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Abstract

A lumbar spine therapy device (10) for passively exercising the muscles surrounding the lumbar spine for postoperative and other rehabilitative therapy such as to allow normal collagen formation to occur, thus minimizing scarring and quickening a return to normal function and development of strength in both the muscles of function as well as the secondary support system. The lumbar spine therapy device (10) includes a frame (12) for engaging a support surface (32). A body support (14) is provided for supporting the body of a patient and includes a stationary support (64) for supporting the buttocks region of a patient and pivoting supports (78) for supporting the torso and legs of a patient. A motor (92) is provided for driving at least one pivoting support oscillator (18), the oscillators (18) being provided to oscillate each pivoting support (78) independently. An amplitude adjuster (20) is provided for varying the amplitude of displacement. A control box (22) is provided for carrying at least patient control (24) and emergency stop buttons (26). A timer (202) is provided for monitoring the operation time of the device (10). A belt (28) is provided for preventing a patient from slipping along the body support (14). Casters (170) with locking wheels (172) are provided for transporting the device (10).

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