Methods and systems for rehabiliting and retraining of the neck musclature
OwnerBrendan Roberts, Sam Pattersoninventors
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Abstract
System, methods and devices for training, stretching, relaxing and rehabilitating the musculoskeletal system of the neck and upper thorax. A method uses the principles of reciprocal inhibition to specifically train the core musculature. The device employed by the method is an inflatable bladder having finger holes formed in its opposing ends.
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A method for utilizing inhibitory relaxation for treating neck muscles, said method comprising:
- providing a device for fitting around the neck and over the shoulders of an individual;
- providing a mechanism for grasping the ends of said device;
- placing said device around neck of an individual;
- said individual grasping said device with crossed arms;
- and
- contracting a first set of neck muscles slightly to relax the opposing set of neck muscles.
A device for allowing inhibitory relaxation of neck muscles, said device comprising:
- an elongated member shaped to fit around the neck of an individual;
- and
- a grasping mechanism on opposing ends of said elongated member for allowing an individual to grasp said elongated member as said elongated member is wrapped around the neck of the individual.
A device for allowing inhibitory relaxation of neck and upper thoracic muscles of an individual, said device comprising:
- an inflatable member shaped to fit around the neck of an individual;
- and
- finger holes formed on opposing ends of said device to allow an individual to grasp the device with the hands of their arms crossed over the front of their body.
A method for training the neck muscles, said method comprising:
- providing an elastically compressible device for fitting around the neck and over the shoulders of an individual;
- providing a mechanism for grasping the ends of said device;
- placing said device around the neck of an individual;
- grasping said mechanism for grasping the ends of said device;
- and
- contracting neck muscles in such a way that the head and neck move to compress said device so that forces generated by said elastic compression opposing said movement of head and neck.
A device for allowing exercise of the neck muscles, said device comprising:
- an elongated top member;
- an elongated bottom member;
- and
- a sealing mechanism for sealing said top member to said bottom member in such a way as to create an air tight cavity.
A resilient neck and upper thoracic spinal region training device for a patient, comprising:
- a flexible, resilient, generally elongated member having two ends;
- and
- a means for securing the device around the neck and upper thoracic spinal region.
An elastically compressible neck and upper thoracic spinal region training device for a patient, comprising:
- means for providing reciprocal inhibition of primary mover muscles;
- and
- means for isolating core stabilizer musculature of the neck and upper thoracic spine for strengthening.
An effective, low cost, easy-to-manufacture device for promoting strength and flexibility in deep postural muscles in a patient comprising:
- an elongated member having a low spring coefficient and two ends;
- and
- handhold means for securing the device located on either end of the elongated member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.