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Therapeutic Exercise Device

a technology for supporting devices and exercises, applied in the field of supports, can solve the problems of one size certainly not fitting all, and achieve the effect of stabilizing a body area and adding structural and operating advantages

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-05-01
YU CHANG JUN
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The patent describes a better system for helping patients with therapy and strengthening exercises. This system uses two parts: a first part and one or more compressible second parts. The first part is designed to fit around a body part to stabilize it, while the second parts can be inserted to increase the overall density of the first part. The second parts can be coded to indicate their density, making it easier to choose the right one for each patient. This system helps make the treatment more effective and comfortable for patients.

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However, when it comes to supporting a patient's body, such as the head and neck, one-size certainly does not fit all.

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[0022]While this invention is susceptible of embodiments in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to embodiments illustrated.

[0023]As shown in the multiple images of FIGS. 10A through 10K, one use of the pillow is to support neck curvature. Maintaining a healthy cervical curvature becomes more important as one gets older.

[0024]The degeneration of neck curvature occurs more from front to back of the cervical spine compared to the side. Current pillows are made to support the C-curvature of the user's neck while they sleep on their backs, and to maintain the straight alignment of the neck on their side.

[0025]However, some users sleep on their stomach and cannot change their sleeping posture due to habit. ...

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Abstract

A therapeutic exercise support system for patients helps stabilize a body area, such as a neck, lower back or knee, during exercise. The systems and methods include a first body formed of a compressible material, the body having a substantially rounded support surface, a base surface and a cavity formed therein, the cavity being accessible from a surface of the body. The open cavity allows the density of the first body to be raised to suit different needs. Additionally, at least one insertable second body formed of a compressible material and formed to fit within the cavity of the first body, as well as at least one elevating panel formed of a compressible material having a density and attachable to the base surface of the first body to thereby raise a height of the rounded support surface of the first body from a base structure, may be included.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims the filing priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 702,380, to Chang Jun Yu, titled “Therapeutic Neck Exercise Pillow” and filed on Sep. 18, 2012. The '380 application is hereby incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present device relates to supports, and particularly exercise supports. More specifically, the device relates to a customizable therapeutic exercise support device.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Physical therapy is a well-established branch of medicine and has developed as a useful means for helping people with specific physical issues function at a higher level. A physical therapist works with a patient using specifically prescribed exercises to, among other things, improve range of motion, reduce pain and swelling, and strengthen muscles.[0004]Often during such exercises, it is important to properly support certain of the patients appendages. For this, the therapist has num...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B26/00
CPCA63B26/00A61H2201/1609A61H2201/1647A63B2225/09A63B2225/093A61F5/01A63B21/4039
Inventor YU, CHANG JUN
Owner YU CHANG JUN
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