Abstract: A cover for use with an elongated cylindrical ballet barre supported above a surface adapted to be gripped by the user comprising an elongated piece of a cushioning material encircling at least a portion of said barre and removably attached thereto.

Abstract: A safe and fun exercise and walking-training apparatus and method that is ideal for infants in the approximate age range of 10 months to 18 months is disclosed. The apparatus is lightweight, very sturdy, very simple, consisting of only six unique elements, and may be assembled and disassembled by hand without tools. A system of attachable play features is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably mounting an exercise apparatus to a supporting structure such as a ladder-like structure. Various types of mounting apparatus with specially designed brackets having multiple interchangeable parts, attachments and accessories, are used to facilitate easy and quick mounting of several types of exercise apparatus to the supporting structure.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises at least one upright joined to a cross bar provided with a limb support means. The limb support comprises an upright connecting cross bar of such a length that the cross bar is spaced from the floor sufficiently such that, in use, the legs of the user can rest on the cross bar when the user is positioned beneath the cross bar. The cross bar also being sufficiently spaced from the floor such that, in use, the limb support comprises a handgrip to enable a user to push down on the exercise apparatus so that the exercise apparatus supports at least some of the user's weight. The limb support comprises two outer concave regions that are relatively spaced along the longitudinal axis of the cross bar. The cross bar is provided with a third inner concave region in between the two outer concave regions.

Abstract: A free standing, height adjustable ballet bar exercise device is provided. The device comprises a pair of legs, telescoping support arms pivotally attached to the legs and supporting a horizontal ballet bar disposed between the support arms, a lower cross bar connecting the legs intermediate their ends, an upper cross bar connecting the support arms, a backboard pivotally attached to the upper cross bar and releasably attached to the lower cross bar, and a floor board hingedly attached to the bottom edge of the backboard and adapted to lay flat on a floor to support the weight of the user. Preferably the backboard and floor board are covered by soft mats.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gymnastic apparatus having a rigid bar provided with at least two gripping areas for manual holding by a user and having at least two elastic ropes fitted to end regions of the bar. The gymnastic apparatus is characterized in that for the detachable fastening of the ropes to the end regions of the bar fastening means are provided, the fastening means are set up for manual release and fitting of the ropes by a user in such a way that for different gymnastic exercises ropes with a first elasticity can be replaced by ropes with a second elasticity, different from the first elasticity, by a user of the gymnastic apparatus.

Abstract: This patent discloses a machine to assist a person in strength training. The strength training machine may have a bar supported between two uprights. A motor and mechanisms may cause the bar to move up and down at a constant rate. A person may position themselves above, below, or to a side of the bar. As the bar moves, a person may push or pull against the resistance provided by the moving bar. The motor and mechanisms may prevent the bar from moving in response to the person pressing or pulling against the bar, no matter how hard the person presses or pulls on the bar.

Abstract: A trainer for tap swing and giant swing training (collectively, “giant maneuvers”) on a high bar comprises an engagement rotatably coupled to the high bar, a cantilever affixed to the engagement, an upper support member joined at an obtuse angle to the cantilever, a lower support member pivotally coupled to the upper support member, a foot grasp joined to the lower support member at a location remote from the pivotal coupling to the upper support member, and a safety harness coupled to at least one of the upper support member and the lower support member proximate to the pivotal coupling.

Abstract: A therapeutic and/or exercise apparatus is provided for use in connection with structured, multiaxial, multi-pattern movement that aids in rehabilitation or enhances conditioning. The apparatus generally includes a base and a posture bar that is attached to and extends upwardly from the base. The posture bar is affixed to a top surface of the base and can be removable or collapsible for ease of storage. The top surface of the base also includes a recess therein for receiving one of a variety of controlled motion devices such as a rotary disk that moves freely or is restrained by resistance means or other proprioceptive tools. This feature provides a much more balanced exercise process while also naturally working the entire set of muscle groups related to the exercise rather than simply isolating a single motion or muscle.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with gymnastics equipment having a bar which is held by a gymnast, the apparatus including: one or more sleeves surrounding at least a portion of the bar and rotating relative to the bar while the gymnast holds an outer portion of the one or more sleeves; at least one harness for securing around at least a portion of a torso of a gymnast; and one or more straps fixed at a first end to the harness and to the one or more sleeves at a second end; wherein the one or more sleeves have one or more slots for accepting the second end of the one or more straps.

Abstract: A parallel bars instrument for a walking exercise or a gait training is provided for the purpose of enhancing a rehabilitation will of disabled or handicapped persons due to various kinds of diseases or accidents. The parallel bars instrument includes: a bottom portion; rotating plates which are respectively installed into rotating plate insertion portions and rotated; support stands each including a number of height control latches; vertical rods each including a number of height control holes; handle rods; and horizontal rods. The supplementary rotational parallel bars instruments rotate and stop together with rotations of the respective rotating plates. Accordingly, the handicapped person can easily turn back. As a result, the handicapped person can repeatedly perform a reciprocating gait training alone without the help of an assistant, and prevent the safety accident in advance.

Abstract: A training apparatus consisiting of a rope (2) which can be passed via a suspended direction reversal means (1), wherein a first part (2?) of the rope is arranged to hang down from one side of the direction reversal means, wherein a handle loop (3) is provided at one end (2?) of the first part (2?) of the rope, and wherein a second part (2??) of the rope is arranged to hang down from another side of the direction reversal means and is designed to form releasable engagement with a locking device (4, 4?) of the key way type, so-called “Cleatlock”. The locking device (4) is secured to the first part of the rope, and the direction reversal means (1) is selected from the group consisting of: a beam, a bar, a guide tube, a guide channel, a pulley and a suspension bracket.

Abstract: A collapsible workout apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a crossbar member with support legs pivotally attached at each end. The supports legs are operable to pivot outward to a trapezoid shape to form a self-standing structure with the crossbar member substantially parallel to the surface. A protrusion is pivotally attached at the base of each of the support legs. When extended outward, the protrusions also are substantially parallel to the surface. The crossbar member and protrusions, when extended, are operable to enable a user to perform push-ups or pull-ups efficiently. The support legs and protrusions can be pivoted to be substantially parallel to the crossbar member for easy storage and portability.

Abstract: A portable exercise device comprising a clamp, configured to removably coupled to an object, which includes: a spacing member; a first clamping member coupled to the spacing member and extending therefrom; a second clamping member spaced from the first clamping member, coupled to the spacing member, and extending from the spacing member. A clamping device, coupled to the second clamping member, which includes: a pressure reducing plate, disposed between and substantially parallel to each of the first clamping member and the second clamping; and an adjustment device mechanically coupled to the pressure reducing plate, configure to adjust a position of the pressure reducing plate. A plurality of attachment members coupled to and each extending outwardly from the clamp. A plurality of exercise handlebars composed of a substantially rigid elongated member removably coupled to the attachment members which include: a coupling member, a gripping portion, and a spring portion.

Abstract: This new and unique adjustable cantilevered aquatic exercise device offers a clean modern appearing device for exercising on the side of a swimming pool or from the end of a diving board. By mounting two extension arms to two horizontal support arms connected and mounted to the pool deck surface by mounting plates, angle-mounting brackets or slid over the end of the diving board, a single exercise bar may be relocated between pluralities of orifices on the extension arms to achieve a wide variety of elevations to exercise at the side of a swimming pool. This device can be pivoted back from the edge of the pool and remains completely out of the water when in use, not requiring the need to be constructed from expensive materials, and may be finished with a wide variety of rust preventative and cushioned coatings.

Abstract: An exerciser uses a handle and bracket combined with a resistance that opens the bracket away from the handle to facilitate wrist cocking in a backswing region of a simulated swing. As the handle moves downward and forward toward a hitting region of the swing, the bracket moves to a closed position requiring the exerciser's wrists to uncock against the resistance in approaching the hitting region.

Abstract: A handle for a swing-type exercising device has an adjustable shaft extender connectable to a resistance as the handle is swung for exercise purposes. The handle can also have an offset extension that allows a resistance to apply a torque force to the handle shaft as a swing approaches a hitting region. Split grips on the handle can be independently adjustable for rotation or non-rotation relative to the handle shaft so that resistance to the torque can be assigned to different hands holding the independent grips.

Abstract: An exercise device includes an elongate body, at least one first handle attached to an outer side surface of the elongate body, and at least one second handle attached to an end of the elongate body. The at least one first handle is arranged such that when the elongate body is lifted by the at least one first handle, the elongate body is substantially horizontal. The at least one second handle is arranged such that when the elongate body is lifted by the at least one second handle, the elongate body is substantially vertical. The first and second handles enable a variety of different exercises to be performed using the exercise device.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a portable, modular skate rail comprising a plurality of square or tubular interlocking rail members 12 that may be assembled to provide grind rails of various lengths and elevations. Each rail member 12 has at least one hinged leg support 20 with a hinged footplate 22 that allows the leg support and footplate to be folded in a substantially parallel relation to the rail member to save space during transport and storage. Additionally provided are brackets 38 whereby two rails 12 can be fastened together with one rail having a handle 44 furnishing means for porting the present invention 10 as an integral assembly. The rails 12 of the present invention 10 may also be adapted to provide an angled rail relative to the ground 18.

Abstract: An upper body exercise apparatus for assisting an exerciser in performing chin-ups and dips. The apparatus includes at least two securely yet releasably attached elastic stretch components connected to a substantially inelastic flexible component that functions as a suspended sling. The method of exercise is to engage part of the body within the sling to allow the elastic resistance to counteract a portion of the exercisers body weight and thus enable the exerciser to perform these effective body weight exercises with less effort than that required with the exerciser's full body weight.

Abstract: Device and methods for strengthening and toning the abdominal and gluteal muscles. A seat is mounted in a fixed position on a base, and a back is pivotally mounted for movement about an axis toward the rear of the seat, with springs or elastic cords yieldably urging the backrest to pivot in an upward direction toward a raised position. To strengthen and condition the upper, lateral and oblique abdominal muscles and gluteal muscles, an exerciser rests upon the seat, with his back against the backrest, and the elastic cords or springs assist him in raising his back and also allow him to extend to the full range of backward motion while absorbing the impact of that motion. To exercise the lower abdominal muscles and gluteal muscles, the exerciser reclines on the seat, with his legs on the backrest and the elastic cords or springs assisting him in raising his legs and absorbing the impact of lowering them.

Abstract: A platform of the type holding a plurality of normally-open electric switches in position for activation of a selected individual switch by application of a force in a direction normal to a surface of the switch by a portion of a human body. An exemplary platform according to the invention forms a dance platform on which a user steps to activate switches in accordance with instructions viewed on a video display device. A joining structure may by used to hold two platforms in a side-by-side competition arrangement. A security vault may be affixed to structure associated with platform to resist theft of a commercially available game controller adapted to operate the video display and to receive switch input from a platform. Certain aspects of the invention include one or more, typically inert, practice platforms structured to represent the user interface surface of an activatable platform. A method for using a system of active and inert platforms is also disclosed.

Abstract: A piece of gym equipment, particularly for training for the execution of exercises to be performed on the high bar, comprising a tubular element, which is adapted to be supported, so that it can rotate about its own axis, by a supporting frame so that it is parallel to the ground, a carriage being able to slide vertically with respect to the tubular element and being rigidly coupled thereto, in order to oscillate with the tubular element about its axis, the carriage having a seat to allow seating of an athlete, counterweight elements being provided in order to contrast a downward motion of the carriage away from the tubular element and to facilitate an upward movement of the carriage toward the tubular element.

Abstract: An article for allowing a person to exercise the oblique abdominal muscles comprises a rigid member, in accordance with a preferred method of use, is grasped in the hands and held behind the neck. At either end of the rod, an elastic member extends downward with the distal end of each elastic member being held against the floor by the person's foot. As the user swivels the upper body, the elastic members are placed in tension and provide resistance for exercising the oblique abdominal muscles.

Abstract: Ladder climbing safety system for use with a trapeze set-up and which is separate and apart from the usual trapeze safety system. The ladder climbing safety system is arranged to engage a safety belt worn by the trapeze artist to prevent the person from falling when climbing the ladder while the trapeze safety system is arranged to engage the safety belt of another person to prevent the other person from impacting the ground while performing a trapeze routine. The ladder climbing safety system includes an ascending rope arranged proximate the ladder, an ascender attachable to the ascending rope and a coupling arrangement for releasably connecting the ascender to the safety belt of the person climbing the ladder.

Abstract: A horizontal bar includes two side supports, a top bar, and a swing member. The side supports are provided at upper ends with two symmetrical locating holes, through which two outer ends of the top bar are extended to thereby connect the top bar to the side supports. The swing member includes horizontally paralleled upper and lower bars connected to each other via a plurality of connecting plates vertically extended between the upper and lower bars. The upper bar is a hollow tubular member put around the top bar, and the lower bar is covered with a sleeve. The horizontal bar includes simple parts that can be easily assembled and disassembled, and can be connected to other types of sporting goods for more kinds of exercises.

Abstract: A quickly collapsible and erectable horizontal and parallel bars combination mainly includes two modularized upright assemblies, two side supports detachably connected to a top of the upright assemblies, and a top bar detachably supported on and between upper ends of the two side supports. Each of the upright assemblies includes two upright posts, upper and lower crossbars fixedly connected to predetermined positions on the two upright posts, a U-shaped handgrip and a framed foot member pivotally connected to the upper and the lower crossbar, respectively, and supporting posts vertically connected to and extended between the handgrip and the framed foot member. The handgrip and the framed foot member may be synchronously pivotally turned upward to collapse the upright assembly to an almost flat state and accordingly a largely reduce volume.

Abstract: An adjustable, stowable, ballet bar exercise device, comprising: a free-standing frame carrying at least one ballet bar, and one or more rigid members coupled to the frame and lying on the floor in use.

Abstract: The invention provides an imitation climbing rock that allows children to simulate rock climbing activity. The climbing rock is adapted to be attached to a wall to simulate a natural rock-like structure. The climbing rock includes a mounting surface, a body (e.g., a continuous side wall) and an endless grip that extends outwardly from the entire circumference of the body. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold for children seeking to grasp the climbing rock as the attempt to negotiate a wall that includes several of the climbing rocks. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold regardless of a climbing childs position relative to the climbing rock and no matter how the climbing rock is mounted to the climbing wall. The body, or side wall, of the climbing rock preferably includes a mounting portion that forms an edge with the mounting surface and a gripping portion where the endless grip extends outwardly from the gripping portion.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus with a base plate, a pair of opposed flanges extending perpendicularly from the end and side of the base plate, each the flange having a an aperture that receives a pin that acts as a shaft, an inverted U shaped frame, the ends of the U shaped frame being connected to the shaft pins so that the U shaped frame can rotate about the shaft pins, a plurality of radially spaced apertures in each the flange, a single aperture in each said inverted U shaped frame that aligns with said radially spaced apertures, a pair of connecting pins to retain said inverted U shaped frame to said flanges in a fixed position with respect to said base plate, a foot retaining assembly slidibly mounted in a horizontal manner with respect to the base of said inverted U shaped frame, said foot retaining assembly comprised of a plurality of foot retaining bars attached at each end to a side plate, a pair of retaining pins that can fix said foot retaining assembly higher or lower along said inverted U shaped frame.

Abstract: A method for strengthening coordination between a person's hand muscles and muscles of the lower part of a person's body involves (a) the person jumping into the air while holding a hanging article; and (b) placing while in the air the hanging article on an elevated, substantially horizontal flexible support, so that the hanging article is retained on the support after the person releases the article from his hold. The support is positioned above the extended height of the person. An exercise system for strengthening coordination between a person's hand muscles and muscles of the lower part of a person's body thus includes (a) an elevated substantially horizontal flexible support; and (b) a hanging article, wherein the support is positioned above the extended height of the person.

Abstract: An integrated exercise machine system that is utilized to facilitate overall physical fitness which includes the detoxification of the body along with the aerobic conditioning of the cardiovascular system. The system was primarily designed to facilitate a proactive approach to the conditioning of muscles that have become fatigued or atrophied in various occupations, such as computer operators, clerical personnel, or other occupations that have limited range of motions, and improve mobility of the elderly and physically impaired. It is a uniquely shaped, portable rebounder that folds with a safety hinge and collapsing legs. An overhead upper body exercise system is adapted to the environment utilizing a dual telescopic primary horizontal overhead bar, adapts to a door frame or wall, and is housed in a cradle unit. There are two adjustable securing straps with a device for attaching and suspending the secondary horizontal bar and/or elastic resistance ropes with varying degrees of elasticity.

Abstract: A jungle gym requiring a small storage space and easy assembly is provided. A jungle gym comprises a main frame body comprising connecting bars extending vertically or horizontally. The main frame body has a shape of an approximate cube or an approximate rectangular parallelepiped as a whole by connecting the connecting bars. The jungle gym also has a sub-frame body being attached to the main frame body and turnable around one of connecting bars of the main frame body or around an axis being parallel to the one of connecting bars. The sub-frame body is capable of folding along the main frame body.

Abstract: An exercise device for allowing a user to perform functional tasks during training or exercise. The exercise device has a housing and a harness assembly adapted to be worn by the user. The harness assembly is located substantially within the housing. The exercise device also has at least one biasing member. The biasing member has a longitudinal length, a first end, and a second end. The biasing member is further in cooperation with the harness assembly at its first end and with the housing at its second end.

Abstract: A rock-climbing structure including one or more pliable climbing matrices held under tension and a plurality of rock-climbing/gymnastic holds attached to the pliable climbing matrices. In an embodiment of the invention, a climbing matrix is, for example, a net or sheet. The plurality of holds can be attached to the one or more pliable climbing matrices by, for example, clasp rods that clamp a matrix or by clamps that engage a cord of the matrix. In an embodiment of the invention, distances between each hold of the plurality of holds vary across a climbing matrix to create a varied climbing route. The holds can include, for example, a hold edge, a jib hold, a hold hole, a hold lip, a hold crack, or a hold boss.

Abstract: The invention provides an imitation climbing rock that allows children to simulate rock climbing activity. The climbing rock is adapted to be attached to a wall to simulate a natural rock-like structure. The climbing rock includes a mounting surface, a body (e.g., a continuous side wall) and an endless grip that extends outwardly from the entire circumference of the body. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold for children seeking to grasp the climbing rock as the attempt to negotiate a wall that includes several of the climbing rocks. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold regardless of a climbing childs position relative to the climbing rock and no matter how the climbing rock is mounted to the climbing wall. The body, or side wall, of the climbing rock preferably includes a mounting portion that forms an edge with the mounting surface and a gripping portion where the endless grip extends outwardly from the gripping portion.

Abstract: A collapsible doorway exercise device for performing pull-ups and chin-ups. The collapsible doorway exercise device includes a pull-up support assembly; and also includes a doorway mounting assembly being attached to the pull-up support assembly and including a pair of first plate members being fastened to the pull-up support assembly; and further includes a pull-up assembly including a pair of second plate members being fastened to the pull-up support assembly.

Abstract: An exercise device for use with a support frame is disclosed. The device includes a pair of spaced clamp members each having a body portion terminating in first and second edges. A length-adjustable attachment member interconnects the clamp members, and a grip element is associated with the attachment member intermediate the clamp members. A leverage mechanism is operatively connected to the clamp members so that when the clamp member first edges are supported on a frame, the leverage mechanism urges the clamp member second edges laterally inwardly against the support frame in response to a downward force exerted on the grip element.

Abstract: A gymnastic bar has a textured non-smooth surface throughout its length to enhance its strength and to facilitate the gripping thereof by gymnasts. The texture of the bar is created by subjecting the bar to a shot peening process wherein the bar is subject to being impacted by a plurality of high velocity, hard particulate material to create indentations in the surface thereof throughout the substantial area of the surface. The bar, of stainless steel material, is heat treated before being subjected to the peening process. The bar is subjected to the process until it achieves a tensile strength of approximately 190,000 p.s.i.

Abstract: A foldable and portable dip bar arrangement (7) for performing dip exercises that condition the triceps and pectorial muscles comprising a left grip bar (1) being an elongate member with an arch shape that serves as a hand hold for left hand of exerciser while performing dips, a right grip bar (2) being elongate member with an arch shape that serves as a hand hold for right hand of exerciser while performing dips, left major supports (3A and 3B) are a pair of elongate members with one end in contact with the floor and other end connecting to ends of left grip bar and when in the unfolded position left major supports and left grip bar form an inverted U-shape, right major supports (3C and 3D) are a pair of elongate members with one end in contact with the floor and other end connecting to ends of right grip bar and when in the unfolded position right major supports and right grip bar form an inverted U-shape, left minor supports (4A and 4B) are a pair of elongate members with one end in contact with the floor

Abstract: A sectional horizontal bar mainly includes two H-shaped uprights, two A-shaped bar supports connected to upper ends of the uprights, two curved bases connected to lower ends of the uprights to extend forward and rearward from the uprights for the latter to stably stand, and a top bar connected at two ends to upper ends of the bar supports. A lower and an upper D-shaped support are pivotally connected to lower ends and upper portions of each upright to normally locate at outer sides of the two uprights. When the two D-shaped supports are pivotally turned to locate at inner sides of the two uprights, a user may grip with two hands at the two inward turned upper D-shaped supports to do exercises just as on parallel bars.

Abstract: An improved exercise bar for performing chin-up and pull-up exercises. According to a preferred embodiment, the exercise bar comprises an elongate member having a first upper arcuate portion extending along the length thereof and an angled portion extending downwardly therefrom. A third portion extends from the second angled portion and is preferably oriented such that, in use, the same is in generally perpendicular orientation with level ground. The first arcuate portion is designed to support the phalanx bones of the fingers, whereas the second angled portion supports the bones and muscles located in the palmar sections of the hands. The third portion supports the distal-most ends of the wrist bones. The exercise bar may be mountable upon a wall or may be formed as part of a free-standing apparatus. The exercise bar may further be formed to have a generally arcuate shape for the performance of wide-grip pull-up exercises, or may further include an attachment mechanism for use in lat pull-down exercises.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a base and an elongated upright pillar connected to the base. The pillar has a plurality of stop positions therealong. A surrounding member is slidably mounted on the pillar and is sufficiently oversized to permit relative lengthwise slidable movement therealong. An elongated horizontal support bar is fixedly connected to the surrounding member. The horizontal support bar and the surrounding member is moveable between an upper and lower limit positions on the pillar. The surrounding member is selectively fixed to the pillar at the stop positions. The surrounding member slides relative to the pillar between stop positions. A lifting force is applied to the surrounding member by a mechanical lifting aid to assist the surrounding member when sliding relative to the pillar.

Abstract: A doorway mounted chin-up bar has a rod with an interior tube that is telescopically received within a rotating sleeve. A mount is positioned on each end of the rod for securing the rod to a doorjamb. A pair of U-shaped extension bars extend outward and upward from the rod. Each of the extension bars have first and second ends that extend out of planes that are defined by the doorway in first and second directions, respectively. A first hand-grip bar is affixed to the first ends of the extension bars and a second hand-grip bar is affixed to the second ends of the extension bars. When a user grasps the first hand-grip bar and pulls down, the extension bars pivot about the rod until the second hand-grip bar engages a wall surface above the doorway. The user may engage in chin-ups while being supported by the first hand-grip bar. Alternatively, a user may grasp the second hand-grip bar and pull down until the first hand-grip bar engages a wall surface above the doorway.

Abstract: A person's leg muscles can be strengthened with a leg-support cross piece adapted to underlie the person's knee joint while the person lies with his back on a floor surface. The lower portion of the leg is swung up and down around the supported knee joint to exercise the leg muscles. An elastic strap type resistance unit may be extended from the framework that supports the cross piece for partial encirclement of the person's ankle, to increase the effort involved in swinging the leg.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physical training machine with attitude adjustment, of the type comprising at least a posture portion and an implement portion; the posture portion is provided with means able to allow a user to be positioned in an exercise configuration wherein the user him/herself is set to perform a physical training exercise; the implement portion is provided with action means, accessible to the user when he/she is positioned in exercise configuration and employable by him/her for the application of a force able to contrast, for the execution of the exercise, a resistance offered by the physical training machine; the physical training machine comprises means for adjusting the relative position between the posture portion and the implement portion acting on one thereof and connecting means, positioned and acting between the posture and the implement portions able to modify the position of one of the portions as derived by the change in position of the other one of said portions.

Abstract: A shoulder exercise bar intended for use with hemiplegic patients is provided which maintains a patient's hands in proper position during shoulder exercises and may also be used for elbow and wrist exercises. The shoulder exercise bar includes a crossbar which is adjustable in length to fit a particular patient. A plurality of handles are provided at each end of the crossbar to be grasped by the patient demonstrating weakness. One of the handles is angularly offset at each end with respect to a longitudinal axis defined by the crossbar and provides for versatile strengthening and stretching exercises for the patient. The orientation of the handles also encourages self resisted or isotonic strengthening exercises.

Abstract: A exercise support pole for assisting a user in stretching out muscles. The exercise support pole includes a generally vertical main pole that has upper and lower ends, front and rear sides, and first and second sides that are positioned between the front and rear sides. A plurality of foot rest members extend generally horizontally from the first side of the main pole and are positioned towards the lower end. A generally horizontal center bar is coupled to the main pole and positioned above the foot rest members.

Abstract: A ball therapy device for providing a means of exercise for improving strength, range of motion, and coordination. The ball therapy device includes a generally U-shaped frame with a first and a second leg and a cross member extending between upper ends of the legs. Third and fourth legs are pivotally coupled to the upper ends of the first and second legs. A pair of spacing arms are provided. One of the spacing arms is selectively slidably positionable along the first leg and the associated third leg. The other of the spacing arms is selectively slidably positionable along the second leg and the associated fourth leg. A support arm extends between the spacing arms. A ball sleeve rotatably extends around the support arm. The ball sleeve has a cord extending therefrom. A tether ball is coupled to the cord.

Abstract: To stimulate and engage children, especially older children, playground equipment is disclosed which provides a suitable challenge, by consisting of three columns which are arranged in a triangular cross-sectional form which tapers inwardly. The columns are assembled with connection tubes at the top and possibly also further down to provide a stable and very strong construction which supports various accessories elements such as ropes, climbing walls, cross-beams, etc. A spherical assembly bracket with through holes is mounted on a column and used in the assembly and suspension of the accessory elements.