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the legs may be called into action as well as those of the 

 spine and upper part of the body (Fig. 13). Combinations 

 of cords suitable for particular cases may also be made, and 

 by using one or several cords on the same hook, their power 

 may be adapted to the strength of the most robust as well 

 as to that of the invalid, or of the most delicate child. 

 The entire apparatus is quite simple in its construction 

 and inexpensive, requiring but little space, and at the 

 same time affording a great variety of exercises. 



EXERCISES THAT MAY BE PRACTISED o*r THIS APPA- 

 RATUS. 



EXERCISE I. (Fig. 13). Stand erect under the cords and place the 

 heels together. Grasp the handles firmly, keeping the knees and 

 elbows stiff, and pull downward and forward until the fingers nearly 

 touch the toes. Return slowly to the erect position. Repeat. 



EXERCISE II. (Fig. 13). Stand erect, and having grasped the 

 handles overhead firmly, separate them and bring them down 

 slowly until they touch the sides : then return them slowly to the 

 original position. Repeat. 



EXERCISE III. (Fig. 13). Stand erect, heels together, grasp the 

 handles overhead, and charge forward with the right foot. Return 

 to first position, and then charge with the left. Repeat, using the 

 right and left foot alternately. 



EXERCISE IV. (Fig. 13). Stand erect, heels together. Grasp the 

 handle overhead, and charge forward with the right foot, knee bent. 

 Remain in this position and bring the arms down to the sides so that 

 the arm and fore-arm may form a right angle. Still holding the 

 handles, thrust forward, first the right hand and then the left, until 

 the arm is straight. Repeat. Return to first position, then charge 

 forward with the left foot, performing the same movements as before. 



EXERCISE V. (Fig. 13). In this exercise we change to the pulleys 

 leading from the side posts, which can be used in several different 

 ways. 1st. Stand erect, heels together, facing one of the posts, 

 grasp the handle with the right hand, the ajm being extended, then 

 flex the fore-arm on the arm. Repeat Perform the same move- 

 ments with the left hand. 2cl. Stand with back to the post ; grasp 

 the pulley behind with the right hand, then gradually bring the 

 hand forward until it is extended in a straight line in front. Repeat. 

 Perform the same exercise with the left hand. 



