Abstract:
A mechanical massage and traction apparatus provides patient weight-induced cervical traction and particular stimulation of distinct pressure points along a patient's shoulders and occipital ridge. A fixed base provides at least two shoulder-engaging members that preferably firmly engage with and massage the patient's shoulders. Pivotally coupled to the base is a head support that includes a plurality of occipital ridge engaging fingers that preferably firmly engage with and massage the patient's occipital ridge. A spring between the base and head support operatively flexes under the weight of the patient's head and shoulders, and thereby increases a distance between the shoulder-engaging members and occipital ridge support, to operatively produce traction in the patient's cervical vertebrae. The upper torso support operatively contacts an underlying support surface, and the occipital ridge support operatively floats above the underlying support surface.
Abstract:
A personal massager comprising a spherical body is secured in a disc shaped housing. The disc shaped housing has a circular cross section, a tapered perimeter, and a crater-like middle portion adapted to receive the spherical body. When the spherical body is secured in the middle portion of the disc shaped housing, a portion of the spherical body is exposed and can freely rotate in any direction. The spherical body is adapted to massage a user's body when a user presses the device against his or her body. The spherical body is further adapted to follow the contours of the body so as to provide versatility to the user when massaging various parts of the body. The device may be mounted on a wall with attachment means such as suction cups to allow a user to use the device in an upright position.
Abstract:
An exercise apparatus comprises a wearable article and a plurality of straps. The wearable article may comprise pants, footwear, headwear, jackets, gloves, socks, shorts, shirts, vests, sleeves, unitards, and/or leotards. The straps may be positioned at various locations about the wearable article. The straps include a plurality of tabs exposed through corresponding openings in the wearable article. Each tab includes an attachment member that is capable of being selectively coupled with one or more exercise accessories. The tabs may be positioned equidistantly about each strap. The exercise accessories may comprise straps, static or flexible bands, rods, levels, poles, chains, resistance bands, weights, sandbags, weighted sleds, training parachutes, medical rehabilitation tools (such as stretch bands), or the like. The wearable article or straps may further include a plurality of snaps such that the tabs are selectively securable to the snaps.
Abstract:
The system includes one or more devices to improve performance of selected internal organs by stimulating the organs through vibrating action. Sources of vibration include a capsule, which can be swallowed, or a larger member that is introduced through the rectum or esophagus or applied into the abdominal cavity with or without incision. These vibration sources are either implanted and inserted for natural passage along the digestive tract, or they are retained at the end of a flexible shaft to reach their intended placement from access through the mouth or rectum. The vibrating capsule can be swallowed as well as implanted and released for natural passage along the small intestine and colon.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides an exercise device comprising a base that is attached onto an exercise machine and a rolling rod, which is cradled into the base. The apparatus can be attached either into the jumpboard connection located near the footbar or into the shoulder rests depending on the reformer model. The attachment site allows the user to perform a wide variety of movements or exercises in a manner depending on level or special considerations. Related methods of exercise are also provided. A DVD, instructional manual, or programming exercises may optionally be included.
Abstract:
The Hitchins Post is a self-manipulated pressure point tool. The tool is designed such that it can be mounted in several different ways to any flat surface. The primary function for this tool is to utilize the solid structure to which it is mounted against to allow the operator to self-apply force to the hard to reach areas such as the upper/middle back, providing deep pressure point massage therapy. The tool is made to be portable and versatile such that it can be used at any time or place to relieve stress and strain such as on an airplane or at work using the chair or nearby wall as your mounting surface. The tool was designed to relieve the pain associated with Fybromyalgia, Myofascial, as well as other back and muscle related pains. The pressure point massage is accomplished using two strategically placed and sized balls which are separated by specific distances to accommodate different users.
Abstract:
A massage and rehabilitation system utilizing therapeutic compression apparatuses and methods. Vertical and horizontal adjustments are incorporated, as well differing size, number and flexure massage heads. The massage and rehabilitation system affords the professional or user numerous degrees of adjustment.
Abstract:
A muscle therapy device that can be used for self-myofascial release is disclosed. In some embodiments, the device includes one or more ellipsoids configured coaxially around a rigid axle, the axle including circular wheels fixedly attached at opposite ends. In these embodiments, the one or more ellipsoids extend radially from the axle and form contact surfaces at an outer edge. In various embodiments, the contact surfaces of the device include raised bands configured concentrically with the axle or the contact surface may comprise one, two or more bands that are spirally wound around the axle. The raised bands may include rounded surfaces and define a series of channels there between. In one embodiment, the device includes at least two ellipsoids which are configured coaxially with the axle and form a concave recess there between. In this embodiment, the concave recess can essentially form a shape that approximates an elliptical hyperboloid.
Abstract:
A convertible treadmill belt apparatus in which base belt (10) is transformable both into an endless belt with prickly acupressure massaging surface by releasable attachment of at least one acupressure patch (20), and into a regular smooth surfaced treadmill belt, also by releasable attachment of at least one bald treadmill patch (50). Unique patches (20) and (50) can also be assembled to create different sized acupressure mats. These are used for massages in a variety of ways including on the floor, in a chair, and suspended on a wall.
Abstract:
Disclosed are neuromuscular release (including myofascial trigger point) therapy devices, systems, kits and methods. The therapy tool comprises a body, wherein the body includes an outer surface, an inner surface, a tip defined at the upper-most portion of the body, a base, a stop surface defined in the body outer surface, a pocket defined by the inner surface and extending from the base upwards in the direction of the tip, and a recessed groove defined in the inner surface and extending upwards from the base and having a groove diameter and depth. The body can be generally bell-shaped with the base having a larger diameter than the tip. The system can further include a riser, either disk or wedge shaped, and a rocker base. The system components are configured to stack and nest into a compact assembly for easy carrying as a kit.