PORTABLE FOOT AND ANKLE EXERCISE APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
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1. Exercise apparatus comprising:
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first and second straps connected to the rigid member at points spaced-apart along the rigid member at opposing ends thereof;
first and second handles on the first and second straps respectively;
a forefoot support member configured to be attached to the foot of a user and comprising a transversely-extending foot-locating feature projecting on a superior surface thereof;
first and second pairs of flexible resistance members coupled between the forefoot support member and the rigid member, the first pair of flexible resistance members coupled between corresponding first locations on the forefoot member that are in front of the foot-locating feature and corresponding first locations spaced-apart from one another on the rigid member, the second pair of resistance members coupled between corresponding second locations on the forefoot member that are behind the foot-locating feature and corresponding second locations spaced-apart from one another on the rigid member;
wherein the forefoot member is flexible about a substantially transverse axis located between the first locations on the forefoot member and the second locations on the forefoot member.
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Abstract
A foot, toe, and ankle exercise device provides variable resistance to movements of the foot, ankle and toes in multiple directions. Embodiments of the device comprise a flexible forefoot support to allow for full toe and foot range of motion. Resistance is provided by resistance members that may comprise elastic banding or tubing. The forefoot support may be suspended by the resistance members.
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1. Exercise apparatus comprising:
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a rigid member; first and second straps connected to the rigid member at points spaced-apart along the rigid member at opposing ends thereof; first and second handles on the first and second straps respectively; a forefoot support member configured to be attached to the foot of a user and comprising a transversely-extending foot-locating feature projecting on a superior surface thereof; first and second pairs of flexible resistance members coupled between the forefoot support member and the rigid member, the first pair of flexible resistance members coupled between corresponding first locations on the forefoot member that are in front of the foot-locating feature and corresponding first locations spaced-apart from one another on the rigid member, the second pair of resistance members coupled between corresponding second locations on the forefoot member that are behind the foot-locating feature and corresponding second locations spaced-apart from one another on the rigid member; wherein the forefoot member is flexible about a substantially transverse axis located between the first locations on the forefoot member and the second locations on the forefoot member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10)
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9. Exercise apparatus according to wherein, when the resistance members are under tension, the resistance members form an angle of approximately 45 degrees with a longitudinal centerline of the rigid member.
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11. Exercise apparatus comprising:
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a forefoot member attachable to a forefoot of a user; a plurality of resistance members connected to the forefoot member, the resistance members resisting motion of the forefoot member, wherein; the forefoot member is selectively positionable in a first position wherein the resistance members extend in a superior direction from the forefoot member and resist motion of the forefoot member in an inferior direction and a second position wherein the resistance members extend in an inferior direction from the forefoot member and resist motion of the forefoot member in a superior direction; the forefoot member comprises a transversely-extending ridge on the superior surface of the forefoot member over which a user can place the user'"'"'s toes; and the resistance members include resistance members attached to the forefoot member in front of the ridge and other resistance members attached to the forefoot member behind the ridge. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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