Method and an apparatus for joint-controlled training of different motoric units for development of functional muscle strength and proprioceptivity

An apparatus for knee-joint controlled training of motoric units for development of functional muscle strength and proprioceptivity, the apparatus comprising:

• means for arresting a knee joint axis, the arresting means comprising:
• a first orthosis member extending above the knee joint axis;
• a second orthosis member extending below the knee joint axis;
• orthosis connecting means for connecting the first orthosis member and the second orthosis member;
• brace means secured to a foot;
• at least one arm pivotally connected to the arresting means at the joint axis, the arm being arcuately shaped and having a curved projection on a plane perpendicular to the joint axis;
• load application means connected between the arm and the arresting means for applying a load to the muscle group or motor unit to be trained, the load application means comprising a first strap;
• angle adjusting means connected between the arm and the brace means for adjusting an angle under which the load is applied to the muscle group or motor unit to be trained, the angle adjusting means comprising a second strap connected to the arm and means for controlling the length of the strap.

An apparatus for exercising a limb, the apparatus comprising:

• means for arresting a joint axis located on the limb;
• brace means provided below the joint axis;
• at least one arm pivotally connected to the arresting means at the joint axis;
• load application means connected between the arm and the arresting means for applying a load to the limb;
• angle adjusting means connected between the arm and the brace means for adjusting an angle under which the load is applied to the limb.