Hyperextension thoraco-lumbar brace

A medical device for hyperextending the spine of a human body comprising:

• a vertical support frame having a first end and a second end;
• a horizontal support frame intersecting the vertical support frame;
• a sternum pad positioned at the first end;
• a pubic pad positioned at the second end;
• a first self-adjusting connector for attaching the sternum pad to the first end;
• a second self-adjusting connector for attaching the pubic pad to the second end;
• the first self-adjusting connector having a web portion and an integrally molded female portion for receiving the first end and a U-shaped portion extending away from the female portion providing a surface for attaching the sternum pad;
• the second self-adjusting connector having a web portion and an integrally molded female portion for receiving the second end and a U-shaped portion extending away from the female portion providing a surface for attaching the pubic pad;
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• a lumbar pad connected to the horizontal support frame for securely maintaining the device on the body.

A hyperextension back brace comprising:

• a vertical support frame having a first end and a second end;
• a sternum pad positioned at the first end;
• a pubic pad positioned at the second end;
• a first self-adjusting connector for attaching the sternum pad to the first end, the first self-adjusting connector having a web portion integrally molded to a female portion for receiving the first end and a U-shaped flange extending from the female portion for attaching the sternum pad;
• a second self-adjusting connector for attaching the pubic pad to the second end, the second self-adjusting connector having a web portion integrally molded to a female portion for receiving the second end and a U-shaped flange extending from the female portion for attaching the sternum pad;
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• means for maintaining the brace in position on a torso of a human body.