30 results about "Hamstring" patented technology

An exercise machine for exercising the hamstrings includes at least one weight; a weight support surface below the weight; an upright weight guide shaft laterally spaced apart from the weight; a weight displacement pedal slidably mounted to the pedal guide shaft; a machine frame; a generally horizontal pulley axle secured to the machine frame at a position higher than the weight and higher than the weight displacement pedal and laterally between the weight and the pedal guide shaft; a pulley mounted on the pulley axle so that the pulley is rotatable relative to the machine frame; a cable extending over and riding on the pulley and having a cable distal end secured to the weight and having a cable proximal end secured to the weight displacement pedal, the cable being of a length so that when the weight rests on the weight support surface the weight displacement pedal is elevated.

The present invention comprises a user-friendly, soft and resilient, biomimetic (mimicking biological entities) back pack weight support and mobility enhancement system that can function like a caddie and can be worn externally by people carrying a back pack to improve and enhance shoulder, back, upper body, abdomen, waist, hips, lower limb, legs, knees, calves, quadriceps and hamstrings muscles performance in all dynamic activities while carrying a back pack. The present invention can comprise an outfit, allowing a portion of the back pack's weight to be excluded from being transmitted to the shoulder, back, upper body, abdomen, waist, hips, lower limb, legs, knees, calves, quadriceps and hamstrings muscles; instead directly transmitting the weight to the footwear and / or the ground, through soft elastic columnar quasi-legs equipped with smart biomimetic materials such as shape memory materials and artificial muscles such as synthetic and / or ionic polymeric muscles and provide support function by buckling and bending in accordance with the dynamic maneuvering of the user. The outfit can be encapsulated by user-friendly fabric means for easy wear. The upper portion of the outfit can be in the form of a pouch equipped with fastening portions to be attached to the bottom of the back pack worn by the user while the lower portion of the outfit can be attached to the footwear while transmitting the weight of the back pack to the ground or attached to a ball and socket wheel on the ground right behind the user.

An exercise machine includes: a bench for a user to lie upon; an actuator arm comprising a first end connected to the bench and a second end comprising a foot attachment for attaching to a human foot; the actuator arm comprising an actuator for moving the actuator arm such that a user's leg is moved into a stretching position; and a user control for causing the actuator to actuate.

An improved stretching apparatus includes a movable back rest and a movable foot manipulator which, when employed together, can provide therapeutic stretching to the leg muscles of a subject. For instance, the improved device can stretch the calves, hamstrings, and other leg muscles. An improved method of employing a stretching apparatus to perform a therapeutic stretching operation on the leg muscles of a subject includes engaging a subject's outstretched legs with a foot manipulator of the stretching apparatus, engaging the subject's back with a back rest of the stretching apparatus, and pivoting the foot manipulator in a stretching direction to move the feet in a dorsal direction to provide stretching of at least some of the leg muscles. The method can additionally include returning the foot manipulator to its original position, incrementally moving the back rest to take up some of the muscular looseness created by the movement of the foot manipulator in the stretching direction, and again pivoting the foot manipulator in a stretching direction to perform an additional stretching operation.

The invention comprises a versatile compact kit of cooperatively fitting components to be assembled into several geometries of devices capable of being used for the holistic flexion exercise of several muscle groups of the lower torso such as the Achilles tendon, Calf muscles, Hamstrings, Adductor and Lower Back muscles for individual users of different requirements and physical stature.

An improved stretching apparatus includes a movable back rest and a movable foot manipulator which, when employed together, can provide therapeutic stretching to the leg muscles of a subject. For instance, the improved device can stretch the calves, hamstrings, and other leg muscles. An improved method of employing a stretching apparatus to perform a therapeutic stretching operation on the leg muscles of a subject includes engaging a subject's outstretched legs with a foot manipulator of the stretching apparatus, engaging the subject's back with a back rest of the stretching apparatus, and pivoting the foot manipulator in a stretching direction to move the feet in a dorsal direction to provide stretching of at least some of the leg muscles. The method can additionally include returning the foot manipulator to its original position, incrementally moving the back rest to take up some of the muscular looseness created by the movement of the foot manipulator in the stretching direction, and again pivoting the foot manipulator in a stretching direction to perform an additional stretching operation.

A lightweight, portable leg strengthening apparatus includes a footplate and calf support which form a leg rest, a top a friction free sliding element running longitudinally along and supported on a rectangular base. The leg rest is hinged at its attachment to the sliding element to allow a longitudinal tilting movement. The leg rest has adjustability at the hinge point at the ankle to enable alterations in the foot position. The leg rest has a removable heel support which provides the ability for either no pressure of full pressure to be exerted through the heel area of the user. The leg rest is able to be rotated 180° to allow for the user to either push the leg rest a top the guide member away from the user to allow the user to work their quadriceps, or may be pulled towards the user allowing the user to work their hamstring. The apparatus uses resistance material / rubber cords or springs attached via a plate to a steel cable, travelling via an aperture in the end of the device to the back of the sliding element a top the body of the device to create tension as the leg rest a top the sliding element is moved longitudinally along the body of the device. Resistance can be varied and progressed by using different numbers of resistance cords / springs. Organ stop devices are used to engage and disengage the resistance means so that the user has no need to have physical contact with said resistance means. A movable block on the rear of the device behind the sliding element prevents a patient flexing the knee and hip further than is appropriate for them. Fold away legs that are rotated out from under the device and locked into place make the device versatile for using whilst seated or folded away for use on a bed. A contact sensor at the front of the device enables visual display of number of repetitions achieved on a screen at the rear of the apparatus.

The present invention is an inclined apparatus for undertaking exercises for hamstring eccentric and concentric loading and in particular, but not limited to, exercises such as a Nordic Hamstring Exercise, a Russian Hamstring Exercise, and Russian curls. The inclined apparatus can be utilized for sports training and preparation, injury recovery and rehabilitation, and injury prevention. A main body of the inclined apparatus is so inclined as to ensure that a user does not hyperextend their knee and cause additional injury. A height of the higher end of the inclined apparatus above ground level in conjunction with leg restraints enables avoidance of collateral injuries which may occur when undertaking an exercise regime in a traditional form of dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, and laterally in either direction.

Various implementations include an assistive hamstring device including a belt, knee sleeve, first elastic strap, second elastic strap, and third elastic strap. The first elastic strap extends between a first dorsal belt portion of the belt located adjacent a sagittal plane on a dorsal side of the person and a lateral knee portion of the knee sleeve located adjacent a lateral side of the knee. The second elastic strap extends between a side belt portion of the belt located adjacent a coronal plane of the person and a medial knee portion of the knee sleeve located adjacent a medial side of the knee. The third elastic strap extends between a second dorsal belt portion of the belt located between the first and side belt portion and an intermediate dorsal knee portion of the knee sleeve located between the lateral and medial knee portion, along the dorsal portion of the knee.

The invention provides a sports device for exercising legs, which consists of leggings, outer thigh guards, tightening holes, tightening belts, tightening ports, knee guards, auxiliary guards, shin guards, inner Sponge layer, outer protective layer, fixed buckle, hamstring guard, reinforced spring tube, connecting shaft, telescopic rod, anti-trip, sleeve rod, spring, gastrocnemius guard, Achilles tendon guard, physiotherapy magnet, fixed shaft, The leggings are the main part of the present invention; the shin guard is bonded to the calf position on the surface of the leggings; the reinforced spring tube is connected between the reinforcing spring tube and the Achilles tendon guard . The arrangement of the leggings, the shin guard and the reinforced spring tube of the present invention has a simple structure, and the exercise intensity is easy to adjust. It is a prop for wearing, easy to carry, strong in safety and protection, and will not cause convulsions, spasms, soreness, etc., and is convenient for the market. promotion and application.

The invention provides a method for quickly expanding dried hamstrings, which comprises the following steps: soaking the dried hamstrings in lipin film eliminating solution prepared from edible soda ash, an emulsifier and water in a weight ratio of 3-5:0.5-1:90-100 for 20 to 40 minutes; taking the hamstrings out, and then soaking in oil-water mixed solution prepared from plant oil, water and the emulsifier in a volume ratio of 1:1:0.1-0.3 at a temperature of between 60 and 80 DEG C for 30 to 60 minutes; frying in hot oil with a temperature between 100 and 120DEG C for 20 to 40 minutes; and taking the hamstrings out, soaking in water for more than 18 hours, and changing water for more than twice in the soaking process. The method can obtain hamstring products which have even expansion, theexpansion rate between 300 and 500 percent, nutrition and safety, and the quality guarantee period of a week under the condition of 4 DEG C.

The invention discloses a yoga training apparatus for teaching, which comprises a bottom plate, a soft cushion is arranged on the bottom plate, an accommodating cavity is opened in the bottom plate, working openings are opened on both sides of the bottom plate, and in the accommodating cavity A first rotating part and a second rotating part are provided, the first rotating part is arranged on one side of the bottom plate and corresponding to the position of the working port, and the second rotating part is arranged on the other side of the bottom plate and corresponding to the position of the working port. The bottom plate is also provided with a driving mechanism for driving the first rotating member and the second rotating member to rotate to expose the working port or sink into the working port. The structure is simple and reasonable, and can effectively help students to perform balance exercises, and at the same time, can assist students in stretching hamstrings.