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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2003
Donald Chandler, Lexington, MA (US);
Donald Chandler, Lexington, MA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A leg support apparatus is herein provided for use in the health care industry for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons having leg injuries. The apparatus includes a vertical support member having a base and a clamp which is slideably positionable on the vertical support member. The clamp is pivotably coupled to at least one cradle having a sling member. The sling member is independently pivotally coupled to the cradle permitting the sling member to tilt in an arc up and down, depending of the need of the patient. The adjustability of the vertical support assembly further provides for greater positioning thereby increasing the general comfort of the patient while providing for the patient's medical needs.