Patent ID: 6817363
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: A61G,A61H,A61M

Abstract:
A longitudinal rotation therapy method comprising the steps of: supporting a patient on a patient support surface including a back section, a seat section, and a leg section, said patient support surface further including a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis;positioning said back section upwardly relative to said seat section wherein the chest of a patient is located above the thighs of the patient; positioning said leg section downwardly relative to said seat section wherein the feet of the patient are located below the thighs of the patient; rotating said patient support surface about said transverse axis in a first direction; stopping rotation of said patient support surface upon reaching a first limit; rotating said patient support surface about said transverse axis in a second direction opposite said first direction; stopping rotation of said patient support surface upon reaching a second limit; and repeating said rotating and stopping steps thereby providing oscillating rotational movement to said patient support surface.