Systems and methods for portable powered stretching exosuit

Abstract

Portable powered stretching exosuit (PPSE) systems and methods according to various embodiments are described herein. The PPSE can be used to facilitate stretching routines for athletics, rehabilitation, or for therapeutic purposes such as maintaining mobility for DMD patients. The PPSE is comfortable, relatively easy to don and doff, and in a form factor such that the PPSE can be worn during thewearer's normal activities. The PPSE may be self-powered, and automatically perform or assist with specific stretching routines. PPSEs may be optimized for one or more specific stretches, whether forathletic performance, medical purposes or rehabilitation following surgery or injury.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 378,471, filed August 23, 2016, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 378,555, filed August 23, 2016, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. Priority to Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 431,779, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. Background technique [0003] Stretching has been shown to benefit mobility, athletic performance, recovery, and general health. Stretching is most commonly performed as a series of exercises, often incorporated into a practice or rehabilitation routine; or as a self-activity such as yoga. [0004] Due to the viscoelastic nature of the tissue to be stretched, the recommended duration for a single stretch is often in the range from 30 seconds to several minutes. When a stretching routine involves multiple stretches or repetitions, stretching can become time-consuming...

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As mentioned above, stretching regimens can be tedious and compliance is often poor

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