摘要 |
<p>The present invention generally relates to an orthopedic exerciser and its actuating mechanism which, more specifically, are used for therapy, post- surgery rehabilitation or healing of a knee, of a joint, or the muscles of a leg or any other body member. Such exercisers usually allow a combination of exercises that help in the recovery of the joint, but to minimize the chance s of further injuring the body part and therefore increase the recovery proces s, the exerciser must submit the body part to a controlled level of force. The orthopedic exerciser of the present invention includes an actuating mechanis m cooperating with a resistance assembly which provides resistance and/or assistance along different directions of movement of the actuating mechanism .</p> |