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An ambulatory lumbar traction device is provided for use by a patient experiencing lumbar discomfort whereby the patient may selectively apply traction to the lumbar region. The device hereof permits the patient to gradually apply lumbar traction without the need to have an attendant present, while

An ambulatory lumbar traction device is provided for use by a patient experiencing lumbar discomfort whereby the patient may selectively apply traction to the lumbar region. The device hereof permits the patient to gradually apply lumbar traction without the need to have an attendant present, while at the same time exercising the paraspinal region by permitting pivoting movement of the hips and reciprocal movement of the legs. The device preferably includes an elevated frame mounting a movable sled for supporting the torso of the patient. An elastic belt extends around the back of the patient for applying traction to the lumbar region as the sled is advanced along the frame. A pelvic abutment pad is pivotally mounted to the frame to permit the hips of the patient to move, and a track carrying a pair of pedals enables the patient to simulate walking during traction.

대표청구항 ▼

A traction device for use by a patient to relieve lumbar discomfort comprising: an elevated frame; sled means shiftably mounted on said frame for supporting the torso of a patient; coupling means carried by said sled means for releasably binding said patient\s torso to said sled; drive means for axi

A traction device for use by a patient to relieve lumbar discomfort comprising: an elevated frame; sled means shiftably mounted on said frame for supporting the torso of a patient; coupling means carried by said sled means for releasably binding said patient\s torso to said sled; drive means for axially shifting said sled means relative to said frame; and abutment means pivotally mounted on said frame for engaging the pelvic region of said patient and for enabling pivotal movement of said pelvic region relative to said torso during shifting of said torso on said frame, whereby the patient may actuate said drive means to provide traction to the torso during pivoting of the pelvic region in engagement with said abutment means.