Ankle Range of Motion Improving Device

Abstract

Disclosed is an end range of motion improving device, comprising, a base, a link member affixed to said base, the link member configured for being secured to a foot of a patient and being rotatable about a link axis for rotating the foot of the patient about an ankle joint of the patient through a foot range of motion, an actuator for rotating the link member about the link axis, and a controller controlling the actuator for selectively rotating the link member about the link axis through the foot range of motion.

We claim: 
     
         1 . An ankle end range of motion improving device, comprising:
 a frame having a first foot, a second foot, a pair of legs spaced apart from one another and being affixed on said first foot, a support stand pivotably mounted to said pair of legs for setting a selectable inclination angle of said pair of legs;   a foot pedestal for supporting a foot of a user, said foot pedestal being disposed between said pair of legs, and being rotatable about a pivot axis having a fixed position with respect to said pair of legs;   an actuator connected to said foot pedestal for selectively rotating said foot pedestal about said pivot axis.