Agility and strength improvement apparatus

Abstract

An exercise balance board is described, containing a platform for a user supported by a resilient, air-filled partial sphere. It contains features which allow users of any size or fitness level to properly exercise muscle groups. The balance board allows a user to exercise upper and lower muscle extremity groups either individually or simultaneously.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This application claims the priority of U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 842,537 filed on Jul. 3, 2013. This application also claims the priority of U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 886,708 filed on Oct. 4, 2013, the contents of which are fully incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to physical therapy tools, in particular to equipment designed to aid individuals with increasing strength and balance.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Exercise devices have been invented to address various situations. These devices share the general purpose of increasing strength, balance, or ability for a particular sport. Many of the devices incorporate a balance ball or half-ball of some sort, either with or without a board disposed on the ball, and with or without components that allow arm exercises. The devices are generally designed for average sized adults and are difficult to adjust to accommodate taller people, children or smaller than average adults. As far ...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is an exercise apparatus that allows users to perform balanced, strengthened and conditioned movements. It has a rigid platform and flexible elements that users can use to improve their balance and add extra dimensions to the workouts. This device can be used by anyone and helps users to improve their core strength and overall stability.

Problems solved by technology

The devices are generally designed for average sized adults and are difficult to adjust to accommodate taller people, children or smaller than average adults.

As far as the user's reach and ability to adjust the arm exercise portion of the devices, devices of this type currently on the market are not adjustable.

They also may be limited in the types of exercises a user can do, and in the range of muscle groups that can be strengthened using the devices.

No other device in the related art can do this for therapeutic or home use.

Other devices in the art don't allow for this because they're not long enough.

Although the related art has features that are adjustable, they are more difficult to adjust and it isn't easy to determine at a glance the level of the adjustment.

As the person gains strength and balance, the pressure and thus difficulty level in the resilient balancing element may also be increased.

None of the related art described above allows for matching the position of the flexible elements to the user's arm reach; thus, exercises may be done at the wrong angle and may cause injury, or may fail to exercise the desired muscle group in the desired manner.

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