Orthopedic exerciser
CA 2526174 C · Owner: Foucault, Andre · Inventors: Foucault, Andre; Gagnon, Guy; Marcoux, Patrick
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The present invention generally relates to an orthopedic exerciser and its actuating mechanism which, more specifically are used for therapy, post-, surgery rehabilitation or healing of a knee of a joint, or the muscles of a , leg or any other body member. Such exercisers usually allow a combination of exercises that help in the recovery of the joint but to minimize the chances , of further injuring the body part and therefore increase the recovery process the exerciser must submit the body part to a controlled level of force. The orthopedic exerciser of the present invention includes an actuating mechanism cooperating with a resistance assembly which provides resistance and/or …
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- Filed May 21, 2004 and granted July 23, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 21, 2024.
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