摘要 |
An apparatus for treating back ailments includes patient support means (10) for supporting a patient in a horizontal, lying position; a first tension take-up means (12) arranged to pass around the pelvis area of a patient; a second tension take-up means (14) arranged to pass around the chest of a patient; tensioning means (131, 131'; 132, 132') arranged for connection to a selected one of said first and said second tension take-up means (12, 14); carriage means (11) which are intended to support the pelvis region or the chest region of the patient, and which can be readily moved relative to said patient support means (10); a movably arranged and vertically adjustable lumbar support means (15) mounted on the patient support means; and drive means (141, 142, 143, 145) for activating the tensioning means, and the readily movable carriage means. The apparatus is also provided with movement program control means (18) through which a diagnosis of the patient's back can be made, treatment carried out in accordance with a set program of movements, and the result of the treatment analysed. |