The present invention provides a device for controlling a physical therapy device adapted for accepting external commands, comprising: a. a moveable portion of substantially the same shape and dimensions as that portion of said physical therapy device that is adapted for interacting with at least one part of the body of a patient b. a base c. a motion manipulation portion d. conversion means for converting said stored time-dependent output signals to a series of command signals and, e. means for transmitting said command signals to said physical therapy device wherein a series of command signals are produced by the movement of said moveable portion, which, when transmitted to said physical therapy apparatus, will cause said physical therapy apparatus to undergo a series of motions substantially identical to those of said moveable portion.
