Patent ID: 7534213

Claim:
A knee extension treatment apparatus for applying a downward force to an upper surface of a user's leg that is supported by said knee extension treatment apparatus for facilitating the straightening of the leg when bent at the knee, said knee extension treatment apparatus comprising: a base frame assembly including a hinged seat portion; a collapsible ankle support subassembly connected to said base frame assembly, said collapsible ankle support subassembly including an ankle support and a T-section, the T-section being pivotally adjustable relative to said base frame assembly and receiving a portion of said ankle support, said ankle support including an elevated support surface for receiving the user's ankle, said ankle support being adjustable in height relative to said T-section; and first and second strap assemblies connected to said base frame assembly, each strap assembly being secured at one end to said base frame assembly and constructed and arranged to lay over the upper surface of the user's leg, an opposite end of each strap assembly being movable by the user whereby pulling said opposite end creates a downward force on the upper surface of the user's leg.