Abstract: An exercise device for supporting one or both ankles during a pushup exercise routine in which the ankle holder is pivotally disposed on an elongated upright stand and the pivoting ankle holders are biased, preferably by weight distribution, so that the ankle receiving surface of each ankle holder is upwardly disposed and ready to receive an ankle.

Abstract: A foot support system for actively and passively supporting a foot of an individual suffering from drop foot. The foot support system includes an upper support removably attachable to the leg, a lower support removably attachable to the foot, and an elastic member attached between the upper support and the lower support for applying an upward force upon the distal portion of the foot. The upper support and the lower support preferably include an upper loop and a lower loop respectively for catchably receiving the elastic member. The elastic member may include an engaging member attached to a first end and a hook member attached to a second end thereof for selectively engaging one another.

Abstract: An angle-adjustable rowing exerciser, which includes a wheeled base frame, a fixed mattress and a pivoted mattress supported on the base frame, a transverse frame bar pivotally mounted on the base frame at the bottom, two handlebars respectively adjustably connected to two adjustable ratchet connectors at the ends of the transverse frame bar for turning by hand to rotate the transverse frame bar, and two actuating bars perpendicularly and fixedly connected to the transverse frame bar and forced to tilt the base frame or the movable mattress up and down upon turning of the handlebars.

Abstract: A precision tether adjuster for use with a rebound board, an exercising device including the tether adjuster, and a method for achieving high levels of aerobic exercise in an enjoyable fashion using the device. The device includes a rebound board, and a precision tether adjuster having first strip of hook-and-loop fastening material attached to the rebound board, and a tether having a first end attached to a ball and a second end attached to a second, mating strip of hook-and-loop fastening material. The excess length of the tether is wrapped around the second strip, which is mated horizontally across the first strip at the appropriate vertical level for the user. The length and vertical position of the tether are now optimized to suit the user's requirements, and the tether is secured firmly between the mating strips of hook-and-loop fabric.

Abstract: An exerciser has a base and a rocking plate. The rocking plate is rotatably attached to the base with a ball joint. Consequently, a user can swing or twist body, rotate ankles and develop feet muscles when the user steps on the rocking plate to keep balance. The exerciser can exercise the lower part of the body of a user. This exerciser is more versatile than the prior art.

Abstract: A back strengthening apparatus having first and second horizontal base members attached perpendicularly to one another, a support member for supporting a user's lower trunk area and means for securing the support member in vertical position above the horizontal base members, and a planar support plate adjoining the securing means. The support member includes at least one indentation for positioning and supporting a user's lower trunk area during exercise.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise device that allows the exerciser to do sit-up type exercises to stress the exerciser's abdominal muscles. The device has a frame assembly made of several members. A deformable seat for the exerciser is connected to frame assembly. The deformable seat is a fillable container. Footholds are positioned on the frame assembly to allow an exerciser to sit on the deformable seat and place the exerciser's feet in the footholds while performing an exercise. Additionally, there are handholds that an exerciser may hold so that an exerciser may stabilize himself while getting on and off the exercise device and during performance of exercise.

Abstract: A medical appliance for assisting in the performance of exercises for regaining lost range of motion in a previously traumatized knee joint of the leg of a patient having a planar leg support with a first end and a second end, the leg support further having a cushion attached on the first end thereof, the cushion surrounding the first end of the planar support and being further adapted for fitment adjacent to and behind the knee joint to support and locate the lower leg for performance of exercises, and an elongate stretcher removably attachable to the to the leg support whereby the patient may apply force to the to the stretcher increasing the range of movement in the previously traumatized knee.

Abstract: A physical therapy method for treatment of a patient's shoulder ailment and a staff for use of the same, the method comprising the steps of providing a staff for supporting the arm of the patient corresponding to the affected shoulder, the staff having a toe portion for maintaining contact with a surface, and an upper portion for engagement with the arm, maintaining the toe portion at a substantially stationary point on the surface, engaging the arm with the staff, and extending the arm in a spaced clearance position from the patient's body, whereby at least a portion of the weight of the patient's arm is supported by the staff to relieve pressure at the patient's affected shoulder to thereby allow the patient to obtain relief from and undertake treatment for a shoulder ailment.

Abstract: An automatic spotting weight bench used to support a weight bar and create an escape opening after a failed bench press lift. In one of the embodiments, a foot release mechanism and mechanical knuckle work in conjunction to drop the head end of the weight bench so that the weights are resting on a pair of support bars. In one embodiment, there is a means of controlling the drop of the weight bench so that it is lowered gently.

Abstract: A medical aid and apparatus for enhancing sexual intimacy for facilitating a gynecological examination or performance of the marital act. The medical aid and apparatus includes a pair of main tubular support members, each includes a first, second, and third extents, the first extent is operationally coupled to a proximal end of the second extent, the third extent is operationally coupled to a distal end of the second extent, the main tubular members are positioned in a spaced parallel relationship and provide vertical support for the apparatus; and a main platform member operationally coupled to the pair of main tubular members, the main platform member which includes a first surface, the main platform member is positioned such that the first platform surface is substantially above a surface of the second extents of the pair of main tubular member, the main platform is designed for supporting a first user.

Abstract: A reciprocating bed as a one size fits all from small children to the tallest of people by adjusting, and a frame designed to accommodate anyone regardless of weight that reciprocates approximately four times a minute per cycle of reciprocation. This bed can exercise any limb or joint of the body and up to 5 limbs per cycle of reciprocation and also a mobile unit with wheels to be located anywhere with a frame that can be assembled and disassembled with little effort and also can be enclosed with curtains for privacy and also an appealing piece of furniture.

Abstract: A reformer exercise apparatus has a generally rectangular frame and a pair of spaced-apart parallel rails joining a head end and a foot end. A movable carriage is mounted on the frame for movement of the carriage along the rails. A pair of spaced-apart anchor bar support brackets is fastened near the foot end of the frame and each supports an end of spring anchor bar. Each bracket has a series of upwardly open slanted slots, and the anchor bar is received in a selected pair of the slots. The cross section of each anchor bar end is shaped to engage the slot walls to prevent rotation of the anchor bar.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for inverting a human body is disclosed to include a base, two support struts, and a body-inverting mechanism. The two support struts are correspondingly mounted on the base and extend upwardly and slightly forwardly from the base. A connecting strut interconnects top ends of the two support struts. The connecting strut is disposed with a main post at the middle section thereof. The two support struts and the connecting strut together form a U-frame, which leans slightly forwardly toward the base. The body-inverting mechanism includes a seat assembly and a leg engaging assembly and is pivotally mounted on said main post so as to pivot through a limited angle. The U-frame leans slightly forwardly such that a user can do a body rotation exercise forward and backward as well as leftward and rightward with little limitation.

Abstract: An exercise device is configured to provide adjustable resistance to the motion of a user exercising with the exercise device. The exercise device includes a frame that at least partially supports an operable assembly. Cooperating with the operable assembly is a resistance assembly that provides a resistance adjustable by the user of the exercise device. The resistance assembly includes an actuating assembly that engages with a pivoting arm. The actuating assembly includes a handle mechanism that is simple to operate and enables a user to easily select a desirable resistance level. A connecting member of the actuating assembly extends from the handle mechanism to a resistance member. Movement of the operable assembly moves the arm toward a fixed end of the resistance member. The connecting member temporarily lengthens the resistance member, while the resistance member inhibits such movement and provides resistance to the exercising user's motion.

Abstract: Dumbbell/barbell with a bar and a plurality of weights mounted on the bar, with the bar passing through openings in the weights and each of the weights being formed in sections which are hinged together and can be separated for disengagement from the bar.

Abstract: A shoulder press machine is provided having a seat, a backrest and a fixed framework at the top of which a carriage is mounted. The carriage has a pair of downwardly and forwardly extending, diverging lever arms which are tied together and moved upwardly and downwardly along a horizontal pivot axis mounted to the framework behind the backrest. As the lever arms are moved together upwardly, they are simultaneously swung inwardly about a first pair of parallel, pivot axes, the swinging motion being transferred via a pair of connector linkages to pivot the lever arms about a second pair of pivot axes defined by a pair of frame knuckles at the back end of the frame. As a result of these linkages, a shoulder press machine is provided in which the lever arms are moved in inwardly curved, converging planes from a lowermost location to an uppermost location in such a way that the rate of convergence decreases as the lever arms are raised to a point of substantially no convergence.

Abstract: Abstract A lower-body exercising device and method including a three-dimensional platform with a resilient means for providing a resistance-based workout while sitting at work, home or traveling is disclosed. Preferably, the invention is manufactured from a single piece of material, is designed to be wedge-like in shape, is compact in size so as to fit under a desk or table or airplane seat, and is constructed from polyurethane foam that provides resistance to a pushing force by the user during manipulation. The invention can be manipulated by pressing the soles of the feet alternately into the device, or together in a “pumping” motion. Optionally, the device is covered it in a plush, washable upholstery material, has textured s, and/or includes heating elements.

Abstract: A body inversion exercise equipment comprises a base frame which has two connect boards at top end. A rotatable assembly has two connect bars pivoted to the connect boards of the base frame for free rotating. A holder assembly is disposed at the rotatable assembly for holding a user on the rotatable assembly, and two locking assemblies are disposed at the position between the connect boards and the connect bars by means of an axial rod passing through them. The locking assembly has an adjustment piece and a position piece. The adjustment piece is rotatable relative to the axial rod. The adjustment piece has a guiding slot, openings and an adjusting bar. The position piece connects to the rotatable assembly for rotating along with the rotatable assembly. The position piece has a pin can insert into one of the openings of the adjustment piece to lock the tilting angle of the rotatable assembly.

Abstract: A yoga balance trainer includes a main frame, a base support, and two upright exercising rod units. The main frame has a first spring unit connected between bottom and top boards. The base support includes a number of interconnecting base tubes connected fixedly to the bottom board of the main frame, a plurality of positioning tubes connected removably, telescopically, and respectively to selected two of the base tubes, and positioning units for positioning the positioning tubes respectively relative to the base tubes. Each rod unit includes a lower rod portion connected to one of the selected two of the positioning tubes, an upper rod portion, and a second spring unit connected between the lower and upper rod portions so that the upper rod portion is twistable relative to the lower rod portion.