Abstract: A wearable massage apparatus is formed from a main body having a first side. At least one massage head is positioned on the first side of the body. The apparatus further includes an arrangement for securing the main body to a user. A control module is connected to the at least one massage head for controlling movement thereof. The massage head on the first side of the main body is positioned adjacent the user's body and upon being secured thereto by the securing arrangement, the control module is selectively activated thereby causing the at least one massage head to oscillate and massage the user.

Abstract: A device for preventing or relieving pain in the lower back of a human subject includes a body-engaging element configured for engaging a region of the subject's body inferior to the lumbar vertebrae while the subject lies in a supine position. A drive mechanism is configured to move the body-engaging element through a repetitive cyclic motion which includes an operative motion along a first path including a primarily vertical lifting motion followed by a primarily horizontal tensioning motion, and a return motion along a second path, the second path lying generally below the first path. The body-engaging element preferably includes at least one surface configured for engaging a rear surface of both of the subject's legs from the knees downwards.

Abstract: A cranial massage helmet includes a plurality of resilient massage wheels mounted on its inner surface for application to the head of a user. The massage wheels travel along a number of tracks bonded to the inner surface of the helmet. An individual stepper motor drives each wheel. A control system, which may be contained within a hand-held controller, contains a programmed logic controller for directing drive cards that are wired to each individual motor for independent control of each massage wheel. A variety of massage modes are made possible by the control system. The control system also includes audio components allowing a user of the helmet to select an audio program that may be heard through earphones mounted in the helmet.

Abstract: A system of heat/massage devices for a user's body parts needing heat and massage therapy. Conformable pads, made from a flexible, water-resistant material such as neoprene, nylon, vinyl, or GORE-TEX®, hold vibration and heating elements, which are electrically connected to a control unit with variable control switches. Several of the pads can be used simultaneously, and each can be controlled individually. One pad can be connected to another pad in series to increase the number of pads that can be used at the same time.

Abstract: Provided is a device for massaging eyes comprising a mask received in a compartment and comprising annular left and right guards surrounding rear portions of left and right eye portions respectively, and left and right diaphragms in the eye portions respectively; a pneumatic-powered cylinder assembly for converting rotating motion into reciprocating motion; and a plastic tube interconnected the mask and the cylinder assembly. In operation, air having positive or negative pressure is built in the cylinder alternately prior to communicating to the eyes for massaging. There are provided protrusions around a rear portion of each guard. In another embodiment, there are provided left and right soft spacers attached to rear surfaces of the diaphragms respectively.

Abstract: A massage tool for use in performing an ice massage including an anchor extending from the bottom of a base for extending into a mold for receiving a block of ice. The massage tool includes a handle by which the tool can be manipulated, which provides thermal isolation from the ice attached to the tool. The tool is weighted to reduce the amount of additional force needed to apply the desired pressure during the massage, thereby reducing hand and muscle fatigue of the therapist providing the massage.

Abstract: The continuous passive motion exercise system enables human's joints to recover speedily to original functioning after injuries or surgeries, and thus shortens the period of time needed for joint rehabilitation. The present invention provides a force or torque monitoring device attached onto a continuous passive motion exercise mechanism to measure the driving force of the repeated joint flexing and extending motion, so as to evaluate the change of the viscosity and the stiffness of the injured joints through different rehabilitation periods. This monitoring device also monitor degrees of joint muscle's active contraction and thus slows down or stops the repeated motions of exercise mechanisms to improve safety concerns.

Abstract: A foot massage unit has a four-head unit with a center common drive electric motor. The unit includes two symmetrically shaped gear cases. The first gear case comprises a symmetrical pair of gear housings in the shape of a twin disc having a bottom case and a top case and is positioned proximally to one of two power outputs of the motor. At the opposite side of the motor is positioned the second gear case comprising a symmetrical pair of gear housings of a bottom case and a top case. The driving shaft of the motor extends in opposite directions and is provided with two concentric worms. Externally of the gear cases are four rotating massage heads fixed to the corresponding shafts. Each head has a plate and a semispherical shaft bore formed in the plate, and two pressure balls at the farther opposite tips of the elongated plate.

Abstract: A rotary device of a chair comprises that has a chair body having a seat. A resisting body extends from a rear end of the seat. An annular handle is installed on the resisting body. The chair body has a driving means mechanism which is installed at the seat. The driving mechanism means has a deceleration motor, a worm rod, a worm gear and a chain. The deceleration motor has a deceleration gear. One end of the deceleration motor has a driving spindle. After the driving spindle is connected with the worm rod, the worm gear will be driven to rotate. The worm gear has a protruded driving shaft. One end of the chain is engaged to the driving shaft, while another end of the chain is engaged to the resisting body. The worm gear indirectly drives the resisting body and the handle.

Abstract: An abdominal muscle and spine exercising device includes a frame having a top and a bottom surface with first and second bladders disposed on the top surface for bearing directly against thoraco-lumbar and lumbo-sacral vertebrae of a users spine in vectored directions in order to enhance an elliptical arch in the lower spine. A second arch projection is disposed on the bottom surface of the frame for enabling the frame and bladders to be rocked by the user in a transverse direction to a longitudinal axis of the frame.

Abstract: A head support device includes a base including a horizontal portion and a pair of vertical members that are attached to and extend upwardly from the horizontal portion so that a first vertical member and a second vertical member are defined. A strap has a first end and a second end. The second end of the strap is attached to the second vertical member. A retracting mechanism draws the strap toward or releases the strap away from the first vertical member. The retracting mechanism is attached to the first vertical member. A portion of the strap positioned between the vertical members is moved upwardly away from the horizontal portion when the strap is drawn toward the first vertical member and is moved toward the horizontal portion when the strap is released away from the first vertical member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for adjusting lumbosacral area, which corrects misalignment of the vertebrae in the lumbosacral area by applying pressure on the lumbosacral area. The present invention simultaneously applies vertical and horizontal forces to the lumbosacral area where vertebral displacement has occurred to adjust the vertebral displacement in the lumbosacral area and remove stress concentrated on the lumbosacral area. Accordingly, the lumbosacral area where the vertebral displacement has happened can be easily adjusted. Also, when the apparatus is manually operated, there is an effect that muscular strength can be increased while adjusting the lumbosacral area. In addition, stress concentrated on a lumbosacral joint wherein the lumbar vertebrae and the sacral vertebrae meet together is removed, so that a user can enjoy physically and mentally healthy life.