Abstract:
A massage device comprising at least one cylinder adjustably mounted on a rod, a sphere at one end and a cap with a planar surface at the other end of the rod. The massage device may be utilized for massage of another or for self-massage. The massage device may be utilized to achieve release of the first rib.
Abstract:
An automated infant massager system that monitors an infant's physical, physiological and behavioral response to the massage and can adjust the intensity of the massage and massager duration settings based on the responses of the infant and/or information from a user, preferably autonomously. A processor, which is operatively associated with the infant massager, coordinates overall operations and functions of the infant massager, as well as receiving information regarding the infant's physical, behavioral, and physiological responses to the massage. The user input through the remote receiver transmitter, and/or an associated bar code/radio-frequency identification (RFID) scanner, and/or direct communications with the processor may be employed. In a further embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of infant massaging units are controlled in network fashion by means of a processor and router, thereby permitting one or more infant massagers to be controlled by one or more users and allows one or more automated infant massagers to communicate and interface with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a configurable foot orthosis, comprising a corrective layer and a plurality of position adjusters, each position adjuster being associated with a respective area of the human foot. Each position adjuster can be adjusted in order to counteract a postural deviation.
Abstract:
A foot pain relief device can advantageously provide multiple angles of inclination, directed pressure against the plantar fascia, as well as ease of manufacturing and assembly. A toe strap, which is fastened around the ankle and the toe(s), ensures that the toes are flexed up. This toe flexing tenses the plantar fascia of the foot. A ball strap can be threaded through a hole in a ball and then operatively coupled with the toe strap. When operatively coupled to the toe strap, the ball strap keeps the ball positioned on the bottom of the foot while allowing ball mobility. The mobility of the ball can provide directed pressure on at least one component of the plantar fascia. Notably, the simultaneous combination of tension to the plantar fascia and directed pressure to the component(s) of the plantar fascia can be particularly effective at relieving foot pain.
Abstract:
A cervical pillow for treatment of cervical spine diseases includes a padded member made of resilient materials such as foam, rubber, or cotton. The padded member has a rectangular flat bottom side, vertically flat left and right sides, a rounded front side, a thin back side, and a wavy top side that has a flat portion connecting to the front side, a slightly concave portion in the middle, and a very convex portion connecting to the back side. The cervical pillow further includes a nearly rectangular solid block made of high-strength materials such as plastic or compressed rubber. This solid block is embedded within the padded member along its back side and under the very convex portion of its top side.
Abstract:
An inflatable gymnastic auxiliary apparatus includes an elongated boy having an enclosed inner shell and an outer shell surrounding the enclosed inner shell, and an air valve installed in the elongated body in communication with the air chamber in the enclosed inner shell for enabling the elongated body to be inflated. Thus, the user can adjust the pressure in each enclosed inner shell to regulate the amount of deformation of the elongated body for providing a different hardness-softness subject to the actual requirement. After each use, the user can discharge the air pressure out of each enclosed inner shell to reduce the size of the inflatable gymnastic auxiliary apparatus for delivery or storage.
Abstract:
An exercise garment of elastic material is constructed with embedded rigid balls to provide a localized massage to the wearer during exercise.
Abstract:
An automated infant massager has a base for supporting the infant and a plurality of first movable massage elements structured to underlie a portion of the infant. At least one motor is employed for effecting reciprocating movement of the first movable massage element. A plurality of second movable massage elements is provided for massaging the arms and legs of the infant. A plurality of third movable elements is provided within a head support for massaging portions of the infant's head, and a plurality of fourth movable massage elements are provided for massaging the infant's shoulders. The infant massager may, in one embodiment, be structured to receive and massage a premature infant, and in another embodiment, may be structured to receive and massage a full-term infant.
Abstract:
The invention concerns an exercise apparatus, especially for exercising the back musculature of a user (10) with a support surface (110) to accommodate the user (10) along the longitudinal axis (30). The reclining area (112) of the support surface (110) is largely formed by a number of transverse elements (120, 120a) arranged in succession on the longitudinal axis (30), which accommodates the user (10) preferably in the prone position, the transverse elements (120, 120a) being mounted to pivot around the longitudinal axis (30) to execute a see-saw movement.
Abstract:
An acupressure and massaging device comprised of a plurality of spherical elements, contained within an enclosed flexible envelope positioned on any surface providing adequate support, and against which device the user's body is in put in contact either while at rest or while in motion.