Patent ID: 6214027
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
A device for controlling the reflex response of a muscle or muscular group articulating a joint of a living body, the living body having mechano-receptors guiding a natural reflex mechanism of the muscle or muscular group, said device comprising:a support member adapted to be mounted to the joint of the living body;a pressure-applying member mounted on said support member, and applying pressure to an external area of the joint which corresponds to the mechano-receptors thereby submitting the mechano-receptors to a pressure intensity adequate to facilitate or inhibit the reflex response of the muscle or muscular group; anda resilient assembly comprising an arm extending between said support member and said pressure-applying member, wherein:said arm has a free end carrying said pressure applying member; andsaid resilient assembly deforms during articulation movements of the joint to enable said pressure-applying member to continuously submit the mechano-receptors to said pressure intensity.