Abstract: An adjustable finger support for the flexion or extension of stiffened interphalangeal joints of a finger of the human hand including an elongated, hinged support base adapted with means for securely, yet comfortably holding the phalanges of the finger in place throughout the course of treatment. The elongated base is divided at hinges into respective support sections for the proximal, middle and distal phalanges of the finger, depending upon which of the DIP and PIP joints of the finger are to be treated. Jacking mean, such as a screw jack in the form of an elongated set screw operates in conjunction with hinged attachments to the respective proximal, middle and distal phalangeal support sections to 1) maintain the set position of the angle of the respective base portions and 2) to provide firm, controllable articulation of the joint over a wide range by selective operation of the jacking means.

Abstract: A compression garment aid upon which a compressive garment, such as a therapeutic elastic stocking, is disposed in order that the foot of the wearer may be interposed into the aid to begin application of the stocking to the foot and leg of the wearer. As the toe of the foot is inserted into the toe of the stocking, the wearer grasps handles connected to the heel portion of the aid to gradually draw the aid rearwardly over the foot, including the instep, and upwardly over the calf of the wearer's leg. The aid is of a U-shaped channel configuration having a depth in the toe and heel portions whereby the compression garment is extended (stretched) over the form of the aid that it does not bear substantially on the foot and leg during donning so as to impede putting on of the stocking.

Abstract: An adjustable finger support for the proximal interphalangeal joint of a finger of the human hand including an elongated, hinged support base adapted with means for securely, yet comfortably holding the finger in place throughout the course of treatment. The elongated base is divided at the hinge into respective support sections for the proximal phalangeal portion of the finger and the middle phalangeal portion of the finger. Jacking mean, such as a screw jack in the form of an elongated set screw operates in conjunction with hinged attachments to the respective undersides of the proximal and middle interphalangeal support sections to 1) maintain the set position of the angle of the respective base portions and 2) to provide firm, controllable extension of the joint over a wide range by selective operation of the jacking means.

Abstract: Computer exercise system including at least two exercise devices coupled to a computer through a serial mouse port. These devices provide on/off signals to the computer indicating when the devices have been fully compressed or extended. The computer runs a program that responds to these inputs by requesting activation of the devices for a predetermined number of repetitions and a predetermined number of sets, with a preselected amount of delay between repetitions and sets. Alternatively, a game program is provided that requires patient input from one exercise device in order to perform a first function and requires patient input from the other exercise device to perform a second function. At the start of the game program, it is selected which exercise device is to provide the more frequently needed function.