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Devices and methods for strengthening the thenar muscles

a technology for strengthening thenar muscles and devices, applied in muscle exercise devices, gymnastic exercise, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of reducing the ability to ensure that the user performs specific motions, and reducing the ability to perform gripping actions, etc., to achieve easy repetition and low cost

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-08-14
BROOKS STEVEN RAY +13
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This invention provides small handheld tools designed to help users work out their thumbs by performing specific movements. These tools are easy to use, flexible, can come back to their original shape after being used, and are affordable.

Problems solved by technology

The technical problem addressed in this patent text is how to improve manual dexterity and strength in elderly individuals who have difficulty performing gripping actions due to reduced activity in the thenar muscles of the hands. There is currently no effective product or method available to guide users through a specific exercise designed to strengthen these muscles.

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[0016]In the following description of preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings in which illustration of specific embodiments of the invention are shown. It should be understood that other embodiments can be used and structural changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0017]This relates to a device for strengthening the thenar muscles of the hand. Generally, the device may comprise a base, a thumb rest attached to the base, and an elastic element that may be attached directly or indirectly at one end to the base and at the other end to the thumb rest. The device may be configured such that when the device is held in the hand and the thumb is placed on the thumb rest, pressing the thumb down to deform the elastic element causes the thenar muscles to contract. Repeating this motion with the thumb can lead to increased thenar muscle strength.

[0018]A particular embodiment of the invention is a device for strengthening the thenar m...

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Abstract

Described here are devices and methods for strengthening the thenar muscles of the hand. Generally, a device comprises a base shaped to be held in the hand, a thumb rest having a hinge attached to the base such that one end of the thumb rest can be pivoted relative to the base, and an elastic member attached to the base and the thumb rest, which resists the pivoting motion of the thumb rest relative to the base. The user can place the device in his or her hand, and place his or her thumb on the thumb rest. When the user presses the thumb rest toward the base with his or her thumb, the elastic member supplies a force resisting the pressing motion, which exercises the thenar muscles.

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Owner BROOKS STEVEN RAY
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