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US 5,957,816 AGranted
Exercise apparatus for stimulating muscle coordination and joint stability during multiaxial movement patterns involving rotational force
OwnerDaniel Louis Staffainventor
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Abstract
An exercise apparatus for stimulating muscle coordination and joint stability through multiaxial movement patters involving rotation force is provided. A plurality of methods of use of the apparatus are presented as well to maximize the therapeutic and preventative benefit of the apparatus. A variety of embodiments, including a portable version, are described.
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An exercise apparatus providing multi-axial, non-linear movement, said apparatus comprising:
- (a) a plurality of handles;
- (b) a horizontal member movably connected to said handles and comprising a means for allowing movement of said handles through a plurality of movement planes;
- (c) a vertical member movably connected perpendicular to said horizontal member and vertically supporting said horizontal member for movement of said horizontal member about said vertical member;
- (d) a base, movably connected to said vertical member for securing said vertical member and supporting said horizontal member to enable movement of said horizontal member and said handles from either a fixed distance from said base or an angle parallel to said base;
- (a) each of said handles being movably connected to said horizontal member by a pivot bar providing a means for each of said handles to move in an arc independently about said horizontal member, enabling each of said handles to move in a plurality of patterns about said vertical member.
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A mutiplanar exercise means for use with a user's extremity, comprising:
- (a) a handle;
- (b) a vertical member off-set and movably connected to said handle whereby isolated shoulder retooling is facilitated;
- (d) a substantially cube-shaped base, including a moveable horizontal cross-beam connected to said vertical member for securing said vertical member to said base, enabling movement of said handle out of a plane parallel to said base;
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- resistance means wherein an interchangeable spring is vertically oriented within said vertical member through a coupling joint to provide an adjustable means for vertical resistance to downward movement of the handle along a long axis of the vertical member whereby anatomical movement of a user includes shoulder depression.
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A mutiplanar exercise means for use with a user's extremity, comprising:
- (a) a handle;
- (b) a vertical member off-set and movably connected to said handle whereby isolated shoulder rotation is facilitated;
- (d) a substantially cube-shaped base, including a moveable horizontal cross-beam connected to said vertical member for securing said vertical member to said base, enabling movement of said handle out of a plane parallel to said base;
- wherein said vertical member comprises two-part female/male means for adjusting the height of said handle to accommodate a plurality of user arm lengths, said vertical member comprising a male portion and secured in place with a "C"-shaped clamp connected to a female portion of said vertical member.
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A mutiplanar exercise means for use with a user's extremity, comprising:
- (a) a handle;
- (b) a vertical member off-set and movably connected to said handle whereby isolated shoulder rotation is facilitated;
- (d) a substantially cube-shaped base, including a moveably horizontal cross-beam connected to said vertical member for securing said vertical member to said base enabling movement of said handle out of a plane parallel to said base;
- wherein said handle comprises a vertical extension apparatus movably secured to a forearm adapter, and said forearm adapter and said vertical extension apparatus comprise a hinge connection means providing an additional axis point perpendicular to said vertical extension, enabling translatory movement of said forearm adapter relative to said base.
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An exercise apparatus providing multi-axial, non-linear movement, said apparatus comprising:
- (a) a plurality of handles;
- (b) a horizontal member movably connected to said handles and comprising a means for allowing movement of said handles through a plurality of movement planes;
- (c) a vertical member movably connected perpendicular to said horizontal member and vertically supporting said horizontal member for movement of said horizontal member about said vertical member;
- (d) a base, movably connected to said vertical member for securing said vertical member and supporting said horizontal member to enable movement of said horizontal member and said handles from either a fixed distance from said base or an angle parallel to said base;
- (e) each of said handles being movably connected to said horizontal member by a pivot bar providing a means for each of said handles to move in an arc independently about said horizontal member, thereby enabling each of said handles to pivot about at least three axes of rotation.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.