Abstract An improved therapeutic exercise device combining three independently adjustable support means, specifically, independently adjustable foot supports, knee supports, and midriff support, so as to enable accommodation of exercisers of varying sizes. A broad support base is provided including means for engaging and receiving telescoping mast means. The telescoping mast includes a fixed mast portion rigidly engaging the base and a vertically movable mast portion which is vertically adjustable to selected fixed locations on the fixed mast portion. The vertically adjustable mast portion carries at the upper end thereof a horizontal midriff support bar adapted to abut the midriff of an exerciser. Spaced-apart foot support means are provided in the support base and are laterally adjustable to selected locations in said base. Knee support means are provided and are adapted to fixedly engage the fixed mast portion at selected varying vertical locations thereon. Exercisers of varying sizes may thus use the therapeutic exerciser with feet and knees properly supported while exercising by midriff bending about the vertically adjustable midriff support bar.
A therapeutic exercising device able to accommodate exercisers of varying sizes, comprising: a. a support base, said support base adapted to engage and support a telescoping mast means, said telescoping mast means including a fixed mast portion and a movable mast portion, b. a pair of spaced-apart foot support means in said base means, said foot support means being laterally adjustable to selected locations in said base, c. knee support means adapted to fixedly engage said fixed mast portion at selected varying vertical locations thereon, and d. midriff support means carried by said movable mast portion of said telescoping mast means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A therapeutic exercising device able to accommodate exercisers of varying sizes, comprising: a. a support base, said support base adapted to engage and support a telescoping mast means, said telescoping mast means including a fixed mast portion and a movable mast portion, b. a pair of spaced-apart foot support means in said base means, said foot support means being laterally adjustable to selected locations in said base, c. knee support means adapted to fixedly engage said fixed mast portion at selected varying vertical locations thereon, and d. midriff support means carried by said movable mast portion of said telescoping mast means.
Claim 3
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The therapeutic exercising device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said midriff support means comprises a horizontal bar extending transversely of said base means.
Claim 4
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The therapeutic exercising device as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said pair of said spaced-apart foot support means is slidably located in a groove in said support base.
Claim 5
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The therapeutic exercising device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said device further includes an ornamental figurehead means for encouraging proper use thereof.
Claim 6
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The therapeutic exercising device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said device includes an optical or audible reward means, said reward means being activated by proper use of said device.
Claim 7
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The therapeutic exercising device as set forth in claim 2 wherein said knee support means includes a transverse member extending in a direction substantially parallel to said horizontal bar and wherein said transverse member carries a pair of opposedly adjustable individual knee supports.