Methods for inducing full knee flexion
US11116686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/09
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for inducing knee flexion is described that includes securing a knee rehabilitation device to a leg, the rehabilitation device includes a frame with a handle on a proximal end, a pad piece on a distal end, and a strap between the proximal end and the distal end. The method further includes positioning the knee rehabilitation device on the person's leg such that the handle is above a knee on the leg, the pad piece is on an ankle of the leg, and the strap is located behind the person's leg between the knee and ankle. A first force is then applied to the handle in a first direction. The pad piece is actuated in response to the first force to move in a second direction which applies a second force to the ankle of the leg in a direction to cause flexion of the knee.
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