Aquatic rehabilitation platform
OwnerPeter A. Ciolinoinventor
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Abstract
A flotation system to support rehabilitation of patients in an aquatic environment. The system includes a restriction pad to limit the level of flexing associated with select aquatic exercises and pathologies. In addition, the system includes two symmetrically opposed outriggers connected to the upper float section for increase stability during use along with a strapping system on all sections to decrease movement on the device. The rehabilitation float system of the present invention permits patient access to aquatic based exercises even when the patient is handicapped or being rehabilitated from a significant and disabling trauma.
Claims7
In combination in an apparatus to provide support and buoyancy to a user during a rehabilitation exercise routine performed in an aquatic environment comprising:
- a first flotation section configured and dimensioned to correspond to the shape of the user's back as extending from the upper shoulders to the waist of the user and having sufficient buoyancy to support the user's back at about the level of water in the aquatic environment, a second flotation section configured and dimensioned to correspond to the shape of the user's seat as made up of the buttocks to the upper thigh region of said user and having sufficient buoyancy to support said seat at about the level of water in said aquatic environment, and a first hinge means connecting said first flotation section with said second flotation section wherein said hinge means has restricted angle flexing and said first flotation section includes symmetrically positioned pontoons attached to said first flotation section for increased stability.
In combination in the apparatus of clam 1 wherein said flotation sections included retaining means for securing said user onto said apparatus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.