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US 5,211,163 AGranted
Method for reducing scoliosis
OwnerDale E. Mortensoninventor
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Abstract
A person having functional scoliosis is weighed on a bilateral scale, and the amount of bilateral unbalance calculated. A corrective weight is calculated, and installed in pockets of a harness that supports the weight below the armpit of the person. The harness includes a chest strap, a shoulder strap, and a plurality of weight pockets. A plurality of thin lead weights is provided to be selectively inserted into the pockets. A pocket element may be provided that is attachable to a brassiere strap.
Claims10
A method for reducing functional scoliosis of a person comprising the steps of:
- a) determining the lateral unbalanced weight of the person;
- b) estimating the value of a corrective weight for placement on a lighter side of the patient;
- c) providing a harness for holding the estimated weight;
- d) installing the harness and estimated weight on the person;
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- e) verifying an equal bilateral weight of the person.
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