The invention relates to a locomotion aid (1) for people with limited mobility, comprising at least one frame (1), frame legs (2) which are connected to the frame (V) at a first end (2) and the second ends (2) of which are equipped with casters (3), a hip lock or a lumbar lock (8) which is connected to the frame (1) via a return mechanism (7) and via a mounting (6), and a seat (9) with an integrated brake triggering mechanism, wherein the seat (9) interacts with the hip lock (8), the return mechanism (7), which is in the form of a spring for example, and the mounting (6) when the seat is actuated by the person such that the brake triggering mechanism (5) can be triggered.

A dance practice assembly includes an object that is selectively stationary, a tether assembly and a first handle. The first handle is configured to be coupled via the tether assembly to the object. The first handle includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg has a first length and a somewhat elliptical cross-sectional shape. The second leg has a second attachment length that is different than the first length. The second leg is also approximately parallel to the first leg. The first handle further includes a third leg that connects the first leg to the second leg, where the third leg is approximately perpendicular to both the first leg and the second leg. The dance practice assembly can further include a second handle that is coupled to the first handle, with the second handle being substantially similar to the first handle.

A dance training device, including: a training unit; a measuring unit; and a connection rod. The training unit is connected to the measuring unit via the connection rod. The training unit includes a base, an elastic balancing plate, and a self-balancing airbag disposed between the elastic balancing plate and the base. The base includes an upper surface and a balancing trough disposed on the upper surface. The self-balancing airbag is located in the balancing trough. The measuring unit includes a first support frame, a second support frame, a third support frame, self-balancing universal wheel assemblies, and an angle measurement instrument. The second support frame and the third support frame are vertically disposed relative to the ground, and each includes a first end and a second end. Two ends of the first support frame are joined to the first ends of the second support frame and the third support frame, respectively.

A foot stretcher assembly for stretching a foot includes a foot stretcher and a handle removably secured with the foot stretcher. The foot stretcher includes a sole that is flexible in response to receiving a foot. The foot stretcher assembly can also include a securing feature to maintain the foot relative to the foot stretcher.

An athletic stance trainer includes a planar board with a first pair of slots, a second pair of slots, a center aperture, and a semi-circular slot is located adjacent to the center aperture. Also included is an anchor having a base that is secured to the board via the center aperture. That base has an anchor stop for traveling within the semi-circular slot such that the rotation of the board relative to the anchor is limited by the semi-circular slot and by the anchor stop. A strap passes through the first pair of slots. That strap is for securing the board to a foot of a user. The anchor is for securing the board to a ground.

A core muscle training apparatus and method is described. The apparatus comprises a harness that is worn by the user, to which a pair of resistance leads are connected at opposing sides of the user's waist approximately above the hips. A resistance force is applied through the resistance leads against an effort force exerted by the user in order to stimulate recruitment and activation of the targeted muscles. By adjusting the direction and the amount of resistance force applied to the resistance leads, the demand on the muscles being targeted can be controlled. The core muscle training apparatus according to embodiments of the present disclosure further offers versatility in the environment in which it can be used. The apparatus can be used, for example, when the user is in a static position or can be used during dynamic functional movements.

A core muscle training apparatus and method is described. The apparatus comprises a harness that is worn by the user, to which a pair of resistance leads are connected at opposing sides of the user's waist approximately above the hips. A resistance force is applied through the resistance leads against an effort force exerted by the user in order to stimulate recruitment and activation of the targeted muscles. By adjusting the direction and the amount of resistance force applied to the resistance leads, the demand on the muscles being targeted can be controlled. The core muscle training apparatus according to embodiments of the present disclosure further offers versatility in the environment in which it can be used. The apparatus can be used, for example, when the user is in a static position or can be used during dynamic functional movements.

Multiple embodiments of a portable ballet bar exercise device are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the portable ballet bar exercise device is modular in nature such that it can be used as a single stand-alone unit or a single wall-mountable unit, or can be combined with an identical unit to form a double stand-alone unit or a double wall-mountable unit.

A system and method for calculating step count and associated physical movement intensity. In some embodiments, the system includes at least a camera to capture video of user motions, which are analyzed, and the corresponding step count and physical exercise intensity are deduced by the disclosed method.

Footwear that connects a child's feet to an adult's feet for walk training or dance training of the child by the adult. The child's footwear has a first part of an attachment device such as hook-and-loop fastener material or a magnet on or in each sole. The adult footwear has a corresponding second part of the attachment device on or in the tops of the toe boxes. The adult can hold the child's hands to lift the child and place their feet on the adult's feet. This connects the soles of the child's footwear to the tops of the toe boxes of the adult footwear on contact in any of at least two orientations, including the child facing the adult for dancing, and the child facing away from the adult for walk training.