Exercise apparatus and technique
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1. A method of reducing arthrokinetic dysfunction after determining tracking problems by examining the patient comprising the steps of:
- measuring the tracking of a limb while it is moved about a joint;
creating resistance to movement of the limb about the joint using an external resistance that is independent in resisting force of the velocity of movement of the limb;
controlling the resistance so as to cause proper tracking.
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To provide controlled amounts of resistance to movement in exercise equipment or in orthotic devices, a control module has cooperating resistance elements. The force between the elements is varied in accordance with the position of the elements with respect to each other. For example the control module can connect two splints of a knee brace so that the resistance to flexion and extension are programmed in accordance with the position of the leg and thigh with respect to each other.
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1. A method of reducing arthrokinetic dysfunction after determining tracking problems by examining the patient comprising the steps of:
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measuring the tracking of a limb while it is moved about a joint;
creating resistance to movement of the limb about the joint using an external resistance that is independent in resisting force of the velocity of movement of the limb;
controlling the resistance so as to cause proper tracking. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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