Posture protector devices, systems and methods

Abstract

A posture protector garment for providing proprioceptive feedback to a user to improve his or her posture. The posture protector garment has a pair of pants or shorts and a shirt. The shorts and shirt are formed from materials that stretch or move with the body of the user. A reinforced portion of the shorts and shirt is formed from a strap or other material having different mechanical properties than adjacent portions of the shorts and shirt to provide proprioceptive feedback to the user. The shirt is attachable to the shorts with a shirt strap. The shirt strap is under tension when the user has poor posture that can be sensed by the user.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to posture protector garments and, more particularly, to a posture protector garment configured to be worn on a user's body and which is adapted to improve and protect the user's body alignment, posture and / or appearance.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The importance of good posture is well known among health professionals. Posture generally refers to the alignment of the body and, more specifically, to the relative static and dynamic positioning of the body and its limbs.[0003]The effects of poor posture are well documented and include limited range of motion wherein muscles may be permanently shortened due to a hunched-over upper body position. Other effects of poor posture include discomfort in the form of headaches and pain in the shoulders, arms, and hands. One common consequence of poor posture is the onset of lower back pain. Finally, an improper posture and / or poor body conditioning can cause the body to appear un...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text is about a shirt with reinforced parts that help improve posture and appearance. The shirt has one or more abdomen members that provide greater compression to the abdomen, and shirt straps that connect the shirt to shorts. This helps to prevent poor posture and create a better appearance for the user.

Problems solved by technology

The effects of poor posture are well documented and include limited range of motion wherein muscles may be permanently shortened due to a hunched-over upper body position.

Other effects of poor posture include discomfort in the form of headaches and pain in the shoulders, arms, and hands.

One common consequence of poor posture is the onset of lower back pain.

Finally, an improper posture and / or poor body conditioning can cause the body to appear unsightly and can lead to embarrassment and a poor self-image.

Poor posture during static activities may result in forward protrusion of the head and neck, rounding of the thoracic and lumbar spine, stretching of the spinal ligaments and also causing abnormal tilting and rotation of the pelvis.

This also puts added stress on the hips, joints and other portions of the lower body.

Such stretching gradually causes pain in the neck, back and hips and results in fatiguing of the body's muscles and ligaments.

Poor posture during dynamic activities such as running and lifting results in inefficient body movements with increased stress on muscles and ligaments.

However, it is can be difficult to maintain an awareness of proper posture during mentally challenging activities such as working at a computer, or during physically challenging activities such as participating in sports.

However, the patient must take the time and energy to visit the offices of a physical therapist or a chiropractor in order to receive the needed postural therapy and / or chiropractic manipulation.

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