MASSAGING AND GYMNASTIC TABLE Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: manufacture of furniture and medical equipment. SUBSTANCE: massaging and gymnastic table has frame composed of two pivotally connected frame members, table top and mechanism for performing massaging and gymnastic procedures. Mentioned mechanism has massaging and gymnastic tools made in the form of roller with set of rings. Frame has two parts, which are pivotally connected through bracket so as to be folded and unfolded. Mentioned mechanism is made in the form of L-shaped support pivotally attached with its one end to one frame member and inserted with its other end into gap between frame members. Horizontal part of support is connected to jack and the latter is connected with its base to bracket. Massaging and gymnastic tool is positioned on vertical part of support. Guides are extending along table top. Head rest is formed as carriage with slot for receiving patient's head and rollers cooperating with guides. Table is further provided with device for lifting massaging and gymnastic tool to predetermined height and device for determining load applied to patient. Table of such construction may be used for performing massaging, curative and gymnastic procedures, for massaging long muscle of the back, for working out internal spinal column fasciae and performing gymnastic on strictly predetermined part of spinal column, for relieving stresses from separate muscles of spinal column, for curing prostate and urinary bladder muscular hypotonia etc. EFFECT: wider operational capabilities, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 6 dwg