Systems and methods for performing balancing exercises

Abstract

Systems and methods for performing balancing exercises are disclosed herein. An in-folding section unfolds from a stationary section for the system to be in use mode. A user may enter the system through the in-folding section to access the stationary section, where balancing exercises are performed. Adjustable railings, capable of raising and lowering, are in the stationary section, as is a seat, both to be used for balancing exercises. An anti-tipping mechanism keeps the system stable in use mode, and wheels make the system mobile in storage mode, i.e. when the in-folding section folds into the stationary section.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for balance training comprising:
 a stationary section comprising:
 i) at least one training railing; 
 ii) a training platform connected to at least one training railing; and 
 iii) an anti-tipping mechanism connected to the training platform; 
   a seat in contact with the training platform;   an in-folding section comprising:
 i) at least one in-folding railing; 
 ii) an in-folding platform connected to at least one in-folding railing; and 
 iii) a latching railing attached to at least one in-folding railing; 
   at least one wheel connected to a base of at least one of the in-folding platform and the training platform; and   a drawbridge mechanism.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one training railing is adjustable in height. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein an edge of the stationary section connects to an edge of the in-folding platform at a junction. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one locking clamp unlocks to move the at least one training railing. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one training railing has at least one hole that may accommodate a locking pin. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the anti-tipping mechanism comprises at least one leg. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the in-folding section may fold into the stationary section. 
     
     
         8 . The system of claim of  claim 1 , wherein the latching railing latches onto the at least one in-folding railing. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the anti-tipping mechanism is collapsible. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the anti-tipping mechanism is at least one of flush against a floor and non-flush to the floor. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the in-folding platform may slope toward the training platform. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the anti-tipping mechanism extends outward from the training platform in use mode and returns inward in storage mode. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the seat has a collapsible back rest connected to the seat and a handle connected to the back rest. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the drawbridge mechanism uses at least one motorized pulley wheel to transition the system from storage mode to use mode, with the at least one motorized pulley wheel connected to at least one of the at least one training railing, the at least one in-folding railing, and the latching railing. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a detachable platform attaches to at least one of the at least one training railing, the at least one in-folding railing, and the latching railing. 
     
     
         16 . A method for training balance comprising:
 i) providing a system for balance training, the system comprising:   a stationary section comprising:
 i) at least one training railing; 
 ii) a training platform connected to at least one training railing; and 
 iii) an anti-tipping mechanism connected to the training platform; 
   a seat in contact with the training platform;   an in-folding section comprising:
 i) at least one in-folding railing; 
 ii) an in-folding platform connected to at least one in-folding railing; and 
 iii) a latching railing attached to at least one in-folding railing; 
   at least one wheel connected to a base of at least one of the in-folding platform and the training platform; and   a drawbridge mechanism connected to the in-folding railing;   ii) deploying the drawbridge mechanism;   iii) deploying the anti-tipping mechanism;   iv) opening the latching railing for a user to enter;   v) closing the latching railing;   vi) walking through the in-folding section to enter the stationary section;   vii) adjusting the at least one training railing to a height; and   viii) performing exercises in the stationary section, optionally using the seat;   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one training railing is adjustable in height. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the in-folding section may fold into the stationary section. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the anti-tipping mechanism is collapsible. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein a back rest connected to the seat is collapsible. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein a handle connected to the back rest is used for transportation. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one wheel is deployed when in storage mode.