Abstract:
Apparatus for joint range of motion rehabilitation of a wearer of the apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first support configured to be secured to a first limb portion at a first side of a joint, a second support configured to be secured to a second limb portion at a second side of the joint, and a mechanical system connected to the first support and the second support and operable to control flexion and extension movement of the second support relative to the first support. During the flexion and extension movement, the second support rotates and translates relative to the first support.
Abstract:
Provided is rehabilitation apparatus (10) comprising a base (12), at least one linear guide rail (14) supported on the base (12), at least one carriage (16) configured to be operatively guided along the base (12) by said guide rail (14), and at least one footplate (18) adjustably mounted to the carriage (16), said footplate (16) configured to receive a user's foot (20). Apparatus (10) also includes at least one biasing member (22) arrangeable to interconnect the carriage (16) and the base (12) so that said member (22) counteracts translation of the carriage (16) along the guide rail (14) in a predetermined and configurable manner. Further included is a braking arrangement (24) configured to controllably arrest guided translation of the carriage (16). In this manner, apparatus (10) enables a user to urge the carriage (16) along the base (12) with user-configurable force whilst allowing controlled braking as required.
Abstract:
A device and method for engaging the foot distal to the metatarsi that enables a full stretch of the plantar fascia, muscles of the feet and lower leg. The invention has an elongated shaft that has a brace element affixed to the end of the shaft pointed away from a human user and a handle element affixed to the opposite end of the shaft. When the handle element is pulled toward the human user, the brace element engages the foot such that the intended stretch on the plantar and posterior portions of the foot and leg is initiated.
Abstract:
A fitness and therapeutic apparatus comprising an elastic body, said body further comprising at least partly ball-like shape and at least one recess wherein the recess enables insertion of at least one toe or part of foot.
Abstract:
A foot exercise sandal (10) including a sole (12) having a first toe end (1.2A), a second heel end (12B) opposite the first toe end and a pair of opposing sides (12C, 12D) extending between the first toe end and second heel end; a primary resilient strap (14) having first and second ends with each of the first and second ends thereof attached to one of the opposing sides of the sole such that the primary resilient strap extends across a width of the sole; and a secondary strap (16) having first and second ends with each of the first and second ends thereof attached to one of the opposing sides of the sole such that the secondary strap extends across the width of the sole and is located to lie substantially over the primary resilient strap, the secondary strap forming a loop for securing a foot of a wearer to the sole. The primary resilient strap (14) in an inoperative condition, is pulled tightly across the width of the sole under its own resilience to lie substantially in contact with an upper surface of the sole such that in use with the wearers foot secured to the sole by the secondary strap, the primary resilient strap is positioned between the user's foot and the sole. In an operative condition, the primary resilient strap (14) is pulled away from the sole to compressively sandwich at least a portion of the wearers foot between the primary resilient strap and the sole such that in use, the wearer is capable of performing dorsifiexion exercises.
Abstract:
An exercise foot harness adapted to be secured to either foot or shoe of a user. The exercise foot harness includes and interconnection of a toe strap, a midstrap, and a heel strap. The toe strap includes a coupling member so that the toe strap may be secured around the toe area of an athletic shoe. The toe strap also includes one or more coupling points where a user may secure a resistance device, such as a weight cable of a home gym or other exercise machine. The heel strap includes a coupling member so that the heel strap may be secured around the heel area of an athletic shoe. The heel strap also includes one or more coupling points where a user may secure a resistance device. Finally, the midstrap is used to secure the exercise foot harness around the midportion of an athletic shoe. In one particular arrangement, coupling points are provided at the top of the toe, the bottom of the toe, the left and right side, and the heel so that a user may connect a resistance device or devices to any number of combinations of coupling points and perform numerous different exercises.
Abstract:
The effect of training using a weight machine which may be produced after a long-time steady training is objectively grasped. The display device comprises human body impedance measuring means (11) for measuring the human body impedance through a grip handle (H), data input means (12) for inputting individual data, such as the gender, age, height, and weight, through a color liquid crystal panel, body fat percentage calculating means (13) for calculating the body fat percentage from the human body impedance and the individual data, fat-excepting weight calculating means (14) for calculating the fat-excepting weight from the body fat percentage and the weight, storage means (15) for storing the fat-excepting weight therein every measurement, and display means (16) for displaying the fat-excepting weight in a time-series manner.