Flexible compression and stabilizing orthotics
OwnerCheryl L. Alleninventor
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Abstract
A method for providing sensory input and body awareness to a person suffering from a neurological disorder, autism, proprioceptive and sensory deficits, or hypersensitivity is disclosed. In the method, a flexible compression and stabilizing orthotic made from a multidirectional stretchable spandex material is applied to the afflicted person.
Claims13
A flexible compression and stabilizing orthotic vest system comprising a front portion adapted to fit over the wearer's chest and a seperate back portion adapted to fit against the wearer's back, wherein the front portion consists essentially of a multidirectional stretchable spandex material so as not to provide lines of pull in predetermined directions but rather allows for complete freedom of movement, and comprises a left and a right shoulder strap, a left and a right torso flap, and a lower strap, and wherein the shoulder straps, torso flaps, and lower strap each have an attachment means for attaching to the back portion of the vest.
A flexible compression and stabilizing orthotic vest system comprising a front portion adapted to fit over the wearer's chest and a seperate back portion adapted to fit against the wearer's back, wherein the front portion consists essentially of a double layer of a multidirectional stretchable spandex material so as not to provide lines of pull in predetermined directions but rather allows for complete freedom of movement, and comprises a left and a right shoulder strap, a left and a right torso flap, and a lower strap, and wherein the shoulder straps, torso flaps, and lower strap each have an attachment means for attaching to the back portion of the vest, and wherein the back portion comprises terry back nylon neoprene.
A flexible compression and stabilizing orthotic vest system comprising a front portion adapted to fit over the wearer's chest removably attachable to a seperate back portion adapted to fit against the wearer's back, wherein the front portion consists essentially of a multidirectional stretchable spandex material so as not to provide lines of pull in predetermined directions but rather allows for complete freedom of movement, and comprises a left and a right shoulder strap, a left and a right torso flap, and a lower strap, and wherein the shoulder straps, torso flaps, and lower strap each have an attachment means for attaching to the back portion of the vest.
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