Jedheesh C Peruvingal

US Patent:

7648473, Jan 19, 2010

Filed:

Sep 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/522715

Inventors:

Jedheesh Peruvingal - New Hyde Park NY, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/00
A47B 7/00
A61H 1/00
A61H 1/02

US Classification:

602 32, 602 39, 5613, 5617, 601 24, 606241

Abstract:

A traction extension table used to aid the user in performing assisted lower back and abdominal extensions for the treatment of bulging/herniated lumbar discs. The table has a frame constructed utilizing a plurality of cushioned sections forming the table's top with one movable along a roller assembly mating with the table frame for section relocation and releasable securement upon relocation. Another is contoured to have table frame supported hand-placement supports at the head. The contoured cushion is hingedly attached to the table frame and also connected to at least one shock absorber. To better accommodate the user, the pads have lumbar and chest harnesses to keep the user in position while performing an exercise while the chest pad has a face hole to accommodate the user's nose while lying face down on the table.