Orthopedic device for loosening stiffened shoulder joint

摘要

An orthopedic device for loosening a stiffened human shoulder joint utilizing a rigid bar member for extending in the plane of the torso from the stiffened shoulder to a firm surface, a support extending outwardly from the bar member in the plane of the torso and above the affected arms, a sling for providing uniform support to the humerus of the affected arm and a flexible member attached at one end to a sling and running through at least one pulley attached to the outwardly extending support and across the body to the unaffected arm for providing a direct and controlled lift to the affected arm in the stiffened joint without twist or strain on other body members.