Abstract:
A massage apparatus includes coaxially nested rollers, which may be frictionally engaged. Each roller includes a tubular frame, raised rolling bands, and a plurality of massaging protuberances, wherein the height of the bands is at least the height of the protuberances. The protuberances on each nested roller may be identical, but differ from the protuberances on each of the other rollers. Protuberances may be smaller on each successively nested roller. The bands and protuberances may be flexible and pliable, and made from rubber, silicone, neoprene or foam. The bands and protuberances may be formed directly in a sleeve covering the tubular frame. A removable cap may cover each end of the nested rollers.
Abstract:
A chair utilizing self-weight traction consists of: a seat unit (10) which is arranged to swing about a horizontal shaft (14) installed on chair legs (12) and which has a seat plate (16) and a back plate 18; and a binding foothold (20) arranged below the seat unit (10) so as to bind a foot of a user. According to the present invention, the seat unit (10) of the chair swings backwardly about the horizontal shaft (14) using the body weight of the user, thus enabling the user to readily take a self-weight traction posture. Therefore, the user who works while seated and thus may have a high practical need for spinal stretching may simply stretch his/her spine even during work, without being restricted in time or space, leading to the effect of treating and preventing spinal disorders such as herniated lumbar disc and scoliosis caused by the long-term use of a chair.
Abstract:
A hand held massage device comprised of a handle (101), cord (102), and a textured object (104). Handle (101) is fixed to an end of cord (102) with textured object (104) fixed to the opposite end of cord (102). Both the handle (101) and textured object (104) can be used to apply therapeutic massage, with the handle providing manual massage stimulation to areas of the body within arm's length, while the textured object (104) provides massage stimulation to other, more difficult to reach parts of the body. The textured object (104) provides traction on fabric and conventional flooring materials which gives the user greater control during placement and use of the massage device on a variety of surface types. The design of the massage device is simple, cost-effective, and allows the user to massage his or her body on a plethora of surfaces and in a multitude of body positions.
Abstract:
A therapeutic device includes a base and a platform supported by springs. The platform may be attached to the base by hinges. An upper platform may be rotatably attached to the platform such that it rotates about an axis located above the platforms. The upper platform may be biased by springs between the upper platform and the platform. Handlebars may also be Incorporated into the device. A variety of interchangeable. Springs may be provided to assist in adjusting the therapeutic device.
Abstract:
A therapeutic mat is described. The mat provides therapeutic relief in the form of vibratory motion and/or heat. The mat or pad is particularly useful as a floor mat in a vehicle. The mat includes provisions to enable powering the mat from a 12-volt direct current source, such as used in an automobile or other vehicle. A massage module can be removed from the mat to facilitate cleaning of the mat. The mat may also include one or more upwardly extending provisions for massaging the arch region of a user's feet. Also described are illuminated mats. The lights of a mat can operate based upon the operation of another mat, pulsations of the massage module, or based upon acoustic levels in the vehicle.
Abstract:
An apparatus allows a person with limited mobility to treat a top, bottom, or side surface of his foot with a lotion, abrade a callous, massage his foot, or clean his foot. A mounting head is fixed to a handle such that the mounting head and a tool for treating a foot of a person fixed to the mounting head can rotate to a wide range of orientations to facilitate access by the tool to top, bottom, side and heel surfaces of a person's foot. A variety of tools may be attached to the mounting head in a removable and replaceable manner.
Abstract:
A system for gait training which includes a height-adjustable rolling platform for attaching to the foot with or without a shoe, on the affected side of a subject. When the subject shifts their body weight away from the affected side, the platform is capable of forward and backward movement to follow the swinging movement of the leg. When the subject shifts their body weight to the affected side, a passive braking system arrests any further movement of the affected limb.
Abstract:
A device avoiding the use of any motor or perpendicular or rectangular elements, having a convex asymmetrical longitudinal curve, a central longitudinal groove, and mirrored perpendicular and latitudinal, symmetrically-matched convex curves extending from the central groove to the sides, and optimally surfaced with a soft dense foam, uses gravitational force on the body of a user to provide an effective, yet gentle stretch along the length and across the width of the back, particularly at the thoracic vertebrae thereby relieving postural mechanical shoulder, back or spine pain. Additional alternative embodiments using a heating, cooling, or vibrational element along the central longitudinal groove are also described and claimed herein.
Abstract:
A massage roller comprises a central spinal recess portion, a circular wall portion on each side of the spinal recess portion, and an outer portion extending outwardly from each of the circular wall portions, the outer portion having a first diameter at or near the circular wall portion, and a second diameter remote from the circular wall portion, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter.
Abstract:
Rehabilitation apparatus for use with unweighting apparatus including a vest having shoulder straps connected to the unweighting apparatus. Also included are a pair of thigh cuffs having resistance straps connected to the unweighting apparatus and a pair of foot straps having gait straps connected to the unweighting apparatus. An elongate roll is suspended from the vest and extends across the patient adjacent the pelvis area of the patient. The resistance straps and gait straps are threaded through loops provided on the front fact of the elongate roll.