Neuromuscular training apparatus and method of use
First Claim
1. An neuromuscular training apparatus comprising:
- a fixture having pivotally coupled thereto a plurality of repositionable arcuate members;
the plurality of repositionable arcuate members configured to maintain a plurality of radial elements in a suitable geometry for exerting a bias force on a body unit;
the body unit being that of a user;
the suitable geometry comprising at least three arcuate members simultaneously coupled with the body unit;
the plurality of radial elements comprising elastomeric cords;
at least some of the plurality of radial elements, which when coupled with one or more of the plurality of arcuate members and attached with the body unit, exerts the bias force in/opposition to movement of the body unit;
wherein the plurality of repositionable arcuate members pivot about a common axial centerline of the fixture to form a spherical framework from which the plurality of radial elements are simultaneously coupled with the body unit undergoing neuromuscular training.
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Abstract
Neuromuscular training apparatus configured to maintain a body unit in a suitable geometry for performing neuromuscular training therapy or athletic training. The neuromuscular training apparatus comprises a center support member and a pair of transverse support members coupled to opposing ends of the center support member in a parallel spaced relationship. A plurality of arcuate members span the spaced relationship between the transverse support members. The arcuate members are axially repositionable about a common vertical axis which parallels the center support member. Each arcuate member is configured to maintain a radial element in a suitable geometry with the body unit for performing the neuromuscular training by providing a bias force, movement restriction or inhibition to a range of movement of the body unit.
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22 Claims
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1. An neuromuscular training apparatus comprising:
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a fixture having pivotally coupled thereto a plurality of repositionable arcuate members; the plurality of repositionable arcuate members configured to maintain a plurality of radial elements in a suitable geometry for exerting a bias force on a body unit; the body unit being that of a user; the suitable geometry comprising at least three arcuate members simultaneously coupled with the body unit; the plurality of radial elements comprising elastomeric cords; at least some of the plurality of radial elements, which when coupled with one or more of the plurality of arcuate members and attached with the body unit, exerts the bias force in/opposition to movement of the body unit; wherein the plurality of repositionable arcuate members pivot about a common axial centerline of the fixture to form a spherical framework from which the plurality of radial elements are simultaneously coupled with the body unit undergoing neuromuscular training. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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8. An neuromuscular training apparatus comprising:
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a fixture having pivotally coupled thereto at least three repositionable arcuate members; the repositionable arcuate members configured to maintain a plurality of radial elements in a suitable geometry for exerting a bias force on a body unit; the body unit being that of a user; the suitable geometry comprising at least three radial elements simultaneously coupled with the body unit and with the at least three repositionable arcuate members; at least some of the radial elements, which when coupled with one or more of the arcuate members and the body unit exert the bias force in opposition to movement of the body unit; at least some of the radial elements comprising elastomeric cords; a plurality of connecting members configured to couple the radial elements with the at least three arcuate members; wherein at least one radial element which when coupled with at least one of the at least three repositionable arcuate members and attached with the body unit is configured to provide the bias force in opposition to movement of a joint, a muscle, a bone, cartilaginous tissue or a tendon associated with the body unit; wherein the plurality of repositionable arcuate members pivot about a common axial centerline of the fixture to form a spherical framework;
the spherical framework defining a spherical volume configurable to surround the body unit at three different positions relative to the body unit. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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