Exercise apparatus for use with a wheelchair for exercising lower limb

Abstract

Disclosed is an exercise apparatus for use with a wheelchair (102) for exercising lower limb of a user. The exercise apparatus includes various mechanical attachments (104a, and 104b), housings (112a, and 112b), shafts (114a, and 114b), and pedals (116a, and 116b). The mechanical attachments (104a, and 104b) include various proximal ends (106a, and 106b) and distal ends (108a, and 108b). The proximal ends (106a, and 106b) are detachably attached to the wheels (110a, and 110b) of the wheelchair (102). The housings (112a, and 112b) are located at the distal ends (108a, and 108b) of the mechanical attachments (104a, and 104b). The shafts (114a, and 114b) are rotatably connected to the housings (112a, and 112b). The pedals (116a, and 116b) are attached to the shafts (114a, and 114b) to receive the feet of the user. The pedals (116a, and 116b) are operable to move circularly by the feet of the user seated on the wheelchair (102).

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