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US 5,060,937 AGranted
Exercise and rehabilitative apparatus and method of exercising
AssigneeLifemates, Inc.
InventorsAlfred S. Rushatz, James A. Peterson
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Abstract
There is disclosed an exercise device consisting of two hinged planar parts with a holding strap for stabilizing the torso of the user during various exercises. The exercise device further comprises a pair of trapezoidal shaped back pad members for protecting the spine of the user.
Claims4
An apparatus for supporting a person performing exercises intended to stretch and strengthen selected muscle groups in that person's lower back, pelvic and leg region, comprising
- a first supporting portion,
- a second supporting portion disposed adjacent one edge of said first supporting portion,
- said first supporting portion including padded means having a raised, substantially inverted non-rectangular trapezoid shaped spinal protecting region for providing protection of the spinal column of the person using the exercise apparatus,
- said spinal protecting region having a narrower width adjacent one edge of said first supporting portion than a width at an edge of said first protecting portion opposite said one edge,
- said second supporting portion including strap means and buckle means, and
- said strap means being secured across a width of said second supporting portion adjacent said one edge of said first supporting portion,
- whereby when said exercises to stretch and strengthen said muscle groups are performed, said first supporting portion will engage and protect the spinal column of said person and said second supporting portion will secure and immobilize the pelvic region of said person.
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