Synergistic Posture System
First Claim
1. A postural support system comprising a plurality of contact surfaces positioned to provide a constant, intermittent pressure to one or more contact points on the body of a user, wherein a contact point is a location on the body of the user that responds to application of pressure to stimulate a more upright posture in the user and wherein the postural support system is adapted to provide the user with a wide range of unrestrained movement when in said upright posture.
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Abstract
The present application pertains to dynamic systems for improving posture in humans through the use of chairs, wheelchairs, walkers, standing devices, wearing devices, sports equipment or other seating or mobility devices that are designed to provide one or more contact points or postural points on the body, which stimulate proper posture and awareness of posture, while allowing movement, without the requirement for physical restraints.
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- 1. A postural support system comprising a plurality of contact surfaces positioned to provide a constant, intermittent pressure to one or more contact points on the body of a user, wherein a contact point is a location on the body of the user that responds to application of pressure to stimulate a more upright posture in the user and wherein the postural support system is adapted to provide the user with a wide range of unrestrained movement when in said upright posture.
- 26. A method of stimulating an upright posture in an individual comprising the step of simultaneously providing constant, intermittent pressure to a plurality of contact points on the individual, wherein a contact point is a location on the body of the individual that responds to application of pressure to stimulate an upright posture in the individual, and wherein the individual maintains a wide range of unrestrained movement during the step of providing constant, intermittent pressure to said plurality of contact points.
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