Self-exercise device for limited mobility patients and method of exercise

a self-exercise device and limited mobility technology, applied in the field of self-exercise devices for limited mobility patients, can solve the problems of inability to provide a suitable and attractive solution to these problems and disadvantages, and the prior devices have not been found completely suitable for proper self-exercise by patients who are partially or fully, so as to improve self-exercise ability, improve self-exercise skills, and promote mobility through the spine and extremities.

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-02
KRAMER WILL
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[0008] Another object is to provide devices and methods of the type described which allow a range of exercise motion for immobile patients

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However, the prior devices have not been found completely suitable for proper self-exercise by patients who are partially or fully immobile, such as those confined to a bed or in

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[0012] In the drawings FIG. 1 illustrates generally at 10 the self-exercise device of a preferred embodiment of the invention. Device 10 is shown in use for self exercise by a patient 12 in supinated position on a bed 14. The device can also be used by patients sitting in wheelchairs or the like.

[0013] Self-exercise device 10 is comprised of a mobile platform 16 which carries a support frame 18 from which one or more strap units 20, 22 are suspended over the patient.

[0014] Mobile platform 16 is comprised of a pair of horizontal, spaced-apart support tubes24, 26 from which a plurality, shown as four, of wheels 28, 30 are mounted. The wheels can be provided with suitable locking devices, not shown, which when engaged resist movement of the platform when the device is in use. An upright tubular support 32 is mounted near one end of the platform, and this support comprises a pair of vertically spaced horizontal tubular cross beams 34, 36.

[0015] Support frame 18 is comprised of a vert...

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A device for use by an individual with limited mobility to engage in self-exercise while confined to a bed or wheelchair. A mobile platform carries a support frame having a horizontal beam which can be moved into position over the individual. A plurality of openings formed are formed at spaced-apart positioned along the beam to enable releasable fitment of one or more exercise strap units into selected ones of the openings. The strap units include flexible elastic strands which can be arranged in supporting relationship with an anatomical structure, such as the arm, leg or torso, of the individual. While lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair, the individual can repetitively pull on and stretch the strands for self-exercise.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to devices and methods for enhancing self-exercise by individuals with limited mobility, e.g. those who are partially or fully immobile. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] In the prior art various exercise devices and methods such as weights, elastic ropes and mechanical apparatus have been employed for use by patients in hospitals, medical clinics and as out-patients such as in physical therapy facilities or at home. However, the prior devices have not been found completely suitable for proper self-exercise by patients who are partially or fully immobile, such as those confined to a bed or in a wheelchair. It would be desirable to provide a device which enables immobile patients to self-exercise in a manner that allows a range of exercise motion to decrease pain, promotes mobility through the spine and extremities, and assists with functional movement and to regain ambulation ski...

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IPC IPC(8): A61H1/02A63B1/00A63B21/02A63B21/04A63B21/068A63B71/00
CPCA61H1/02A63B21/00178A63B2208/0252A63B21/068A63B2071/0018A63B21/00181
Inventor KRAMER, WILL
Owner KRAMER WILL
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