Stretching Apparatus
First Claim
1. A stretching apparatus for stretching the posterior muscles and tendons by means of powered stretching movements of the apparatus, the apparatus comprising a body having a seat area, at least one powered foot pedal mounted to the body and arranged with the seat area for generally straight-legged sitting of a user, and a powered handle mounted to the body and arranged for pulling the user forwardly to cause the powered stretching movements.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a stretching apparatus which is used to stretch the posterior muscles and tendons by means of powered stretching movements. The apparatus comprises a body (102), a seat area (101) a moveable handle grip (111) and foot pedals (105). In use grips (111) are moved forward whilst the user keeps his or her legs straight. That movement stretches some of the posterior muscles (including the back and buttock muscles). Further movement of the foot pedals 105 toward the user stretches his or her upper and lower leg muscles. The stretching movements could be mechanical, e.g. spring or worm screw actuated, or other power could be used. Electronic control (120) of the apparatus is described.
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- 1. A stretching apparatus for stretching the posterior muscles and tendons by means of powered stretching movements of the apparatus, the apparatus comprising a body having a seat area, at least one powered foot pedal mounted to the body and arranged with the seat area for generally straight-legged sitting of a user, and a powered handle mounted to the body and arranged for pulling the user forwardly to cause the powered stretching movements.
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