I'm looking for a piece of equipment and I'm not sure what to search for.

[woodsprite]

This all came about because I need to get something where I can lay on my stomach, back, or side with my head pointing down hill for 30 min several times a day (treatment after lithotripsy for kidney stones). My stones get blasted Oct 27, so I have a bit of time to find something. I was searching incline boards, but have only come up with the ones used to stretch calf muscles or leg press machines which puts my butt at the wrong end of the incline 🤣.

When I was doing rehab and strength training for a subluxing patella quite a few years ago, the place (out of business now) had a piece of equipment that had an adjustable incline but it also had a gliding backboard (or it could be locked stationary) so you would stand on the tilted base and do leg exercises using your own body weight for resistance (I guess kind of like inclined squats or calf raises). I have no idea of the brand or what it was called, but I thought that would fit the bill for my kidney stone recovery PLUS I could use it for other exercises. I always enjoyed the part of PT where I used that equipment. Since I thought it was fun, I saw knee strength and stability increase rapidly.

Just thought someone here might have used something like that or at least have an idea of another term to use in a search.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

[petronius]

1. Maybe a hack squat machine? (nt)

[mitch96]

2. An inversion table? that would put you face up and head down. You can adjust the angle from horizontal to about

45 degrees head down...
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[multigraincracker]

3. Something else to look into.

Source W. Wikipedia.

Vitamin K2 and Kidney Stones
Role of Vitamin K2
Vitamin K2 is essential for regulating calcium in the body. It helps direct calcium to the bones and teeth while preventing its accumulation in soft tissues, including the kidneys. This regulation is crucial because excess calcium in the kidneys can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
Impact on Kidney Stone Formation
Research indicates that low levels of vitamin K2 may increase the risk of developing kidney stones. A study found that individuals with higher levels of inactive matrix gla protein (MGP), which requires vitamin K for activation, were more likely to develop kidney stones. This suggests that adequate vitamin K2 intake could help reduce the risk of stone formation.
Dietary Sources of Vitamin K2
Vitamin K2 can be found in various foods, particularly:
FOOD SOURCE TYPE OF VITAMIN K2
Natto (fermented soy) MK-7
Cheese MK-8, MK-9
Egg yolks MK-4
Butter MK-4
Recommendations
To potentially lower the risk of kidney stones, consider incorporating vitamin K2-rich foods into your diet. Balancing vitamin K2 with other fat-soluble vitamins like A and D is also important for optimal calcium metabolism.
Maintaining adequate hydration and a balanced diet can further help prevent kidney stones.

I take a K2 supplement and D in the winter if not outside much.