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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 1997
Filed:
Jan. 17, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
George R Hepburn, Severna Park, MD (US);
Russell Vedeloff, Greensboro, MD (US);
Assignee:
Dynasplint Systems, Inc., Severna Park, MD (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
601 33 ; 482130 ; 482136 ;
Abstract
An articulated physical therapy device used in the therapy of a frozen shoulder is provided with tensioning means. In the preferred embodiment of the device there is a reciprocating strut employing rods and plates enclosed in a tube. The preferred embodiment can also be provided with a cam-operated detent for easy adjustment of the length of the forearm strut. Means are provided for easy removal of the reciprocating upper arm unit. A detent and keeper are provided for convenient changing of the reciprocating unit from the left side protractor retainer to the right side protractor retainer.