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Isometric system, method and apparatus

a technology of isometric system and method, applied in the direction of apparatus for force/torque/work measurement, gymnastic exercise, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of limiting user performance, observing contradictions to these generally accepted beliefs, and affecting the effect of reading and hand recording strength values

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-23
SMYSER MICHAEL A +2
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"The present invention is a system and method for carrying out a controlled isometric regimen for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The instrument is programmed to carry out various diagnostic procedures and can record and display the results of each trial. The therapeutic regimens are designed to improve grip strength and are limited to safe limits. The instrument provides auditory and visual cues to guide the user during the test. The recorded data can be downloaded to a computer facility for further analysis. The technical effects of the invention include improved grip strength, safer and effective therapy, and convenient and efficient data recording."

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However, as such attitudes persisted, some investigators commenced to observe contradictions to these generally accepted beliefs.
Such approaches often have incurred somewhat deleterious results as evidenced by the injuries sustained in consequence of improper weightlifting procedures.
Reading and hand recording strength values for such protocols has remained problematic.

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[0059] Isometric exercise apparatus under which the methodology of the invention may be carried out is lightweight, portable, battery powered and sufficiently rugged to withstand the compressive pressures which it necessarily endures during use. The instrument is programmable such that it may be utilized by a therapeutic practitioner for diagnostic purposes employing established grip test modalities. Strength measurements carried out during these modes are compiled in memory and the practitioner is afforded calculated values for average grip force, standard deviation and coefficient of variation with respect to grip force trials. Furthermore, individual strength measurements compiled in these averages, whether taken rapidly or slowly, are stored in memory and may be reviewed by the therapist.

[0060] Additionally, the instrument is employable as a therapeutic device. First a protocol is nominated by prescribing nominal parameters of the effort. Each isometric regimen is controlled in...

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Abstract

System, method and apparatus for carrying out isometric exercises for either diagnostic purposes or therapeutic purposes. When employed in a diagnostic mode, the instrument is programmed to carry out standardized diagnostic regimens and during such regimens provides both visual and aural cues, carries out mathematical computations of force values and provides recordation of diagnostic data in archival memory. When employed in a therapeutic mode the apparatus may only be programmed within mandated therapeutic parameter limitations. During therapeutic trials, the user is visually and aurally cued throughout the test sequence and the therapeutic data evolved during the regimen is recorded and recoverable from archival memory.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 268,363 filed Oct. 10, 2002, which claims priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 330,265 filed Oct. 18, 2001.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] The use of isometric as compared to rhythmic exercise in the general field of athletic strength development, as well as a therapy for strength recovery has been the subject of somewhat controversial discourse over the past decades. In general, such exercise has been considered to promote, for example, coronary risk factors. See generally: [0003] (1) Vecht R J, Graham G W S, Server P S. “Plasma Noradrenaline Concentrations During Isometric Exercise.”Brit Heart J. 1978; 40:1216-20. [0004] (2) Chrysant S G. “Hemodynamic Effects of Isometric Exercise in Normotensive Hypertensive Subjects”: Hypertension. Angiology 1978:29(5):379-85. [0005] However, as such attitudes persisted, some investigators commenced...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B5/103A61B5/117A61B5/22G01L3/24A63B21/00A63B21/002A63B24/00G16H20/30
CPCA61B5/225A61B5/6825A63B21/0023A61B2560/0406A63B2220/53A63B2225/20G06F19/3481A63B24/00G16H20/30
Inventor SMYSER, MICHAEL A.WILEY, RONALD L.HARRIS, THOMAS L.
Owner SMYSER MICHAEL A
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