An apparatus and method for physical therapy is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base structure, a roller table positioned on the base structure including an outer frame and 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 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 to transition the apparatus between a first mode and a second mode, 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 from the first mode to the second mode, 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.

The application is directed to an apparatus for developing the act of fielding ground balls in the game of baseball. The application is also directed to an apparatus for developing the act of throwing a baseball following fielding of a ground ball. The apparatus is operationally configured to locate the glove hand and/or feet of a user of the apparatus in one or more fielding positions and the feet in one or more throwing positions. The apparatus may be used to train individual infielders and outfielders for fielding ground balls and throwing a baseball according to their respective player positions and/or according to various game scenarios or game situations.

Electronic devices may use touch pads that have touch sensor arrays, force sensors, and actuators for providing tactile feedback. A touch pad may be mounted in a computer housing. The touch pad may have a rectangular planar touch pad member that has a glass layer covered with ink and contains a capacitive touch sensor array. Force sensors may be mounted under each of the four corners of the rectangular planar touch pad member. The force sensors may be used to measure how much force is applied to the surface of the planar touch pad member by a user. Processed force sensor signals may indicate the presence of button activity such as press and release events. In response to detected button activity or other activity in the device, actuator drive signals may be generated for controlling the actuator. The user may supply settings to adjust signal processing and tactile feedback parameters.

A goal apparatus comprising a cross bar, a first side post and a second side post is described. The first side post and the second side post are connected to the cross bar such that the first side post, the second side post and the cross bar form a plane (a goal plane). Further, one or more sensor pairs are coupled to the first side post and the second side post, wherein a first sensor pair of the one or more sensor pairs includes a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is coupled to the first side post and the second sensor is coupled to the second side post and is also aligned horizontal to the first sensor. In addition, the first sensor pair is located in a first zone, wherein the first zone is a first portion of the goal plane.

A device and method for alleviating extremity pain and improving range of motion using a mobile mirror with functional activity attachments. Secured symmetrical functional objects for manipulation are positioned either along side, in front, or on the mirror itself. The individual looks at the reflection of the non-affected extremity manipulating the functional attachment while both extremities perform the activity. The occupational therapy device is simple to use and can relocate to either tabletop or floor. The large mirror accommodates longer arms and legs for improved visual field and can be rotated for either vertical or horizontal orientation.

Interactive system provides training and assessments relating to joint stabilization capabilities and reaction-based performance for diverse populations. This system may enhance the subject's ability to generate and deliver power as a direct byproduct of properly timed decelerations originating with the effectors and supported by the verticality of the spine. Said decelerations also provide functional means for improving joint stabilization capabilities via improved co-contraction of the shoulder(s) joints and other anatomical locations on the subject. The resulting data may serve as the basis for predictive analytics relating to joint stabilization and the associated risk of orthopedic injuries. This system may also train/improve the dampening of internal forces resulting from aggressive weight bearing movements, and more effectively dissipate the force of received physical impacts.

An exercise apparatus comprising: a foot support, a user interface that includes a visual display, the foot support being movable by the user on the frame back and forth through any one of a plurality of complete, reproducible and different arc segments of a master arcuate path, the foot support being interconnected to a selection device that enables the user to select any one of the plurality of arc segments, one or more detectors adapted to detect one or more of force, energy or power exerted by the user over time on the foot support or distance or velocity of travel of the foot support or resistance assembly during the course of the user's performance of all or a portion of an exercise cycle, the visual display displaying a visually recognizable format of one or more of the force, energy, power, distance, time or velocity.

The present invention is directed to systems and methods for a portable parallel bar system. The system is easily folded as a portable configuration by resting one or more stanchions on a platform of the device. Transport mechanisms may be deployed for easier transport of the device. Cross-members may be employed to provide stability to the device when in the unfolded or in-use configuration.

The current invention is a Bilateral Brain Coordination Activity System requiring simultaneous performance of a set of tasks assigned to two or more extremities, e.g. hand, finger and foot. The purpose of this invention is to enhance coordination between left and right brain. The set of tasks consist of symmetric or asymmetric differentiated motions, wherein each motion requiring a distinct brain command, and therefore bilateral brain coordination. The system employs a mechanical and/or interactive digital platform with handheld or stationary devices, or rideable equipment. Difficulty level varies with the selected set of tasks, their spatial and planar arrangement and the number of involved extremities. This invention is appropriate for all ages to improve bilateral coordination and motor skill, and can be for individual use, sportsman and military training, identification of motor skill deficits, therapeutic development of compromised motor skill, and/or entertainment or game use.

System and method for use in improving individual's motion ability are disclosed. A force applying device is used to apply a force to at least portion of the individual's body during an exercise performed by the individual. A sensing system monitors one or more training sessions of the exercise performed and selectively generate first measurement data comprising error-related data and second measurement data indicative of adaptive response of the individual to the force applied to the exercised body portion. A force controller can be used to manage operation of the force applying device according to operational data, such that the force being applied to the exercised body portion includes at least one of an interfering force segment or an assistive force segment, determined in accordance with a predetermined range of an error regulating profile.