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SPINAL ALIGNMENT COMPONENT
20220079795 · 2022-03-17 ·

A spinal alignment component is adapted for incorporation into a wearable spinal alignment apparatus and comprises a first rigid elongate member comprising a first distal end and a second rigid elongate member comprising a second distal end. The first rigid elongate member and the second rigid elongate member are independently movable relative to one another to adjust the displacement between the first distal end and the second distal end. Wearable spinal alignment apparatus incorporating the component is also described. The component and apparatus offers a means to encourage ideal alignment and correct the posture of a wearer.

Modular supportive spinal brace
11278441 · 2022-03-22 ·

A supportive spinal brace easily configurable to support disabled or injured and various chosen postures. The spinal brace comprises a plurality of rotatably interlocking components (101). The rotatably interlocking components are able to interlock together line at various user configurable rotational offsets to form a user configurable supportive undulation along the length of the brace. In an embodiment, the rotatably interlocking components define portions which interlock together at medial side (104, 105) thereof and at lateral sides (106) thereof with laterally adjacent plates (108), thereby supporting each interlocking portion at both medial and lateral sides thereof for enhanced structural integrity of the brace.

Posture control systems
11273065 · 2022-03-15 · ·

A posture control system includes a brace to which an inflatable bladder is removably coupled. The bladder, when inflated, causes pressure to be applied to a wearer if the wearer does not have proper posture. The pressure irritates the wearer into improving their posture. The brace includes strap systems that are adjustable for size and fit. In embodiments, the strap systems include an upper strap portion that includes an elastic component that also assists the user in improving their posture.

Wearable Device for Posture Correction and Muscle Training
20220062019 · 2022-03-03 ·

A wearable device, for posture correction and muscle training, includes a wearable assembly and two resilience supporters, wherein the resilience supporter has an resilience tendency to be upright, wherein the wearable assembly is detachably arranged on the resilience supporter, wherein the wearable assembly is supported by the resilience supporter and is moved along with the resilience supporter, so that the user's body fits the wearable assembly and applies an force against the resilience supporter, wherein the wearable device has no need to restrain the user's body, and can provide portable posture correction to ensure long-term major muscle activity in daily life.

BODY SUPPORT DEVICE, THE USE OF IT AND A METHOD OF HANDLING LOADS

A body support device to support at least one part of a body when lifting and/or carrying, having at least a first body fastening element fixable above a human's hip joint, at least a second body fastening element mechanically fixable below a human's hip joint and merely on the back side at least one elastic, which mechanically connects the first and the second body fastening element on the back side. The elastic is adapted to be tensioned when a person mechanically linked to the body support device is bending down and to apply an erecting force to the person when the person is bent down. A biasing device adjusts the length of the elastic between the respective fixations on the first body fastening element and the second body fastening element and has a pivotable mounted eccentric element adapted to apply a compressive force on the elastic and a counterpressure surface.

Garment
20220071793 · 2022-03-10 ·

Exemplary embodiments contained herein include garments having biomechanical components including panels for influencing the wearer. Exemplary embodiments contained herein include garments having features for improving comfort of the wearer during use.

Thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis attachment

A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis attachment for configuring an orthopedic device as a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis by connecting the attachment to the orthopedic device. The attachment has an anterior aspect including an anterior panel arranged to connect to an orthopedic device. An anterior thoracic extension (ATE) is securable to the anterior panel, and a support bar extends from the ATE. A strap system includes an axillary strap system and/or a shoulder strap system removably securing onto a surface of the orthopedic device, and/or the ATE.

MOTION LIMITING APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING STATUS OF SPINAL IMPLANTS

A system for assessing a status of a spinal implant includes a wearable apparatus having an electronics system and one or more spinal implants in communication with the wearable apparatus. The electronics system includes a first short-range receiver, a first short-range transmitter, and an inertial measurement unit. The wearable apparatus is configured to constrain one or more movements of a wearer when worn. The one or more spinal implants include one or more sensors configured to measure one or more characteristics of a fusion status of the spinal implant, a second short-range receiver, and a second short-range transmitter. The one or more spinal implants are configured to communicate one or more of the measured characteristics to the wearable apparatus via the second transmitter.

Cervicothoracic spine restorator
11147704 · 2021-10-19 ·

A cervicothoracic spine restorator is disclosed. In the cervicothoracic spine restorator, a fixing structure is further included, such that relaxation of muscles such as pectoralis major muscle, pectoralis minor muscle, rectus abdominis muscle, and trapezius muscle or latissimus dorsi muscle can be easily performed. Further, the blood vessel may be expanded and the blood may be supplied smoothly to the head. This may help recovery and correction during a short correction period. There is an advantage that a separate correction mechanism, which is used for spine correction such as a abdomen band, is unnecessary.

Device for assisting human body bending/stretching using elastic body
11141304 · 2021-10-12 ·

The present invention relates to a bending/stretching capability improving device worn on a human body, which reduces a load on the waist in an equivalent amount to the combination of an acting repulsive force from an elastic body and an action of a tension winch during a bending/stretching exercise or when a weight is lifted, and which accordingly reduces damage to the waist.