The present invention discloses a swinging hula hoop, including a hula hoop body, the hula hoop body including a plurality of connecting pieces detachably connected end to end, and a side of the connecting piece close to the waist of a human body being provided with a first kneading device configured to transversely knead and massage the waist of the human body when the hula hoop is used; the first kneading device includes: a roller carrier provided on the side of the connecting piece close to the waist of the human body; and at least one first massage roller rotatably provided on the roller carrier and configured to transversely knead and massage the waist of the human body.

A machine for exercising arms and shoulders and reducing abdominal fat. The machine includes a frame of curve shape. Straps extend from the ends of the frame for tightening the machine over the abdomen. The frame includes an upper rail, a middle rail, and a lower rail, the upper rail and middle rail form an upper track and the middle rail and lower rail form a lower track. An upper set of rollers are mounted in the upper track and an upper handle is coupled to the upper set of rollers. A lower set of rollers are mounted to the lower track and a lower handle is coupled to the lower set of rollers. The upper handle and the lower handle are grasped to pull and push the upper set of rollers and the lower set of rollers to roll back-and-forth in the upper track and the lower track respectively.

The present soft tissue mobilization device has a quick-release bar clamp and various attachments for its jaws that exert pressure on soft tissue to improve mobility. The bar clamp allows for applying sustained and incremental pressure at various angles. The shape of the attachment surfaces that contact the soft tissue are either complementary toward each other, when they are intended to squeeze the targeted soft tissue between them, or to the body structure against which they are intended to press. Combining a more helpful means of generating and exerting pressure with the right surface contours significantly improves the overall effectiveness of the device, diminishes any associated pain and discomfort, and reduces the time necessary to achieve results.

An apparatus and a method for physical exercises is provided. The apparatus may include at least one rigid cylinder of circular or polygonal shape. The apparatus is designed for functional training exercises, including but not limited to, dry-land, surf-specific training. The apparatus is versatile and may be used in any and all fitness programs, as well as physical and rehabilitation therapy. Corresponding methods for performing physical exercises on at least one rigid cylinder are also provided.

An exercise machine for reducing abdominal fat as well as exercising the arms and shoulders. The exercise machine includes a frame that can be of a curved shape to conform to the curves of the abdomen. Straps extend from the ends of the frame for tightening the exercise machine over the abdomen. The frame includes an upper rail, a middle rail, and a lower rail, wherein the three rails run horizontally and parallel to each other along the length of the frame. The upper rail and the middle rail form an upper track and the middle rail and the lower rail forms a lower track. An upper set of rollers are mounted in the upper track and an upper handle is coupled to the upper set of rollers. Similarly, a lower set of rollers can be mounted to the lower track and a lower handle is coupled to the lower set of rollers. The upper handle and the lower handle can be grasped to pull and push the upper set of rollers and the lower set of rollers to roll back-and-forth in the upper track and the lower track respectively.

An upright massage tub that converts into a standard bathtub is described. The upright massage tub is designed so as users can safely and easily enter the tub in a step/sit motion, sitting themselves upright in a natural, ergonomic position (at approximately a standard chair height). This upright design is also better for user assistants, putting them in a better ergonomic position while they assist users in bathing.

This upright massage tub design also includes a vertically adjustable hub, housing a water jet that can deliver a proximity source of water-jet flow.

Improvements in a device that provides cardiopulmonary recitation (CPR). The portable robot extends from a base from a single side where the robot can be wheeled over a patient. The compression head of the portable CPR robot extends from only one side of the base to leave one-side of the patient open for doctors to assess the patient. The rate and force of the chest compressions can be adjusted. A plurality of sensors that can monitor and adjust in real-time based upon the condition of the patient. The device can have additional function including, but not be limited to X-ray, air/breathing function, defibrillator as well as abdominal compression capability. Communications can link the portable CPR robot to other medical information with a wired, or more preferably a wireless link to the patients records and medical diagnostic tools.

Compression garments and methods may include a head garment configured to be positioned around both sides of a head of a body from a posterior of the head to an anterior of the head and a torso garment. Such garment portions may include one or more controllable pressure applying regions to move lymph from the head downward to the torso.

According to one implementation an apparatus is provided that comprises: one or more support plates with which there are associated massage units, the one or more support plates being secured to and facing an abdominal wall of the body of a patient; massaging heads integrated in the massage units for performing an abdominal massage on the patient, wherein at least two massaging heads are applied such that they are adjacent to at least one section out of an ascending section, transverse section or descending section of the colon of the patient thereby to apply a localized force generating a pressure on the colon section in a direction normal to the abdominal area, wherein the at least two massaging heads are synchronized; and control means for controlling the magnitude and timing of the localized force.

An automated chest compression device for performing CPR, with distance sensors disposed on a compressing mechanism and on a structure fixed relative to the CPR patient, for determining inferior/superior movement of the compressing mechanism over the course of multiple compressions.