Original Antique Print of Remedial Gymnastics or Fitness Equipment, 1897

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Antique print titled 'Heilgymnastik. (Medikomechanische Apparate von Zander)'. Original old print showing remedial gymnastics equipment. This print originates from Volume 5 of Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, published between 1893 and 1897. Meyers Konversations-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various editions, and by several titles, from 1839 to 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Joseph Meyer (1796–1856), who had founded the publishing house Bibliographisches Institut in 1826, intended to issue a universal encyclopaedia meant for a broad public: people having a general knowledge as well as businessmen, technicians and scholars, considering contemporary works like those of Pierer and Brockhaus to be superficial or obsolete. In more detail: The print features a series of illustrations labeled "Heilgymnastik. (Medikomechanische Apparate von Zander)" which translates to "Remedial Gymnastics. (Medicomechanical Apparatuses by Zander)." Dr. Gustav Zander, a Swedish physician, and inventor, developed these medicomechanical devices in the 19th century as part of a method to use exercise for therapeutic purposes. His approach combined the benefits of mechanical engineering with principles of rehabilitation and physical therapy. Zander’s philosophy was rooted in the idea that specific, controlled, and measured movements could be used to treat various physical ailments and improve the patient's strength, flexibility, and overall health. Each apparatus depicted in the print serves a different therapeutic purpose: 1. **Beinbewegung (Leg Movement)**: This device likely targeted the muscles of the lower limbs, providing resistance or assistance in movements to enhance muscular strength or assist in the recovery of motor functions. 2. **Kniebeugen (Knee Bending)**: It appears designed to facilitate squatting exercises, which would strengthen the leg muscles, particularly around the knee, and could be used to help patients recover from injuries or surgeries. 3. **Rumpf neigen (Trunk Bending)**: This machine would be for flexing or extending the trunk, helping to strengthen the abdominal and back muscles, possibly aiding those with back issues or improving core stability. 4. **Brustdehnung (Chest Expansion)**: This apparatus was intended for exercising the chest muscles, promoting respiratory function and aiding in the treatment of conditions like tuberculosis, which was common at the time. 5. **Halswirbelstrecker (Cervical Extender)**: Focusing on the neck, this machine would strengthen and stretch the neck muscles, which could be beneficial for individuals with neck stiffness or cervical spine issues. 6. **Unterarmbeugen (Forearm Bending)**: A device designed for the exercise of the forearm muscles, likely to improve grip strength and wrist mobility. 7. **Armstrecken und -beugen (Arm Stretching and Bending)**: For the upper limbs, providing exercises to enhance joint flexibility and muscular strength in the arms. These machines were some of the first to use resistance exercises in a systematic and therapeutic way. Zander's invention predated modern gym equipment and physical therapy practices by decades and was groundbreaking in rehabilitative medicine. The print itself is a fascinating historical document, showcasing the ingenuity of early physiotherapy equipment.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.53 in (24.2 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1897
Condition:
Age-related toning. Original folding line. Some wear in margins. German text on verso. Please study image carefully.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13584-191stDibs: LU3054338248782

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