Abstract: A portable, compact exerciser comprising a semi-rigid torsion member with a pair of gripping surfaces at each end. The end faces of the gripping surfaces are designed to receive detachable handles orthogonally to the longitudinal axis of the torsion member. The torsion member comprising thin walled sections running along the longitudinal axis to offer resistance to any rotational force applied about the longitudinal axis of the torsion member. In one mode of operation, the user can primarily exercise the wrists by rotating the torsion member by rotating the gripping surfaces in a direction relative to each other. In another mode of operation, by moving the detachable handles attached to the gripping surfaces back and forth relative to each other in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the torsion member, the user can exercise forearms and other muscle groups.

Abstract: The invention comprises a clamp forming part of a vertical member that is pivotally attached to a flat plate. The clamping portion holds the cylindrical or rectangular section of a cane, crutch and the like in a temporary fixed upright position with the article resting on the floor or ground. The bottom surface of the plate and the back lower part of the vertical member are lined with elastomeric non-skid surface pads. The plate is pivoted so that it can be placed on a horizontal surface such as a table top or a bench so that the non-skid surface of the plate and the back of the vertical member hold the article in an essentially vertical position. To station the article against a vertical surface, the plate is rotated so that is essentially parallel to and resting against the vertical surface. This will also be the position when the holder is not in use. The clamp can remain attached to the article at all times or easily removed, if desired.

Abstract: A portable leg rest having a thin, rectangular platform with a leg-supporting upper surface and hinges that pivotally connect to a seating portion that is placed on a chair, bench or sofa. The leg rest is extended and supported by folding legs that pivot from the underside of the leg rest and position on the floor or ground. This provides an elevated leg rest in which the height and angle is adjusted by manually varying the length of the supporting legs.The hinges permit the leg rest to swing from the near horizontal position downward to the folded, transport position lying flat against the lower surface of the seating portion. Stops on the leg rest support leg pivots limit the distance it can move forward of the leg rest.The assembly can be quickly and conveniently lifted from the seating surface, folded essentially flat, and held temporarily closed for storage or carried to another seating surface.