Abstract

A resistance brace includes a pair of hinged arms having plates cooperating with one another to define a first and second pivots point separated from one another by a distance. A pair of splints having limb-attachment portions and geared ends engaged with one another and pivotably coupled with the plates at the pivot points. An adjustable compression member is coupled with the plates to compress the plates against the geared ends so as to frictionally impede movement of the splints relative to the plates. A joint harness is coupled with the hinged arms to attach the resistance brace to a joint of a body so that the hinged arms are positioned on opposing sides of the joint relative to a plane of rotation of the joint. Attachment members are coupled with the splints to attach the resistance brace to a first and second body portions extending from the joint.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/048 - Traction splints
• A61F 4/00 - Methods or devices enabling patients or disabled persons to operate an apparatus or a device not forming part of the body
• A61H 1/02 - Stretching or bending apparatus for exercising