Portable physical therapy and exercising device

Abstract

A physical therapy and exercising apparatus comprising an upper surface configured to fit a person's foot or hand, and a bottom surface, wherein, when the apparatus is placed on a flat surface, only a portion of the bottom surface touches the flat surface, such that low-friction gliding on the flat surface, of the person's foot or hand and apparatus, together, is facilitated.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A physical therapy and exercising apparatus comprising an upper surface configured to receive a person's hand, and a bottom surface, wherein, when the apparatus is placed on a flat surface, only a portion of the bottom surface touches the flat surface, such that low-friction gliding, of the assembly created by the person's hand and the apparatus, on the flat surface, is permitted. 
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of openings, each being capable of receiving the hook of one end of a resistant cord, such that when the other end of the resistant cord is attached to a structure, the person wearing the apparatus needs to make additional effort, substantially proportional with the resistance of the cord, in order to glide her hand, together with the apparatus, on the flat surface. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising two support rails, one on the left side and one on the right side, wherein each rail has a slot to be used to secure the hand onto the apparatus by using a safety strap. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the portion of the bottom surface that touches the flat surface is comprised of two sliding pads, one at the front and one at the back of the hand apparatus. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , further comprising a hand rest and a fingers rest.