Abstract: A passive body-motion generating device particularly adapted for moving a leg through natural or representative hip joint articulation, the device having body support structure, at least one leg support member having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal rest axis, a hinge mechanism connecting the proximal end of the member to the body support structure, the hinge mechanism having a first pivotal axis providing generally vertical rotation for the member and a second pivotal axis providing generally lateral rotation for the member, these axes being oriented at substantially right angles to each other, and at least one motor associated with the hinge mechanism for rotating the same and the member about each of the two axes of rotation either simultaneously or in tandem, the tandem rotation being operative to selectively describe a plane or a curved surface with the member.

Abstract: Basic elements of the apparatus are a base with patient's seat, and an arched tube fitted behind the seat. The arched tube is connected, via a shaft, to the pedals or electric motor mechanism designed for moving of the arched tube. The arched tube is turned around the shaft beaming point, along helicoidal path contours. On the arched tube there are mounted sliding components fitted with belts or tieing of the upper part of the patient's body, with his/her back rested against the arched tube. The apparatus is fitted also with a mechanism for controlled hand or electric-motor powered extension of the spine of the patient, and with a vibromasseur which is located on the arched tube.

Abstract: The motorcycle trainer is a fixed location simulated motorcycle motion producing device. A frame and operating components are covered by a motorcycle trainer body having a seat and foot pads so the user may sit on the trainer as if on a motorcycle. Handlebars are attached to the frame in the normal manner for a motorcycle. The frame is mounted on a spring plate assembly using rotational joints and an eccentric lever attached to an eccentric motor also mounted on the spring plate assembly. The motion of the eccentric lever provides vertical motion on the front portion of the motorcycle trainer. The spring plate assembly is mounted on a base plate using rotational joints and a fluid pressure device is attached between the spring plate assembly and the base plate to provide vertical motion on the rear portion of the motorcycle trainer. The spring plate assemble has a universal joint to allow motion from side-to-side on the motorcycle trainer as well as vertically.

Abstract: A vestibular motion table is disclosed for providing a reciprocating, horizontal motion to a user. The table comprises a base and a table top suitable for the user to lie upon. A plurality of support legs is pivotally connected to the base at one of end and is pivotally connected to the table top at the other end. The table includes an electric gear motor having an eccentric mounted thereon. A power transmission shaft is connected at one end to the eccentric while the other end is connected to the table top. A controller in electrical communication with the gear motor and a source of electrical power controls the speed of the motion.

Abstract: A massaging assembly includes a massaging apparatus and a movable lower-back supporting member. The massaging apparatus includes a hollow casing with a top wall and a front wall, a rest member disposed on top of the top wall, and a driving unit mounted in the casing. The driving unit extends through the top wall of the casing so as to connect with and drive reciprocatingly the rest member from side to side. The lower-back supporting member is to be disposed spacedly from the front wall of the casing and parallel to direction of reciprocating movement of the rest member. The supporting member includes a base and a slide plate mounted slidably on top of the base. The slide plate is slidable in a direction parallel to the direction of reciprocating movement of the rest member.

Abstract: A rotatable exercise apparatus for rotating a user in such a manner that the user's center of gravity is offset with respect to the user's center of rotation, while simultaneously exercising the user's arms, legs, stomach, back, side and neck. The rotatable exercise apparatus generally comprises a rotatable frame having an outwardly facing user support for offsetting the user's center of gravity from the user's center of rotation, a frame support structure, and a means for rotating the frame. The rotatable exercise apparatus provides a strenuous, low impact, complete physical work out which simulates the exercise and exertion which may be experienced by the human body, while participating in sailing-type activities.

Abstract: A bedstead mounted on a bedframe is divided into a plurality of separation pieces. The separation pieces are set swingable on the bedframe. A drive shaft is provided on the bedframe. The drive shaft is rotationally; driven by a driver. The rotational motion of the drive shaft is converted by a power transmitting device to an up and down motion whereby the separation pieces are so driven as to be swingable over the bedframe.

Abstract: A continuous, passive motion device includes a chair to which a motivator assembly is attached for exercising the arm and shoulder of a patient seated therein. The assembly has two interconnected drive units, one of which provides elevation of the arm and the other its rotation when the arm is positioned in a connected pivotal orthosis. The drive units communicate with each other through a microcontroller programmable to avoid exercise physiologically incompatible with the patient's proper range of movement, thereby avoiding exercise-induced trauma.

Abstract: A continuous passive motion (CPM) device for a limb having pivotally connected first and second body portions. A first carriage member receives the first body portion and is pivotally connected to a second carriage member which receives the second body portion. A drive mechanism reciprocally moves the first carriage member with respect to the second carriage member. A brace is provided for receiving at least the first body portion. A connection device is connected between the brace and the first carriage member for quickly connecting and disconnecting the brace and the first carriage member such that a user can utilize the CPM device without removing the brace from the limb. The connection device connects the brace and CPM device such that the pivot axes of the brace and CPM are aligned during use of the CPM.

Abstract: A multiple movement exercising machine is powered by an electric drive motor which is used to effect movement of various exercising components. The drive motor drives a shaft on which a plurality of pulleys are rotationally mounted. A selector arrangement is used to connect a selected one of the pulleys within the shaft so that the pulley rotates with the shaft and drives an exercising component linked to that pulley by a belt. One end of the machine is preferably pivotable relative to the remainder of the machine about a vertical pivot axis. The extent of pivotal movement is preferably selectably variable.

Abstract: An automatic, therapeutic device is provided for treating spinal problems, including problems with intervertebral disks and spinal curvatures. The device is patient interactive, providing circumductive motion including oscillatory lateral flexion, rotation and longitudinal extension and compression of the spine. Patient supports and an adjustable, motor-driven articulated interconnection between the supports are provided, whereby rotation of the interconnection imparts circumducting motion to the patient's spine. The interconnection is a shaft formed by coaxial axles, including a hollow axle and a core axle received therein, which can be adjusted longitudinally relative to each other to adjust the degree of circumduction motion; the speed of rotation is also adjustable. Adjustments may be accomplished while the device is in use.