Therapeutic device for post-operative knee
US10507154B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2203/0425
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for exercising a joint and a limb of a patient. The method includes supporting the limb at an angle with an actuation arm of an exercise device. The actuation arm is rotatable about a rotation axis and includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is movable in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis. The method further includes restricting movement of the second portion of the actuation arm and a foot plate at a distal end of the second portion in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis unless force exerted on the foot plate by the patient exceeds a predetermined force as measured by a foot plate load cell.
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