An apparatus for use with a protective cup is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of support members which may position the protective cup in a preferred position relative to a user's body, and secure the protective cup in the preferred position. The plurality of support members may connect to the protective cup or a protective support configured to receive the protective cup. The apparatus may be configured to protect the user's groin region, such as the user's crotch area, pubic bone and genitals. The apparatus may also be configured to protect the user's buttocks or legs, such as the user's hips, thighs, shins or knees.

An apparatus for use with a protective cup is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of support members which may position the protective cup in a preferred position relative to a user's body, and secure the protective cup in the preferred position. The plurality of support members may connect to the protective cup or a protective support configured to receive the protective cup. The apparatus may be configured to protect the user's groin region, such as the user's crotch area, pubic bone and genitals. The apparatus may also be configured to protect the user's buttocks or legs, such as the user's hips, thighs, shins or knees.

A shoulder brace is provided which is fitted to a patient having an externally injured shoulder in the initial stage of treatment and which enables the patient to make motions in directions suitable for early rehabilitation exercises for the injured shoulder. The shoulder brace is fitted to the patient having the externally injured shoulder in a physiological reference position where the elbow joint of the patient is flexed by an angle of 90 in the frontward direction and the shoulder is internally rotated by an angle of 30. The shoulder brace includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes at least: shoulder attachment portions 11a and 11b attached to both shoulders respectively, each having a predetermined width and being arranged in the frontward and backward directions; and a back-side linking portion 13 linking back-end parts of the right and left shoulder attachment portions 11a and 11b. The second layer includes a ringed sling 21 having a predetermined width. The sling 21: runs below from the front end of a shoulder portion 21a, the shoulder portion 21a being placed in the frontward and backward directions on the shoulder attachment portion 11a of the first layer, up to the ulnar side of the forearm adjacent to the elbow; runs from the ulnar side of the forearm across the lower-surface side of the forearm up to the radial side of the forearm; runs from the radial side of the forearm across the front of the upper arm; and runs through the armpit up to the back end of the shoulder portion 21a. The patient fitted with the shoulder brace is able to take a simple-pendulum exercise in the frontward and backward directions while retaining the forearm at the shoulder internal-rotation angle of the physiological reference position.

A shoulder brace is provided which is fitted to a patient having an externally injured shoulder in the initial stage of treatment and which enables the patient to make motions in directions suitable for early rehabilitation exercises for the injured shoulder. The shoulder brace is fitted to the patient having the externally injured shoulder in a physiological reference position where the elbow joint of the patient is flexed by an angle of 90 in the frontward direction and the shoulder is internally rotated by an angle of 30. The shoulder brace includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes at least: shoulder attachment portions 11a and 11b attached to both shoulders respectively, each having a predetermined width and being arranged in the frontward and backward directions; and a back-side linking portion 13 linking back-end parts of the right and left shoulder attachment portions 11a and 11b. The second layer includes a ringed sling 21 having a predetermined width. The sling 21: runs below from the front end of a shoulder portion 21a, the shoulder portion 21a being placed in the frontward and backward directions on the shoulder attachment portion 11a of the first layer, up to the ulnar side of the forearm adjacent to the elbow; runs from the ulnar side of the forearm across the lower-surface side of the forearm up to the radial side of the forearm; runs from the radial side of the forearm across the front of the upper arm; and runs through the armpit up to the back end of the shoulder portion 21a. The patient fitted with the shoulder brace is able to take a simple-pendulum exercise in the frontward and backward directions while retaining the forearm at the shoulder internal-rotation angle of the physiological reference position.

Various embodiments are directed to a therapy tape configured to enable a tensile force to be applied to one or more surfaces (e.g., a patient's skin). In various embodiments, the therapy tape may comprise a backing layer having a top surface and a bottom surface. An adhesive layer configured to secure the therapy tape to a surface may be secured relative to the bottom surface of the backing layer. Moreover, one or more handles may be secured to the top side of the backing layer. The one or more handles may be configured to enable a tensile force to be applied to the therapy tape and the surface to lift a portion of the surface while maintaining adherence between the therapy tape and the surface.

Various embodiments are directed to a therapy tape configured to enable a tensile force to be applied to one or more surfaces (e.g., a patient's skin). In various embodiments, the therapy tape may comprise a backing layer having a top surface and a bottom surface. An adhesive layer configured to secure the therapy tape to a surface may be secured relative to the bottom surface of the backing layer. Moreover, one or more handles may be secured to the top side of the backing layer. The one or more handles may be configured to enable a tensile force to be applied to the therapy tape and the surface to lift a portion of the surface while maintaining adherence between the therapy tape and the surface.

One example embodiment includes a pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape includes a fabric. The fabric includes a weave of fibers, where the fibers include an elastic fiber covered by a covering material. The fabric also includes a first end and a second end, where the second end is opposite the first end. The fabric further includes one or more rounded corners. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the fabric. The longitudinal cut passes through at least a portion of the fabric and extends from the first end to a predetermined distance from the second end. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes adhesive on a first surface of the fabric, where the adhesive is configured to adhere the fabric to a human body.

One example embodiment includes a pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape includes a fabric. The fabric includes a weave of fibers, where the fibers include an elastic fiber covered by a covering material. The fabric also includes a first end and a second end, where the second end is opposite the first end. The fabric further includes one or more rounded corners. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the fabric. The longitudinal cut passes through at least a portion of the fabric and extends from the first end to a predetermined distance from the second end. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes adhesive on a first surface of the fabric, where the adhesive is configured to adhere the fabric to a human body.

Provided is a support device for supporting male genitalia, particularly the scrotum, when a male is in a seated position, including a support member and two or more attachment members for attachment to or hanging from a user's legs.

Provided is a support device for supporting male genitalia, particularly the scrotum, when a male is in a seated position, including a support member and two or more attachment members for attachment to or hanging from a user's legs.