Adjustable strap apparatus and method for use
First Claim
1. An adjustable strap apparatus, comprising:
- a strap having a first end and a second end; and
a first outer hook patch, a first inner hook patch, a first outer lateral loop patch, a first inner lateral loop patch, a medial loop patch, a second inner lateral loop patch, a second outer lateral loop patch, a second inner hook patch, and a second outer hook patch each joined to the strap;
wherein a hook patch is removably engageable with a loop patch to form a pull loop from the length of the strap between the engaged hook patch and the engaged loop patch.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide an adjustable strap apparatus and methods of instructing a patient to perform an exercise using the adjustable strap apparatus. An apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention includes a strap, a plurality of hook patches and a plurality of loop patches joined thereto. A hook patch and a loop patch of the present invention are removably engageable to form pull loops from ends of the apparatus and to form a pull belt between the pull loops. A therapist may instruct a patient to perform a mobilization exercise or a stretching exercise by forming pull loops about extremities of the patient and pulling on the apparatus without grasping to exert a stabilization force or resistance force upon a part of the body of the patient.
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4 Claims
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1. An adjustable strap apparatus, comprising:
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a strap having a first end and a second end; and a first outer hook patch, a first inner hook patch, a first outer lateral loop patch, a first inner lateral loop patch, a medial loop patch, a second inner lateral loop patch, a second outer lateral loop patch, a second inner hook patch, and a second outer hook patch each joined to the strap; wherein a hook patch is removably engageable with a loop patch to form a pull loop from the length of the strap between the engaged hook patch and the engaged loop patch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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