摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide articles of apparel including: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements and structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure.SOLUTION: The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of a wearer's body and/or stretch resistance, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of muscle memory. |