Device for providing enhanced movement of a person's truncal muscles andspine
CA 1304426 C · Owner: Drusch, John A. Iii · Inventors: Splane, Robson L. Jr.; Drusch, John A. Iii; Iams, John F.
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Apparatus is described which provides enhanced movements of a person's truncal spinal muscles and joints and which comprises a first means for supporting a person in position where there is minimal axial gravity loading of the spine and second means to permit relative motion between the upper (thoracic) and lower (pelvic) portions of the person's trunk while the person remains in the gravity unloaded position. The device contains a fixed portion and a pivoting or swiveling portion. In the preferred embodiment the user assumes an all fours position and by kneeling or leaning on the swiveling portion engages in a swiveling motion of the body which causes the upper and lower portions of the …
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- Granted June 30, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 30, 2009.
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