Patent classifications
A61H2201/168
THERAPEUTIC APPARATUS AS AN EXPANDABLE PRESSURE POINT MAT COMPRISING PRESSURE POINT FINGERS TO TARGET HUMAN TISSUE AREAS TO RELIEVE PAIN AND PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT
A therapeutic apparatus for providing a therapeutic treatment is disclosed. The therapeutic apparatus includes mats. Each mat includes first pressure point fingers. Each first pressure point finger extends from the surface of the mat. The therapeutic apparatus includes a connector connecting the mats. The connector comprises second pressure point fingers. The second pressure point fingers have a similar construction to the first pressure point finger. The mats position side-by-side with the help of the connector exposing the first pressure point fingers of each adjacent mat and the second pressure point fingers of the connector providing a continuous array of pressure point fingers. A user rests over the first pressure point fingers and the second pressure point fingers for applying pressure to targeted areas of human tissue to relieve pain and get therapeutic treatment.
Craniosacral cradle system and method
A formed therapeutic tool has a base in a generally heart-shaped configuration with a narrow arcuate front, a wide rear, tapering sides, and a concave bottom. A rearward support is formed of two similarly configured projections. The projections are laterally spaced. Each projection has a linear high point and a semicircular surface. The tool has a forward support formed of two similarly configured inclines. Each incline has an arcuate high point adjacent to one of the projections and an arcuate low point adjacent to the front. A ovoid shaped central recess extends downwardly between the inclines and the projections. The central recess terminates in an ovoid shaped floor with a lower surface constituting a portion of the concave bottom of the base. The tool having a Durometer of from 36 to 45 on a Shore A scale and an Indentation Force Deflection of from 8 to 9.
FACE CRADLE SYSTEM
A face cradle system; the face cradle system includes a face cradle configured to be used in combination with a host massage therapy table. The face cradle includes an adjustable frame includes an open-ended oval shape having a first-arm extension, a second-arm extension, and an oval portion. The oval portion of the adjustable frame includes a padded forehead hammock positioned at a closed end of the oval portion. The padded forehead hammock features a sinus relief nodule which makes contact upon, and applies pressure to, an area directly above a bridge of a nose. The oval portion, the first-arm extension and the second-arm extension are connected at an adjustable pivot point. The face cradle system promotes proper alignment of the spine, relieves and prevents a user's sinus pressure while in a prone position, and overall facilitates a more beneficial massage.
DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING BOTH ARMS OF A USER
The invention relates a device for supporting two arms 4 of a user 2 wherein the device has two arm support elements 6, each of which has an arm shell 10 for placing on an arm 4, at least one passive actuator 26, which is configured to apply a force to at least one of the arm support elements 6, and at least one counter bearing 14 for the force to be applied, which comprises at least one counter bearing element 16 and at least two force transmission elements 18, which are configured to transfer a counter force from each of the arm support elements to the counter bearing element 16,
wherein the force transmission elements 18 are arranged on the counter bearing element 16 such that they can be moved relative to the counter bearing element 16, in particular they can be rotated about at least one rotational axis.
TRAINING DEVICE
A training device in the form of a bar has a length that corresponds to at least the length of the spinal column and the head of the user when the user lies down on the training device lengthwise with his/her back, wherein the user's spinal column and head come to lie on the bar. The bar is a composite bar that has a core composed of a hard material and a mantle composed of a soft material.
Exercise apparatus and method of use
Disclosed are handicap apparatus using (a) one or more resilient, snap-on bumper structures, (b) unique tips covers, (c) leg elevating units, (d) resilient structures having a density that provides a softer exterior and a harder interior. The handicap apparatus includes crutches, canes, wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers.
SPECIAL PURPOSE MANNEQUIN
A mannequin of a human torso adapted to retain otherwise handheld devices for simulation purposes is provided. The mannequin may have a plush shell covering filled with polymer stuffing except for a cavity therein, wherein the cavity communicates to a cavity opening defined by the shell covering. An elastic sleeve may be dimensioned and adapted to line the cavity yet protrude from the cavity opening, so that the sleeve opening is concomitant with the cavity opening. Operatively engaged along a peripheral portion of the sleeve, slightly inward for the sleeve opening, a peripheral drawstring adapted to selectively decrease the peripheral portion of the sleeve is disposed to removably retain the handheld device within the sleeve.
Systems and methods for exerting force on bodies
Systems and methods for exerting forces on a body, including a support structure defining a space and a plurality of surface contacting units that are configured to exert force upon the body, such that the weight is distributed away from the primary weight bearing regions to non-weight bearing regions of the body, or vice versa, without exerting significant shear or frictional forces on surfaces of the body. The systems and methods may be used to exert forces to cause fluid shift in different compartments of the body. Applications include treatment of various disease conditions including pressure ulcers, heart failure, high blood pressure, preeclampsia, osteoporosis, injuries of spine and to slow microgravity-induced bone and muscle loss. The systems and methods may be used to simulate gravity, weightlessness or buoyancy, in rehabilitation medicine. The system may include a chair, bed, a wearable suit or an exoskeleton.
FOOT THERAPY DEVICE
A foot therapy device comprises a generally hemispherical dome element detachably connected to a support element having substantially planar top and bottom faces. In some embodiments, the support element is optionally detachably connected to one or more additional stacked support elements.
POSTURE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
A posture training device is provided. The posture training device can include a belt with a body contacting portion having a body contact surface extending between a first edge and a second edge, an adjustable and releasable securing mechanism adapted to secure the posture training device around a midsection of a wearer. The posture training device can also include a vertebrae contact portion having a concave surface extending between a first end and a second end, and the concave surface can have a predetermined depth, such that the concave surface is configured to contact and support at least one vertebrae. A method of utilizing the posture training device to train the posture in a person is also provided.