| 摘要 |
The invention provides a spinal therapy device that can be used by an individual to self-apply overpressure, spinal decompression, spinal joint mobilization or a combination thereof to the spine, as well as methods for using a spinal therapy device to self apply overpressure, spinal decompression, spinal joint mobilization or a combination thereof. |
| 主权项 |
1. A spinal therapy device comprising:
(a) a belt for fastening around a user's lumbar region, the belt comprising a belt fastening assembly for detachably securing the effective ends of the belt together; (b) a length-adjustable anchor strap including a first end and a second end, the first end forming a loop and coupling to the belt through the loop, the loop maintained by securing a portion of the strap on one side of the belt to a portion of the strap on the other side of the belt by stitching, a hook and loop fastener, an adjustable slide, a fixed threading plate, or one or more snaps, the loop thereby transversely encircling the belt enabling the anchor strap to hang from the belt, the second end comprising an anchor member effective to receive a user's foot; and (c) a first and a second resistance member, each slidably coupled to the belt at one end and comprising a handle at the other end. |
