Patent ID: 8535254
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A61F,A61H

Abstract:
1. A lumbar traction device comprising: a lumbar support member configured to be worn adjacent to a lumbar region of a user; a first lower leg support and a second lower leg support configured to be worn adjacent to a respective first and second lower leg of the user; and a first connecting member and a second connecting member each having a proximate end connected to the lumbar support member and a distal end connected to the first and second lower leg support, respectively, the first and second connecting members being substantially inelastic such that a length of the first and second connecting members measured from the proximate ends and distal ends are substantially fixed, a foot bar interposed between the first lower leg support and the second lower leg support, wherein the foot bar removably couples to the first and second lower leg supports, and wherein the first lower leg support is coupled to the first connecting member and the second lower leg support is coupled to the second connecting member; and an elongated rod coupled to the foot bar, wherein the elongated rod is configured to receive a downward force from the user to increase the load transferred to the lumbar support member.