US 2016/0242950 A1 · SHOULDER SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

Abstract

The present invention provides an adhesive shoulder support apparatus that is simple in design and which can he easily applied by the user between the shoulder and the adjacent deltoid without requiring the consultation or application of taping to be performed by a physician or physical therapist. The adhesive shoulder support apparatus of the present invention is formed of a stretchable and breathable material that provides sufficient structural tension and support to a shoulder of a user so as to contribute to proper alignment and, accordingly, facilitate a reduction or elimination of shoulder pain caused by core workouts, sports fatigue or injuries, while at the same time promoting healing. A shoulder support apparatus of the present invention comprises a single adhesive member being formed of a durable, resilient material having an adhesive backing. The adhesive support apparatus may be formed including an upper load strap, a lower load strap and a central body portion disposed longitudinally between, said upper and lower load straps and providing a tension load when applied between the shoulder and deltoid of the user so as to simulate an auxiliary muscle. Additionally, the central body portion of the shoulder support apparatus comprises a surface area having a plurality of openings formed therein.

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Dependent claims

A shoulder support apparatus, comprising:

a single adhesive member being formed of a durable, resilient material having an adhesive backing;
said adhesive member comprising an upper load strap, a lower load strap, and a central body portion disposed longitudinally between said upper and lower load straps;
and
said central body portion compris ng a surface area having a plurality of openings formed therein.

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A method for applying a shoulder support apparatus, comprising the steps of:

obtaining a single adhesive member formed of a durable, resilient material having an adhesive backing, wherein said adhesive member comprises:
an upper load strap;
a lower load strap;
a central body portion disposed longitudinally between said upper and lower load straps and comprising a surface area having a length and width;
first and second extending members projecting outward on opposing sides of said width of said central body portion;
and
wherein said suiface area of said central body portion comprises a plurality of openings formed therein;
adhering the adhesive backing of the upper load strap of the single adhesive member to a shoulder area of a user;
adhering the adhesive backing of the central body portion along at least a portion of a longitudinal length of an upper surface area of an adjacent deltoid of said user;
applying a stretch to said length of said central body portion upon application to produce a load tension between said shoulder and deltoid of said user sufficient to simulate an auxiliary muscle;
adhering the adhesive backing of the lower load strap of the single adhesive member to a lower portion of said deltoid;
and
adhering the adhesive backing of the first and second opposing extending members to adjacent underlying skin of said user in sufficient tension to provide linear stabilization to said single adhesive member.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Shoulder support apparatus and methods for using same

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Abstract

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