| 摘要 |
<p>The physiotherapy apparatus includes a frame and at least one or more resiliently deformable elastomeric bands which are adapted to be secured to the frame an d secured under deformed tension to a user's leg or arm to provide tensioning force. T he frame extends along an axis from a rearward end positioned proximal to the user, t o a forwardmost distal end, remote therefrom. A support pad mounted to the frame towards the rearward end is used to support the user's arm or leg in a generally forward extending outstretched orientation. A number of coupling elements are mounted to the frame at spaced locations selected having regard to the resiliency and configuration of the deformable members secured thereto and engaged by the user, the resiliency o f the deformable member provides a desired tensioning force for resistive exercise movement. A forward distalmost coupling element is positioned towards the forward end of the frame and in use may be used to secure the deformable band to the user's arm or leg. Two pairs of lateral support posts are further symmetrically disposed along each side of the frame axis. A first pair of lateral support posts is provided at approximately midway between rearward and forwardmost ends of the frame, to locate laterally substantially adjacent to each side of the user's foot or hand, when for example, the user 's arm or leg is positioned in an exercising position on the support pad. The second other pa ir of coupling posts are positioned on each side of the frame axis adjacent the rearward end, to facilitating gripping by the user's hand to steady the frame in exercise movement.</p> |
