Range of motion system and method
US8012108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2023/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The application is directed to devices and methods useful for expanding the range of motion of joints based on principles of stress relaxation and creep. Expanded range of motion is achieved by placing body parts near the joint in positions that stretch tissue around the joint. Even when the device is in any one position, it can impart forces on the body members to urge them to stretch surrounding tissue even further.
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