THERAPY AND TRAINING DEVICE FOR GUIDED MOVEMENT OF THE KNEE JOINT

摘要

The invention relates to a therapy and training device (10) for a specific, guided movement of the knee joint, comprising two calf supports (35, 36) positioned on a guide assembly (11). Said calf supports (35, 36) are connected to a transmission element (28) of the guide assembly by means of joining devices (23, 24). The transmission element (28) connects the calf supports (35, 36) in such a way that they move in relation to one another. Thus, a swinging movement of one calf as a result of the user bending his/her knee causes a swinging movement of the other calf in the opposite direction. A lever (34) is provided to connect the calf supports (35, 36) to the joining devices (23, 24), said lever triggering a righting movement (Gxh) around the center of rotation (45) of the joint of the joining device (23, 24) concerned. Said righting movement counteracts the leg being stretched from the point of view of the direction of rotation.