Body therapy device
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1. FHP Specifically down ward facing positions and postures cause concurrent hypo tonic lengthening and hypertonic shortening of muscles ligaments and tendons in the said regions degeneration of cervical spine vertebral facet joints zygapophysial joints loss of cervical spine disc height disc dessication and irri tation to cervical spine nerves 0004 The foregoing leads to an anatomical hypolordosis of the cervical spine that in turn leads to aberrant cervical spine facet joint movement Further an anterior forward posi tion of the shoulder in relationship to the body in the coronal or frontal plane occurs an increased kyphosis of the thoracic spine further occurs and other postural deficits such as pelvic tilting and a decrease lumbar lordosis predictably follow These bio mechanical instabilities among others and poor posture lead to neck pain upper back pain headaches tem poral mandible joint pain shoulder and arm pain radicular Dec 22 2011 pains and symptoms along with lower back pain and other symptoms dysfunction and disease 0005 Further more serious pathology eventually occurs such as vertebral subluxations facet joint arthrosis spine sprains and strains disc herniations and extrusions disc des sication cervical spine spondylosis other discs pathology and spine spondylosis and facet and central cord stenosis among other conditions If left untreated FHP can cause lung and vascular disea2. can be seen in FIGS 7a 7c a number of different options for mounting and attaching the body therapy device 10 of the present invention are shown For example FIG 7a shows attachment 34 to enable permanent or removable attachment over a door 30 FIG 7b shows use of attachment 36 for permanent or removable attachment to a wall support 32 0043 The ball portion 20 of the device 10 for example has a diameter preferably in the range of 8 to 14 The device 10 has approximately a wedge cut or insert 32 at one side of preferably 25 Any other amount and configuration of wedge cut 32 may be used to address the particular applica tion at hand The wedge shaped base 16 may be angled as desired and is configured to adhere to a wall or other support 32 with a non abrasive non marking permanent rubber pad 38 mounted to the flat side as in FIGS 5c and 7c This restricts sliding and motion against a support surface such as a wall floor or other surface ifthe device is in use without any accessory attachments 0044 Additionally this allows the device 10 to be used while in a supine position lying on back face upwards for those individuals that are unable to stand or sit while using the device 10 Further as seen in FIGS 5a 5c the cervical spine zygapophysial joints when the device is used the unique wedge shape of the angled base 16 best delivers function to allow a uniform and full and complete range of motion during use by the indiv
3. diameter in the range of 8 14 inches 8 The body therapy device of claim 1 wherein the thoracic pad defines a plurality of lateral concavities positioned on opposing edges thereof 9 The body therapy device of claim 1 wherein the spheri cal member defines a occipital concavity 10 The body therapy device of claim 9 wherein the occipi tal concavity is angled approximately 45 degrees relative to ground 11 The body therapy device of claim 1 wherein the top edge of the thoracic pad and the bottom edge of the base are connected to each other 12 The body therapy device of claim 1 further compris ing an electrically powered oscillator residing in the inner core x x x x x
4. 0055 The finish ofthe device 10 is preferably anti bacte rial hypoallergenic and easy to clean It is imaginable that many different colors and or logos may be applied to the device surface for customization It is also envisioned that there will be for example that ultrasonic gel foam water or other substrate or combination of such substrates in the mul tiple cells or chambers may be substituted for air in a given version ofthe device The variable resistance ofthe device 10 may be any level suitable to provide the needed range of resistance to the user The continuous variable air cell tech nology of the present invention allows for proper functional resistance according to the capabilities of the user is measur able adjustable and suitable for providing the needed resis tance to a given body part such as a neck or spine to carry out the aforesaid therapy to children females and males of vary ing sizes strengths and capabilities 0056 This device of the present invention is unique over prior art devices due to its method and use utility and novel material combination shape design wide range of attach ment options and implanted attachment in ball 20 for attach ment to a support surface including use in a supine position on the wood or other hard or padded table surface The device 10 of the present invention has specific targeted uses that enables it to provide treatment that is much more effective and unique than prio
5. 313334 Al US 2011 0313334 Al Dec 22 2011 Sheet 5 of 9 Patent Application Publication US 2011 0313334 Al Dec 22 2011 Sheet 6 of 9 Patent Application Publication Fig 6b US 2011 0313334 Al Dec 22 2011 Sheet 7 of 9 Patent Application Publication US 2011 0313334 Al Dec 22 2011 Sheet 8 of 9 Patent Application Publication US 2011 0313334 Al Dec 22 2011 Sheet 9 of 9 Patent Application Publication US 2011 0313334 Al BODY THERAPY DEVICE CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 0001 This application is related to and claims priority from earlier filed provisional patent application Ser No 61 355 375 filed Jun 16 2010 the entire contents thereof is incorporated herein by reference BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 0002 The invention relates generally to devices and meth ods to help alleviate neck pain upper back pain shoulder pain headaches cervical spine sprain and strains such as a cervical spine hyper flexion hyper extension injury or whip lash trauma and symptoms associated with poor posture forward head position FHP aid in concussion prevention decrease post concussion syndrome pain and symptoms from temporal mandible joint dysfunction and cervical spine and spine pathology and general spine pain and muscle ten sion Further some attributes of this device will include but are not limited to Decreased pain decreased muscle spasm and tension increased c
6. US 20110313334 A1 a2 Patent Application Publication 10 Pub No US 2011 0313334 Al as United States Almeida et al 43 Pub Date Dec 22 2011 54 BODY THERAPY DEVICE 76 Inventors Robert S Almeida Boston MA US Douglas E Stern Providence RI US 21 Appl No 13 161 119 22 Filed Jun 15 2011 Related U S Application Data 60 Provisional application No 61 355 375 filed on Jun 16 2010 Publication Classification 51 Int Cl A61H 7 00 2006 01 BRUST ste 601 134 57 ABSTRACT The body therapy device includes a thoracic pad having a top edge and a rear surface with a base having a bottom edge a front angled surfaced and a rear surface A spherical member is attached to the angled front surface ofthe base and includes a hard inner core therein A pump with active and passive elements is provided to enable the user to adjust the hardness of ball portion of the device for customized therapy to a head and neck region As a result the device of the present inven tion is effective for physical therapy and treatment of a wide range of ailments and conditions US 2011 0313334 Al Dec 22 2011 Sheet 1 of 9 Patent Application Publication Fig 1 Patent Application Publication Dec 22 2011 Sheet 2 of 9 US 2011 0313334 Al Patent Application Publication Dec 22 2011 Sheet 3 of 9 US 2011 0313334 Al Patent Application Publication Dec 22 2011 Sheet 4 of 9 US 2011 0
7. d allow more comfort for the scapular region shoulder area and upper arm when the device is in use However the size and location of the concavities 14 may be configured as needed 0053 Also the thoracic pad 12 aids in positioning the upper torso and head and neck in an advantageous position and angle for optimum function while the device 10 is in use Additionally the thoracic pad 12 creates a subtle passive stretch in some of the muscles typically hypertonic in the those suffering with FHP such as the pectoralis major and minor muscles In FIG 3 it is shown that the thoracic pad 12 has the thoracic paraspinal surface profiling 26 28 for this purpose 0054 Multiple embodiments of the invention are envi sioned to suit the environment into which the ball like portion 12 is installed As seen in FIGS 7a 7c there are many options for mounting and attachment of the device 10 A professional and over door attachment rack 34 may hang over the top of a door 30 as seen in FIG 7a This is in contrast to the support being mounted to a wall As in FIG 75 it is also possible that the mount attachment 36 be screwed directly into a support wall 32 such as to a stud for use As seen in FIGS 5c and 7c it preferred that the rear side of the thoracic pad 12 and or the angled wedge base 16 include a pad 38 made of rubber or US 2011 0313334 Al other material to prevent sliding and other movement of the device 10 on a support surface
8. ed treatment Rounded portion 56 of the angled base 16 resides in recess 57 in the rear side of ball member 20 As a result oscillator is provided close to the ball member 20 to provide the optional vibration therapy as described above 0046 Still referring to FIGS 6a 6c the entire of the fam ily cell 50 and active cell 58 resides within the angled base 16 In FIG 6c the active cell 58 is bulging rearwardly however when it resides within the substantially hollow angled base 16 the active cell 58 will be contained therein and provide the required back pressure to the passive cell 48 which resides inside the ball member 20 to provide the adjustable inflation and associated hardness thereto 0047 The ball portion 20 receives the inner core 56 which may be 2 inch diameter or other appropriate size as can best be seen in FIGS 5a 5c The inner core 55 is preferably semi spherical at the top and semi cylindrical at its lower portion but may be of other shape The inner core 56 is attached or built into to the angled hard plastic wedge base 16 of the device 10 and houses the oscillator 55 therein It is preferred that this is the location of an optional oscillator 55 as in FIG 55 to add optional vibratory therapy to one or more versions of our therapy device Power button 54 as seen in FIGS 1 2 5a 5c turns on power to the oscillator 55 from a power source not shown such as AC or DC power Such vibration therapy further helps pro
9. er permanently or removably attached the angled wedge base 16 The size of the thoracic pad 12 is appropriate and can be customized to optimize the support and comfort of the user The thoracic pad 12 includes a spineous process con cavity sulcus and thoracic paraspinuous muscle elevation 28 to reduce pressure on these anatomical prominences Further it is illustrated that the thoracic pad 12 also has on each side concavities 14 Further details of the thoracic pad 12 are provided below 0039 In general the body therapy device 10 of the present invention includes a cervical spine ball like member 20 that serves as an excellent modality to perform the above tasks and aid in the prevention and relief of the above conditions It creates fast temporary pain relief longer lasting biome chanical structural correction increased physiologic and neurophysiologic function and a decrease of the symptoms of FHP among other health benefits some of which were mentioned above 0040 Referring now to FIGS 4a 4c details of the resilient ball member 20 used in the body therapy device 10 of the present invention is shown in detail The resilient ball 20 is of a hollow construction that includes an outer foam rubber cushioning layer 22 to provide a resistive ball shaped outer member which comprises the device outer shell 22 The ball member 20 defines a cavity 52 to receive and inflatable pas sive bladder member 48 as seen in FIGS 6a 6c A lower p
10. ervical spine range of motion stabi lize and strengthen cervical spine muscles ligaments and tendons among other joint and connective tissues in the cer vical spine and other spine regions and body areas and increase in neurological and neurophysiologic function 0003 In the medical field nociceptive and neuropathic neck pain upper back pain spine pain in a radicular sclero togenous myofacial or dermatomal pattern or general spine pain shoulder pain headaches pain from TMJ dysfunction pain and symptoms associated with poor posture forward head position FHP post concussion syndrome symptoms symptoms from concussion and cervical spine and spine pathology are well known These above mentioned injuries conditions postures and syndromes frequently result in the undesirable functional decreases of the cervical spine region other aforementioned regional dysfunctions and cervical extensor muscle dysfunction and an imbalance of the flexor and extensor muscle ratio of the cervical spine along with aberrant changes in other structures and function including motion to the above mentioned regions and decrease of the neurological and neurophysiologic function in these regions The overall dysfunction of the cervical and thoracic spine joints muscles and other connective tissues along with decreased neurophysiologic function contributes to and are causally related to anterior head gravitation which is also known as forward head position
11. ether with further objects and attendant advantages will be best under stood by reference to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which 0020 FIG 1 is a front perspective view of body therapy device of the present invention with posture ball mounted in place 0021 FIG 2 is right elevational view of the body therapy device of FIG 1 0022 FIG 3 is a perspective view of the thoracic pad used in the body therapy device of FIG 1 0023 FIG 4A is a rear perspective view of the foam ball used in the body therapy device of FIG 1 0024 FIG 4B is a front elevational view of the foam ball of FIG 4A 0025 FIG 4C is a right side elevational view of the foam ball of FIG 4A 0026 FIG 5A is a front perspective view of the angled base used in the body therapy device of FIG 1 0027 FIG 5Bisa front elevational view of the angled base of FIG 5A 0028 FIG 5C isa right side elevational view of the angled base of FIG 5A 0029 FIG 6A is a perspective view of the continuance valve region in accordance with the present invention 0030 FIG 6B is a front elevational view of the continu ance valve region of FIG 6A 0031 FIG 6C is a right elevational view of the continu ance valve region of FIG 6A US 2011 0313334 Al 0032 FIG 7A is a perspective view of the body therapy device of FIG 1 with a door hanging attachment 0033 FIG 7B is a perspective view o
12. f the body therapy device of FIG 1 with a permanent wall attachment 0034 FIG 7C is a perspective view of the body therapy device of FIG 1 with a rubber pad for attachment 0035 FIG 8 is a front perspective view of the body therapy device of FIG 1 with portions in shadow for illustra tion purposes and 0036 FIG 9 isa rear perspective view of the body therapy device of FIG 1 with portions in shadow for illustration purposes DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 0037 In accordance with the present invention the body therapy device 10 is shown in attached FIGS 1 7 Referring first to FIGS 1 and 2 the body therapy device 10 of the present invention is generally shown to include a thoracic pad 12 also known as a T Pad with concavity cut outs 14 on opposing sides thereof The thoracic pad 12 is preferably dimensioned to be in the range of 10 12 inches wide 16 18 inches high and about 2 5 inches thick but may be other dimensions as needed An angled substantially hollow base 16 is attached to the top of the thoracic pad 12 which includes a resistance gage 18 Attached to the angled base 16 is a resilient ball 20 with a foam outer shell 22 and an occipital concavity 24 thereon which is preferably positioned at a 45 degree angle As will be described below a power button 54 is provided to control electricity to a oscillator 55 as in FIG 5b 0038 FIG 3 illustrates details of the thoracic pad 12 that is eith
13. g strengthening the muscles of the spine and body in general Further there have been devices and methods that assist to attempt in improving posture of the spine and body in general 0008 For example prior art devices include padded roll ers that can be rolled against some parts and portions of the body that are experiencing pain This is not adequate to reach all parts of the anatomy of the body and is difficult for the patient to use on himself or herself It is less or not at all effective on the cervical spine It further does not deliver active treatment or isotonic therapeutic exercise in the evi dence base the most effective method to correct the above conditions and restore function This method also does not provide the above mentioned needed elements to correct the aforementioned stated problems that this device patent does promote It appears not to restore function or create improved posture or structure anatomy It is well know in the medical community that to restore posture and form anatomy func tion physiology must also be restored Function needs to be reinitiated most effectively by an active isokinetic modality such as this device patent It is well know in the literature that passive attempts are not effective 0009 Also custom tables with padding thereon have been provided on which the patients can lay to help relieve the tension associated with the some of the above activities This type of passive trea
14. idual The wedge positioning of the angled base 16 of the body therapy device 10 also has an area for a numerical gage monitor 40 such as measured in durometer hardness air resistance or other units of measure and pres sure release and valve pump 42 which can also be seen in FIG 5a 5c The pump 42 is preferably manual but can also be electrically powered not shown and is turned on and off by power switch 54 This functionality is preferably embedded in the sides of the angled base 16 This is to measure and display the air resistance numerically namely force resis tance and to increase or decease such resistance to ensure efficient and proper use and therapy delivery to the consumer 0045 As can be seen in FIGS 6a 6c attached to the pres sure gage 40 and valve pump 42 is a tube 46 that connects to a passive cell portion 48 of the family cell 50 to transfer air pressure and create a measured and adjustable namely increase or decrease resistance in the device 10 It should be noted that the gage 40 and pump 42 are representationally shown in the figures such as in FIGS 6a 6c The cell 50 US 2011 0313334 Al resides in the angled base to provide an active cell 58 Passive cell 48 is fluidly connected to active cell 58 via tubes 46 Passive cell 48 resides within ball portion 20 namely within cavity 52 to effectively control the amount of inflation of the ball portion 22 and thereby the hardness of the ball portion for customiz
15. le efficiently to correct and prevent the above Because ofits ability to contact the head effectively it is able to improve function in cervical spine muscles other cervical spine connective tissue cervical spine joints and neurology in an unlimited number of plans in 360 degrees and with unlimited trajectory It can in any imag inable natural motion of the head and neck provided isoki netic resistive and compressive force effectively Thereby improving strength to the treated region and as the medical evidence base shows decreasing the chance of a future con cussion No other known therapeutic exercise device can complete this task 0014 This device through resistive and functional iso tonic isokinetic therapeutic exercise will decrease nocicep tive polymodal chemical irritation therefore decreasing pain and correct aberrant muscle spindle reflexes and mechanore ceptor dysfunction These will promote neurological joint function and orthopedic mechanical function It will improve Dec 22 2011 neuromuscular cervical spine postural control and cervical spine proprioception Further it will reestablish a pain free range of motion in the cervical spine and improve full body posture and neuromuscular control It will improve endur ance of the cervical spine muscles and improve strength and flexibility to the treated region 0015 This device provides new advantages not offered or found in currently available devices and overco
16. mes many disadvantages of such currently available devices by improv ing structure anatomy as well as function physiology For example No other device uses isotonic exercise to complete the above mentioned tasks Clearly the literature supports this type of treatment for the above conditions over other methods such as other non active passive treatments It is also recommended clearly in the medical field over isometric therapy as this type of treatment is without movement Fur ther if desired this device can also deliver isometric exercise for the public with congenital or surgically modified or fused cervical spine vertebrae that are without motion 0016 Therefore it is an object of the present invention to provide a body therapy device that can be precisely located to target the area of the body that is in need of treatment 0017 There is a further object of the present invention to provide a body therapy device that can provide relief from a wide range of conditions 0018 Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a body therapy device that can provide different degrees of measurable resistance though a complete range of motion with a required biomechanical delivery to make the therapy delivered effectively BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 0019 The novel features which are characteristic of the present invention are set forth in the appended claims How ever the invention s preferred embodiments tog
17. mote neurological joint function and improve neuromuscular and neurophysiologic cervical spine postural control proprioception and move ment 0048 As seen further seen in FIGS 8 and 9 the inner core 5 resides in recess 57 of cavity 52 while the passive cell 48 of the family cell 50 resides in the cavity 52 The passive cell 48 and active cell 58 are fluidly interconnected to one another via passage 49 This construction provides a continuous variable renewable air cell technology that allow this device 10 to uniquely and effectively function Such renewable air tech nology is the subject of co pending and commonly owner U S Provisional Patent Application Ser No 61 489 858 filed on May 25 2011 the entire contents thereof are incor porated herein by reference The shape of the passive cell 48 is circular abalone tear drop rain drop or balloon shaped with a larger diameter at the head of the device contact point where the concavity is present on the outside of the foam outer covering and a slim diameter at the furthest point in the ball from head contact where the 2 inch diameter or other size hard plastic inner core 52 is located and a continuance valve 56 and air passage 59 that leads to the active cell 58 This unique shape allows for a more precise compression of the device though a normal and complete range of motion during use Resistance of the family cell 50 preferably increases easiest to hardest at the desire of the u
18. ortion of the cavity 52 defines a recess 57 to receive a rounded core portion 56 of the angled base 16 as seen in FIGS 5a 5c and FIGS 8 and 9 The ball member 20 can also be solid foam of other material This compressive outer shell 22 preferably foam helps retain the unique shape of the Dec 22 2011 ball shaper portion 20 of the body therapy device 10 as well as aid in its resistive and compressive therapeutic function 0041 Further at the contact point where the device namely the resilient ball 20 contacts the head namely occipi tal prominence for correction of FHP is a concavity 24 is oriented at 45 degrees and is circular to contour to the skull at the occipital prominence or any other part of the skull This concavity 24 ceases ball to head slipping and increases func tion while in use Further still referring to FIG 4 this unique concavity 24 and it s placement on the device 10 allows for head contact at any imaginable position to allow for not only extension but also an isotonic isokinetic exercise in flexion extension rotations and lateral deviations or any imaginable combination of these natural cervical spine movements This makes the device 10 capable of restoring strength normal range of motion function and aforementioned other positive attributes in any anatomically and physiologically possible and imaginable natural motion or movement that the cervical spine may move in all daily activities 0042 As
19. r art devices and deliver therapy that no other prior device has accomplished 0057 Itis envisioned that the device of the present inven tion be suitable for DO MD DC PT rehabilitation facilities distributor vendors of rehabilitation products schools and colleges sports teams all public with neck pain and condi tions symptoms and pathology as stated earlier in this patent through internet sales possibly direct retail and eventually retail in stores everywhere 0058 It is also possible that the device 10 of the present invention can be used in conjunction with other products to provide additional therapy treatment These products may include but not be limited to cervical pillows cervical half pillows tubing rubber bands foam rollers and other prod ucts that present some support or treatment to the body An instructional DVD exercise user program or protocol and user manual is preferably included with the product of the present invention It is understood that holistic system approach to therapy would be used in cooperation with resis tive band exercises that further may be incorporated into the structure of some of the therapy housings or as an adjunct device integrated into a system approach to maximize effi ciency Dec 22 2011 0059 It would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to the illustrated embodiments without departing from the spirit of the pre
20. se Due to decreased function lung capac ity can be decreased 30 shorter breaths are taken due to bio mechanical decreases and thus capacity of vital lung function decreases FHP has been found in a recent study to cause a 1 44 greater chance of mortality FHP is currently an epidemic in our population due to the performance of our daily and work activities It is expected to worsen as sug gested in the evidence base and current research Causes of these aforementioned conditions include many looking down positions ifnot all forward cervical spine flexed positions and repetitive positioning of the head and neck such as cell phone and smart phone use texting driving a vehicle sitting posi tions video game playing computer use reading writing academic school work type activity and some sleeping posi tions 0006 Further eating positions and motions many sports activities many exercise positions and any other body posi tion that causes body strain and tension It is well know that concussions are caused by head trauma striking the head and a rapid increase or decrease of head motion most commonly in a flexion extension motion and in rotational motions such as an acceleration or deceleration of the head suddenly cre ating a force delta v to be received above tolerance to the individual 0007 There have been attempts in the prior art to provide devices and methods to help with some of the mentioned above tasks includin
21. sent invention All such modifications and changes are intended to be covered by the appended claims What is claimed is 1 A body therapy device comprising a thoracic pad having a top edge and a rear surface an base having a bottom edge a front angled surfaced and a rear surface a spherical member attached to the angled front surface of the base a hard inner core residing in the spherical member whereby therapy is deliverable to ahead and neck region of a user 2 The body therapy device of claim 1 further comprising an active cell portion residing in the base a passive cell portion residing in the spherical member and fluidly interconnected to the active cell portion a pump fluidly interconnected to the passive cell portion to control movement of air therein to deliver varying degrees of hardness to the spherical member 3 The body therapy device of claim 2 wherein the spheri cal member defines an air continuance passable that permits air flow between the passive cell portion and the active cell portion 4 The body therapy device of claim 2 further comprising an air pressure resistance valve interconnected to the pump for control and monitoring thereof 5 The body therapy device of claim 1 wherein the inner core is made of plastic 6 The body therapy device of claim 1 wherein the inner core is approximately two inches in diameter 7 The body therapy device of claim 1 wherein the spheri cal member has a
22. ser by the attached pump 42 on the angled wedge base 16 of the device 10 0049 The passive cell 48 as compressed by the compres sion of the head by the cervical spine movement during use will in degrees of resistance match the leverage force created by the seven anatomical vertebral segments of the cervical spine and its connective tissues and muscles as the cervical spine moves though an extension range or any other imagin able range in a 360 degree motion This allows for a mea sured calibrated and consistently graduated increased resis Dec 22 2011 tive force as the leverage created physiologically by the cervical spine muscles and other structures during exercise increases 0050 Itis well know physiological fact that about 80 of flexion and extension of the cervical spine is produced in the first two cervical spine vertebral segmental movement ver tebrae C1 and C2 The device 10 of the present invention has its design and method configured to acknowledge this ana tomical and physiological fact into account and produced its unique shaped family cell 50 comprised of the active 58 and passive cell 48 to create appropriate resistance for those and all remaining levels of the cervical spine during use and in rehabilitation as needed The cervical spine structures react to the biomimicry of continuous variable renewable air cell technology of the single passive cell 48 or multiple active 58 and passive cells 48 or chambers of
23. tached to the angled front surface of the base and includes a hard inner core therein A pump with active and passive elements the passive of which resides in the spherical member is provided to enable the user to adjust the hardness of ball portion of the device for customized therapy to a head and neck region As a result the device of the present invention is effective for physical therapy and treat ment of a wide range of ailments and conditions 0013 This device can deliver effective treatment for the above conditions It can delay reduced or even reverse the above by coordinating re educating stabilizing and strengthening the muscles ligaments and tendons particu larly the extensor muscles in the cervical spine and groups of synergistic and antagonistic muscles in the cervical thoracic and shoulder regions and increasing the healthy range of motion of the joints of the spine particularly the cervical spine The use of this device will promote functioning cervi cal spine joints and regional muscle function decreasing nociceptive pain induced sclerotogenously and myofacially in the cervical spine and it s referred pain regions of embryo logical etiology Further re educating the neurophysiology of the spine particularly the cervical spine kinetics can also help to delay reduce and reverse the above conditions This device due to its unique isokenitic method and attributes is unchallenged by any other device It is ab
24. the family cell 50 and mirror the resistance of the structures in action and move ment thus increasing the effectiveness of the therapy 0051 The unique shape of the angled wedge base 16 also serves to protrude the device 10 toward the head where the device s concaved contact point is angled such as at 45 degrees upward for user efficiency This 45 degree angle upward is intended to approximately match the degree of anatomical angle of the cervical facet joints at vertebrae C3 C7 This facilitates a symmetrical fluid and physiologi cal cervical spine movement during exercise Further the ball portion 20 has a built in holder flush to the flat side 32 of the ball for a hook or attachment for a rack as described above 0052 Further details of mounting or attaching the device is shown in FIGS 7a 7b The mount supports 34 36 allow the height of the device 10 to be adjusted for the height and needs of the user Further permanently attached or removably attached to the bottom off the 45 degree angled wedge base is the thoracic pad 12 The thoracic pad 12 may be of any size or configuration to suit the user s needs Its size is appropriate for support and comfort of the user FIG 3 shows a spineous process concavity sulcus 26 28 to reduce pressure on these anatomical prominences Further it is illustrated that the tho racic pad 12 also has on each side concavities 14 The size shape and placement is intended to reduce tension an
25. tment is further not effective for postural restoration and functional correction Further massages by another person are helpful as well as some other professional health provider methods These are very expensive and can not be carried out routinely and expediently by licensed pro US 2011 0313334 Al fessionals or alone by the patient Without the induction of function restoration correction is flawed temporary or absent Other attempts have fallen short or failed to provide the same 0010 However even these solutions are not enough There is a demand for a device as this one that can be precisely located to target the area of the body that is in need of treatment There is a need for a device to be able to provide relief from the above conditions There is a need for a device that can provide different degrees of measurable resistance though a complete range of motion with a required biome chanical delivery to make the therapy delivered effectively SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 0011 The present invention preserves the advantages of prior art body therapy devices In addition it provides new advantages not found in currently available body therapy devices and overcomes many disadvantages of such currently available body therapy devices 0012 The body therapy device includes a thoracic pad having a top edge and a rear surface with a base having a bottom edge a front angled surfaced and a rear surface A spherical member is at
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