Abstract: An instrument for massaging human body portions having multiple treatment edges and preferably including a plurality of upwardly extending treatment nubs which instrument is bendable into a variety of generally U-shaped configurations to better engage the body portions to be massaged.

Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint.

Abstract: An instrument for massaging human body portions having multiple treatment edges and preferably including a plurality of upwardly extending treatment nubs which instrument is bendable into a variety of generally U-shaped configurations to better engage the body portions to be massaged.

Abstract: An instrument for massaging human body portions having an elongated rod-like body having multiple treatment edges upwardly extending therefrom and bendable into a wide variety of U-shaped configurations.

Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint.

Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint.

Abstract: An instrument for massaging human body portions having an elongated rod-like body having multiple treatment edges upwardly extending therefrom and bendable into a wide variety of U-shaped configurations.

Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure.

Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint. In order that the structure of the invention not interfere overly with the normal function of the joint, the device employs dilatant materials having the property of varying their hardness upon motion. The dilatant material is disposed so as to limit the relative angular velocity of the members of the joint.

Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint.

Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure.

Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint. In order that the structure of the invention not interfere overly with the normal function of the joint, the device employs dilatant materials having the property of varying their hardness upon motion. The dilatant material is disposed so as to limit the relative angular velocity of the members of the joint.

Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint. In order that the structure of the invention not interfere overly with the normal function of the joint, the device employs dilatant materials having the property of varying their hardness upon motion. The dilatant material is disposed so as to limit the relative angular velocity of the members of the joint.

Abstract: An ankle support including a first member in the form of an envelope for enclosing a major ankle portion and which holds a relatively separate stiff brace in position with respect to the wearer's ankle such that portions of the brace are respectively generally forward and above the wearer's malleoli so as to simultaneously reduce ankle eversion and inversion.

Abstract: A multi-use exercising device in which the exerciser rests or supports a body portion on a generally planar receiving or supporting surface provided by the device such that the exerciser may propel the device across a supporting surface by applying force by body members other than that body portion supported by the device and in which means are provided for varying the force which is required to propel the device in the intended manner.

Abstract: An easily hand held and manipulable massaging device for achieving the effects of deep friction massage without tiring the operator. The unit includes a manipulator finger which is powered in a back and forth transverse motion and which is disposed between a stabilizing assembly preferably in the form of a pair of resiliently mounted fingers which contact the patient's skin in spaced points aligned with the transverse motion imparted by the manipulator finger to the patient's skin.

Abstract: An upper extremity exercising device including a shaft fixed at its lower end adjacent a support for the exerciser's shoulder. The lower end of the shaft is supported for universal movement such that the shaft may simultaneously transcribe arcs simulating the shoulder motion of the exerciser. The lower end of the shaft includes a lower resistance unit and the upper end includes an upper resistance unit adapted to be hand gripped by the exerciser and longitudinally slidable on the shaft. The resistance to motion of each resistance unit can be varied to suit a wide range of exercise modes.

Abstract: An exerciser for use in the rehabilitation of the leg, ankle, and foot muscles has a foot support connected to a base of a ball and socket joint enabling the support to be tilted in any direction by a foot supported thereby. The joint includes a threaded member operable to provide selected resistance to such tilting and a pointer and scale are also provided to enable the resistance to be correlated to the size of the supported foot.