POSTURE IMPROVEMENT DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USE
First Claim
1. A garment for proprioceptively treating a wearer, comprising:
- an anterior portion;
a posterior portion joined to the anterior portion, wherein each of said anterior portion and said posterior portion are fabricated of a thin, elastomeric material which is form-fitting, in order to apply pressure to the surface of the wearer'"'"'s skin to enhance neuromuscular stimulation thereto;
a proprioceptive panel integrated with said posterior garment portion and positioned to extend over the upper back or inter scapular region of the wearer, said proprioceptive panel being fabricated of an elastomeric material and having characteristics which cause the garment to stimulate optimal scapular position.
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Abstract
A posture improvement device provides neuromuscular stimulation or proprioceptive therapy using a combination of pressure, torque and angle simultaneously applied to a user in order to train body muscles for proper posture through muscle memory. The device comprises a garment designed to be worn by the user, which is preferably configured like a short-sleeved undershirt or T-shirt. The garment may be fabricated of a stretchable, yet taut material in order to provide the desirable form-fitting feature such that pressure may be readily applied to the surface of the skin for neuromuscular stimulation. This elastomeric material is also preferably breathable and/or which has moisture wicking capabilities.
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20 Claims
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1. A garment for proprioceptively treating a wearer, comprising:
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an anterior portion; a posterior portion joined to the anterior portion, wherein each of said anterior portion and said posterior portion are fabricated of a thin, elastomeric material which is form-fitting, in order to apply pressure to the surface of the wearer'"'"'s skin to enhance neuromuscular stimulation thereto; a proprioceptive panel integrated with said posterior garment portion and positioned to extend over the upper back or inter scapular region of the wearer, said proprioceptive panel being fabricated of an elastomeric material and having characteristics which cause the garment to stimulate optimal scapular position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of making a garment for proprioceptively treating a wearer;
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a) joining a posterior portion to an anterior portion of said garment together, wherein each of said posterior portion and said anterior portion are comprised of a thin, elastomeric material, the joined posterior and anterior portions forming a garment resembling a shirt; and b) joining a proprioceptive panel, comprised of an elastomeric material, to said posterior portion, in a location wherein when the garment is worn by a user, the proprioceptive panel is disposed over at least a portion of the user'"'"'s spine and inter scapular region. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
- comprising;
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