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7597673 |
High gripping and non-slip belts for pneumatic lumbar traction device
The pneumatic lumbar traction device comprises two separable parts, namely an upper hollow part and a lower frame, the frame having a pneumatically operated piston and cylinder mechanism fixed in...
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7578798 |
Posture apparatus
A posture system is made from a single strap and having opposing ends. At the opposing ends are fastening elements. In use, the user places the strap about the back of the user's neck “N” and,...
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7556608 |
Device for supporting lumbar vertebras and/or sacrospinal muscles
This invention relates to a device for supporting lumbar vertebras and/or sacrospinal muscles, generally called a lumbar belt. The inventive device comprises a back lumbar supporting part ( 1 ) and...
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7556607 |
Devices and techniques relating to range of motion of the cervical spine
One embodiment of the present application is directed to: shaping a neck support to conform to a neck of a patient while the neck is configured with a desired lordosis of a cervical spine of the...
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7553266 |
Lift assist device and method
The invention relates to a device and method for assisting a subject to perform a motion such as a lift. The invention comprises a first anchor attachable to a first side of a joint of the...
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7549968 |
Dynamic, adjustable orthopedic device
Provided are dynamic, adjustable orthopedic devices for providing support to the spine of a vertebrate. Also provided are methods of supporting the spinal column of a vertebrate using the device.
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7540849 |
Hinge positioning structure
A hinge positioning structure is used to couple a body and a leg of a stand. The hinge positioning structure has a joint groove formed in the body, a stopper attached at the bottom of the joint...
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7507214 |
Lumbar selective stabilization support/brace
A lumber support device and a selective stabilization support device for use in conjunction with a method of determining and treating mechanical lower back pain such as the McKenzie Approach. The...
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7479121 |
Orthotic apparatus and method for using same
An inflatable bladder position a distance from a joint is attached to an external structural support which crosses the joint but does not support it. By inflating the bladder one limb segment is...
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7473235 |
Lightweight modular adjustable prophylactic hip orthosis
The present invention provides a universally applicable orthosis such as a hip orthosis and includes a semi-rigid hip engaging unit that can be easily bent for attachment to a user's waist. A...
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7468047 |
Orthosis and method for manufacture thereof
A pre-fabricated orthosis suitable for embracing and supporting a body part of a human or animal is disclosed. The orthosis has an articulation and may be made from a pre-formed sheet of material...
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7465282 |
Easy install hinge connection
A lever connection comprises a lever having a cable end and a spring end and a pivot point therebetween, and a cable having a cable end fitting attached to an end thereof. The cable end fitting...
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7455649 |
Abdominal tissue support for femoral puncture procedures
An abdominal tissue support for supporting excess abdominal adipose tissue away from the femoral crease to facilitate the maintenance of a sterile field for femoral puncture procedures. The...
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7449006 |
Equalizing lumbar orthosis
An equalizing back brace ( 20 ) is adapted to be worn by a person. The back brace includes a band ( 21 ) adapted to encircle the wearer's torso. The band has a rear portion ( 22 ) adapted to be...
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7445608 |
Ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus
An ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus are implemented to achieve a desired minimum level of residual cushioning in response to a biasing force applied to the associated apparatus...
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7445008 |
Walker wedge
A cushion for use with a variety of types of seats, for example, automotive seats, to adjust the sacrum thereby pivoting the pelvis to assist in maintaining the spine in equilibrium. The cushion is...
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7431707 |
Support moment control method for leg motion support orthosis
Target joint support moments of each leg are determined by estimating joint moments of the each leg necessary for the person A wearing a leg motion support orthosis ( 1 ) to make a motion...
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7429253 |
Walking assistance system
A walking assistance system includes an upper leg fitting which is attached along a user's upper leg. The upper leg fitting is formed from an upper leg frame that forms a framework of the upper leg...
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7416537 |
Rehabilitative orthoses
Instrumented orthoses with more sophisticated structures provide for coordinated support and rehabilitation of complex joints and multiple injured joints. Improved instrumented orthoses can include...
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7413554 |
Wearable joint driving device
Provided is a wearable joint driving device in which a plurality of frame members are attached to a wearing body so as to be in contact with the outer surface of the wearing body. Between the frame...
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7413527 |
Muscle strength increasing tool
To provide a muscle strength increasing device for a pressure muscle training method that can easily be tied around a region to be compressed. A muscle strength increasing device has a main belt ...
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7402147 |
Body limb movement limiter
A body limb movement limiter restrains the movement of a person's arm so as to protect the person's shoulder or restrains the movement of a person's lower leg with respect to the upper leg so as to...
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7364558 |
Back support panel with convex surfaces for muscle support
A back brace for supporting a lower back region of a wearer that includes a strapping system that supports a lumbar support panel at the lower back region of the wearer. The lumbar support panel...
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7364557 |
Joint coupling for prosthetic brace
A compact joint coupling for a prosthetic brace can maintain a fixed state and can accommodate bending motion of the brace. A rotor having a recessed groove formed therein is rotatably mounted on a...
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7347845 |
Disposable absorbent article having tension indicators
A disposable absorbent article having a front part, a rear part, a crotch part extending between the front and rear part, and fasteners for fastening the side portions of the front and rear parts...
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7329231 |
Dome-shaped back brace
A brace for supporting both the abdomen and lower back of the user. The brace includes a preformed abdominal support member and a preformed lumbar support member having an ideal lumbar shape with a...
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7329230 |
Freely jointed arrangement for protecting the back against bumps
An arrangement for protecting the back against bumps, comprising a shield and a plurality of plates, which are linked with each other and fastened on to the shield. Each plate overlaps by an extent...
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7322952 |
Support apparel such as back support and system
An improved support belt, support apparel, along with a process for creating such products. A mechanism by which support belts provide protection to the user is disclosed, which mechanism is...
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7322950 |
Process for manufacture of laminate shells
An orthosis may be made by providing a laminate material having a flexible foam material and a substantially rigid plastic sheet material sandwiched between a pair of soft flexible sheet materials....
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7320670 |
Brace and strap system
A brace and strap system including a brace having a posterior support having a substantially rigid posterior splint, an anterior support having a substantially rigid anterior splint. A strap system...
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7316660 |
Spinal brace having laminate shells
A spinal orthosis for treating a spine, including an anterior support and a posterior support, each support made of a laminate having a flexible foam material and a substantially rigid plastic...
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7314458 |
Adjustable splint
Splint for an orthopedic joint bandage. The splint includes at least a first section, at least a second section, at least one tensioning element, and a tightening device. The tightening device is...
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7306571 |
Modular compressive orthosis system with a mechanical advantage closure
An orthosis can comprise a first body member that can conform to a portion of a patient's body and a second body member that can conform to another portion of a patient's body. A closure unit...
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7288077 |
Device and method to alleviate lower back pain
A device to alleviate lower back pain, aligning the spine in the lumbar region, stretching the spine and reducing inward curvature of the spine which is an integral, elongate, symmetrical...
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7276038 |
Field adjustable traction device
In one embodiment, a fastening mechanism is provided for a field adjustable traction device having first and second supports coupled using one or more lifting mechanisms. A set of one or more posts...
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7264600 |
Belt for body weight control
A belt for weight reduction having a buckle that fits over the abdomen and stomach, the buckle having one or more air bladders with pressure sensors, an air pump, and a massager. The air bladders...
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7255360 |
Rider support assembly for multi-wheeled vehicle
A rider support assembly for a bicycle, motorcycle or other multi-wheeled vehicle that utilizes a harness to suspend the rider from a support frame that is attached to a ball-type mounting...
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7247145 |
Therapeutic treatment apparatus and method
An improved treatment apparatus and method of using in which the device has plural protruding contact elements, each preferably having an undulating contact surface with one or more peaks. In one...
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7241252 |
Fitness wear with hidden back support
A tapered elastic back support is situated in a fabric tube formed at the top edge of a variety of shorts and pants suitable for use during athletics, exercise or rehabilitative therapy. Unlike...
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7192409 |
Comfort bandage
A band for use for breast stabilization from lateral gravitational shifting is disclosed. The band comprises a strip to encircle the body, a first section comprising a semi-cylindrical component of...
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7186229 |
Modular orthosis closure system and method
An orthosis can comprise a first body member that can conform to a portion of a patient's body and a second body member that can conform to another portion of a patient's body. A closure unit...
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7160262 |
Binder
A binder for supporting the abdomen, back, ribs or breasts includes an H-shaped elongated band with an inner surface and an outer surface. The H-shaped elongated band includes a central panel, a...
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7135005 |
Shoulder brace
A shoulder brace ( 10 ) including front ( 80 ) and rear pressure pads to be respectively positioned on front and rear portions of an individual's shoulder joint, a support member ( 18 ) to be...
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7118543 |
Orthosis closure system with mechanical advantage
A closure system for orthoses that permits a first body member conforming to a portion of a patient's torso to be connected through the closure system, with a second body member conforming to...
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7101348 |
Lumbar support with supplemental abdominal support panels
A lower torso support has first and second front panels that are attachable to each other and independently moveable with respect to the side portions of the support. The front panels can be any...
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7097628 |
Traction chair system
A traction chair system for efficiently relieving an individual of lower back pain. The traction chair system includes a chair frame, a seat, a plurality of actuators attached between the chair...
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7087032 |
Controlling undergarment
The present invention provides a controlling undergarment covering a wearer's abdomen, lumbar, and thigh capable of stabilizing the pelvis, tightening the swelling of the center of the abdomen, and...
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7087031 |
Perfected jointed rod for a hip support
A perfected jointed rod for a hip support comprises at least one first element ( 15 ), suitable for being associated with a pelvis grip ( 12 ), and a second element ( 16 ), suitable for being...
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7087030 |
Ambulatory hip fixation-traction splint set
An ambulatory hip fixation-traction splint set includes a supporting frame having an upper end arranged for positioning below an armpit of a treated patient and a lower end extending to position...
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7086958 |
Posture correcting tool
A posture correcting tool is provided which allows a golf player to practice so that the forward inclination angle of the upper-half body when impacting on a ball with a club can be controlled...
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