Apparatus for stretching and strengthening muscles

a technology for muscles and muscles, applied in the field of exercise, can solve the problems of lack of muscle flexibility, numerous sports injuries, and difficulty in properly stretching tight muscles, and achieve the effect of convenient use and convenient access

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-17
MEDI DYNE HEALTHCARE PROD COMPANY L L C
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[0008] The primary object of the invention is to...

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Also, lack of muscle flexibility contributes to numerous sports injuries annually.
It is often very difficult to properly stretch tight muscles, because many people lack the ability to actually stretch by themselves.
Many products today are not concerned with genuinely helping people feel better, and enjoy pain relief.
It is obvious when looking at recent statistics, the problems stemming from lack of muscle flexibility are only getting worse.
Not only is there a tremondous need for such a product at home, businesses lose billions of dollars due to back injuries on the job each year.
Large, cumbersome products which alienate most of the people who really need to stretch, because they lack the ability and know-how to use such products.
It is a fact, that the majority of people who suffer from back muscle pain, simply cannot get onto the ground to use a product.
Also, because this device uses an internal spring mechanism, the user is...

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[0043] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0044] Turning now to the drawings, in the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1A, the apparatus consists of a support member 1 which is an adjustable tubular structure utilizing a spring / button 6 which engages one of many holes 5 in the support member 1. It is the engagement of the spring / button 6 with one of the holes 5 which allows specific length adjustment. As the support member 1 is lengthened it will allow users with a longer reach to properly use this device for safely stretching and strengthening muscles, also as the support ...

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Abstract

An apparatus for stretching and strengthening muscles from a standing or seated position with a support member having a top end and a bottom end, the top end providing a location for grasping, the bottom end providing a base surface for force distribution and support. A preferred embodiment includes the support member which is adjustable in length such that the distance between the top end and the bottom end is adjustable. A preferred embodiment includes a way for fixedly securing the adjustable support member at desired lengths.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is based on provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 353519, filed on Jan. 31, 2002. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX [0003] Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] This invention relates generally to the field of exercise and more specifically to an apparatus for stretching and strengthening muscles which can be used in a standing or seated position. Low back muscle pain is the single most common medical affliction in the United States. Research has concluded that one of the best preventative measures to help prevent back muscle pain, is improving back muscle and leg muscle flexibility. Also, lack of muscle flexibility contributes to numerous sports injuries annually. It is often very difficult to properly stretch tight muscles, because many people lack the ability to actually stretch by themselves. Accessibility to a quick, effec...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/002A63B23/00
CPCA63B21/0004A63B21/00047A63B21/0023A63B23/00A63B2023/003A63B2023/006Y10S482/907
Inventor PATTON, BLAIR RICHARD
Owner MEDI DYNE HEALTHCARE PROD COMPANY L L C
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