Therapeutic device for post-operative knee
US11191693B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2040 |
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 including the following: preventing movement of an exercise device actuation member in a first direction unless pressure exerted by the limb against the actuation member is equal to or greater than a predetermined first target pressure; permitting movement of the actuation member in the first direction at a first predetermined speed when pressure exerted by the limb against the actuation member is equal to or greater than the predetermined first target pressure; preventing movement of the actuation member in a second direction unless pressure exerted by the limb against the actuation member is equal to or greater than a predetermined second target pressure; and permitting movement of the actuation member in the second direction at a second predetermined speed when pressure exerted by the limb against the actuation member is equal to or greater than the predetermined second target pressure.
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