Cervical therapy device - Chiropractic Patents

Cervical therapy device
United States Patent 6,599,257
Al-Obaidi , et al. July 29, 2003
Abstract
A cervical therapy device for providing continuous passive motion to the head or neck of a patient includes a patient's support such as a chair and an upwardly extending frame which extends upwardly above the chair. The frame supports a two piece neck bracket for fitting around a patient's neck. The neck bracket also includes a chin support and occipital cuff for positioning the patient's head within the bracket. The device also includes an actuator and controller for providing continuous passive motion to the head and neck of the patient. The device also includes a pair of double pivotal joint assemblies which allow a movement about two perpendicular axes with linear movement along one of the axes so that the head and neck are moved through a series of prescribed movements to relieve neck pain and/or disfunction.
Inventors: Al-Obaidi; Saud M. (Sulaibikhat 90805, KW), Al-Bannai; Omar (Salmiya, 22003, KW), Osta; Fawzi Ahmad (Safat, KW)
Appl. No.: 10/014,495
Filed: December 14, 2001