Rowing Machine Exercise-Assisting Device

Abstract

The present invention relates to an exercise-assisting device, and more specifically to a seat able to move reciprocally automatically in the front-to-back direction, which is one of the constituent elements of a rowing machine constituting a remedial exercise device for physically disabled individuals, and particularly paraplegics, while also constituting a whole-body exercise device able to prevent heterotopic ossification.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to an exercise-assisting device, and more particularly, to a rowing machine exercise-assisting device that is provided with a seat capable of automatically moving reciprocally in forward and backward directions, which is one of the components of a rowing machine.BACKGROUND ART[0002]A rowing machine is a whole body exercise device configured to consume a substantial large amount of energy within a short period of time, which is manufactured by obtaining an idea from rowing operations carried out in rowing races on the water, so as to lively provide rowing rhythms and feelings to a user using the rowing machine indoors. The rowing machine has similar exercise strength to that of a stepper or a running machine focused to lower body exercises, but it is very effective in performing the whole body exercise. Further, since the user exercises while sitting in a seat mounted on the rowing machine, no harm is applied to his knee areas. In ca...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention relates to an exercise-assisting device, specifically a rowing machine exercise device. The device is designed to provide whole body exercise by automatically moving a seat in a forward and backward direction on a rail connected to the machine. The device is used for training and remedial purposes, and it can be easily installed and used indoors without causing any harm to the user's body. The device helps to prevent the formation of calcium deposits and promotes bone growth. It is also designed to provide a more interesting and challenging exercise experience for users, as they can perform the rowing operations while sitting in the seat and using their arms and legs. The device can be used for both training and remedial purposes, and it is particularly useful for paraplegic patients who cannot use their lower body."

Problems solved by technology

In this case, calcium accumulates on given joints like knees, and if a long period of time has passed in this state, the calcium is just hardened to cause the joints to be interfered in the movements.

The heterotopic ossification is the process by which bone tissue forms in connective tissues or soft tissues since oxygen supply to the tissues is insufficiently performed and minute injuries are caused on the tissues, and as mentioned above, the heterotopic ossification often occurs in the paraplegic disabled persons caused by the spine injury.

The patient having the spine injury, especially, the paraplegic patient, makes use of the rowing machine in hospitals or houses for the remedial purposes, but since he cannot use his lower body, the handle of the rowing machine is repeatedly pulled and released by using only his upper body, especially his arms.

In this case, also, since the user repeats the simple arm exercises, he easily feels bored and does not have any fun, thereby making it difficult to keep exercising.

More particularly, the user cannot take the active rowing motions of the rowing machine.

Therefore, the paraplegic patient does not have excellent whole body exercise effects and the specific activities of the rowing machine.

Further, since the user performs the upper body exercise in the state where his lower body is fixed to the rowing machine, he does not have any advantage in the prevention of the heterotopic ossification commonly occurring to the paraplegic patients, and therefore, the user's knees should be forcedly bent or stretched by nurses or caregivers.

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