초록 ▼

The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for biomechanically analyzing the physical characteristics of the lower extremety including hip, knee and ankle joints and the muscles and ligaments, and the functioning thereof. A frame includes a weight sensing platform and a foot support in the for

The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for biomechanically analyzing the physical characteristics of the lower extremety including hip, knee and ankle joints and the muscles and ligaments, and the functioning thereof. A frame includes a weight sensing platform and a foot support in the form of a disc is mounted above the platform for nutation about a vertical axis. The periphery of the disc engages the platform, and actuates platform switches whereby a patient standing upon the disc with one foot may angularly displace the disc in a nutating manner applying weight to the platform through the disc periphery, and recording apparatus in the form of computerized data and a visual display permits analysis of the application of weight to the platform. The disc may be selectively vertically adjustable relative to the platform to vary the analysis characteristics.

대표청구항 ▼

A biomechanical analyzing system for the lower limb comprising, in combination, a frame, a foot support, universal support means maintaining said foot support upon said frame for universal movement about a vertical axis, weight sensing means mounted on said frame sensing the amount of weight imposed

A biomechanical analyzing system for the lower limb comprising, in combination, a frame, a foot support, universal support means maintaining said foot support upon said frame for universal movement about a vertical axis, weight sensing means mounted on said frame sensing the amount of weight imposed by said foot support on said frame and the angular location of the imposed weight relative to said axis and having a data output, and recording means recording said data output to permit the analysis of weight distribution relative to said axis.