DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING PRESSURE TO A MAMMALIAN LIMB

摘要

A therapeutic pressure band for applying pressure across a muscle or muscle groups on a mammalian limb is described. The band is particularly well suited for treating “shin splints.” The band includes a plurality of straps that are connected together via a connecting material. Ends of each of the straps have adjustable fasteners for securing and tightening the band around a limb. The band also possesses a plurality of pressure members (e.g., elongated rubber tubes) that apply separate and discrete areas or points of pressure in a line across a muscle, tendon, bone, or muscle group and generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the limb.

主权项

1. A therapeutic pressure device for applying pressure to a limb, said device comprising:
a compression sleeve for encompassing the limb and for providing an area of compressive force around the limb during use; a plurality of flexible straps attached to said compression sleeve, wherein a first end of each of said straps is fixedly secured to said sleeve; adjustable cooperative fastener components for securing a second end of each of said straps to said sleeve and for adjustably positioning said straps about the limb; and a plurality of elongated pressure members, with at least one pressure members attached to each of said straps, wherein said straps are adapted to be oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the limb during use, and whereby each pressure member is operable to create an independent magnitude of pressure across the limb.