Abstract:
Foot disorders such as Morton's neuroma, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs tarsalgia and metatarsalgia may be treated with the apparatus described herein. The apparatus is comprised of a base, a stem and at least one therapeutic member. The base rests upon a floor. The stem perpendicularly extends from the base. The therapeutic member is attached to the stem. The therapeutic member has a rigid flat upper surface distal to the base and is sized to be covered by the plantar surface of a foot. To use the apparatus a user rests the plantar surface of his or her foot on the therapeutic member and moves the foot to stretch foot tissue or to spread metatarsal bones within the foot.
Abstract:
The present invention is a passive means of treating athlete's foot and/or other foot related skin ailments (i.e., toenail fungus, cracked heals, etc.) while taking a shower. The user would purchase the system which is comprised of a plastic or stainless steel cage, and a medicinal or herbal fragrance tablet similar to a urinal cake in size. The cage uses a suction cup or other means to attach to the side or floor of a bathtub or shower stall, and is hinged and opens to accept the tablet. As the user showers, the impact of water off the body and surrounding walls dissolve the tablet over time, thus treating the user's feet by coming into contact with the medicated water. The herbal or fragrance tablets could be used by a person that doesn't suffer from athlete's foot but enjoys an aromatic or skin softening effect.
Abstract:
An adjustable physical therapy device that includes a massaging frame and massaging points. The massaging frame includes vertical support arms and horizontal support arms. The vertical support arms are positioned parallel to each other. The horizontal support arms are slidably coupled to the vertical support arms. The massaging points are each slidably coupled to and protrude from one of the horizontal support arms in a manner to press against a user when the user is positioned against the massaging frame. At least one of the massaging points includes a magnet positioned on an end of the massaging point. At least one of the massaging points includes an electrified end configured to provide pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. The vertical support arms each include a wheel. The wheel is rotatably coupled to the vertical support arm opposite the horizontal support arms.
Abstract:
A stationary massage device, system and corresponding methods are used for self-administrated or assisted soft tissue strain release (including trigger point therapy, strain-and-counterstrain therapy and neuromuscular release). The massage device comprises a body, wherein the body may include branches, each having flat surfaces, edges, ridges or corners. The surfaces, edges and ridges may be pushed along the myofilament direction of the soft tissues to produce pressing, rubbing, stretching and pulling actions on the soft tissues as stripping massages. The system can be configured to form different geometric shapes, and made of different materials of different firmness. The system can be further configured to perform unheated, or heated massages; and cooling treatments. In addition to being used alone, the system can be mounted on a piece of wall, a standing frame, furniture or a garment.
Abstract:
A roller device, including a first tube having a first diameter, and a through-bore having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, the through-bore extending through and concentric with the first tube, a first rod having a third diameter smaller than the second diameter, a first end, and a second end, where the second end of the first rod is operatively arranged to telescopingly engage with the through-bore of the first tube, a second rod having a fourth diameter equal to the third diameter, a first end and a second end, where the first end of the second rod is operatively arranged to telescopingly engage with the through-bore of the first tube, at least one roller arranged to rotate about the first tube, and a first handle fixedly secured to the first end of the first rod.
Abstract:
Disclosed are an apparatus, a method, and/or a system of targeted myofascial release through use of a rolling track. In one or more embodiments, an apparatus for targeted myofascial release of a human body, muscles, and fascia includes a rolling track with one or more supports forming a support contour permitting a ball to roll along the rolling track while the body exerts force against the ball. The support contour transitions into a rolling surface so the ball can be guided out of the rolling track for the rolling surface and then guided back in. A friction means such as a lip and/or friction surface retains the ball in the rolling track. The rolling track is securable relative to the rolling surface via a mount. The adjustment track may have two or more adjustment positions for repositioning along the rolling surface and/or a pivot to adjust a track orientation.
Abstract:
An apparatus for stretching comprises a body holder for connecting to a support device. The body holder includes a body support panel for receiving an upper portion of a torso of a user, a left arm holder for receiving a left arm, and a right arm holder for receiving a right arm, and a body holder closing device. The left arm holder and the right arm holder are pivotally connected to the body support panel. The body support panel can have a curved surface to approximate a part of the torso. The left arm holder can have a flat or curved surface to approximate a left side of the torso and at least a portion of left arm. The right arm holder can have a flat or curved surface to approximate at least a right side of the torso and at least a portion of right arm.
Abstract:
A knee range-of-motion exercise device includes a rail assembly, foot sled, and single continuous stretch-control rope. The rail assembly has opposing first and second ends, and at least one longitudinal rail extending between the ends. The foot sled is carried on the longitudinal rail, and is adapted for longitudinal sliding movement between the first and second ends of the rail assembly. The stretch-control rope has a first free end attached to the foot sled, a second free end attached to the first end of the rail assembly, a first looped end passed around a first pass-around rope guide fixed to the second end of the rail assembly, a second looped end passed around a second pass-around rope guide fixed to the foot sled, and a third looped end extending freely outwardly from the first end of the rail assembly for access by a user.
Abstract:
A physical therapy device comprising a frame; a body attachable to said frame; an arm attached to said body and arranged to rotate with respect to said body about a pivot axis. The body is repositionable between first and second orientations, in said second orientation said pivot axis oriented non-parallel to its position in said first orientation.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a hot tub cover and insulation system wherein insulating blanket for use on the surface of the water in a hot tub is provided with a framework for attached to the hot tub cover to allow it to be easily removed, stored and reinstalled when the hot tub cover is removed for use of the hot tub.