Rehabilitation and exercise device
OwnerChristopher T. Ellerbrakeinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a resistance training and rehabilitation device. The device includes a headband strap, a rigid outer ring, and a plurality of elastomeric cords that provide resistance when a user manipulates the device with any one of the user's body parts to be exercised. When the user of the device manually engages the device and motions his or her body part being exercised, resistance is created that applies force causing exertion of the user's muscles. The device offers strength and range of motion exercise for various muscles of the user's body.
Claims49
A rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a headband;
- an outer ring;
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the headband to the outer ring.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a headband
- an outer ring and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the headband to the outer ring;
- securing the device to a user's head by way of securing the headband around the user's head;
- grasping the outer ring by way of the user's hands, thereby holding said outer ring in a secure position;
- manipulating the position of the device by hand to exercise the user's neck.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a headband
- an outer ring and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the headband to the outer ring;
- securing the device to a user's head by way of securing the headband around the user's head;
- grasping the outer ring by way of the user's hands, thereby holding said outer ring in a secure position;
- manipulating the position of the device by moving the user's head.
A rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a headband assembly;
- a hub ring assembly;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the hub ring assembly to the outer ring.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- Providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a headband assembly;
- a hub ring assembly comprising a hub ring and a handle;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the hub ring assembly to the outer ring;
- grasping the handle and rotating the handle by hand.
A rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a rotating hub assembly, wherein said hub assembly is comprised of two outer half hubs, a rotary hub ring, and a hub connection ring with a handle;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the rotating hub assembly to the outer ring.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a rotating hub assembly, wherein said hub assembly is comprised of two outer half hubs, a rotary hub ring, and a hub connection ring with a handle;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the rotating hub assembly to the outer ring;
- a user grasping the handle and rotating the handle to produce rotational movement.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a headband assembly;
- a hub ring assembly;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the hub ring assembly to the outer ring;
- a user stabilizing the device with the user's first foot;
- positioning the user's second foot on the inside of and against the hub ring assembly;
- and
- raising and lowering the user's second foot against the resistance provided by the device.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a headband assembly;
- a hub ring assembly inserted inside the headband;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the hub ring assembly to the outer ring;
- a user stabilizing the device by positioning the user's first hand through the hub ring;
- and
- the user grasping the outer ring with the user's second hand and exerting lateral force with the user's second hand.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a headband assembly;
- a hub ring assembly inserted inside the headband;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the hub ring assembly to the outer ring;
- a user stabilizing the device by resting the device upon a seating surface;
- and
- the user applying upward and downward force with the user's arm.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a headband assembly;
- a hub ring assembly inserted inside the headband;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the hub ring assembly to the outer ring;
- a user stabilizing the device by resting the device between the user's legs;
- grasping the hub ring that is mounted within the headband assembly;
- and
- applying force with at least one of the user's arms.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a rotating hub assembly;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the hub assembly to the outer ring;
- and
- a user grasping the hub assembly and the outer ring with one hand;
- and
- applying a squeezing force with the user's hand.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a rotating hub assembly inserted inside the headband;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the hub ring assembly to the outer ring;
- grasping by hand a hook that is releasably engaged with the hub assembly;
- and
- exerting lateral force by pulling the hook.
A method of exercising, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a rehabilitation and exercise device comprising:
- a hub ring assembly, wherein said hub ring assembly comprises a hub ring and a handle;
- an outer ring;
- and
- a plurality of elastomeric cords that attach the hub ring assembly to the outer ring;
- a user grasping the device by the handle;
- a user bracing the device against a door frame;
- and
- the user exerting lateral force with the user's hand.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.