MULTI-SPORT SWING TRAINING APPARATUS

ENERGY EXPENDITURE GARMENT

An energy expenditure garment (10) includes a body portion and limb portions made of a base fabric (12) and incorporating at least one elastic resistance band (14, 18) which is free of any limb extremity anchor structure. The garment includes structure (16, 18, 22) for retarding slippage of the garment during an exercise while still permitting some degree of slippage.

EXOSQUELETTE FOR HUMAN ARM, IN PARTICULAR FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

DYNAMIC ORTHESE HAS QUILL OF THE ELBOW WITH BILATERAL RECALL FOR A TRAVAILD' EXTENSION

MULTI-SPORT SWING TRAINING APPARATUS

GYMNASTICS GRIP AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME

A gymnastics grip, and a process for making same, wherein the grip is for attachment to the wrist and fingers of a gymnast and has a palm portion defining a longitudinal axis, a palm face; and a finger end, and a dowel defining a dowel axis. The dowel is attached to the palm face adjacent the finger end, with the dowel axis transverse to the longitudinal axis, by a flap secured to the palm face by a first stitching passing through the flap and the palm face parallel to the dowel axis. A first portion of the flap extends from the first stitching to substantially surround the dowel, without intervening between the dowel and the first stitching, and is secured adjacent a free end thereof to the palm face by a second stitching passing through the free end and the palm face parallel to the first stitching.

EXOSQUELETTE FOR HUMAN ARM, IN PARTICULAR FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

L'invention conceme un exosquelette de bras (EXB)comprenant une chaîne cinématique d'articulations en parallèle sur les articulations du bras humain (Bd), comprenant un exosqueletted'épaule (3), un exosquelettede coude (2) et un exosquelettede poignet (1). L'exosquelette (EXB) comprend un total de seize articulations pour offrir seize degrés de liberté. Un support (4), porté par le thorax (TH) d'un opérateur humain (U), comprend une plaque rigide avant (40) et une plaque rigide arrière (41). L'exosqueletted'épaule (3) est fixé en son extrémité proximale à la plaque avant (40), celle-ci fournissant une référence fixe pour tout mouvement de l'exosquelette (EXB) et l'exosquelette de poignet (1) est fixé à une gant rigide (5) enfilé sur la main (M) de l'opérateur (U). Des articulations, dites actives, sont commandées par des tendons flexibles à câble courant le long de l'exosquelette (EXB), ceux-ci étant actionnés par des unités de commande disposées sur la plaque rigide arrière (41). Des coussins ...

ENERGY EXPENDITURE/TRAINING GARMENT

An energy expenditure garment (10) includes various elastic resistance elements (12) located on the garment (10) so as to help in the training of a user while participating in a swinging sport, such as golf or racquet sports. The garment (10) could also include a biofeedback sensor (134) to indicate when a proper swing has or has not been performed.

Resistive exercise device

An exercise harness has a plurality of attachment points positioned on a waist element and a shoulder element, a plurality of gripping means, and a plurality of resistive members. Each resistive member includes a first end adapted to be coupled to an attachment point and a second end affixed to a gripping means. Alternatively, the shoulder element of the exercise harness has a right side and a left side. Each of a plurality of resistive members has a first end and a second end each affixed to a gripping means. Stabilizing means are provided to produce tension in the first resistive member when the other end thereof is pulled. Stabilizing means can be positioned at the user's shoulder and waist regions ...

BATTING AID

A batting aid which is designed to improve a baseball player's batting swing and to strengthen his leading batting arm comprises an upper arm cuff attached to the upper portion of the leading arm of a person preparing to swing a bat, a wrist cuff attached to the wrist of the batter's arm, and an elastic strap connecting them. The wrist cuff has a thumb strap to hold the wrist cuff in place. The wrist cuff and the upper arm cuff are connected by an elastic strap such that, when the batter's leading arm is flexed the elastic strap is slack, and when the arm is extended, the elastic strap becomes taught and provides a resisting force against the further extension of the leading arm.

Energy expenditure garment

An energy expenditure garment is in the form of a one piece suit having a neck opening at its top and leg openings at the bottom of its torso section. Size adjusting structure is provided at the neck opening to permit the neck opening to be enlarged from its first wearing size to an enlarged passage size sufficiently large so that the garment may be placed on the user by the user inserting the user's legs, hips and body through the enlarged neck opening.

Shoulder physical therapy device

An articulated physical therapy device used in the therapy of a frozen shoulder is provided with tensioning means. In the preferred embodiment of the device there is a reciprocating strut employing rods and plates enclosed in a tube. The preferred embodiment can also be provided with a cam-operated detent for easy adjustment of the length of the forearm strut. Means are provided for easy removal of the reciprocating upper arm unit. A detent and keeper are provided for convenient changing of the reciprocating unit from the left side protractor retainer to the right side protractor retainer.

GRIPPING DEVICE

EXERCISE MACHINE

An exercise machine includes a frame having a horizontal cross beam which can be formed in two sections at right angles each defining an exercise area on a floor underneath the cross beam together with two pairs of upright posts where a first exercise area is formed between a wider spaced pair of the posts and a second exercise area is formed between a narrower spaced pair of the posts. Each post carries an exercise element including a mounting collar carried on the respective post end slidable longitudinally of the post to adjust the position of the exercise element on the post. Each exercise element includes a cable attached to an adjustable resistance element, a pair of pulleys between which the cable passes carried on a housing pivotal relative to the post and a hand grip member attached to an end of the cable such that the hand grip member can be grasped by a person for pulling on the cable with the cable being guided as it is pulled by at least one of the pulleys. The apparatus also ...

GYMNASTICS GRIP AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME

A gymnastics grip, and a process for making same, wherein the grip is for attachment to the wrist and fingers of a gymnast and has a palm portion defining a longitudinal axis, a palm face; and a finger end, and a dowel defining a dowel axis. The dowel is attached to the palm face adjacent the finger end, with the dowel axis transverse to the longitudinal axis, by a flap secured to the palm face by a first stitching passing through the flap and the palm face parallel to the dowel axis. A first portion of the flap extends from the first stitching to substantially surround the dowel, without intervening between the dowel and the first stitching, and is secured adjacent a free end thereof to the palm face by a second stitching passing through the free end and the palm face parallel to the first stitching.

GRASPING AND LIFTING AID

The grasping and lifting aid, according to the present invention, comprises a flexible strap having a first and second end portion. A first loop is formed by doubling back and fixedly securing the first end portion to a remainder of the flexible strap. The first loop has an opening commensurate with a width of the flexible strap, so that the second end portion can freely pass through. Thus, a second loop adaptable for attaching about a user's wrist is formed. The flexible strap includes a wrist securing portion formed by the second loop, followed by a palm grasping portion having a length adaptable to be spirally wrapped around a weight bar or the like by using several coils in close proximity to each other, without overlapping. The flexible strap also has anti- slip proprieties on a side adaptable for confronting a palm, fingers and thumb of a user. A material for providing anti-slip proprieties is used. Thus, hand-gripping capacity is enhanced and the user is protected from getting painful ...

EXERCISE TRAINING BELT

An exercise training apparatus in which the user gains strength by the normal actions of the user's sport. Said apparatus consists of an exercise belt, resistance bands, as well as hand and foot attachments. The apparatus utilizes the users motions to create both positive and negative resistance, while the device is being worn.

GRASPING AND LIFTING AID

The grasping and lifting aid, according to the present invention, comprises a flexible strap having a first and second end portion. A first loop is formed by doubling back and fixedly securing the first end portion to a remainder of the flexible strap. The first loop has an opening commensurate with a width of the flexible strap, so that the second end portion can freely pass through. Thus, a second loop adaptable for attaching about a user's wrist is formed. The flexible strap includes a wrist securing portion formed by the second loop, followed by a palm grasping portion having a length adaptable to be spirally wrapped around a weight bar or the like by using several coils in close proximity to each other, without overlapping. The flexible strap also has anti- slip proprieties on a side adaptable for confronting a palm, fingers and thumb of a user. A material for providing anti-slip proprieties is used. Thus, hand-gripping capacity is enhanced and the user is protected from getting painful ...

Arm extension exercise device

This exercise device extends the forearms of a human user to permit running on all fours as an animal runs. The device, usually used as a set of two, is long enough to approximately equalize the user's hip to foot distance and the distance from the user's shoulder to the device's extended end. It has a brace to be grasped by the user's hand with the back of the hand in the forward direction, with an arm embracing member to grasp the elbow end of the forearm, and a forearm support in contact with at least a portion of the wrist end of the forearm at its forward facing surface. The brace is connected to a post. The brace and post are slidable engaged and coupled by a shock absorbing coupling. The outer end of the post terminates in a foot that, during use, permits the brace and post to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the forward direction. The foot may, for example, be hinged to the post, connected to the post by a flat spring, or possess lower surface approximately cylindrical in shape ...

Exercising aid

An exercising aid for attaching a user's wrist to a hand grippable portion of an exercise device. The exercising aid comprises a flat, narrow strap having opposite ends and a length substantially greater than its width with the ends of the strap connected together to form a mobius band. The length of the strap is greater than about 24 inches and less than about 29 inches thus enabling the strap to accommodate different sized hands and wrists. The ends of the exercising aid may be adjustably connected by a hook and loop fastener, or may be sewn together to form an integral structure. There is also disclosed a method of attaching a user's wrist to a hand grippable portion of an exercise device.

Exercise device

DEVICE OF TRACTION OF ANKLE AIMED SPORTING OR MEDICAL WHICH ALLOWS THE STRETCHINGS OF THE MUSCULAR CHAINS IN ARTICULAR DECOMPRESSION AND SUSPENSION, IN AUTONOMY

WORKOUT GARMENT

A workout garment comprises at least a shirt (10; 110) having a chest region (14; 114), a back region (16; 116), and a waist region (18; 118). The garment has a plurality of restrictor bands (24 to 30; 124 to 130) of elastic material extending, in use, over muscles of the body to be worked, whereby during activity involving movement which stretches said muscles the bands are stretched to provide resistance against said movement. The bands are integrated into the garment and include a two bands (24, 26; 124, 126) which extend continuously across the chest region and cross over in the chest region, and two bands (28, 30; 128, 130) which extend continuously across the back region and cross over in the back region. The crossover (36; 136) in the chest region is positioned higher than the crossover (38; 138) in the back region.

AEROBIC EXERCISE GARMENT

An aerobic exercise garment (10) includes a body section (14) and limb sections (12). The garment includes a base fabric (24) which incorporates elastic resistance band material (18) having a direction of stretch. The elastic resistance band material (18) is formed with a minimal number of pieces and is incorporated in the garment by securing the pieces together at locations which do not interfere with the direction of resistance.

RECOVERING SYSTEM FOR TRAINING USER TO MOVE HANDS

A recovering system (10) for training a user to move hands includes a platform (24) connected to the hands and multiple finger components (71) operatively connected to the platform (24). Each finger component (71) includes a motor (12), a proximal follow-up component (13) which is applied to a metacarpophalangeal joint and includes a proximal guide rail (14) operatively connected to the motor (12), and a middle follow-up component (16) which is applied to a near knuckle and includes a middle guide rail (17) operatively connected to the proximal follow-up component (13). The knuckle indicator (22) of the proximal guide rail (14) corresponds to the first virtual center (30). The knuckle indicator (25) of the middle guide rail (17) corresponds to the second virtual center (31). The knuckles (22, 25) are aligned to the virtual centers (30, 31) so that when the proximal follow-up component (13) and the middle follow-up component (16) are activated by the motor (12), the movement of the fingers ...

GRIPPING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a gripping device (10) that removably attaches onto a user's wrist to enable the user to grip onto a handle. The gripping device (10) comprises a wrist-wrapping, elongated belt portion (12) having opposite ends (14, 16) and a gripping structure (18) that extends outward from the plane of the belt portion (12).

WEIGHTED EXERCISE GLOVE

Weighted exercise glove (10) shaped like boxing gloves. The shape and distribution of the weight (30, 32, 52) about the gloves allows the user to have resistance weight at the end of his arms without having to grip the weight. The weight is equally distributed across the hands and lower forearms, and there is no requirement to grip the weight of the gloves, thus stress on the wrists is minimized.

MANIQUE OF GYMNASTICS

PORTABLE HANDLE FOR UPPER LIMB REHABILITATION

The invention relates to a portable handle for upper limb rehabilitation, to be used in rehabilitation in order to restore mobility to a patient's upper limbs as needed. The invention comprises: a hollow main body that provides a structural support for the portable handle for rehabilitating upper limbs; means for applying a force or pressure, located on the front surface of the main body and contained in a support maintaining same stationary; a bearing area located on the rear surface of the main body to provide a better grip for the user's hand; information processing means located inside the main body and adjoining the force or pressure application means; a communication means for transmitting the magnitude of the force or pressure applied by the force or pressure application means; and power supply means that allow operation of the information processing means.

DYNAMIC ORTHESE FOR the FLEXOR APPARATUS OF the FINGERS HAS SYSTEM HAS QUILLS

Hand splint for finger flexor apparatus, has dynamic system with four mobile spools mounted on axle and four elastic strings passing through guide, and resistance adjusting system having carrier receiving strings, and velvet strap

Dispositif pour créer une orthèse qui facilite l'effort et l'accompagnement au relâchement ,portant sur un mouvement de flexion. Son système dynamique permet un geste fluide, léger, minimisant les douleurs et la fatigue qu'un mouvement répété occasionne. Il permet l'autorééducation pour des progrès rapides. L'invention concerne une orthèse dynamique constituée d'un volet dorsal d'avant-bras, muni de deux sangles de « Velcro » velours (2 et 4 ). En opposé, une bande de « Velcro » crochet adhésive (7 ).En haut et au centre, une autre bande de « Velcro » crochet (5 ).Un système dynamique qui comporte quatre canettes mobiles (1 ), montées sur un axe formant une potence (9 ), en alternance avec une cale en tube plastique (13 ) , et quatre fils élastiques (10 ), munis d'un berceau de doigt (11 ),passent dans un guide (8 ) qui les oriente . Un système de réglage des résistances comporte un passant simple (3 ) recevant les élastiques (10 ) et la bande de « Velcro » velours (6 ). Le dispositif selon ...

PORTABLE HANDLE FOR UPPER LIMB REHABILITATION

The invention relates to a portable handle for upper limb rehabilitation, to be used in rehabilitation in order to restore mobility to a patient's upper limbs as needed. The invention comprises: a hollow main body that provides a structural support for the portable handle for rehabilitating upper limbs; means for applying a force or pressure, located on the front surface of the main body and contained in a support maintaining same stationary; a bearing area located on the rear surface of the main body to provide a better grip for the user's hand; information processing means located inside the main body and adjoining the force or pressure application means; a communication means for transmitting the magnitude of the force or pressure applied by the force or pressure application means; and power supply means that allow operation of the information processing means.

AEROBIC EXERCISE GARMENT

An aerobic exercise garment (10) includes a body section (14) and limb sections (12). The garment includes a base fabric (24) which incorporates elastic resistance band material (18) having a direction of stretch. The elastic resistance band material (18) is formed with a minimal number of pieces and is incorporated in the garment by securing the pieces together at locations which do not interfere with the direction of resistance.

MOTION AMOUNT CONVERTING BAND

... [PROBLEMS] To provide a motion amount converting band capable of waste-avoidingly and most efficiently converting kinetic energy produced by a body section (particularly, wrist or ankle) as the body section moves into electric energy, storing the electric energy in a storage battery, and actuating an annunciating means according to the detected amount of motion or the number of motions. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] An arrangement wherein a band to be worn on a wrist or ankle of a body section comprises a pendulum swinging with a suitable swing width following up the motion of the body section, a latch mechanism adapted to rotate in one direction in operative association with the swinging of the pendulum and to stop once every rotation, a spiral spring which stores the force exerted by arcuate motion of the body section on the pendulum each time as a restoring force by utilizing inertia force, centrifugal force or gravity, and a latch releasing mechanism for releasing the latch state of ...

RESISTANCE APPARATUS FOR CONNECTION TO A HUMAN BODY

A resistance apparatus (8) for use in fitness exercising and rehabilitation having a treadmill (10) with a rearward end, a frame (15) connected to the treadmill (10) and positioned behind a rearward end of the treadmill, and a resistance apparatus (8) affixed to the frame (15) and having an end (40) connectable to a human body. The resistance apparatus (8) exerts a resistance force onto the human body from a back of the human body so that the human body carries out a forward motion on the treadmill (10). The frame (15) includes a horizontal section connected to the treadmill and a vertical section extending upwardly from the horizontal section. The resistance apparatus (8) is connected to the vertical section. The resistance apparatus includes a cord extending from the frame and having a mechanism (40) attached to an end thereof so as to allow the cord to be connected to a human body.

Coordinated arm-leg aerobic walking exercise device

An exercise device for enhanced aerobic walking that coordinates the motion of the arms and legs. The device is worn around the torso by means of a belt mounted yoke which has an extension pole extending downwardly and rearwardly. Both the length of the extension pole and the angle of the extension pole to the yoke can be adjusted. Exercise cords are threaded through guides and brake-lock devices located on the sides of the yoke and a guide loop at the end of the extension pole. At each end of the exercise cord are cuffs, which are attached to the exerciser's extremities. Several threading methods are available for coordinated exercise: left arm to right leg and right arm to left leg; left arm to left leg and right arm to right leg; the left and right arm; and the left and right leg. The brakes can be used to increase the resistance and the locks can be used to fix the exercise cord in a position and use the elasticity of the cord for maximum resistance.

GYMNASTICS GRIP AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME

A gymnastics grip, and a process for making same, wherein the grip is for attachment to the wrist and fingers of a gymnast and has a palm portion defining a longitudinal axis, a palm face, and a finger end, and a dowel defining a dowel axis. The dowel is attached to the palm face adjacent the finger end, with the dowel axis transverse to the longitudinal axis, by a flap secured to the palm face by a first stitching passing through the flap and the palm face parallel to the dowel axis. A first portion of the flap extends from the first stitching to substantially surround the dowel, without intervening between the dowel and the first stitching, and is secured adjacent a free end thereof to the palm face by a second stitching passing through the free end and the palm face parallel to the first stitching.

Wrist traction device for relaxing muscles of person in e.g. home, has openings at level of molded parts connected to hooking system that comprises knot string and long anchor master, which enable hooking to remote supports

L'invention concerne un dispositif qui permet les étirements des chaînes musculaires en décompression articulaire et suspension, en autonomie. Il est constitué d'un gant en tissus extensible ( 1 ) de saisie de l'ensemble poignet paume incluant un revêtement interne d'amortissement (la) cousu à deux pièces moulées semi rigides (lb) solidarisées par deux sangles de serrage (lc) et comportant différents points d'accrochage (ld) au niveau des pièces moulées pouvant être reliés à un système d'accrochage (2) adaptable à de nombreux supports extérieurs. Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné aux services de médecine physique et réadaptation, aux cabinets de rééducation des kinésithérapeutes, aux centres sportifs et de remise en forme et, après formation, à la pratique individuelle.

Gymnastic glove comprises bracelet for positioning around wrist and tongue for positioning around palm

La manique de gymnastique du type comportant un bracelet (1) destiné à être positionné autour du poignet d'un gymnaste et une languette (2) destinée à être positionnée contre la paume de la main du gymnaste et présentant des trous (3) pour l'insertion des doigts du gymnaste, est réalisée en matière élastique.

RESISTANCE EXERCISE GARMENT

A resistance exercise garment includes a tunnel mounted on a pant or on a lower part of a vest with a pair of resistance members extending through the tunnel. One end of each resistance member is anchored to the pant or vest near the tunnel and the other end is detachably fastened to an anchor member on a top or shirt. The exercise garment may alternatively include a reel system mounted on the pant or vest with a resistance element wrapped around a reel in the reel system. Each free end of the resistance element is detachably fastened to an anchor member on the sleeve of a top.

Hand appliance for quadriplegic kinestherapy

A hooked plate is pivotally attached to a generally straight plate which is strapped between the user's wrist and forearm with the pivot near the wrist. An elastic strip holds the fingers on a tongue on the outer circumference of the hooked plate. The appliance walls, openings, and the fastening arrangement for the strip to the hooked plate and for attaching the straight plate to the users arm are for enabling self mounting on the hand by the quadriplegic user.

Grip exercising device

The hand grip exercise device has a frame with spaced, parallel side rails, an end cross rail connecting the first ends of the side rails and a second cross rail parallel to the end cross rail and connecting the side rails at points spaced from the ends thereof, and a number of elastic cord lengths connected to and extending between the side rails in spaced, parallel relation to one another and between the two cross rails. Provision is made for connecting wrist-encircling straps to the extended portions of the side rails so that the device may be easily used by an individual having only limited coordination.

AEROBIC EXERCISE GARMENT

An aerobic exercise garment (10) includes a body section (14) and limb sections (12). The garment includes a base fabric (24) which incorporates elastic resistance band material (18) having a direction of stretch. The elastic resistance band material (18) is formed with a minimal number of pieces and is incorporated in the garment by securing the pieces together at locations which do not interfere with the direction of resistance.

EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF EXERCISING

An exercise device includes a belt configured to be secured around the waist, hips or torso of a person, or to a fixed object adjacent a person. The belt has a front portion configured to be disposed at the front of the person and a back portion configured to be disposed at the back of a person. A pair of spaced apart elastomeric cords are mounted from a proximal cord end to the front portion of the belt and a grip mounted to a distal end of the elastomeric cord. A method of using the device and exercises that can be used therewith are also disclosed.

WEIGHTED EXERCISE GLOVE

Weighted exercise glove (10) shaped like boxing gloves. The shape and distribution of the weight (30, 32, 52) about the gloves allows the user to have resistance weight at the end of his arms without having to grip the weight. The weight is equally distributed across the hands and lower forearms, and there is no requirement to grip the weight of the gloves, thus stress on the wrists is minimized.

DYNAMIC ORTHESE HAS QUILLS FOR the ARTICULATION OF WRIST ET/OUMETACARPO-PHALAGIENNE

SPORTS GARMENT FOR TRAINING

A sports garment (1) for training comprises a supporting fabric (2) which encloses, at least partially, the user's body. The said garment is in the form of a track suit provided at the front with a fastener (3), and reinforced bands (15a-15f) are applied over the supporting fabric (2), to which bands are applied pockets (4a-4e) for accommodating weights (5). Elastic elements (18) may be applied to the supporting fabric (2) by means of hooks (19) and rings (20).

ENERGY EXPENDITURE GARMENT

Vêtement (10) provoquant une dépense d'énergie, qui comporte une partie tronc et des parties membres constituées d'un tissu de base (12) dans lequel est incorporé au moins une bande de résistance élastique (14, 18) exempte de structure d'ancrage à l'extrémité des membres. Ledit vêtement comporte une structure (16, 18, 22) qui retarde le glissement du vêtement pendant un exercice physique, mais permet cependant un certain degré de glissement.

A SIX-WAY WRIST AND FOREARM ATTACHMENT

A wrist and forearm attachment for use with either a resistance machine, such as a weight stack and cable device, or resistance device, such as an elongated elastic strap securable to a base, preferably includes a handle with a first connector secured to one end, and a strap which is connected to or connectable to the handle which includes a second connector. The first and second connectors are securable to the resistance machine or device for allowing various conditioning or rehabilitation exercises to be performed. The handle preferably is long enough to accommodate a user's hand at different locations or to accommodate both hands of the user. The handle ideally is rotatable about its longitudinal axis to allow a free range of motion when exercises and conditioning is being performed. Preferably, the handle includes a guard on at least one end to protect the user's hand from being pinched by straps or cabling during stretching and conditioning.

Weight exercise cuff and attachments

A cuff-type device which is placed about the lower forearm and wrist of a wearer and includes a number of attachments allowing the wearer to perform a wide variety of weight-related exercises while placing little or no muscular strain on the hands, fingers and wrists. A first attachment extends from the cuff over the inside of the wearer's hand and is curved to permit lifting or pulling exercises without significant stress on the fingers or hands. A second attachment provides means for attachment of cable-type exercise devices to the cuff. Threaded openings in each side of the cuff permit threaded attachment of weight-carrying bars.

GRIPPING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a gripping device (10) that removably attaches onto a user's wrist to enable the user to grip onto a handle. The gripping device (10) comprises a wrist-wrapping, elongated belt portion (12) having opposite ends (14, 16) and a gripping structure (18) that extends outward from the plane of the belt portion (12).

Suspension traction device for relaxing muscles in e.g. home, has nodes forming loops hooked to support or anchor master, and narrow part forming twine such that opposed placement of straps permits grip by crossed superposition of straps

L'invention concerne un dispositif qui permet les étirements des chaînes musculaires en décompression articulaire et suspension, en autonomie. I1 est constitué d'une paire de sangles larges et molletonnées (1), l'une (la) et l'autre (1b) identiques, dont l'assemblage par une boucle (2a), réalisé avec une ficelle d'accrochage, associé à un positionnement particulier autour de la cheville (1) permet une prise confortable du membre inférieur qui peut alors être aisément tracté par la ficelle dont les nombreuses boucles (2b) permettent l'accrochage à un support (3), parfois rallongée par d'une longue sangle (2c) pour un accrochage long. Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné aux services de médecine physique et réadaptation, aux cabinets de rééducation des kinésithérapeutes, aux centres sportifs et de remise en forme et, après formation, à la pratique individuelle.

Splint for wrist and metacarpo-phalangeal joints, has wrist joint dynamic system with elastic string passing around mobile spool, and metacarpo-phalangeal joint dynamic system with four elastic strings passing around corresponding spools

Dispositif pour créer une orthèse qui porte sur un travail de flexion, associé ou dissocié de l'articulation du poignet et/ou de l'articulation M-C-P. L'invention concerne un dispositif articulé et dynamique, permettant un geste fluide, léger, limitant douleurs et fatigue .Elle se compose -d'un volet dorsal d'avant-bras, d'un appui palmaire comportant une arcade dorsale du carpe (27 ), et d'un support digital, articulé entre eux par un rivet (13 et 5 ).- Un système dynamique qui comporte une canette mobile (12 ), montée sur un axe (13 ), munie d'une butée (8 ) et un fil élastique (22 ), qui fait un tour complet autour de celle-ci, vient en opposition en passant sous l'appui palmaire, reproduit la même chose sur l'autre canette (12 ), et s'attache sur une butée (10 ).- L'autre système comporte quatre canettes mobiles (2 ), montées sur un axe (1 ) qui forme une potence, et quatre fils élastiques (17 ),qui passent autour des canettes (2 ), se fixent sur les potences (20et 7 ).- Une lame inox ...

Dynamic splint for extending elbow, has force modulation handle, dynamic system including mobile spool mounted on axle and supported by cross-arm surrounded by elastic string, and bending and force modulation elastic string

Dispositif pour créer une nouvelle orthèse dynamique de coude qui porte sur un travail d'extension contre résistance, sans accentuer ou réveiller une douleur. Le geste est fluide, léger, le relâchement et l'effort sont mesurés. L'invention concerne trois dispositifs , et comporte -une poignée moulée de modulation d'effort (1 ), munie d'un « Velcro » crochet (2 ), de deux sangles de « Velcro » velours (3 et 22 ). Deux passants (21 ) pour son réglage .- Un système dynamique comporte une canette mobile (16 ) montée sur un axe (29 ), supporté par une potence (13 ) , calée par deux tubes plastique (25 ) et un élastique (5 ) inséré sur une butée de fixation (12 ), faisant impérativement un tour complet autour de la canette, glisse sur une butée de passage (24 ), et se fixe directement sur la butée (12 ). - Un élastique de rappel à la flexion et de modulation d'effort (26 ) inséré sur une butée de fixation (14 ), passe en arrière de l'axe (18 ), glisse puis s'enroule sur les butées de passage ...

A HAND REHABILITATION DEVICE

A hand rehabilitation device (10, 10') used in rehabilitation therapies of the motility and functionality of metacarpus-phalanx, proximal interphalanx and distal interphalanx joints, injured or reduced subsequent to trauma or the like, in the post-surgery period, or in the case of hand paresis or paralysis subsequent to central nervous system diseases, spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathies or the like and/or when the hand joint movements are to be improved in association with the physiotherapist's treatment during rehabilitation sessions, said device flexible, modular and comprising an orthosis (17, 90) fitted to partially cover the patient's hand (19) and forearm (13), flexible rods (36, 58, 104) for a passive and assisted active, concurrent and/or selective, bending/extension of the five fingers with exercises, sequences and/or combinations of movements freely settable by the operator, elements for the sliding and supporting of the flexible rods during bending/extension of the ...

Portable doorway apparatus for upper and lower body strengthening and conditioning

The present invention is a unique stretching and strengthening apparatus comprised of several interchangeable parts allowing for the stretching and strengthening of both the upper and lower torso with one simple device with a few interchangeable parts. The invention also utilizes a common door and frame in its preferred embodiment again allowing for simplicity and generality of use. The device has an adjustable velcro strap for ease of attachment to either the ankle, wrist or foot of the user and a configurable handles to accommodate double or single handed use. The device is anchored to a common door and frame combination by use of a rod and cloth strap. The rod being fixedly and removably placed behind the closed door. A variety of upper and lower torso stretching exercises can be engaged in simply wrapping the strap around the users ankle, wrist or foot and guiding/stretching the body portion with a free hand or hands which is attached to the strap via a rope. Similarly, strengthening ...

ENERGY EXPENDITURE GARMENT

An energy expenditure garment (10) includes a body portion and limb portions made of a base fabric (12) and incorporating at least one elastic resistance band (14, 18) which is free of any limb extremity anchor structure. The garment includes structure (16, 18, 22) for retarding slippage of the garment during an exercise while still permitting some degree of slippage.

ENERGY EXPENDITURE GARMENT

L'invention concerne un vêtement (10) destiné à une dépense d'énergie constitué d'un tissu à densité variable (20) comprenant une pluralité de zones présentant différentes caractéristiques de résistance (26, 32, 36). Pour fabriquer ce vêtement, on utilise des fils (34) à caractéristiques de résistance variables dans le tissu (20), lesdites zones (26, 32, 36) étant dépourvues de coutures et unies l'une à l'autre.

TOTAL BODY EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ADJUSTABLE RAILINGS AND/OR ADJUSTABLE INCLINE

An exercise apparatus comprising a lower body exercise machine, at least one upper body exercise module positioned for engagement by a user of the machine, each module adapted to provide resistance to the user's full natural arm swing. Each module comprises an elongated connector, a user engagement connected to one end of the elongated connector for engaging or being engaged by a body appendage of a user, and a resistance mechanism for resisting a tensile force applied to the end of the elongated connector, The apparatus comprises a mechanism for adjusting the incline of the user platform of the lower body exercise machine and/or a mechanism for adjusting an attached railing between a close position suitable for gripping by the user and a far position sufficiently distant from the close position to prevent interference with the full natural arm swing of the user.

Joint rehabilitation device and method

The present invention is related to a device for exercise rehabilitation and evaluation of a joint of the arm or the leg comprising at least: - a portable hand-holdable housing, - a controllable resistance means with a rotable output shaft extending out of the housing, - tool means mounted to said output shaft being gripable by or attached to the user while the rotation of the outpout shaft, - embedded control means for controlling the supply of current to said resistance means, - characterised in that it further comprises precision sensing means for producing a signal corresponding to the angular position of the output shaft, - precision sensing means for producing a velocity signal corresponding to the angular velocity of the output shaft, - precision sensing means for producing of force signal corresponding to the torque applied by the user on said output shaft , and - data acquisition means in order to acquire or record data being the signals measured by the sensing means and, - high ...

WEIGHT LOSS GARMENT

A new resistance, weight loss garment worn by user will elevate the heart rate of a user so that the user can expend more calories over an extended period. The garment would contain at least one article of clothing worn on the body of the user, said article of clothing incorporating elastic resistance structures (58, 59, 52) that tend to oppose normal directions of motion thereby causing extra exertion by the user that results in burning more calories over a period of time.

WEIGHT TRAINER

A weight trainer includes a thermo plastic elastomer and a solid powder, wherein the thermo plastic elastomer and the solid powder are mixed. The mixture is flexible and is tailored to various designs for the weight trainer. The weight trainer containing the mixture can be comfortably held by a hand or can be comfortably put on a hand, wrist, leg, or waist. The internal body in the weight trainer, due to being mixed with the solid powder, has an extremely high density ranging from 0.5 g/cm3 to 6 g/cm3, preferably ranging from 4 g/cm3 to 6 g/cm3, so the weight trainer can have a high weight, even fitted with the internal body in small volume.

PORTABLE HANDLE FOR UPPER LIMB REHABILITATION

The invention relates to a portable handle for upper limb rehabilitation, to be used in rehabilitation in order to restore mobility to a patient's upper limbs as needed. The invention comprises: a hollow main body that provides a structural support for the portable handle for rehabilitating upper limbs; means for applying a force or pressure, located on the front surface of the main body and contained in a support maintaining same stationary; a bearing area located on the rear surface of the main body to provide a better grip for the user's hand; information processing means located inside the main body and adjoining the force or pressure application means; a communication means for transmitting the magnitude of the force or pressure applied by the force or pressure application means; and power supply means that allow operation of the information processing means..

Energy expenditure garment

An energy expenditure garment is worn underneath outer clothing continuously for an extended period of time during which the user would perform physical activities which are dominantly non-anaerobic so as to burn more calories than would be burned if the resistance garment were not being worn.

An apparatus and method for rehabilitating an injured limb

The invention is a method and apparatus used for rehabilitation and training of an injured limb by using the corresponding functional healthy limb to control the motion of the injured limb. The apparatus comprises a sensor system for the healthy and active limb, a powered mechanism for moving individual bones on the injured passive limb, a processing unit, and a power supply.

TOTAL BODY EXERCISE MACHINE WITH ADJUSTABLE RAILINGS AND/OR ADJUSTABLE INCLINE

An exercise apparatus comprising a lower body exercise machine, at least one upper body exercise module positioned for engagement by a user of the machine, each module adapted to provide resistance to the user's full natural arm swing. Each module comprises an elongated connector, a user engagement connected to one end of the elongated connector for engaging or being engaged by a body appendage of a user, and a resistance mechanism for resisting a tensile force applied to the end of the elongated connector, The apparatus comprises a mechanism for adjusting the incline of the user platform of the lower body exercise machine and/or a mechanism for adjusting an attached railing between a close position suitable for gripping by the user and a far position sufficiently distant from the close position to prevent interference with the full natural arm swing of the user.

Wrist assist device for weightlifting

An improved weightlifting assist device is provided that includes a flexible fabric strap and a ring attached to a protective cushioning member or layer. The strap is attached to the cushioning member by stitching the strap to a point on the cushioning member between the ends of the cushioning member. The strap has its opposite end unattached so that it can be threaded through the ring and folded flat against the palm of the user. The free end of the strap can then be wrapped around a weightbars to assist in transferring of a weight to the forearm of a weightlifter, relieving the lifter's fingers of the majority of the load. The cushioning layer may be substantially wider than the fabric strap, so as to distribute the forces of the weightlifting activity over a larger area, reducing irritation that would be caused by the strap alone.

SPORTS SKILLS TRAINING DEVICE

There is provided a sports skills training device comprising a waist belt, a first elastic member and a second elastic member, in which a first end of the first elastic member is attached to the waist belt and a second end of the first elastic member is arranged for removable engagement, in use, with a first limb of the wearer of the device; a first end of the second elastic member is attached to the waist belt and a second end of the second elastic member is arranged for removable engagement, in use, with a second limb of the wearer of the device; and, the waist belt further includes means to restrain the waist belt in use against displacement under tension in the first and/or second elastic members. There are further provided uses of the device and methods comprising use of the device.

ENERGY EXPENDITURE/TRAINING GARMENT

An energy expenditure/training garment (10) includes a suit having integral resistance panels (28) and a base fabric (32) covering other portions of the suit (10). The suit (10) includes a body portion (22), arm portions (24) and leg portions (18). In one practice of the invention the resistance panels and the base fabric are made of contrasting colors to provide indicating structure of the type of garment. In other practices of the invention various connecting structures (73, 78, 80) are used to connect the resistance panels of the leg directly to footwear such as sneakers (38), roller blades (52) or boots (88) so that the footwear functions as anchor structure for the panels.

PORTABLE, SPRING-ACTUATED TRAINING DEVICE

A spring-actuated, portable weight training device (500). The spring-actuated, portable weight training device (500) includes a first compression assembly (200) comprising a first compression spring (10), a second compression assembly (300) comprising a second compression spring (10), an extension assembly (100) for receiving the first and second compression assemblies, means for removably affixing the compression assemblies to the extension assembly, and means for compressing the first and second compression assemblies over the extension assembly, which compression assembly compression means preferably comprises either a pair of abdominal adapters (13) or a pair of forearm securing elements (14) or a pair of thigh adapters (7) pivotably attached to the compression assemblies. The extension assembly comprises an adjustable strut (11) having a plurality of openings along its length, a fixed strut (5) having one opening along its length and capable of receiving the adjustable strut, and a ...

ARCHERY TRAINING DEVICE

An archery training device (28) for teaching an archer (12) proper muscular control, muscle force and body positioning before, during and after release of an arrow (17) for promoting accurate shooting of the arrow (17) with the bow (14). The archery training device (28) promotes a push-pull balance between the archer's string arm elbow, by use of loops (20, 26), and bow hand, by use of bow hand connector (38), throughout the shot while also providing feedback of this balance when shooting arrows.

Wrist memory strap to assist powerlifting

A strap is made of a flexible material such as cotton or NYLON and includes a loop at one end large enough to allow the other end of the strap to be slipped through the loop to provide a strap portion that may encircle the wrist of the user. The other end of the strap has a rigid ring attached to it and the body of the strap has a thin, stiff wire embedded in it. The strap portion may be encircled about the wrist of the user and the other end of the strap may be wrapped once about a barbell bar. The rigidity of the strap imparted to it by the thin, stiff wire allows the end of the strap with the rigid ring to be maintained in an upward direction so that a finger of the user may be slipped through the ring and used to tighten the strap about the bar.

Spring-actuated, portable weight training device

A spring-actuated, portable weight training device. The spring-actuated, portable weight training device includes a first compression assembly comprising a first compression spring, a second compression assembly comprising a second compression spring, an extension assembly for receiving the first and second compression assemblies, means for removably affixing the compression assemblies to the extension assembly, and means for compressing the first and second compression assemblies over the extension assembly, which compression assembly compression means preferably comprises either a pair of abdominal adapters or a pair of forearm securing elements or a pair of thigh adapters pivotably attached to the compression assemblies. The extension assembly comprises an adjustable strut having a plurality of openings along its length, a fixed strut having one opening along its length and capable of receiving the adjustable strut, and a pushbutton for removably securing the adjustable strut to the ...

MULTI-SPORT SWING TRAINING APPARATUS

A multi-sport training apparatus for teaching and improving hitting and throwing skills, including an adjustable waist belt with a buckle; a resilient connector having a distal end and a proximal end, two clamps disposed on the waist belt such that when said waist belt is worn at least one clamp is located near the iliac crest of the user's leading hip and may be employed for adjustably capturing and retaining the proximal end of the resilient connector, a swivelable clip disposed on the distal end of said resilient connector, and a sports implement/hand connector having a hook for attachment to the clip. Also disclosed is a method of using the apparatus to teach hitting and throwing skills ...

Upper extremity exoskeleton structure and method

The adjustable to a user's upper extremity the exoskeleton structure provides testing and exercising of the whole upper extremity in a realistic manner without infringement of a locomotor act and with selective biomechanical information and exercise loading in each anatomical motion direction of every joint simultaneously. The exoskeleton structure comprises jointed means for connection with a user's shouldergirdle, upperarm, forearm, and hand. Those means include measuring-loading blocks to measure muscle forces and joint angles and to apply a dosed exercise load. All measuring-loading blocks in the exoskeleton structure are identical. The exoskeleton structure is able to provide a realistic and comprehensive information about both a complex locomotor act and a selective mono-planar motion for both isometric and isotonic muscular contractions.

SELF-REVERTING RHEUMATOID JOINT PHYSIOTHERAPY DEVICES

A self-reverting physiotherapy joint muscle toner device (1) that exercises the tendons, ligaments and body tissues on the fore and rear of a body joint during both joint folding and unfolding is disclosed in these inventions. The device preferably comprises collinear tubular upper and lower limb housings (2, 3), tubular fabric body strap (4), tie strips (5, 6), swing joints (7), swing joint pins (25), and self-reverting spring assemblies (8). Sets of tie strips 5,6 are mounted on the near ends of the limb housings, with their free ends formed into hooks (23, 24) to engage and form the swing joints (7). Mounted on the upper face of tie strip (5) is the self-reverting spring assembly 8 that comprises the fold-resistant spring (26) and unfold-resistant spring (27) as disclosed in these inventions. The said spring assembly is acted upon by the compressing disk (28) at the end of a swivel rod (29) that is mounted on tie strip (6). The upper circumferential edge of limb housing (2) has a protrusion ...

RESISTIVE EXERCISE DEVICE

An exercise harness has a plurality of attachment points positioned on a waist element (14) and a shoulder element (12), a plurality of gripping means (24), and a plurality of resistive members (22). Each resistive member (22) includes a first end (26) adapted to be coupled to an attachment point and a second end affixed to a gripping means. Alternatively, the shoulder element (12) of the exercise harness has a right side (12R) and a left side (12L). Each of a plurality of resistive members (22) has a first end and a second end each affixed to a gripping means. Stabilizing means are provided to produce tension in the first resistive member when the other end thereof is pulled. Stabilizing means can be positioned at the user's shoulder and waist regions.

Weighted exercise glove

A glove is provided with band-type connectors for releasably connecting with a weight at any of a plurality of selected locations about the outer surface of the glove to facilitate resistance exercising of muscles of the forearm, wrist, hand and/or fingers. The weight is preferably carried on a strap. Each of the band-type connectors or bands extends through a separate set of openings formed in the glove and preferably serves to encircle an adjacent portion of the wearer's hand. Each of the bands preferably loops alternatively out of and into the glove to provide at least one external loop portion which can be connected to the strap-carried weight. By this arrangement the glove may be used in a variety of palm-up, palm-down and palm-sideways attitudes with the strap-carried weight attached at any of the selected locations.

GRIP ASSIST APPARATUS WITH PALM ARCH SUPPORT

A grip assist apparatus that may be worn on either hand that includes a symmetrical non-slip gripping portion that includes a substantially stiff palm arch support, a wrist portion, and a releasable wrist fastener.

Grasping and lifting aid

The grasping and lifting aid, according to the present invention, comprises a flexible strap having a first and second end portion. Doubling back and fixedly securing the first end portion to a remainder of the flexible strap, a first loop is formed. The first loop has an opening commensurate with a width of the flexible strap, so that the second end portion can freely pass through. Thus, a second loop adaptable for attaching about a user's wrist is formed. The flexible strap includes a wrist securing portion formed by the second loop, followed by a palm grasping portion having a length adaptable to be spirally wrapped around a weight bar or the like by using several coils in close proximity to each other, without overlapping. The flexible strap also has anti-slip proprieties on a side adaptable for confronting a palm, fingers and thumb of a user. A material for providing anti-slip proprieties is used. Thus, hand-gripping capacity is enhanced and the user is protected from getting painful ...

LIFTING STRAP HAVING THE WRIST SUPPORT AND THE STRENGTHENED GRIPPING PROPERTY

PURPOSE: A lifting strap is provided, which has controllability and the stability in lifting the heavy weight and has a strengthened gripping property. CONSTITUTION: A lifting strap is rolled around the objects circumference in the spiral mode and is gripped by the hand while facing the objecs. A strap(11) is made of the textile material having the strand with strengthened gripping property part(12) on the side facing the object. Nylon is used as the textile material. The rubber is used as the strand having strengthened gripping property part. The strand is arranged as two groups(22) facing toward the edge of the strap. © KIPO 2009 ...

RESISTANCE EXERCISE GARMENT

A resistance exercise garment includes a tunnel mounted on a pant or on a lower part of a vest with a pair of resistance members extending through the tunnel. One end of each resistance member is anchored to the pant or vest near the tunnel and the other end is detachably fastened to an anchor member on a top or shirt. The exercise garment may alternatively include a reel system mounted on the pant or vest with a resistance element wrapped around a reel in the reel system. Each free end of the resistance element is detachably fastened to an anchor member on the sleeve of a top.

GRIPPING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a gripping device (10) that removably attaches onto a user's wrist to enable the user to grip onto a handle. The gripping device (10) comprises a wrist-wrapping, elongated belt portion (12) having opposite ends (14, 16) and a gripping structure (18) that extends outward from the plane of the belt portion (12).

AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REHABILITATING AN INJURED LIMB

The invention is a method and apparatus used for rehabilitation and training of an injured limb by using the corresponding functional healthy limb to control the motion of the injured limb. The apparatus comprises a sensor system for the healthy and active limb, a powered mechanism for moving individual bones on the injured passive limb, a processing unit, and a power supply.

Resistance garments

Resistance garments for providing increased benefits of physical exertion are described herein. The resistance garments provide for manual adjustment or automated adjustment of the tension in resistive elements and/or rods. Adjustment devices such as clam cleats, hooks, knobs, ratchet pulleys, spring loaded pulleys, automated resistance devices, and automated ratchet pulleys are disclosed.

Device to augment exercise

An apparatus for augmenting exercise of body muscle(s) comprising one or more articles of close-fitting wearing apparel employing one or more removable elongate resistance members, loosely enclosed in passageways along a portion of the length of the apparel, which resistance members releasably anchored at one end to a fixed-in-place member such as a belt or a shoulder harness and attached at the distal end to the extremity of an arm or leg, the apparatus being devised so as to increase the energy required by a user to flex his arms or legs over the energy level necessary without the resistance of the elongate resistance members.

Rotator cuff exercise machine

A rotator cuff exercise machine has a frame, a body support member spaced from the frame such that the user sits facing the frame, a weight resistance, a pulley system mounted 15° to 45° off center to the left side of the frame, a pulley system mounted 15° to 45° off center to the right side of the frame and a pair of wrist cuffs. The user reaches diagonally downward across his or her body to the lower opposite side of the machine and either grasps a handle or attaches the wrist cuff to cable end means of the pulley system. The user then exercises in a manner which imitates the motion of an athlete throwing a ball, changing the weight resistance as desired.

Lifting strap with wrist support and enhanced gripping properties

GRIP ASSIST APPARATUS WITH PALM ARCH SUPPORT

A grip assist apparatus (10) that may be worn on either hand that includes a symmetrical non-slip gripping portion (12) that includes a substantially stiff palm arch support (24), a wrist portion (28), and a releasable wrist fastener (36).

Apparatus for grip enhancement

Apparatus for augmenting the grip of a user when gripping an object subjected to a pulling force including an elongated flat rolling strap with a friction or gripping section adapted to be positioned along the palm of the user and having a novel wrist cinching strap system operative to transmit the pulling force on the object through the user's forearms to the upper arms and shoulders of the use.

EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF EXERCISING

Aid for chin-ups to relieve the forearm during weight-training back exercise, thereby permitting a more intensive training

The aid consists of a heavy-duty hook which fits onto any commercially avaliable chin-up bar and a wrist loop with infinitely variable adjustment which allows it to be adapted individually to any wrist. ...

ARM EXTENSION EXERCISE DEVICE

This invention is an exercice device which extends the forearms of the user for use during running. The device is a brace (6) with a post (2) on the end of the brace (6) for contacting the ground. The ground contacting end of the brace (6) is coupled to a shock absorber (25, 28) carried by a ground engaging foot (10).

Hand strap for use with a weightlifting bar

A weightlifting hand strap for use with a weightlifting bar having a spring strip, a strap of fibrous material covering an exterior of the spring strip, and a wrist loop formed at an end of the strap. The wrist loop serves to extend around a human wrist. The spring strip is a self-coiling strip which is operable to self-roll to thereby roll up the strip around the weightlifting bar. The strap covers the strip such that the strip resides interior of the strap. The wrist loop is formed of a fibrous material integrally connected with the strap. The wrist loop extends outwardly generally transversely to the longitudinal axis of the strap. The spring strip is operable so as to self-roll in a direction facing the wrist loop.

Exercise grip

An exercise grip and method for its use in coupling an object such as a handle or a weight to the hand of a user. The exercise grip has a body including a base portion with first and second opposing ends for retaining the handle or weight to the base portion. First and second strap portions are attached to and extend from opposite sides of the body along an axis of the body and are sized and shaped to extend around the back of the user's hand with the first strap portion extending between the thumb and forefinger of the user's hand and the second strap portion passing over the metacarpus region of the user's hand. The first and second strap portions meet and are attached to one another around the user's wrist.

Weight loss garment

A new resistance, weight loss garment worn by user will elevate the heart rate of a user so that the user can expend more calories over an extended period. The garment would contain at least one article of clothing worn on the body of the user, said article of clothing incorporating elastic resistance structures that tend to oppose normal directions of motion thereby causing extra exertion by the user that results in burning more calories over a period of time.

AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REHABILITATING AN INJURED LIMB

PORTABLE HANDLE FOR UPPER LIMB REHABILITATION

The invention relates to a portable handle for upper limb rehabilitation, to be used in rehabilitation in order to restore mobility to a patient's upper limbs as needed. The invention comprises: a hollow main body that provides a structural support for the portable handle for rehabilitating upper limbs; means for applying a force or pressure, located on the front surface of the main body and contained in a support maintaining same stationary; a bearing area located on the rear surface of the main body to provide a better grip for the user's hand; information processing means located inside the main body and adjoining the force or pressure application means; a communication means for transmitting the magnitude of the force or pressure applied by the force or pressure application means; and power supply means that allow operation of the information processing means.

ENERGY EXPENDITURE GARMENT

Energy expediture garment (10) is in the form of a one piece suit having a neck opening (24) at its top and leg openings (30) at the bottom of its torso section (12). Size adjusting structure (38) is provided at the neck opening to permit the neck opening to be enlarged from its first wearing size to an enlarged passage size sufficiently large so that the garment may be placed on the user by the user inserting the user's legs, hips and body through the enlarged neck opening.

WEIGHTED EXERCISE GLOVE

Weighted exercise glove (10) shaped like boxing gloves. The shape and distribution of the weight (30, 32, 52) about the gloves allows the user to have resistance weight at the end of his arms without having to grip the weight. The weight is equally distributed across the hands and lower forearms, and there is no requirement to grip the weight of the gloves, thus stress on the wrists is minimized.

Lifting Strap with Enhanced Gripping Properties

Weight lifting strap which is looped around the wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar or the like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar. 1. A weight lifting strap wrapped in helical fashion about a bar and gripped by a hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand , the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands woven into the material on the side which faces the bar but not on the side which faces the hand.2. The weight lifting strap of wherein the woven material is nylon.3. The weight lifting strap of wherein the rubberized strands extend lengthwise of the strap.4. The weight lifting strap of wherein the rubberized strands are arranged in two groups disposed toward opposite edges of the strap.5. The weight lifting strap of wherein one end portion of the strap is folded back upon itself to form a loop with the rubberized strands on the inner side of the loop.6. The weight lifting strap of including a label affixed to the strap near the loop and on the side of the strap without the rubberized strands.7. The weight lifting strap of wherein the strap has two superposed layers claim 1 , with the rubberized strands being woven into only one of the layers.8. Weight lifting apparatus claim 1 , comprising an elongated strap wrapped in helical fashion about a bar with opposite sides of the strap facing toward the bar and away from the bar claim 1 , the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands woven into the material on the side facing toward the bar but not on the side facing away from the bar.9. The weight lifting apparatus of wherein the woven material is nylon.10. The weight lifting apparatus of wherein the rubberized strands extend lengthwise of the strap.11. The weight lifting apparatus of wherein the ...

Handling device for weight lifters

A handling device with an elongated flexible body, a receiving loop, and first and second fasteners. The elongated flexible body has a first end, a second end, a first terminal end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The receiving loop is formed at the first end by having the first terminal end securely interconnected to a predetermined position on the elongated flexible body to form an interconnection section on one of the surfaces. The first fastener is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on one of the surfaces and near the second end. The second fastener is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on the same surface as the first fastener and spaced apart from but near the second end, so that the second fastener can be releasably attached to the first fastener.

Lifting strap with enhanced gripping properties

Weight lifting strap which is looped around the wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar or the like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar.