Exercise, training, and therapy tool and related systems and methods

Abstract

An exercise tool includes an elongated bar configured to be positioned behind a user such that a midpoint of the elongated bar is substantially aligned with a spine of the user. The exercise tool includes a sensing unit configured to be operational during rotation of the bar by the user about the midpoint of the elongated bar. The sensing unit is configured to sense at least one of a speed associated with the bar, an acceleration associated with the bar, a number of times the bar has been rotated, an angle between a plane of rotation and a reference plane or reference line, a range of rotation, and an amount of deviation from which the plane of rotation varies from a standard or a measured plane.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 798,021 filed on Mar. 15, 2013, entitled EXERCISE, TRAINING, AND THERAPY TOOL AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS, which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present disclosure generally relates to a portable fitness and therapy apparatus for use in improving a user's physical conditioning and the biomechanical form of a rotational motion, such as a golf swing.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]While golfers vary in skill, age and physical condition, the pursuit of the majority of golfers is the same - a more powerful, more efficient, more consistent golf swing. Technology has produced forgiving modern equipment that makes the results of any given golf swing more effective, but the truth remains that the player's own body is his most significant, most variable piece ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a new exercise tool that can be used to improve physical conditioning and teach golf swinging. The tool has a sleeve with two collars and two telescoping members that can extend and retract. It also includes a sensing unit that can collect data on the user's speed, acceleration, number of rotations, angle, range of rotation, and deviation from the standard. The tool can be positioned behind the user's shoulder blades and used while walking or running. The technical effects of the invention include improved physical conditioning and more accurate tracking of the user's motion during golf swing training.

Problems solved by technology

Nonetheless, typical exercise regimens do little to improve a person's biomechanics that are specific to their sport of interest.

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