Abstract: A multi-function exercise apparatus has a base frame including two vertical support members. An adjustable support means is secured to the frame and provides support for a user in a plurality of different upright and horizontal exercise positions. A lever arm is mounted to a fixed shaft extending from each of the two support members, and an elastic band biasing means cooperatively engages each lever arm and corresponding support member thereof so that each lever arm is adapted to have its forward or rearward rotational bias changed without requiring removal and relocation of the lever arm, the corresponding elastic bands, or the corresponding band support pins.

Abstract: Resilient exercise board comprising a generally planar platform having a laminated structure comprising a substantially rigid substrate and a pad of resilient material on one side of the substrate, and a plurality of resilient feet on the side of the substrate opposite the pad for supporting the platform in a predetermined position relative to a supporting surface. The resilient feet have upper sections affixed to the substrate and lower sections which can be swung between positions beside and beneath the upper sections to adjust the height of the feet and thereby position the platform in different planes relative to the supporting surface. The resilient pad is covered by a flexible cover having a skid resistant upper surface. In one embodiment, the platform has resilient reinforcing elements on the under side of the substrate.

Abstract: An exercise machine to stretch one or more muscle groups or joints of a body part, has at least one engagement member pivotally mounted on the frame to engage a body part associated with the muscle group or joint that is to be stretched and to position such part at a desired location. The engagement member is pivotally displaceable through a predetermined range of movement with respect to the frame. Movement in a first direction is effective to apply a stretching force to the associated muscle group. Movement of the engagement member in the first direction is done through a linear actuator. An angle indicator provides a readout of the position of said engagement member in the range. At any selected position in the range the engagement member can be blocked against movement in a direction opposite to the first direction and the force exerted by said body part upon the engagement member in the second direction is measured.

Abstract: A basketball training device is described for improving the shooting skills of the user including an elongated member adapted to be strapped to the user's forearm and a hemispherical finger and hand engagement element configured as a portion of a basketball facing the elongate member so as to be engagable with the user's fingers and hand. A resistance member pivotally mounts the hemispherical engagement element to resist movement from an inclined position to allow the user to flex the hand, fingers and wrist against the resistance in a manner closely simulating the execution of a basketball shot. An elbow rest is adjustably mounted at the opposite end of the elongate member.

Abstract: A belt for supporting the lumbar region of the spine provides transverse and axial support to the hard tissues, including the vertebrae and discs of the lumbar spine, while accommodating extension and contraction of the soft tissues, including the paraspinal musculatures. A compressible support extending from and fixably positioned by the belt includes a vertically transversely oriented ridge bearing against the hard tissues and interleaved troughs for nestingly receiving the soft tissues and without appreciable laterally compressive restrictive effect.

Abstract: An exercising device in the form of a shoe having a series of weighted sections adapted to be added or removed so as to selectively vary the weight of the shoe. The weighted sections have cooperating joinder elements which enable them to be nested longitudinally with respect to each other in a cantilevered fashion and then locked in place. A rounded heel section is provided to facilitate exercises comprising rocking movements of the foot. In an alternative embodiment, a cooperating platform shoe member is provided for attaching to the device so that ambulation is facilitated without requiring removal of the exercising device.

Abstract: A hand held contoured cervical alignment and abdominal exercise device that an individual cradles against the cervical spine when performing abdominal exercises. In use, it forces the individual to use the abdominal musculature correctly and prevents hyperflexion/hyperextension of the cervical spine and subsequent symptoms. The result is an increased efficiency in performing abdominal exercises while maintaining the bio-mechanical intergrity of the cervical spine.

Abstract: A device is disclosed which includes a short pant with both a drawstring and cinches designed to cinch the leg portions tightly. Hook and pile fastening halves are disposed at various areas in the front and back of the pant and two elongated straps having hook and pile fastening halves on their ends are attached at one end to side seams of the pant. Through manipulation of these straps as well as auxiliary straps forming a part of the present invention, the user may provide proper support for their musculature to facilitate rehabilitation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple-rehabilitation-equipment supporter which mainly consists of a table-like rack, a set of supporting framework, a set of arm pulling means, and a set of electrical pedals. With two square openings provided on top of the rack, and ring hangers and pin slots provided on the supporting framework, equipments for rehabilitation, such as manually-operated exerciser, throw trainer, push-pull spring exerciser, knuckle trainer, arm lifting trainer, circle-drawing exerciser, chest expander, etc., all can be simultaneously installed on the supporter according to the present invention. These equipments, together with the arm pulling exerciser and the electrical pedals incorporated in the supporter, provide users with multiple functions and the best benefits which are helpful to their rehabilitation.

Abstract: A multi-functional physical exercise apparatus includes a small hollow cylinder, a large hollow cylinder, a confining device and a coiled spring. The large hollow cylinder is sleeved movably on a normal position on the small hollow cylinder. The confining device confines the large hollow cylinder on the small hollow cylinder. The coiled spring is secured to one of the small and large hollow cylinders at one end thereof and is confined at a predetermined position in the other one of the small and large hollow cylinders at the other end of the coiled spring. Accordingly, in a case where the large hollow cylinder is rotated relative to the small hollow cylinder or is moved toward the outer end of the small hollow cylinder, releasing one of the small and large hollow cylinders causes the large hollow cylinder to return to the normal position on the small hollow cylinder.

Abstract: A device for applying manual external cardiac massage by periodic chest compression is designed for use in transport in ambulances, helicopters, etc. It is light in weight, easy to adjust and use without fatigue in confined quarters. A plate beneath the chest holds a vertical arm in position. A horizontal arm is pivotally connected to the vertical arm and has a handle at its free end. Both vertical and horizontal arm lengths are adjustable. A resilient chest pad slidably mounted below the horizontal arm is periodically forced against the chest of a supine patient by up-down operation of the handle. The chest pad may be removed and horizontal arm locked in vertical position to serve as a support for items such as intravenous fluids. The vertical arm may be unlocked and folded down to a storage position and for ease of loading and unloading a patient. In an alternative embodiment, the support plate is replaced by a clamp assembly that clamps the device to a support member of the patient support or stretcher.

Abstract: An improved lumbar spine therapy device (10) for passively exercising the muscle groups especially surrounding the lumbar spine for postoperative and other rehabilitative therapy such as to allow normal collagen formation to occur. A frame (12) is included for engaging a support surface (32). A body support (14) is provided for supporting the body a patient and includes a stationary support (64) for supporting the buttocks region of a patient a pivoting support (78) for supporting the torso and pivoting leg supports (220A,220B) for supporting the legs of a patient. A motor (92) is provided for driving at least one pivoting support oscillator (18), the oscillators (18) being provided to oscillate each pivoting support (78) independently. An amplitude adjuster (20) is connected to each oscillator (18) for altering the amplitude of displacement. A control box (22) is provided for carrying the motor controls, including at least a patient control button (24) and an emergency stop button (26).

Abstract: A jump rope sprinkler for use by a single user includes a rigid tube held by the user for rotation around its long axis. One end of the rigid tube has a swivel attached by a barb to a feed hose whose other end includes a standard hose fitting. The ends of a flexible perforated tube are attached to the rigid tube adjacent the ends of the rigid tube in fluid communication with the feed hose to form a U-shaped spray tube.

Abstract: A modular rough surface of a climbing wall is formed by an assembly of elementary panels having specific curved structures, and arranged in a plurality of levels. The projection of the different panels on the rear plane parallel to the fixed support gives identical projected surfaces in the form of squares, or any other inscribed polygon. The side edges of the panels comprise a first profile associated with a first level difference, and/or a second profile associated with a second level difference. Assembly of the panels is performed with consecutive edges of the same profiles and level differences.

Abstract: A portable exercise device for the wrists, hands and arms having an elongate shaft of generally circular cross section, a pair of handles connected to the shaft, at least one of the handles having a substantially axial bore in which the shaft is inserted. Clamping means is provided for clamping said at least one of the handles to the shaft to permit relative circumferential movement about said shaft of said at least one of the handles, the movement being opposed by frictional force between the shaft and the bore of said at least one of the handles.

Abstract: An orthopedic back harness is provided for alleviating muscle and back pains. The harness is comprised of a wide flexible belts having some degree of stiffness and substantial padding. The belt is fitted above the breast and under the arm pits of the user in such a manner that when connected to an elevated support, such as a ceiling, the weight of the user is borne by the belt and pads under the arms at the arm pit area. Padding sections on the belt provide a thickness such that the user can support upper portions of the arms on the belt to share the body load upon the back. A second belt may be fitted around the waist of the user and connected to the upper wide belt by flexible straps to share the weight load of the user. When the body of the user is fully supported by the aforementioned belts, strain and tension on the back and back muscles can be used to alleviate back and back muscle pains and soreness.

Abstract: A device for exercising the abdominal muscles which facilitates movement of the lower torso against a resistive force and in a complex arc which conforms to the normal forward arc of rotation of the spine comprising: a rigid shaft slidably disposed within a housing; arcuate thigh supports for maintaining the housing stationary with respect to a person's thighs; a handle generally transverse to and attached to a first shaft end; an elastic band positioned intermediate the ends of the shaft and for connecting the housing to a second shaft end so as to generate a resistive restoring force by pressing on the handle so as to displace the shaft relative to the housing in a direction from the first shaft end to the second shaft end, thereby executing a downstroke; a pivot positioned intermediate the ends of the shaft and for pivoting the upper portion of the shaft away from the torso as a downstroke is executed; a stop member for limiting displacement of the shaft with respect to the housing as the shaft moves in a

Abstract: A foot exerciser for engagement with the lower leg and foot that provides for resistance to swinging of the foot to exercise the foot. The foot exerciser includes a cradle for engaging the lower leg between the ankle and the knee and a pedal for engaging the foot. The pedal is swingably connected to the cradle with a tension arrangement to provide for swinging resistance. The foot exerciser is tailored to fit the foot and lower leg such that it may be used by the bed or wheelchair-ridden patient, or ambulatory patient.

Abstract: An exercise device and method to exercise the wrist and hand of a person at the work station on a desk surface includes a base with a curved bottom surface with front and rear upper horizontal members, the front with finger rings to receive the ends of the digits of the middle fingers while resting the wrist on the rear horizontal member. Upper sections of the base are separate and are rotatably adjustable to fix a chosen distance between the two upper horizontal members. The device is used by rocking the device frontwardly and backwardly on the curved surface to exercise and flex the wrist in all six directions.

Abstract: A gymnastic training device has a conventional training belt adapted to support a gymnast at the waist. A pair of elongated resilient supporting assemblies are attached to opposite sides of the training belt and are comprised of bungy cords which can be selectively added or removed with respect to the assemblies to adjust the resilient capabilities thereof. A pulley support means including a pair of laterally positioned pulleys and at least one elevated pulley are supported over the normal position of the training belt by either a self-standing frame or by a frame assembly attached to the ceiling of a building. A first cable has a center portion and opposite ends with the opposite ends being secured to each of the free ends of the elongated resilient supporting assemblies.