MUSCLE POSTISOMETRIC RELAXATION APPARATUS Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: medical equipment used in manual medicine, neurology, traumatology and orthopedics, sports. SUBSTANCE: apparatus adapted for providing postisometric relaxation of aponeurosis plantaris, pedal, crus, thigh, pelvis, spinal muscles has base with two U-shaped plates which may be moved one relative to the other depending on height of patient. First plate has longitudinal lateral through openings of width slightly exceeding diameter of retaining pin. Second plate is also provided with lateral through openings. Both plates are fastened by pins and clamps inserted through lateral openings. Foot stop pivotally attached to second plate is formed by two U-shaped plates movable one relative to the other depending on foot length. One plate of foot stop has through lateral openings and other plate is provided with round openings having diameter corresponding to that of pins and clamps, which are adapted to fasten both plates. Finger stop and U-shaped plate are pivotally attached from the top to foot stop having openings into which pins are inserted and fixed by clamps. U-shaped recess is made in top surface of plate mid portion. Foot stop and finger stop are fixed by sliding toothed paired retainers. Two retainers are fixed with their lower parts by pins within one opening to plate base at one side and two retainers at other side. Top toothed sides of two retainers are engaged at both sides of plate with finger stop nut. Second pair of retainers is attached with toothed side to foot stop pins. Apparatus is provided with toothed catch. Pin clamp for attachment of toothed retainers is formed as nut with U-shaped recess in its mid portion. Foot stop and foot finger stop are connected at reverse side by spring. EFFECT: wider operational capabilities, increased efficiency, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 3 dwg