Appts. for spinal column rehabilitation - has vertical column with adjustable arm and weighted slider pushed upwards by patients head

摘要

the apparatus is used to rehabilitate a patient's spinal column and comprises a vertical column (1), graduated and mounted on a base (9). The column carries a horizontal arm (3), adjustable for height (2) and lockable in position. This horizontal arm is also adjustable for each and has a sleeve (4) fitted with a graduated slider (5) in the form of a bar or tube. The top of the slider has a pan (7) for weights (8) and the lower portion (6) is padded. The weighted slider is adjusted to rest on the seated patients head. To stand up he must push the slider upwards using his head.