Exercise method and apparatus for relieving hip and back pain
US6179756A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B71/0686
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise device and method are provided for relieving hip and back pain. The device is a firm solid block with side surfaces contoured to fit between a patient's inner thighs. The device is placed between a seated patient's inner thighs just above the knees. By compressing the knees inwardly against the device, the adductor muscles are activated in isometric contractions. By pulling the knees outwardly, the piriformis muscles are activated in isometric contractions. Both actions relieve specific joint and soft tissue dysfunctions in the pelvic girdle and lumbar region thereby relieving hip and back pain.
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