Biomechanical stimulation training method and apparatus

Abstract

A method for implementing biomechanical stimulation training includes application of a preselected dynamic force concurrent with a local proprioceptive stimulus at an engagement member and performing at least one dynamic training activity. The method also includes applying a preselected isometric training force concurrent with another local proprioceptive stimulus at the engagement member, and performing an isometric training activity. An apparatus to facilitate performance of dynamic and isometric training activities includes an engagement member structured to facilitate operative engagement with a portion of a person's body, a force generation assembly structured to generate dynamic and isometric training forces at the engagement member, and a vibration generation assembly structured to generate local proprioceptive stimuli at the engagement member.

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BACKGROUND[0001]The present application is directed to a biomechanical stimulation training method having dynamic, isometric, and proprioceptive components, and apparatus structured to facilitate implementation of the methodology.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART[0002]In today's health conscious society, numerous gyms and other training facilities have spread across the United States and the globe. Many of these facilities provide access to specialized training equipment, for example, dynamic weight training equipment. Such dynamic training devices are structured to isolate different muscles, which are then exposed to repetitive motion of weight movement, causing the muscle to flex back and forth between and expanded and contracted state, and subsequent lengthening and shortening of the muscle. Some facilities also offer equipment for isometric training, a characteristic of which is that there is no externally visible muscle shortening, rather, a fixed force is applied against which a ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]In addition, the present application discloses a biomechanical stimulation training apparatus structured to facilitate the implementation of one or more of the biomechanical stimulation training methods disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an engagement assembly comprising an engagement member structured to facilitate operative engagement with at least one portion of a person's body. A force generation assembly is structured to generate at

Problems solved by technology

While these traditional dynamic and isometric training activities have proven effective, when actually implemented, there are a number reasons why people fail to take advantage of the benefits, a major reason being the time commitment required to initially realize results, as well as the ongoing time commitment required to continue to realize the benefits of such training.

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