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Range of motion system and method

  • US 8,012,108 B2
  • Filed: 08/12/2005
  • Issued: 09/06/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for incrementally increasing the range of motion of first and second body portions of a joint, the method comprising:

  • connecting a first arm member with the first body portion;

    connecting a second arm member with the second body portion, wherein the first and second arm members are movably connected relative to each other to be able to form a range of angles therebetween, and wherein a force imparting member interposes the second arm member and the second body portion;

    rotating the first arm member to move from a first position to a second position, to change an angle formed between the first and second arm members;

    restricting, at least partially, movement of the first and second arm members from the second position towards the first position; and

    moving the second body portion away from the second arm member by applying a first force to the second body portion, using the force imparting member, the first force operative to urge the second body portion away from the second arm member.

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