Apparatus and method for treating soft tissue injuries
US7740645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/0278
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method is provided for treating injured muscles before, during, and/or after physical activity. Practicing the method of the present involves pressing a plurality of pressure applicators against the skin proximate to a muscle for a sustained period of time. The pressure applicators pressed against the body can be either pins, support members, and/or any combination thereof. The support members may be secured to the therapeutic surface of a therapeutic body as to create an apparatus in accordance with the present invention. In such an apparatus, the base of pressure applicator is secured to the therapeutic surface such that the distal end of the pressure applicator extends away from the therapeutic surface.
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