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Devices and methods for restoring spinal movement and function

a technology of spinal cord and device, applied in the field of physical therapy, can solve problems such as unloading of the spin

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-07-23
MCKEEVER BRIAN KEITH
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The spinal unloading system described in the patent text is designed to help treat spinal disorders by reducing the pressure on the spine. It consists of a harness that wraps around the patient's lumbar or cervical region and has attachment points for elastomeric bands. These bands can be used to exert pulling forces along the patient's body, resulting in unloading of the spine. The system can also be used to strengthen the patient's core muscles during a "hip thrusting" motion. The components of the system can be used in a clinical or home setting.

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Elastomeric bands can be attached to exert pulling forces along longitudinal axis of body, which results in unloading of spine.

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[0019]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0020]The following structure numbers shall apply to the following structures among the various FIGS.:[0021]10—Unloading system;[0022]20—Harness;[0023]21—Terminal ends;[0024]22—D-ring;[0025]23—Fabric loop;[0026]25—Buckling strap;[0027]26—Securing strap;[0028]27—Loop;[0029]28—Upper portion;[0030]29—Bottom portion;[0031]30—V-strap;[0032]31—Apex;[0033]40—Core board;[0034]50—Handle;[0035]60—Elastomeric loop;[0036]61—Upper elastomeric band;[0037]63—Lower elastomeric band;[0038]64—Strap segment;[0039]65—Anchor;[0040]66—Carabiner;[0041]68—Hook;[0042]70—Wall mount;[0043]72—Scale;[0044]74—Winch;[0045]75—Winch line;[0046]76—Mobilization p...

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Abstract

A spinal unloading system generally includes a harness configured to wrap around a human patient's lumbar or cervical region and including multiple attachment points for connecting elastomeric bands. Elastomeric bands exert pulling forces in a variety of directions, depending on specific placement, and serve to unload the spine and / or provide resistance while performing the method.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application 62 / 793,502 entitled DEVICES AND METHODS FOR RESTORING SPINAL MOVEMENT AND FUNCTION, which was filed Jan. 17, 2019, and is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to physical therapy, and more specifically, to devices and systems that unload a human spine, and associated exercises, for relieving pain, maintaining and improving muscle and postural balance, and maintaining and improving core strength.[0003]Back pain is a miserable reality for many people. It is one of the leading causes of missed work, and the second leading cause for visits to the doctor's office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections. One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. It is estimated that approximately 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in the...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B23/02A63B21/04A63B21/055A63B21/16A63B21/00
CPCA63B2220/51A63B21/0442A63B21/169A63B2225/09A63B21/0557A63B21/4009A63B23/0238A61H1/00A61H1/0218A61H1/0292A61H1/0296A61H2201/0123A61H2201/0126A61H2201/1284A61H2201/1607A61H2201/163A61H2201/1635A61H2201/1652A61H2201/168A61H2203/0456A61H2205/04A61H2205/081A63B21/1618A63B21/1663A63B2023/006A63B2208/0252
Inventor MCKEEVER, BRIAN KEITH
Owner MCKEEVER BRIAN KEITH
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