Joint range of motion measurement device and mobility enhancer
First Claim
1. A method of measuring joint range of motion, comprising:
- a) providing a casing of substantially cylindrical shape, of sufficient size to accommodate the grip of a human hand, and with walls fabricated of a water-tight and substantially transparent material, and having a top and a bottom,b) providing a fluid inside of said casing,c) providing a plurality of calibration means for providing predefined graduated incremental scale of values when mounted along the length of and around the circumference of said casing,d) selecting a human arm as the subject for the measurement activities,e) bending a elbow of said human arm to 90 degrees and holding said elbow next to the human'"'"'s body,f) gripping said casing in a pre-determined location with said human hand of said human arm,g) performing various bending and rotation movements with said human hand gripping said casing, which causes said fluid to simultaneously shift locations within said casing due to the downward pull of gravity,h) viewing the point of intersection of said fluid on said calibration means at the point where no additional movement of said human hand is possible,whereby a measurement of joint range of motion is obtained.
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Abstract
One embodiment of a multi-functional device for measuring joint range of motion of the wrist and forearm. In general, the embodiment includes a casing (20) containing fluid (23), and a plural number of calibration scale (24) assemblies. The casing (20) is sized appropriately to be gripped in a user'"'"'s hand, and enables the user to obtain an assessment of his or her range of motion as various motions are performed. Specifically, the various motions made by the user while gripping the embodiment causes fluid (23) to shift inside of casing (20) as a reaction to the downward pull of gravity. The user obtains an instant visual measurement of joint range of motion by viewing the location of fluid (23) on the calibration scale (24) assemblies. The overall design empowers the user to measure his or her own range of motion, which engages him or her as he or she works to re-gain mobility, and provides a positive motivating influence. The device is also suitable for use when performing exercises and stretches. The device is intuitive, portable, and requires no medical training to use. Other embodiments are described and shown.
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7 Claims
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1. A method of measuring joint range of motion, comprising:
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a) providing a casing of substantially cylindrical shape, of sufficient size to accommodate the grip of a human hand, and with walls fabricated of a water-tight and substantially transparent material, and having a top and a bottom, b) providing a fluid inside of said casing, c) providing a plurality of calibration means for providing predefined graduated incremental scale of values when mounted along the length of and around the circumference of said casing, d) selecting a human arm as the subject for the measurement activities, e) bending a elbow of said human arm to 90 degrees and holding said elbow next to the human'"'"'s body, f) gripping said casing in a pre-determined location with said human hand of said human arm, g) performing various bending and rotation movements with said human hand gripping said casing, which causes said fluid to simultaneously shift locations within said casing due to the downward pull of gravity, h) viewing the point of intersection of said fluid on said calibration means at the point where no additional movement of said human hand is possible, whereby a measurement of joint range of motion is obtained. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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