A Device For Hip Extension Assessment Or Exercises

Abstract

A device for hip extension assessment or exercises, comprising a base, an upper body or back rest, a bar spaced horizontally from the upper body rest by a distance equivalent to a user's torso, the bar comprising a resistance mechanism, wherein the mechanism provides and measures resistance acting vertically at the bar.

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         12 . A device for hip extension assessment and training, comprising a base, an upper body rest, a bar spaced horizontally from the upper body rest by a distance equivalent to a user's torso, the bar being connected to a resistance mechanism, wherein the resistance mechanism provides and measures a force acting vertically on the bar. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the bar is arranged to be spaced horizontally at one of a variety of spacings from the upper body rest. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the bar is arranged to be spaced vertically at one of a variety of heights. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the base comprises a basal section supporting a rest. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the rest is arranged to be spaced on a basal section at one of a variety of heights. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the base comprises one or more load cells. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the base comprises a control means which is operable to control the resistance mechanism. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 18 , further comprising wireless connectivity which is operable to relay signals to and from the control means. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the base comprises a hinge so as to allow the device to be folded from a first, in use, configuration to a second, storage and transport, configuration. 
     
     
         21 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the base is fitted with lockable wheels. 
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 12 , further comprising a case.