Patent ID: 8545373
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: A61H,A63B

Abstract:
1. A human shoulder posterior capsule stretching device comprising: a base having a predetermined length, width and longitudinal centerline; a first arm strap positioned on the base, having a predetermined length and width, and adapted to hold an upper arm of a user against the base during use; a ratchet mechanism positioned on the base, the ratchet mechanism having an axle with an axis of rotation about a horizontal line lying in a vertical plane passing through the centerline of the base; a lever arm having a first end fastened to the ratchet mechanism axle and adapted to rotate about the axis of rotation of the ratchet mechanism, a second end having a handle, and an adjustable length; said ratchet mechanism configured to permit progressive stretching of the shoulder posterior capsule of the user by sequential rotation of said lever arm and interruption of said sequential rotation, wherein said lever arm is held at a predetermined position and reverse rotation of said lever arm is prevented; and, a second arm strap positioned on the base between the first arm strap and the ratchet mechanism, having a predetermined length and width, and adapted to hold the upper arm of the user against the base and at the distal end of the upper arm; whereby the posterior capsule of the user's shoulder may be stretched upon rotation of the lever arm.