Muscle or Joint Support Article
First Claim
1. A support article, comprising:
- a backing having a front major surface and a rear major surface;
an adhesive adjacent to least a portion of the rear major surface of the backing, the adhesive capable of adhering the support article to the user; and
one or more reinforcing portions adjacent to at least a portion of the rear major surface of the backing or the front major surface of the backing.
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Abstract
The present application generally relates to support articles and methods of making and using them. Some embodiments of the support articles of the present disclosure provide compression and/or stabilization to sore joints, tendons, or muscles. In some embodiments, the compression and/or enhanced stabilization is provided, at least in part, by one or more reinforcing portions. In some embodiments, the support articles can easily be applied by a non-trained user and can be worn in many conditions (including, for example, in the shower or during exercise) for up to three days. In some embodiments, the support articles or support articles also have a relatively slim profile and are thus discreet such that they can be worn under clothing without being noticeable. In some embodiments, the support articles eliminate or reduce joint or muscle pain or soreness.
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1. A support article, comprising:
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a backing having a front major surface and a rear major surface; an adhesive adjacent to least a portion of the rear major surface of the backing, the adhesive capable of adhering the support article to the user; and one or more reinforcing portions adjacent to at least a portion of the rear major surface of the backing or the front major surface of the backing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24)
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26. A method of applying a support article, comprising:
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removing a liner from a rear major surface of the support article to expose an adhesive; positioning the support article adjacent to a user'"'"'s body in a desired location; applying the support article to the user such that the adhesive contacts the user'"'"'s skin; and putting pressure on the support article to cause the adhesive to adhere to the user'"'"'s skin.
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