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US 2007/0184946 A1Published application
Therapeutic device
OwnerScott F. Kuhageninventor
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Abstract
A physical therapy apparatus includes a pole, a weighted base, and one or more types of grips. Weights are attached to the pole near the grips to counterbalance gravitational forces on the user and to thereby provide evenly proportioned tension throughout the full range of motion of the apparatus as it is moved. The apparatus may be moved in virtually any direction, providing constant tension for working and stretching muscles to aid in recovery from muscle injuries.
Claims9
An exercise apparatus comprising:
- a base, suitable for holding the exercise apparatus in place during use;
- a spring, connected to said base;
- a rod, connected to said spring, sufficiently rigid so as to be rotated using said spring as a joint;
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- coupling means at said rod free end suitable for use in attaching available handles.
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A physical therapy apparatus comprising:
- a weighted base, suitable for holding the physical therapy apparatus in place as it is used;
- a spring, connected to said base, suitable for use as a joint;
- a rod, connected at one end to said spring, said rod being sufficiently rigid so as to use said spring as a joint and including a connector suitable for the attachment of counter weight means;
- a second end, disposed opposite said one end;
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- a handle element adapted to be attached to said second end, for enabling use of the physical therapy apparatus.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.