TABLE FOR MANUAL THERAPY Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: medicine, particularly, orthopedics and neurology. SUBSTANCE: claimed table may be used for prophylaxis and treatment of vertebral column function disturbances (spondylosis, osteochondrosis), arthrosis of lower extremity large joints, disturbed venous blood circulation of lower extremities and pelvis region by methods of manual therapy and also for improvement of function of brain and spinal cord, and relieving of muscular stresses. Said table has a base, regulated supports and frame with movable and flexible working surfaces provided with members for patient fixation. Working surface consists of movable and flexible thoracic section, movable pelvic section and fixed leg panel located on turning frame which is provided with transverse guides for pelvic section, curved guides for thoracic section and post for arms in head end. Thoracic section is mounted for turning in vertical plane relative to its symmetry longitudinal axis, installed in curved guides and hinged to frame on its longitudinal axis of symmetry for turning in horizontal plane relative to point of fastening. pelvis section is installed in transverse guides. Leg panel has movable locks of feet with a mechanism for their motion. Said table has additional telescopic support in leg end. EFFECT: extended range of means alleviating labor of doctor in treatment of injuries and diseases of vertebral column. 7 cl, 3 dwg