chair with exercise device

Abstract

A chair (1) for performing leg extension exercises by a subject seated thereon, comprising a central seat element (15) and a pair of thigh support elements (17) extending from the central seat element (15) seat (2). The thigh support elements (17) pivot in a generally downward direction about a respective horizontal front pivot axis (20) from a first position forming a generally common plane with the central seat element (15) to a second downwardly extending position. The thigh support element (17) also pivots away from each other about a corresponding generally vertically extending second pivot axis in a generally rearward direction from the rest state for urging the subject's thigh supported on the thigh support element (17) Move away from each other to stretch the adductor muscles. A pair of foot support members (49) extend laterally and laterally from the support element (46) on respective opposite sides of the chair (1) for engaging the corresponding feet of the subject for supporting the feet during stretching exercises. instep, wherein the subject's respective thighs extend generally downward from the seat (14), and the lower legs extend from the knee in a generally upwardly inclined direction to the foot support member (49), for stretching the subject's quadriceps and hip flexors.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a chair and in particular but not limited to a chair for facilitating stretching exercises for stretching leg muscles and associated muscles and other stretches and movements by a subject seated on the chair. Background technique [0002] Chairs for stretching the muscles of a subject, particularly the legs and related muscles, are known. These chairs tend to be large and very bulky, and are usually only good for stretching exercises. They are not suitable for eg office chairs and the like. An example of such a chair is disclosed in U.S. Patent Specification No. 5,626,547 to Davies et al. Although such chairs are suitable for performing stretching exercises on the subject's legs and other related muscles, they are relatively large and heavy structures, they are not suitable for any purpose other than to perform this stretching exercise. [0003] Therefore, there is a need for a chair that solves the problems of such ...

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An example of such a chair is disclosed in U.S. Patent Specification No. 5,626,547 to Davies et al. Although such chairs are suitable for performing stretching exercises on the subject's legs and other related muscles, they are relatively large and heavy structures that are not fit for any purpose other than to perform this stretching exercise

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