FOOT EXERCISER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
First Claim
1. Exercise apparatus comprising:
- a forefoot member attachable to a forefoot of a user;
a projecting foot-locating feature on a superior surface of the forefoot member;
a plurality of resistance members connected to the forefoot member, the resistance members including one or more resistance members extending in a superior direction relative to the forefoot member and one or more other resistance members extending in an inferior direction relative to the forefoot member.
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Abstract
A foot, toe, and ankle exercise device provides variable resistance to movements in multiple directions. The device comprises a flexible forefoot support to allow for full toe and foot range of motion. The forefoot support includes a raised surface under the toes used to help align anatomical landmarks to delineate the resistance for the toes from that of the foot/ankle. Resistance may be provided by elastic banding or tubing that is mounted on an octagonal frame. Tensioners are provided to adjust the magnitude of the resistance. A height adjustable heel cup is mounted on a horizontal track to adjust the apparatus for use by different users with different size feet. A vertical track is provided to raise or lower the forefoot support and system of elastic banding or tubing so that full range movements are possible. In another version of the invention, inelastic banding along with weights is used to provide resistance.
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1. Exercise apparatus comprising:
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a forefoot member attachable to a forefoot of a user; a projecting foot-locating feature on a superior surface of the forefoot member; a plurality of resistance members connected to the forefoot member, the resistance members including one or more resistance members extending in a superior direction relative to the forefoot member and one or more other resistance members extending in an inferior direction relative to the forefoot member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24)
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31. Exercise apparatus comprising:
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a forefoot member extending longitudinally between front and rear ends; a plurality of resistance members connected to the forefoot member, the resistance members including a first set of one or more resistance members connected to the forefoot member at a first longitudinal position, the first set including one or more resistance members extending in a superior direction relative to the forefoot member and a second set comprising one or more other resistance members connected to the forefoot member at a second longitudinal position toward the front end of the forefoot member from the first longitudinal position. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 35, 36, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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