NOVELTY - An orthotic apparatus has a foot support carriage assembly (30) that is movable with respect to elongate frame. The carriage assembly has foot accepting portion on which right foot (1005) of user (1000) can be placed while sitting on the chair (5). A linear force output assembly is operable to move carriage assembly along elongate frame, causing leg of user to be bent from first lesser bent position to second greater bent position. A sensing device determines when the foot of patient provides predetermined force against the foot accepting portion between first and second bent positions.    USE - Orthotic apparatus for manipulating leg of user sitting on seat while measuring characteristic of manipulated leg of user. Can also be used for enabling and monitoring movement of human limbs and for treating arthrofibrosis.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solid, sturdy and safe orthotic apparatus for the treatment of arthrofibrosis that is easy to operate, has simple design. Enables user, physical and therapist to develop a rehabilitation plan by accurately calculating the amount of stretch, and the progress of the patient depends on the tangible results than the ability of the user to tolerate pain. Provides the incentive the user needs to work toward to achieve his or her goal. Provides an orthotic apparatus that can stretch the joint into normal end range of motion in a predictable, consistent and reliable fashion. The orthotic apparatus is rigid enough to not allow the storage of energy within its structure. Enables to produce load at the joint high enough to assure that for every degree the apparatus moves the joint moves the same amount. Allows instantaneous or quick release of the load applied to the joint. Enables to regain full flexion in the difficult patients following any type of knee or ankle injury or surgery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a leg manipulation method; and    (2) a method for disseminating information related to manipulation of leg of user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the pictorial view of the combination of the apparatus with user sitting on the chair at state right leg of user is positioned atop the apparatus, right hand of the user holding the manual pump member, and the right hand thumb of the user is positioned adjacent to the switch.    Chair (5)    Foot support carriage assembly (30)    Switch (100)    User (1000)    Right foot (1005)