Exercise device utilizing loading apparatus
US7338457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2213/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any exercise device, including standard exercise devices such as rowing machines, stair climbing machines, elliptical trainers, bicycles, cross-country ski trainers, treadmills, or weight trainers.
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