摘要 |
<p>The neck curvature alignment device (10) comprises a framework (12) including a base portion (14) adapted to be supported on a generally planar surface and having an upper surface (18), and a pivot portion (16) having an outer surface (49) and being pivotally connected to the base portion; a moving mechanism (52) situated between the base portion and the pivot portion for moving the pivot portion away from the base portion; a device (58) for actuating the moving mechanism; a head and neck receiving device (50) mounted on the upper surface of the base portion and having a structure (72) for engaging and bearing against the occipital bone of a patient's head, whereby operation of the moving mechanism will cause the pivot portion to move away from the base portion to cause the head and neck receiving portion to act in an arcuate direction against a patient's neck and head.</p> |