Leg Stretching Machine For Simultaneously Stretching All Stride Muscles And Method Of Using

Abstract

A muscle-stretching machine designed to provide the user with an easy method of functional and dynamic stretching and also provide the user with flexibility feedback information as to the performance of the stretch, with regards to the included angle between the two legs. A user of the muscle stretching machine can set the roller pad along any point along the back of the user's leg and set the angle the roller pad makes with the floor, so that the angle exceeds the users stride length. The user then lies on their back on the cushioned surface; places one leg on the roller pad and the other leg is allowed to hang down. If the roller pad is set at an angle that exceeds the users stride length, then the leg not on the pad will not contact the floor. As a result, when the free leg drops all the muscles in the user's stride are stretched.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 633,656, filed Feb. 16, 2012, having the title “LEG STRETCHING MACHINE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY STRETCHING ALL STRIDE MUSCLES” by Denis Burek, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to the field of apparatus for stretching and exercising muscles of the body, more particularly to apparatus for [and] providing the user with real time flexibility feedback as to the angle of the stretch through the use of machine settings.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]This invention relates to a lower body-stretching machine for stretching the muscles of the lower body for the purpose of increasing muscular flexibility and the added benefit of increasing the length and flexibility of the user's stride. There are many different types of stretching apparatus designed to assist the user with stretching their lo...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a roller pad subassembly that allows a user to stretch and release tension in their legs and hips while running or walking. The roller pad is secured to a steel tube and can slide in and out along the tube's beams. The user can adjust the angle of the roller pad to increase or decrease the stride length and hold the stretch for longer periods of time without getting tired. This design also prevents the need for excessive movement and fatigue while stretching. The invention allows for a functional stretch, using a leg scissoring motion, which is important for improving stamina and strength.

Problems solved by technology

There are a number of factors, which limit the amount an athlete or patient is able to stretch.

If too much force is applied or improper technique used then an injury could result.

Likewise if too little force were applied then very little if any benefit would result from the stretch.

To accommodate all size of expected users for this type of machine, a very sophisticated and expensive machine design is required.

As a result of this sophisticated and expensive piece of engineering, the design and manufacture of this machine restricts it to only commercial and institutional users.

There is a limit the user can stretch.

Therefore the muscle work required to setup and do the stretch prevents them from being as relaxed as possible, thereby increasing the rate of muscle fatigue, which shortens the stretching interval and also limits the range of motion.

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