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Supinator/pronator therapy system to bring mobility to wrist, forearm and/or elbow

US6506172B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2000
Grant dateJan 14, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2001/0203
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A passive therapy device useful for bringing back mobility to the wrist, forearm and/or elbow after immobilization. The device provides therapy to restricted tissue in the wrist, forearm and/or elbow while applying passive tension during therapy. The therapy device is able to readily convert from supination therapy to pronation therapy. In addition, the device can be converted for either right hand use or left hand use.

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