Patent ID: 6106490
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A61H,Y10S

Abstract:
An exercise and traction machine comprising:a. a base;b. an angled torso platform, said angled torso platform further comprising,i. at least one vibrational therapy pad coupled to said angled torso platform and positioned to engage the back of a user,ii. a laterally adjustable left handlebar attached to said angled torso platform at a position to be engaged beneath the left arm of a user and a left shoulder joint pad removably attached to said left handlebar at a position to engage beneath the left underarm of a user,iii. a laterally adjustable right handlebar attached to said angled torso platform at a position to be engaged beneath the right arm of a user and a right shoulder joint pad removably attached to said right handlebar at a position to engage beneath the right underarm of a user; andc. at least one vertical upright coupled between said base and said angled torso platform,whereby a user is supported on said angled torso platform by their engagement with said left and right shoulder joint pads so that a portion of their back contacts the at least one vibrational therapy pad to enable the user to stretch and strengthen the muscles of the hip, lower back, and abdominal region.