Exercise device and method

摘要

An exercise device includes a pivot frame rotatably mounted to a base support along a pivot axis, wherein a pivot brace forms a rotatable connection between the pivot frame and the base support. The pivot frame is formed with two pivot frame ends which are disposed at an angle with respect to a location of the pivot brace. A user position a portion of his body between the ends. The pivot frame includes a plurality of pulley sheaves or wheels operative to transmit energy from the user through one or more cables. One or more handles or grips, each grasped by the hand of a user, are connected to the cable, which extends in substantially opposite directions from the grip. Resistance means comprises a housing connected to the pivot frame operable to rotatably receive a spool to take-up the cable, and which imposes a resistance to the free rotation of the spool, the resistance imparted to the user for therapeutic benefit.

主权项

1. An apparatus for therapy for a patient, comprising:
a loop of bendable material; a handgrip positioned at a location along said loop; a base; a frame operative to slidingly support said loop to enable reversible rotation of said loop from a first position to a second position by movement of said handgrip, said frame rotatably supported upon said base, whereby an angular displacement of said loop with respect to said base is enabled by rotating said frame upon said base; and a resistor associated with said loop and configured to resist rotation of said loop from said first position to said second position; whereby therapy is obtained for the patient by rotating said frame to a desired angle and moving said handgrip by said patient between said first position and said second position, wherein different rotational angles of said frame produce a different therapeutic effect.