EP0131167A3 - Therapeutic device for body stretching - Google Patents

Therapeutic device for body stretching Download PDF

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EP0131167A3
EP0131167A3 EP84106742A EP84106742A EP0131167A3 EP 0131167 A3 EP0131167 A3 EP 0131167A3 EP 84106742 A EP84106742 A EP 84106742A EP 84106742 A EP84106742 A EP 84106742A EP 0131167 A3 EP0131167 A3 EP 0131167A3
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platform
thighs
person
knee
torso
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Hillar T. Lilles
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0218—Drawing-out devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2203/00—Additional characteristics concerning the patient
    • A61H2203/04—Position of the patient
    • A61H2203/0443—Position of the patient substantially horizontal
    • A61H2203/045—Position of the patient substantially horizontal with legs in a kneeled 90°/90°-position
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2203/00—Additional characteristics concerning the patient
    • A61H2203/04—Position of the patient
    • A61H2203/0443—Position of the patient substantially horizontal
    • A61H2203/0468—Prone
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2203/00—Additional characteristics concerning the patient
    • A61H2203/04—Position of the patient
    • A61H2203/0481—Hanging
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2203/00—Additional characteristics concerning the patient
    • A61H2203/04—Position of the patient
    • A61H2203/0481—Hanging
    • A61H2203/0493—Hanging by hanging the patient upside down or inclined downwardly

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
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  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)

Abstract

Disclosed is a therapeutic device (2) by the use of which a person may hang in an upside-down posture, with the spine straight, and in complete relaxation. The device (2) comprises a pivotable table (3) mounted on a frame (4) and having a knee platform (7) on which the person first kneels; a tigh platform (8) against which he next rests his thighs; and a torso platform (9) for supporting his chest and head as he leans forwards. Handles (18), mounted on the frame (4), are graspable by the person to pull himself forwardly downwardly by controlled tilting of the table (3) to a freely hanging, or any intermediate inverted, position. Relaxation while hanging is achieved by bending at the hips and by the provision of a behind-the-knee restraint (20), which comprises a pad (29) that fits in the crook of the bent knee. This restraint (20) allows the body weight to be taken entirely by the thighs without the thighs being pulled off the thigh platform (8) by the weight of the torso. The device is adjustable in various ways to suit the individual.
EP84106742A 1983-06-14 1984-06-13 Therapeutic device for body stretching Withdrawn EP0131167A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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CA000430328A CA1199544A (en) 1983-06-14 1983-06-14 Body traction device
CA430328 1983-06-14

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EP0131167A2 EP0131167A2 (en) 1985-01-16
EP0131167A3 true EP0131167A3 (en) 1986-05-21

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US5840001A (en) * 1997-03-24 1998-11-24 Schedel; Robert M. Therapy exercise table
CA2292692A1 (en) 1999-12-17 2001-06-17 Elaine Sumner Inversion chair
DE60106849D1 (en) * 2001-01-02 2004-12-09 Johan Dossche Orthopedic chair
FR2881949A1 (en) * 2005-02-11 2006-08-18 Maria Seignez Vertebral column elongation device for paramedical field, has two parallel metallic bars in form of parabolic arc, transversal bars used as steps, foot catching bar, suspension bar supporting body, fabric supporting leg and traction bars
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US2623518A (en) * 1949-10-18 1952-12-30 Vaquette Odette Table for the elongation of the vertebral column
DE2621671A1 (en) * 1975-06-04 1976-12-23 Pius Hobi STRETCHER
US4292962A (en) * 1979-04-19 1981-10-06 Krause Nicolaas J P R Apparatus for postural treatment of humans
GB2121304A (en) * 1982-06-07 1983-12-21 Stretch Forming Corp Gravity traction apparatus

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US4214790A (en) * 1979-01-25 1980-07-29 Sieber Walter P Orthopedic reclining chair

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2623518A (en) * 1949-10-18 1952-12-30 Vaquette Odette Table for the elongation of the vertebral column
DE2621671A1 (en) * 1975-06-04 1976-12-23 Pius Hobi STRETCHER
US4292962A (en) * 1979-04-19 1981-10-06 Krause Nicolaas J P R Apparatus for postural treatment of humans
GB2121304A (en) * 1982-06-07 1983-12-21 Stretch Forming Corp Gravity traction apparatus

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EP0131167A2 (en) 1985-01-16

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