and method of use
An apparatus and method for physical therapy includes a base structure, a roller table positioned on the base structure including a plurality of free motion rollers, at least one motor connected to the base structure, a plurality of powered rollers located within the base structure being in removable contact with the plurality of free motion rollers and connected to the at least one motor, a lifting mechanism located within the base structure and connected to the at least one motor and being configured to raise and lower the roller table, a load cell in communication with the apparatus being configured to measure and record a patient's response to the transition of the roller table, and a programmable logic controller in communication with the at least one motor and the load cell being configured to control the transition of the apparatus between the first mode and the second mode.
Leg press machine with a weight plate transfer system for reducing exercise resistance while remaining seated
A leg press machine with a weight plate transfer mechanism to reduce exercise resistance while remaining seated on the machine. Weight plates are movably supported within a sliding housing, rather than being received on a pair of side pegs, as in conventional leg press machines. One of the weight plates can be pushed to roll from the sliding housing to a storage housing by the exerciser using a weight transfer actuator, allowing the exerciser to reduce the exercise resistance conveniently while remaining seated. The storage housing is positioned with an open side facing an open side of the sliding housing so as to receive the weight plate pushed and rolled from the sliding housing. Additionally, by positioning the storage housing at substantially the same height as the sliding housing, the exerciser can easily roll one or more weight plates between the two housings so as to reduce the exercise resistance.
Multi-function Exercise Machine and Bench
An exercise machine suitable for exercising a person's muscles contains a frame (100), a seat (102) situated over the frame, a seatback (104 or 104U), a connection mechanism (106 or 106U) for flexibly and adjustably connecting the seatback to the frame or/and the seat, and a pedaling mechanism (114 or 220) connectable to the frame and having a pair of movable pedals (140 or 224). The seatback is typically capable of swiveling. The pedals can revolve or translate back and forth. Another exercise machine contains a handle-translating mechanism (220) having a pair of handles (274) that translate back and forth. The frame, seat, seatback, and connection mechanism typically in combination with one or more pairs of handles (108, 110, 240, 242, and 252) form an exercise bench.