Range of motion system
US8784343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2031 |
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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