Exercise equipment utilizing mechanical vibrational apparatus
First Claim
1. A therapeutic device comprising:
- a. an exercise device including a support surface for supporting at least part of the bodily tissue of an individual; and
b. a loading mechanism associated with the support surface for driving the support surface at a selected load and frequency to induce mechanical loading sufficient to facilitate bone growth or healing of bodily tissue.
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Abstract
A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any exercise device, including standard exercise devices such as rowing machines, stair climbing machines, elliptical trainers, bicycles, cross-country ski trainers, treadmills, or weight trainers.
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50 Claims
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1. A therapeutic device comprising:
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a. an exercise device including a support surface for supporting at least part of the bodily tissue of an individual; and
b. a loading mechanism associated with the support surface for driving the support surface at a selected load and frequency to induce mechanical loading sufficient to facilitate bone growth or healing of bodily tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A therapeutic device comprising:
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a. an exercise device with a support surface for supporting at least part of the bodily tissue of an individual, wherein the support surface is associated with a rotational element; and
b. a rotary loading mechanism operatively associated with the rotational element for driving the support surface at a selected load and frequency to induce mechanical loading sufficient to facilitate bone growth or healing of bodily tissue. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A therapeutic device comprising:
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a. means for developing or maintaining fitness of bodily tissue or organs comprising a frame defining a support surface for supporting an individual; and
b. loading means associated with the frame for driving the support surface at a selected load and frequency to induce mechanical loading of bodily tissue sufficient to facilitate bone growth or healing of bodily tissue. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A method of developing and maintaining fitness of bodily tissue or organs or of healing, strengthening, or promoting growth of bone tissue, or any combination thereof comprising:
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providing a therapeutic device that includes a support surface for supporting at least part of the bodily tissue of an individual; and
driving the support surface at a selected load and frequency to induce mechanical loading sufficient to facilitate bone growth or healing of the bodily tissue. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47)
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48. A method of developing and maintaining fitness of bodily tissue and organs or healing, strengthening, promoting growth of bone tissue comprising:
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a. providing a therapeutic device that includes means for developing or maintaining fitness of bodily tissue or organs with a frame having at least one support surface for supporting an individual; and
b. driving the at least one support surface with a loading means at a selected load and frequency to induce mechanical loading sufficient to facilitate bone growth or healing of bodily tissue. - View Dependent Claims (49, 50)
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