DANA M LEACH
Physical Therapy in Bourne, MA
License number
Massachusetts 3118
Issued Date
Jan 4, 1996
Expiration Date
Sep 3, 2017
Type
Physical Therapist Assistant
Address
Address
Bourne, MA 02532
Professional information
Gait Assistance Harness Apparatus
US Patent:
5397171, Mar 14, 1995
Filed:
Aug 9, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/103544
Inventors:
Dana M. Leach - Buzzards Bay MA
International Classification:
A61H 300, B60R 2200
US Classification:
297484
Abstract:
A gait assistance harness apparatus for help by a therapist of a patient user in walking and preventing accidental falls is described. The apparatus comprises a gait belt to encircle the waist of a patient, a belt handle means on the rear section of the gait belt, and a shoulder harness means securely attached to the gait belt. Shoulder handle means located on and aligned with each shoulder harness strap, and, in use, positioned on the upper shoulder back section of the shoulder harness means, provide an apparatus by which a therapist can catch a patient in danger of falling, and can assist the patient user in walking therapy. Upper extremities support rings positioned on the front face of each shoulder harness strap and a waist support ring positioned on each side of the gait belt permit the insertion of restraining straps to secure a patient user in an upright seated position in a wheelchair or other article of furniture.