A method and apparatus for applying pressure to the abdomen of a patient to facilitate the insertion of a colonoscope is characterized by the use of a tensile compression device in the form of an elastic band which is wrapped around the patient's abdomen and secured in place. The tension of the band is adjusted to apply a desired degree of pressure to the patient's abdomen to reduce loops in the patient's colon so that the colonoscope can be fully inserted into the colon with minimal discomfort to the patient. The ends of the device are connected together when the desired degree of tension is obtained so that constant pressure and support are provided to the patient's colon. Addition pressure can be manually applied simultaneously with the pressure from the tensile device to reduce or eliminate more distal loops in the colon.

A method and apparatus for applying pressure to the abdomen of a patient to facilitate the insertion of a colonoscope is characterized by the use of a tensile compression device in the form of an elastic band which is wrapped around the patient's abdomen and secured in place. The tension of the band is adjusted to apply a desired degree of pressure to the patient's abdomen to reduce loops in the patient's colon so that the colonoscope can be fully inserted into the colon with minimal discomfort to the patient. The ends of the device are connected together when the desired degree of tension is obtained so that constant pressure and support are provided to the patient's colon. Addition pressure can be manually applied simultaneously with the pressure from the tensile device to reduce or eliminate more distal loops in the colon.

The disclosure is the only product of its kind that provides users with a nonrestrictive yet effective body shapewear that lifts the breast and buttock, and smooths curves for a flattering look. The disclosure is uniquely designed with a skin friendly material that minimizes rashes or irritation during long term wear and is strategically crafted with a buttock lift connecting strap that depicts a fuller, rounder appearance of the buttocks to achieve an hourglass figure. The disclosure includes an elastic torso comprising a right and a left reinforced side panels, a front reinforced panel, a front and a back panel and a left and a right straps; a right and a left reinforced buttocks panels adjacent the back panel; a sliding crotch panel adjoining the front and the back panels, wherein the sliding crotch panel allows bowel and urinary access and spans a crotch area there between.

The disclosure is the only product of its kind that provides users with a nonrestrictive yet effective body shapewear that lifts the breast and buttock, and smooths curves for a flattering look. The disclosure is uniquely designed with a skin friendly material that minimizes rashes or irritation during long term wear and is strategically crafted with a buttock lift connecting strap that depicts a fuller, rounder appearance of the buttocks to achieve an hourglass figure. The disclosure includes an elastic torso comprising a right and a left reinforced side panels, a front reinforced panel, a front and a back panel and a left and a right straps; a right and a left reinforced buttocks panels adjacent the back panel; a sliding crotch panel adjoining the front and the back panels, wherein the sliding crotch panel allows bowel and urinary access and spans a crotch area there between.

Provided are half corsets and methods of using them. The half corsets provide improved comfort and a quicker way of fastening and unfastening them. The half corsets have a body garment with four sides, two lateral garments, a flap that connects two of the sides with each other via a couple of fastener patches, and at least two support strips. The half corsets are designed to be worn around an individual's abdomen, pelvic region, and upper thighs.

Provided are half corsets and methods of using them. The half corsets provide improved comfort and a quicker way of fastening and unfastening them. The half corsets have a body garment with four sides, two lateral garments, a flap that connects two of the sides with each other via a couple of fastener patches, and at least two support strips. The half corsets are designed to be worn around an individual's abdomen, pelvic region, and upper thighs.

A seamless postpartum garment is disclosed that is formed from a seamless double layer circular knit tube. The garment is flexible and stretchable throughout, and made from at least two different knit structures. Use of different knit structures at strategic locations on the garment, allow for it to provide compression and comfort at strategic locations on a woman's postpartum body.

The present application relates to shapewear garments, and particularly shapewear garments including multiple zones having varying layers, varying compressions, varying shapes, and/or varying temperature controls.

The present application relates to shapewear garments, and particularly shapewear garments including multiple zones having varying layers, varying compressions, varying shapes, and/or varying temperature controls.

A lower body garment with shaping benefits is provided. The lower body garment may comprise an outer garment and a control panel inside the outer garment, such that the control panel is not visible from the outside of the outer garment. The control panel may have a rectangular shape and line a full circumference of an interior waist of the outer garment. Further, the control panel may be anchored to the outer garment at a top edge seam of the outer garment. In certain aspects, the lower body garment may be a legging, pant or skirt.