Training and safety device, system and method to aid in proper movement during physical activity

A system to aid in training and safety during physical activity, said system comprising

• a portable, self-contained movement measuring device, said movement measuring device further comprising
• a movement sensor capable of measuring data associated with unrestrained movement in any direction and generating signals indicative of said movement;
• a power source;
• a microprocessor connected to said power source, said microprocessor capable of receiving, interpreting, storing and responding to said movement data based on user-defined operational parameters;
• at least one user input connected to said microprocessor for controlling the operation of said device;
• a real-time clock connected to said microprocessor;
• memory for storing said movement data;
• at least one input/output port connected to said microprocessor for downloading said data and uploading said operational parameters;
• and
• an output indicator connected to said microprocessor;
• a computer running a program capable of interpreting and reporting said movement data based on said operational parameters;
• and
• a download device electronically connected to said movement measuring device and said computer for transmitting said movement data and operational parameters between said movement measuring device and said computer for analysis, reporting and operation purposes;
• wherein said movement sensor measures the angle and velocity of said movement.

A method to monitor physical movement of a body part comprising the steps of:

• attaching a portable, self-contained movement measuring device to said body part for measuring unrestrained movement in any direction;
• measuring data associated with said physical movement;
• interpreting said physical movement data based on user-defined operational parameters and a real-time clock;
• and
• storing said data in memory.