TRAINER-CORRECTOR OF MUSCULAR UNBALANCE IN LOWER LIMBS Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: muscular unbalance prophylaxis. SUBSTANCE: two supporting stands for feet are mounted on frame with vertical uprights by means of horizontal axle for turning around the latter. Two hydraulic mechanisms are provided for setting the resistance force. Each mechanism is made as body with working cylinder and piston. Body and piston are hinge-connected to supporting stand and frame, respectively. Supporting stands are coupled to each other by means of cable. Working cylinder cavities of each resistance force hydraulic mechanism are coupled to each other by pipeline fitted with regulating throttle. Each supporting stand has foot fixing (orientation setting) facility mounted for turning the foot relative to supporting stand. Fixing appliance is made in form of footwear fixing clamp installed on supporting stands by means of hold-down mechanism. Frame is fitted with adjustable rests for changing the vertical travel amplitude of supporting stands. EFFECT: improved design. 3 cl, 4 dwg