DYNAMIC STRETCHING, STRENGTHENING AND STABILIZATION DEVICE FOR POSTURAL CORRECTION AND RETRAINING

摘要

A dynamic stretching, strengthening and stabilization device is provided for postural correction and retraining. The device has a pair of closed loop resistance tubes and a central harness member which positions the closed loop resistance tubes roughly in the form of a FIG. 8. Each loop of the resistance tube is sized to accommodate the arm and shoulder of the user. The device may be used in a stabilization mode or stretching/strengthening mode, and transitions easily between these modes to correct and retrain the user's posture.

主权项

1. A dynamic stretching, strengthening and stabilization device for postural correction and retraining in a user, comprising:
a central harness member having a middle panel and two side sleeves; a pair of closed loop resistance tubes, each tube being slidable within a side sleeve of the central harness member; a flexible handle disposed on each loop and slidable along the loop; wherein the user:
can grip the handles and pull in opposing directions to actively engage the resistance tubes in a stretching/strengthening mode; andcan position each loop over one of the user's arms so that the central harness member is positioned flat against the user's back and the handles are positioned to cushion where the loop engages the user's pectoral or underarm region in a stabilization mode; the loops being sized to fit snugly on the user and provide passive resistance against forward shoulder curvature in the stabilization mode.