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EP1264617A1
EP1264617A1 EP01650069A EP01650069A EP1264617A1 EP 1264617 A1 EP1264617 A1 EP 1264617A1 EP 01650069 A EP01650069 A EP 01650069A EP 01650069 A EP01650069 A EP 01650069A EP 1264617 A1 EP1264617 A1 EP 1264617A1
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Priority to AT01650069T priority patent/ATE286767T1/de
Priority to DE60108360T priority patent/DE60108360T2/de
Priority to ES01650069T priority patent/ES2236167T3/es
Priority to CNA028110900A priority patent/CN1512905A/zh
Priority to CA2449756A priority patent/CA2449756C/en
Priority to AT02734607T priority patent/ATE401111T1/de
Priority to DE60227661T priority patent/DE60227661D1/de
Priority to AU2002305763A priority patent/AU2002305763B2/en
Priority to PCT/US2002/017113 priority patent/WO2002098517A1/en
Priority to US10/157,860 priority patent/US6656098B2/en
Priority to JP2003501553A priority patent/JP4139769B2/ja
Priority to EP02734607A priority patent/EP1392406B1/de
Priority to ES02734607T priority patent/ES2310594T3/es
Priority to US10/253,615 priority patent/US6749548B2/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column or the torso muscles related to shoulders (e.g. chest muscles)
    • A63B23/0233—Muscles of the back, e.g. by an extension of the body against a resistance, reverse crunch
    • 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
    • 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
    • A61H1/0237—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the lower limbs
    • A61H1/0244—Hip
    • 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
    • A61H1/0292—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the spinal column
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1628—Pelvis
    • A61H2201/163—Pelvis holding means therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/00047—Exercising devices not moving during use

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  • This invention relates to a pelvic holding device for use during exercising.
  • the lower spine In the human anatomy , the lower spine, known as the lumbar spine, is joined to the pelvic bone at a joint known as the sacro-iliac joint.
  • the sacro-iliac joint is a relatively stiff or rigid joint.
  • the upper leg bone known as the femur, is joined to the pelvic bone at the hip joint by means of hip ligaments.
  • a device for use during exercising for holding a pelvis of a user in a substantially fixed position thereby facilitating pivoting of the user's spine about the user's pelvis during back exercise, and/or facilitating pivoting of a leg of the user about the user's pelvis during leg exercise.
  • the device substantially prevents pivoting of a user's pelvis about a hip joint of the user during exercising of the user's back.
  • the device substantially prevents pivoting of a user's pelvis about the user's sacro-iliac joint and lumbar spine during exercising of a leg of the user.
  • the device comprises:-
  • the holder is adjustable.
  • the holder comprises at least one strap for extending around a user.
  • the strap extends from the support body.
  • the strap may be releasably attached to the support body.
  • the strap may be integral with the support body.
  • the strap preferably comprises a release means intermediate ends of the strap.
  • the position of the strap is adjustable to suit a user.
  • the location from which the strap may extend around a user is adjustable.
  • the inclination at which the strap may extend around a user is adjustable.
  • the holder may comprise means to adjust the clamping tension in the strap to suit a user.
  • the adjustment means comprises a ratchet mechanism.
  • the adjustment means may comprise a pulley system.
  • the holder comprises a plurality of straps.
  • one strap is positioned to extend around a lower part of the pelvis of a user, and another strap is positioned to extend around a higher part of the pelvis of the user.
  • the position of the support surface is adjustable to suit a user.
  • the support body may define a plurality of support surfaces and the position of the support surfaces may be independently adjustable.
  • the location of the support surface is adjustable.
  • the inclination of the support surface is adjustable.
  • the support surface may comprise at least one bolster or wedge.
  • the support body comprises at least one leg for supporting the support surface at a suitable height above ground level.
  • the support body comprises a base from which the leg extends.
  • the base defines a platform on which a user may stand during exercising.
  • the support body comprises means for attachment of the support body to a supporting structure.
  • the attachment means may comprise a recess in the support body for co-operative mating with a corresponding protrusion on the supporting structure.
  • the recess is provided in a side of the support body opposite to the support surface.
  • the supporting structure is rigid, such as a wall, or a doorway, or a floor.
  • the supporting structure may be an exercise machine.
  • the support surface is of a resilient material, such as a foam, or a rubber.
  • the support surface is contoured.
  • the device may comprise a grippable bar to assist exercising of a user.
  • the device comprises at least one exercise band attached to the bar.
  • the bar is preferably supported by the support body.
  • the device comprises exercise weights to assist exercising of a user.
  • the device comprises a pulley mechanism attached to the exercise weights.
  • the exercise weights are supported by the support body.
  • the device is suitable for treatment of a back and/or a leg.
  • the invention provides a use of the device of the invention for treatment.
  • a back Preferably for treatment of a lumbar spine.
  • the use is for treatment of a leg.
  • the use of the device relocates the position of a misaligned joint of a user.
  • the holding of a user's pelvis in a substantially fixed position substantially prevents pivoting of the user's pelvis about a hip-joint of the user during exercising of the user's back.
  • the invention provides a method of exercising a leg, the method comprising the steps of:-
  • the holding of a user's pelvis in a substantially fixed position substantially prevents pivoting of the user's pelvis about the user's sacro-iliac joint and lumbar spine during exercising of a leg of the user.
  • the method comprises the steps of:-
  • the method comprises the step of adjusting the position of the holder to suit a user.
  • the method may comprise the step of adjusting the location of the holder.
  • the method may comprise the step of adjusting the inclination of the holder.
  • Most preferably the method comprises the step of adjusting the clamping tension in the holder to suit a user.
  • the method comprises the step of adjusting the position of the support surface to suit a user.
  • a plurality of support surfaces may be provided, and the method may comprise the step of independently adjusting the positions of the support surfaces.
  • the method comprises the step of adjusting the location of the support surface.
  • the method comprises the step of adjusting the inclination of the support surface.
  • the adjustment is performed by a user.
  • a user's pelvis is clamped against the support surface in a substantially pain-free position before exercising
  • the exercising may include a twisting movement, or a bending movement.
  • the exercising may include bending substantially forwards and/or substantially backwards, or bending substantially to the side.
  • the exercising may include a stretching movement, or movement against exercise weights or resilient bands, or an extension movement, or a flexing movement.
  • the device according to the invention provides a means of therapeutically treating a back, in particular treating a lower back or lumbar spine region.
  • the invention also provides a means of therapeutically treating a hip joint.
  • the device according to the invention further provides a prophylactic means to prevent disorders of the lower back/pelvis/hip joint region from developing.
  • the invention By securely clamping the pelvis of a user in a substantially pain-free position, the invention enables the user to perform movements or exercises, which would otherwise cause pain to the user if his/her pelvis was not restrained, without experiencing any pain. Performance of these pain-free exercises has a therapeutic effect on the user.
  • the strap and support surface components of the invention may be quickly and easily adjusted to suite the user.
  • the adjustment may be performed by the user himself/herself. This facilitates use of the device without direct supervision by, for example, a clinician. Self-adjustment also ensures that the most comfortable and pain-free position of use may be achieved.
  • the adjustable nature of the invention enables all users, regardless of anatomical characteristics, or of their particular disorder to achieve the desired pain-free clamped position of use with a single device.
  • the optimum pain-free position for a particular user may change from one exercise session to another exercise session, or during one exercise session as the invention has a therapeutic effect on the disorder of the user.
  • the device according to the invention enables the user to adapt the device to ensure that the pain-free position of use is maintained.
  • the device of the invention is suitable for use without requiring intensive supervision by another person, for example, a clinician.
  • the device could be used in a home setting.
  • it could be used as part of a relatively large group being supervised by only one clinician.
  • the device is relatively compact and lightweight, and is thus highly mobile.
  • the device is, however, also stable during use due to its wide base.
  • the invention allows exercise to be performed by a user in a highly convenient manner. In particular it is not necessary for the user to be in a lying position or for the user to undress to use the device.
  • a device for holding the pelvis of a user in a substantially fixed position during exercising of the user's back and/or the user's leg By holding the user's pelvis substantially fixed, the device ensures that substantially all exercising movement of the user's back is translated into a pivoting of the user's spine about the user's pelvis, and the device substantially prevents pivoting of the user's pelvis about a hip joint of the user. Similarly, the device ensures that substantially all exercising movement of the user's leg is translated into a pivoting of the user's leg about the user's pelvis, and the device substantially prevents pivoting of the user's pelvis about the user's sacro-iliac joint and lumbar spine.
  • the device is adjustable to ensure that the user's pelvis is held in a pain-free position, so that subsequent exercising movements are substantially pain-free. By performing these pain-free exercises, this has a therapeutic effect on the user.
  • a device 1 according to the invention, the device 1 being suitable for treatment, in particular for treatment of a lower back/pelvis/hip joint region of a human.
  • the device 1 comprises a support body 2, which defines at least one, and in this case two, support surfaces 3, 4, and a holder to clamp the pelvis of a user, in this case a patient, in a substantially fixed position against the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • the holder in provided by at least one, and in this case two, straps 5, 6 for extending around a patient.
  • the straps 5, 6 extend from a side wing 7 of the support body 2 and loop around to another side wing 8 of the support body 2.
  • the straps 5, 6 are releasably attached to each side wing 7, 8 by means of, for example, clips or rope attachments.
  • the straps 5, 6 may be integral with the support body 2 at one side wing, and may be releasably attached to the other side wing.
  • the straps 5, 6 may be integral with the support body 2 at both side wings 7, 8 with a release means, such as a clip or rope, provided intermediate the ends of each strap 5, 6.
  • any suitable means of attachment of the straps 5, 6 to the support body 2 may be employed, provided that the straps 5, 6 may be extended around a patient to facilitate clamping of the patient's pelvis against the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • the position of the straps 5, 6 is adjustable, in particular the location on the side wings 7, 8 from which the straps 5, 6 extend may be adjusted up or down.
  • the side wings 7, 8 define a plurality of recesses 9 spaced along the side wings 7, 8, the recesses 9 being configured to receive clips on each end of the straps 5, 6 in a releasable manner.
  • the inclination at which the straps 5, 6 extend from the side wings 7, 8 may also be adjusted by pivoting of the ends of the straps 5, 6 in the recesses 9.
  • the clamping tension in the straps 5, 6 may be adjusted by means of, for example, a ratchet mechanism or a pulley system provided at some point along the straps 5, 6.
  • the straps 5, 6 are preferably of a tough, flexible material, similar to the fibrous material from which seat belts are made. In one case, soft foam pads are provided on the contact side of the straps 5, 6 for enhanced user comfort.
  • the straps 5, 6 may have a high co-efficient of friction coating to prevent slippage of the straps 5, 6 relative to the user's clothing and/or body. In one case the straps 5, 6 have a rubbery finish.
  • the position of the support surfaces 3, 4 is also adjustable, and preferably the position of each support surface is adjustable independently of the position of the other support surface.
  • the support surfaces 3, 4 are releasably attached to the support body 2 by means of, for example, hand-releasable screws, and the location of the support surfaces 3, 4 along the support body 2 may be adjusted either up or down, as desired.
  • the inclination of the support surfaces 3, 4 may be adjusted, for example by means of a hinge arrangement.
  • the support surfaces 3, 4 at least partially comprise wedges or bolsters releasably attached to the support body 2 by means of hook and pile fastener material, such as Velcro.
  • the wedges or bolsters may be selectively arranged on the support body 2 to ensure that the user is in a comfortable, pain free position clamped against the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • the support surfaces 3, 4 are preferably of a resilient material, such as foam or rubber, to provide a sufficiently solid surface against which the patient's pelvis is to be clamped.
  • the support surfaces 3, 4 may be contoured to accommodate the shape of a pelvis. Differently shaped support surfaces may be provided to suit a range of user anatomies.
  • the support body 2 comprises a base 10, from which a leg 11 extends to support the support surfaces 3, 4 and the straps 5, 6 at a suitable height above ground level for use by the patient.
  • the leg 11 may be a metal leg, for example of steel, and the leg 11 is rigidly connected to the base 10.
  • the base 10 is sufficiently wide to ensure that the device 1 is stable even when in use by an exercising patient.
  • the base 10 is configured to define a platform on which the patient stands when the patient's pelvis is clamped against the support surfaces 3, 4. The patient's body weight will thus provide a further stabilising effect to the device 1.
  • a stool 12 may be provided on the base 10 to provide a base for exercising a leg of the patient while the patient's pelvis is clamped against the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • the stool height may be adjusted.
  • a grippable bar 21 is supported by the support body 2.
  • the bar 21 may alternatively be supported by the base 10, or a separate supporting structure.
  • the bar 21 may be gripped by the patient and used to assist exercising of the patient's back and/or leg after the patient has been clamped against the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • An elastic exercise band, or a pulley system may be attached to the bar 21 to assist patient exercising.
  • the support body 2 may be provided with a means of attaching the device 1 to a separate rigid supporting structure, such as a wall, or a door, or a floor, or an exercising machine, for example an exercise weights machine.
  • a separate rigid supporting structure such as a wall, or a door, or a floor, or an exercising machine, for example an exercise weights machine.
  • the base 10 is not required.
  • the attachment means comprises a recess in the side of the support body 2 opposite to the support surfaces 3, 4, the recess being configured to mate with a corresponding protrusion, such as a hook, on the supporting structure.
  • the attachment means comprises an additional bracket.
  • Figs. 3, 5 and 6 there is illustrated the use of the device 1 during exercising, in particular to treat the lower back/pelvis/hip joint region of a user, in this case a human patient 30.
  • the legs 40 and feet 41 of the patient 30 are represented schematically in Figs. 3, 5 and 6 for convenience.
  • the release means intermediate the ends of the straps 5, 6 is opened.
  • the patient 30 steps upon the base 10 and positions his/her pelvis 31 against the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • the positions of the support surfaces 3, 4 may be adjusted, for example the location may be adjusted either up or down, or the inclination may be adjusted to suit the characteristics, such as the anatomy, of the patient 30. This is particularly advantageous if the support surfaces 3, 4 are contoured, as it is important that the patient's pelvis 31 is aligned with the pre-formed contours to prevent discomfort to the patient 30.
  • the positions of the support surfaces 3, 4 may be adjusted independently of one another. This enables the patient 30 to achieve a comfortable position against the support surfaces 3, 4, despite any lack of symmetry in the pelvis 31, as frequently occurs in the non-ideal anatomies of actual patients.
  • the straps 5, 6 are looped around the patient 30, and either reattached to the side wings 7, 8, or alternatively the release means is closed.
  • the position of the straps 5, 6 may be adjusted, for example the location may be adjusted either up or down, or the inclination may be adjusted.
  • the clamping tension in the straps 5, 6 may be adjusted, for example, by using a ratchet mechanism or pulley system. The straps 5, 6 are so adjusted until the patient's pelvis 31 is securely clamped against the support surfaces 3, 4 in such a position that the patient is substantially free of any pain or discomfort in the back.
  • FIG. 3 A typical clamped position is illustrated in Fig. 3.
  • strap 6 extends from the side wing 7 around a lower part of the patient's pelvis 31 to the other side wing 8
  • strap 5 extends from the side wing 7 around a higher part of the patient's pelvis 31 to the other side wing 8.
  • the straps 5, 6 may extend around the user at any point on the user's body as long as the user is in a pain free position securely clamped against the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • the adjustment of the straps 5, 6 and/or the adjustment of the support surfaces 3, 4 may be performed by the user himself/herself. This self-adjustment enables the user to best achieve a comfortable and substantially pain-free position clamped against the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • another person such as a supervising clinician, may assist in adjusting the straps 5, 6, and/or the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • the patient 30 can then exercise his/her back, for example by bending backwards (Fig. 5), and/or by bending forwards (Fig. 6).
  • the bar 21 may be gripped by the patient 30 to assist in exercising the back.
  • Elastic exercise bands attached to the bar 21, and/or an exercise weight stack pulley system may be used to provide resistance to the exercises of the user.
  • the bands and/or weights may be attached via a belt or harness to the user.
  • the sacro-iliac joint 32 between the lumbar spine 33 and the pelvis 31 is illustrated in detail in Fig. 4.
  • the sacro-iliac joint 32 is normally a relatively stiff or rigid joint, in particular in comparison to a relatively free-moving joint such as a hip-joint 34, or a shoulder-joint of the patient 30.
  • the pelvis clamping arrangement of the straps 5, 6 substantially prevents pivoting of the pelvis 31 about the hip joint 34 during the back exercise, as would normally occur if the pelvis 31 was unconstrained.
  • the back exercise has a therapeutic effect on the patient 30.
  • the patient 30 can also exercise his/her leg 40 after the pain-free position clamped against the support surfaces 3, 4 has been achieved.
  • the pelvis clamping arrangement of the straps 5, 6 substantially prevents pivoting of the pelvis 31 about the sacro-iliac joint 32 and lumbar spine 33 during the leg exercise, as would normally occur if the pelvis 31 was unconstrained.
  • the leg exercise has a therapeutic effect on the patient 30.
  • pivoting of the lumbar spine 33 about the pelvis 31 and/or pivoting of the leg 40 about the pelvis 31 helps to relocate any fault which may have developed in the pathological position of the lumbar spine 33 relative to the pelvis 31 at the sacro-iliac joint 32 and/or of the leg 40 relative to the pelvis 31 at the hip joint 34. It is believed that by exercising with the pelvis 31 securely clamped in a pain-free position, the spine 33, and/or the pelvis 31, and/or the hip-joint 34 become correctly re-aligned.
  • the exercising may additionally or alternatively include twisting or rotational movements, or stretching movements, or flexing movements or extending movements, or the lifting of exercise weights, or sideways bending or any other suitable exercise, as prescribed for the patient 30 by a clinician, for example.
  • the straps 5, 6 and/or the support surfaces 3, 4 may be adjusted during the exercise session to ensure that the user is in a substantially pain-free position throughout the session.
  • FIG. 7 there is illustrated another device 50 according to the invention, which is similar to the device 1 of Figs. 1 to 6, and similar elements in Fig. 7 are assigned the same reference numerals.
  • exercise weights 13 are provided in place of the grippable bar 21.
  • the exercise weights 13 are provided on the support body 2, the weights 13 being attached to a pulley mechanism 14.
  • the weights 13 are supported by the support body 2, and may be used by the patient to assist in exercising the patient's back and/or the patient's leg 40 after the patient has been clamped against the support surfaces 3, 4.
  • the device according to the invention may be configured for use by a patient in a horizontal lying position instead of a vertical standing position.
  • the device may be provided on, or as part of, a treatment table or bed.
  • the device may be configured for use by a patient inclined at any suitable angle. In one case the angle may be selectively adjustable to suit the needs of the patient.
  • the device according to the invention may be configured for use by a patient in a seated position.
  • the device could be used with a person who is clamped with the rear of his/her pelvis against the support surfaces, instead of the front of his/her pelvis, as illustrated in the drawings.
  • the device according to the invention may be used to treat a patient who is suffering from a back complaint or back disorder, in particular a lower back disorder in the region of the lumbar spine/sacro-iliac joint/pelvis/hip-joint.
  • the device may be used who is not currently suffering from back discomfort.
  • the invention will have a prophylactic effect and will help to prevent back complaints or back disorders developing.

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AT01650069T ATE286767T1 (de) 2001-06-01 2001-06-01 Übungsgerät
DE60108360T DE60108360T2 (de) 2001-06-01 2001-06-01 Übungsgerät
ES01650069T ES2236167T3 (es) 2001-06-01 2001-06-01 Un dispositivo de ejercicio.
EP01650069A EP1264617B1 (de) 2001-06-01 2001-06-01 Übungsgerät
JP2003501553A JP4139769B2 (ja) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 拘束及び運動装置
AT02734607T ATE401111T1 (de) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 Einspannung und übungsgerät
DE60227661T DE60227661D1 (de) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 Einspannung und übungsgerät
AU2002305763A AU2002305763B2 (en) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 Restraint and exercise device
CNA028110900A CN1512905A (zh) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 约束和锻炼装置
US10/157,860 US6656098B2 (en) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 Restraint and exercise device
CA2449756A CA2449756C (en) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 Restraint and exercise device
EP02734607A EP1392406B1 (de) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 Einspannung und übungsgerät
ES02734607T ES2310594T3 (es) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 Dispositivo de ejercicios y sujecion.
PCT/US2002/017113 WO2002098517A1 (en) 2001-06-01 2002-05-31 Restraint and exercise device
US10/253,615 US6749548B2 (en) 2001-06-01 2002-09-25 Restraint and exercise device

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