Therapeutic traction apparatus and method
US5156580A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2210/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for enabling a person to apply gentle gravity traction to his spine by suspending his body by the arms while supporting some of his weight with his legs. The apparatus is preferably constructed entirely of wood except for fastener elements and is designed to be assembled and disassembled quickly without the use of any tools. Included is a method of hanging from a support for treating an injured spine using a modified gravity traction procedure from that generally referred to as "long axis extension." A user grasps a support that has been positioned at a height such that he is able to maintain his spine and upper leg or thigh portions vertically aligned and with his lower leg portions horizontal to the floor and toes touching the floor enabling him to control the amount of weight to be supported by his arms.
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