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An exercise device includes a pivot frame rotatably mounted to a base support along a pivot axis, wherein a pivot brace forms a rotatable connection between the pivot frame and the base support. The pivot frame is formed with two pivot frame ends which are disposed at an angle with respect to a loca

An exercise device includes a pivot frame rotatably mounted to a base support along a pivot axis, wherein a pivot brace forms a rotatable connection between the pivot frame and the base support. The pivot frame is formed with two pivot frame ends which are disposed at an angle with respect to a location of the pivot brace. A user position a portion of his body between the ends. The pivot frame includes a plurality of pulley sheaves or wheels operative to transmit energy from the user through one or more cables. One or more handles or grips, each grasped by the hand of a user, are connected to the cable, which extends in substantially opposite directions from the grip. Resistance means comprises a housing connected to the pivot frame operable to rotatably receive a spool to take-up the cable, and which imposes a resistance to the free rotation of the spool, the resistance imparted to the user for therapeutic benefit.

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1. An apparatus for therapy for a patient, comprising: a loop of bendable material;a handgrip positioned at a location along said loop;a base;a frame operative to slidingly support said loop to enable reversible rotation of said loop from a first position to a second position by movement of said han

1. An apparatus for therapy for a patient, comprising: a loop of bendable material;a handgrip positioned at a location along said loop;a base;a frame operative to slidingly support said loop to enable reversible rotation of said loop from a first position to a second position by movement of said handgrip, said frame rotatably supported upon said base, whereby an angular displacement of said loop with respect to said base is enabled by rotating said frame upon said base; anda resistor associated with said loop and configured to resist rotation of said loop from said first position to said second position;whereby therapy is obtained for the patient by rotating said frame to a desired angle and moving said handgrip by said patient between said first position and said second position, wherein different rotational angles of said frame produce a different therapeutic effect. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein two of said apparatus are provided, a first apparatus operable by the left hand of the body, and a second apparatus disposed proximate said first apparatus and operable by the right hand of the body at the same time as said first apparatus is operated by the left hand of the body. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said handgrip of said first apparatus is movable in either the same direction or a different direction as said handgrip of said second apparatus, according to the therapeutic needs of the patient. 4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said first apparatus and said second apparatus are connected therebetween by said frame. 5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said first apparatus and said second apparatus are connected therebetween by at least one cross-member extending between said first apparatus and said second apparatus. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said resistor is selected from the group consisting of: electromagnetically controlled spool, spring, brake, pneumatic device, hydraulic device, frictional engagement device, and computer controlled actuator. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, further including one or more sensors operative to measure biometric parameters. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein a computer is used to change a resistance of said resistor, based upon said measured biometric parameters. 9. An apparatus for therapeutically stretching or exercising soft tissue of a body, comprising: a loop of bendable material;a handgrip positioned at a location along said loop;a base;a frame operative to slidingly support said loop to enable reversible rotation of said loop from a first position to a second position by movement of said handgrip, said frame including an elongated joining member rotatably connected to said base and defining a longitudinal axis perpendicular to an axis of rotation, a first arm connected to a first end of said joining member and extending in a first direction radially away from said longitudinal axis of said joining member, a second arm connected to a second end of said joining member and extending in said first direction, said first and second arms operative to extend said loop in said first direction, whereby an angular displacement of said loop with respect to said base is enabled by rotating said frame upon said base, anda resistor associated with said loop and configured to resist rotation of said loop from said first position to said second position;whereby therapy is obtained for the patient by rotating said frame to a desired angle and moving said handgrip by said patient between said first position and said second position, wherein different rotational angles of said frame produce a different therapeutic effect. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein two of said apparatus are provided, a first apparatus operable by the left hand of the body, and a second apparatus disposed proximate said first apparatus and operable by the right hand of the body at the same time as said first apparatus is operated by the left hand of the body. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said handgrip of said first apparatus is movable in either the same direction or a different direction as said handgrip of said second apparatus, according to the therapeutic needs of the patient. 12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said first apparatus and said second apparatus are connected therebetween by at least one cross member extending between an end of said first or second arm of said first apparatus and an end of said first or second arm of said second apparatus. 13. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the bendable material is selected from the group consisting of tape, chain, cable, and rope. 14. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said loop is slidingly supported by a member of the group consisting of: wheel, sheave, sprocket, v-shaped pulley, and low-friction block. 15. The apparatus of claim 6, further including a tightener configured to tighten said loop. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein said tightener is a turnbuckle. 17. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said handgrip includes a loop of material extending from said loop of bendable material. 18. An apparatus for exercising a body, comprising: a handle graspable by a hand of the body;a forward flexible connector connected to said handle and extending away from said handle in a direction forwards of said handle and thence to a lateral end at a point lateral to said handle;a backward flexible connector connected to said handle and extending away from said handle in a direction backwards of said handle and thence to a lateral end at a point lateral to said handle;a front frame extension extending from a lateral end disposed at a point lateral to said handle to a point forward of said handle, and having supports configured to guide motion of said forward flexible connector from a point forward and away from said handle to a point lateral to said handle;a back frame extension extending from a lateral end disposed at a point lateral to said handle to a point backward of said handle, and having supports configured to guide motion of said backward flexible connector from a point backward and away from said handle to a point lateral to said handle;a support frame disposed at a point lateral to said handle and fixed relative to a floor upon which the body is supported;a pivoting member pivotally connected to said support frame and connected to said back frame lateral end and said front frame lateral end, whereby said front frame and said back frame are thus pivotally connected to said support frame;a clamp to secure said pivoting member in a pivoted position; anda resistor connected to said forward and or rearward flexible connector operative to apply a tension to said forward or rearward flexible connector, resisting movement of said forward or rearward flexible cable when said forward or rearward flexible connector is pulled;whereby when a hand of the body grasps said handle and moves said handle in a forwards or rearwards direction, a resistance to the movement is transferred to tissue of the body, thereby conferring a therapeutic benefit to the tissue and the body; andwhereby said pivoting member may be pivoted from a first position to a second position, whereupon resistance to movement of said handle is transferred to the body in a different way, conferring a changed therapeutic benefit to the tissue of the body. 19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein two of said apparatus are provided, a first apparatus operable by the left hand of the body, and a second apparatus disposed proximate said first apparatus and operable by the right hand of the body at the same time as said first apparatus is operated by the left hand of the body. 20. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein said resistor is provided separately for each of said forward and rearward flexible connectors.