RYAN R PRETZ, PT
Physical Therapy at Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO
License number
Missouri 2004007960
Category
Restorative Service Providers
Type
Physical Therapist
Address
Address
2
2981 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
PO Box 411277, Saint Louis, MO 63141
PO Box 411277, Saint Louis, MO 63141
Phone
(573) 712-2280
(573) 778-9589 (Fax)
(573) 778-9589 (Fax)
Professional information
Ryan R Pretz, Poplar Bluff MO - PT (Physical therapy)
Specialties:
Physical Therapy
Address:
2981 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff 63901
(573) 712-2280 (Phone), (573) 778-9589 (Fax)
(573) 712-2280 (Phone), (573) 778-9589 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Knee Brace With Expansible Pressure Components
US Patent:
2014000, Jan 2, 2014
Filed:
Mar 15, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/833265
Inventors:
Ryan Russell Pretz - Poplar Bluff MO, US
Clint Lee Vanlandingham - Poplar Bluff MO, US
Clint Lee Vanlandingham - Poplar Bluff MO, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/01
US Classification:
602 13, 602 16
Abstract:
A brace for treating knee contractures includes an inner lower arm and an outer lower arm. An arcuate strut connects the lower arms and superposes the posterior calf. The brace includes an inner upper arm and an outer upper arm. A second arcuate strut connects the upper arms and superposes the anterior thigh. A first lockable hinge connects the outer arms. A second hinge connects the inner arms. A first expansion means is situated on the first arcuate strut and is adapted to direct pressure from the strut to the calf. A second expansion means is situated on the second arcuate strut and is adapted to direct pressure from the strut to the front of the thigh. Once the one or more hinges are locked in therapeutic position, the expansion means can be expanded to provide a controlled and progressive additive stretch.