Patent ID: 6524110
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: A61F,A63B,A63C

Abstract:
A body weight support configured for connection to a boot of a user, said body weight support characterized by a first upper member adapted for location against the thigh area of the leg, a second lower member adapted for location against the calf area of the leg, a pivotal connection between the first and second members, the second member being connectable to the boot of the user to form a connection between the second member and the boot, load bearing means located on the support to provide a resistance to pivotal movement between the first and second members, and deactivating means configured to provide that said load bearing means is deactivatable to permit substantially free pivotal movement between the first and second members, wherein said deactivating means is actuateable to provide that the load bearing means is inactive through a full range of motion and remains inactive while the user walks and sits.