Patent ID: 7270627
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: A61H,A63B

Abstract:
1. An exerciser for physiotherapy, the exerciser comprising a skid with a substantially flat slide surface upon one side and a grip for engaging a user's heel on the other side of the skid, the grip being deformable to allow compressive abutment with the user's heel for a non-slip association therebetween in use based upon the heel simply resting upon the grip, the heel and exerciser slidable substantially longitudinally upon a surface for exercise by articulation of the heel about the non-slip association as a point of pivot upon the grip, wherein the skid has an upturned curved rim away from the slide surface to prevent snagging of the exerciser during use, and the grip has a recess shaped for receiving the user's heel in order to facilitate a non-slip association between the grip and the heel, the recess being partially surrounded by a peripheral lip formed with an opening for receiving an Achilles tendon of the user's ankle, whereby the recess is substantially bulb shaped.