Abstract: Device and method for relieving muscle tension. The device includes a tip portion with a first three dimensional geometry, an extension portion with a second three dimensional geometry, and a base portion with a third three dimensional geometry. The device is configured such that a user can attain trigger point release on a muscle or muscle group by positioning the device on a fixed surface, positioning the tip portion of the device to be in contact with the muscle or muscle group, and then selectively applying pressure to the muscle or muscle group using the weight of the user and contact forces.

Abstract: A heating assembly for a massage chair, wherein a heating element is separately operated. The heating assembly according to an embodiment having a first bracket with a plurality of massage balls rotatably mounted to the first bracket. A massage assembly is fixed to the first bracket and can perform at least one of up-and-down and left-and-right motions. A second bracket is mounted to the massage assembly or the first bracket A support part inserted at one end thereof into the second bracket. A heating element is mounted to the support part and an airbag is fixed to the support part so as to be opposite to the heating element. Wherein the heating assembly is mounted inside the backrest of a massage chair.

Abstract: A portable massage table and recovery device features a support table and independent massage head mounted within a slot in said support table. Both massage head and support table are supported upon the ground and the support table is capable of independent rolling motion in-line with the massage head. The massage head has varying levels of resistance and an articulable massage structure. Side rolling wheels may be used to maintain the in-line relationship of the massage head and support table.

Abstract: A massage chair includes a frame having a base frame and a backrest frame. The backrest frame pivotally couples to the base frame and operates between at least two positions. The backrest frame has a mechanical rotating joint and guide rail. The guide rail splits at the rotating joint when transitioning positions. An extendable footrest frame is included and pivots relative to the backrest frame. A foot massage airbag system includes a plurality of airbags coupled to the extendable footrest frame. An electronic circuit board has an embedded software program for regulating the position of the backrest frame and the footrest frame. Additionally, the electronic circuit board communicates with a compressor and valve to regulate operation of the airbags. Operation of the airbags induces a stretching effect upon a user as the airbags inflate to compress against the user and the extendable footrest frame extends.

Abstract: A yoga mat accessory is described employing a barrier that attaches to a yoga mat, separating it into a rear section and a front section. The barrier enhances a yoga exercise by requiring the Subject to step over the barrier when changing yoga positions. The barrier is positioned at a specific location and is held to the yoga mat using mat connectors. The mat connectors may employ a spindle which fits into the ends of a roller barrier to hold it. The mat connectors have vertical supports which attach to an end of the spindle and to a base. The base is positioned under the yoga mat to hold an edge of the yoga mat. In alternative embodiments, the barrier has a curved top surface and a flat base. In another embodiment, the elongated body has a first portion which fits into a second portion to adjust the width of the barrier to retrofit existing yoga mats.

Abstract: A vehicle seat in accordance with the present disclosure includes a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is coupled to the seat bottom to move relative to the seat bottom. The seat bottom is coupled to a floor of a vehicle and configured to move relative to the seat back.

Abstract: A body roller apparatus is provided which enables therapy routines to be performed on various body muscle groups. A frame structure is part of the apparatus and includes a base frame with a generally horizontal user support member having an opening being mounted thereon. The upper end of a roller structure rotatably supports a spherical roller, while its lower end mounts to the base frame so that at least a portion of the spherical roller extends through the opening of the user support member. The user operates the apparatus by positioning themselves upon the user support member and engaging with their body the portion of the spherical roller which extends through the opening. The vertical position of the spherical roller may be adjusted, and the frame structure itself may be collapsible for storage.

Abstract: An adjustable knober system includes an elongated structure; a knober adjustably engaged with the elongated structure; an adjuster secured to the knober and configured to adjust a position of the knober relative to the elongated structure; and a mount secured to a back surface of the elongated structure, the mount is configured to secure the elongated structure of a support structure.

Abstract: The application provides for a vibrating foot massager that resembles a common shoe. This vibrating foot massager has a number of vibrating motors which can be placed in a variety of combinations within the sole of the shoe. Preferably, the vibrating foot massager will be equipped with a power source so the entire device will be portable. This will enable a user to enjoy the benefits of receiving a foot massage while on the go. The vibrating foot massager is also equipped with a power switch such that when the motors are not in use, the device operates as a functional shoe.

Abstract: A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device including a cylindrically shaped core, and an overlay about the core including a plurality of shaped projections configured to enhance mobilization of soft tissue and optimize body core strength and balance training.

Abstract: There is provided a massage device capable of producing innovative and comfortable massage effect by massaging a target body part over a wide area in its lengthwise direction with substantially rectilinear motion of a pressure-applying point. The massage device 1 comprises a pair of treatment members 23, 24 arranged face-to-face with each other at a spacing large enough for insertion of part of human body; a holding mechanism 162 for holding and pressing the body part in sandwich style by moving at least one of the paired treatment members or both of them 23, 24 in the direction of width of the body part set in place between the paired treatment members; and a moving mechanism 26 for moving the treatment member 23, 24 in the direction of length of the body part while maintaining the holding condition of the treatment member 23, 24 effected by the holding mechanism 162.

Abstract: A foldable treadmill includes a base for running or walking, a frame set pivotally connected with the base, and a folding mechanism for folding the frame set. The folding mechanism has a control assembly and a sliding rod connected with the frame set and capable of being locked or released by the control assembly. When the control assembly locks the sliding rod at a first position, the frame set cannot be rotated, and when the control assembly releases the sliding rod, the frame set can be rotated to a storage position thus pulling the sliding rod to a second position.

Abstract: A portable arm massager has an arm cuff supported by a supporting base. The arm cuff has two cuff portions connected by a hinge, allowing the cuff to open so that a user may place their arm within the cuff. The cuff may be switched from a left to right position for the user's left or right arm, or two stationary cuffs may be used. A plurality of massaging rollers on the internal surface of the cuffs provides massage pressure. A control panel allows multiple users to change a variety of massage settings which can be saved and recalled as personal presets.

Abstract: A system and method for an improved biological interface system that processes multicellular signals of a patient and controls one or more devices is disclosed. The system includes a sensor that detects the multicellular signals and a processing unit for producing the control signal based on the multicellular signals. The system may include improved communication, self-diagnostics, and surgical insertion tools.

Abstract: A force sensing mechanism of the massage machine contains: a frame, a swing seat, a connecting member, and at least one sensing apparatus. The frame includes a rotary shaft fixed thereon and displaces vertically on a second sliding rail of a massage chair. The swing seat is connected with the rotary shaft and includes at least one roller. A first end of the connecting member is coupled with the swing seat, and a second end of the connecting member is connected with a first end of the stopping member, a second end of the stopping member is coupled on the frame. The at least one sensing apparatus is arranged on the frame relative to the stopping member so as to sense a movement of the stopping member, and the sensing apparatus is connected with a controller to transmit a sensing signal toward the controller so that the controller calculates a massage force of the at least one roller.

Abstract: The present invention provides a head-rest pillow that aids the user in sleeping by relieving their sinus congestion discomfort and snoring that may be associated with such congestion. The pillow comprises a core layer that has plurality of firm balls sewn in it forming compartmentalized section. The core layer is covered with a batting layer that is sewn all around the core layer for purposes of cushioning and providing comfort to the user. This combination of core and batting layer and inserted in a hollow pillow case that covers the core and batting layer, providing a head-rest pillow for a user to use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a sleep system is provided. More specifically, the invention provides a method and apparatus for an adjustable mattress that allows the user to increase or decrease the firmness of the mattress. Furthermore, the adjustable mattress has zones of adjustability thereby allowing two users to adjust the firmness of the mattress of each user's zone. The adjustable mattress is also multimodal. The motorized foundation contains adjustable massaging units that may be used for physical therapy and relaxation. Likewise, the motorized foundation may be used in relax mode to assist in obtaining sleep and awaken mode to gently awake the user by the stimulation of the adjustable mattress.

Abstract: A roller massage apparatus is provided which enables therapy routines to be performed on various body muscle groups. A frame structure is part of the apparatus and comprises a base frame with a generally horizontal user support member having an opening being mounted thereon. The upper end of a roller structure rotatably supports a spherical roller, while its lower end mounts to the base frame so that at least a portion of the spherical roller extends through the opening of the user support member. The user operates the apparatus by positioning themselves upon the user support member and engaging with their body the portion of the spherical roller which extends through the opening. The vertical position of the spherical roller may be adjusted, and the frame structure itself may be collapseable for storage.

Abstract: A force sensing mechanism of the massage machine contains: a frame including a rotary shaft axially fixed thereon and displacing vertically on a second sliding rail of a massage chair; a swing seat axially connected with the rotary shaft and including at least one roller, a connecting member axially coupled therewith, and another end axially connected with a stopping member, another end of the stopping member being axially coupled on the frame; at least one sensing apparatus arranged on the frame relative to the stopping member so as to sense a movement of the stopping member, and the sensing apparatus being connected with a controller to transmit a sensing signal toward the controller so that the controller calculates a massage force of the roller.

Abstract: A health mat (2) and a health bed (10) with the health mat (2) are provided. The health mat (2) includes a fixed bar unit (3), a movable bar unit (4) that can move relatively to the fixed bar unit (3), and a mat body unit (5) that is on the movable bar unit (4) and can move with it. The reciprocation of the movable bar unit (4) makes the mat body unit (5) move and makes the mat body unit (5) do reciprocative movement.

Abstract: A foot pain relief device can advantageously provide multiple angles of inclination, directed pressure against the plantar fascia, as well as ease of manufacturing and assembly. A toe strap, which is fastened around the ankle and the toe(s), ensures that the toes are flexed up. This toe flexing tenses the plantar fascia of the foot. A ball strap can be threaded through a hole in a ball and then operatively coupled with the toe strap. When operatively coupled to the toe strap, the ball strap keeps the ball positioned on the bottom of the foot while allowing ball mobility. The mobility of the ball can provide directed pressure on at least one component of the plantar fascia. Notably, the simultaneous combination of tension to the plantar fascia and directed pressure to the component(s) of the plantar fascia can be particularly effective at relieving foot pain.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a sleep support surface that includes a resiliently deformable sleep support having a person-supporting surface and a resiliently deformable layer with a substantially closed elongate opening that accommodates part of a massaging apparatus that has resistive compressive properties of a resiliently deformable layer lacking an elongate opening when the opening is closed. In one embodiment, the sleep support is a mattress having a foam layer with a slit formed therein in which a movable massager that is a massager head of the massaging apparatus is received. One mattress embodiment includes a foam submattress having a lengthwise extending slit extending substantially the length of the mattress and a mattress topper overlying the massager head.

Abstract: A massage device includes a motor, a body mechanism and a massage mechanism. The body mechanism includes a faceplate, a soleplate, a massage transmission assembly and a move transmission assembly which are disposed between the faceplate and the soleplate. The massage mechanism fixed to the body mechanism includes at least one massage head, a massage assembly and a massage-head transmission assembly. The transmission of the massage device is through the engagement of the worm, the worm wheel, the massage transmission assembly, the gears, the gear rack, the planetary gear and the central gear. Such transmission enables the massage head to make four kinds of motions at the same time to achieve a variety of massage effects, change the intensity of strength and vary the massage position continuously in a larger region.

Abstract: A massaging shoe device for providing comfort to a user's feet comprising a base, a hollow foot covering component, a ring-shaped first massaging component disposed inside the foot covering component that can wrap around a users foot, and a second massaging component disposed in the base near the back of the shoe device. The massaging components are for massaging a user's feet.

Abstract: A lower back alignment and decompression exercise machine having: an elongated base member, a padded seat having a front end and a rear end and at least one spring loaded pedestal having an adjustable length is located between and connected to the elongated base member and the padded seat. A roller having a semi rigid surface and a length of between four and ten inches is located behind the rear end of the seat where the bottom of the roller is substantially level with the top of the seat.

Abstract: A back massaging device includes two eccentric rotation members each having an eccentric hole and a resting face, and two swing arms each provided with a mounting hole which has a sliding face. Thus, when each of the swing arms is pressed by the user's body, the sliding face of each of the swing arms is slidable on the resting face of the respective eccentric rotation member to freely adjust the angle of each of the swing arms, so that the first massaging member and the second massaging member of each of the swing arms touch the user's body evenly and exactly, and the pressing force applied by the first massaging member and the second massaging member are distributed evenly and smoothly on the user's body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to whole body and spine chiropractic massagers (including retractors), and more specifically, to a whole body and spine chiropractic massager which enables accurate treatment by automatically sensing a target treatment position even if an original treatment n position that was set during the spinal retraction phase has changed, the sensing operation being performed by a sensing part attached to a user's body, or by a sensor installed at a massager or indicator lamp disposed in the bed.

Abstract: A multifunction massage bench includes a base frame and a bench mechanism. The bench mechanism is fixedly supported on the base frame and comprises a recumbent bench having a curved and convex top surface, a back massage assembly disposed under a first portion of the recumbent bench, a hip massage assembly disposed in a second portion of the recumbent bench, a foot massage assembly, and a head member. The back massage assembly comprises a first motor and rollers operatively actuated by the first motor so that the rollers repeatedly move upward and downward while rotating for performing a plurality of massage actions. The head member comprises a second motor for extending the head member outward to a predetermined distance so that the head of a person lying on the recumbent bench is disposed at an elevation slightly lower than that of the feet.

Abstract: A chair-type massage machine has a seat, a backrest part, and a treatment mechanism that is provided in the backrest part so as to able to move up and down, and the treatment mechanism comprises: a treatment arm having a treatment element at substantially a tip end thereof; a massage power selection mechanism for adjusting massage strength by displacing the treatment arm between a weak state in which the treatment arm is substantially parallel to a backrest face of the backrest part and a strong state in which the treatment arm is erected substantially perpendicular to the backrest face; and a push-out member that is provided closer to a base end side than the treatment element of the treatment arm and is positioned below the treatment element when the treatment arm is in the strong state.

Abstract: An exerciser includes a main frame having a support section. A seat is mounted on top of the support section and includes front and rear ends spaced in a first direction. Two handgrips are mounted on opposite sides of the seat and spaced in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A first roller mechanism includes a first roller support mounted to the support section and at least one first roller rotatably supported by the first roller support. A second roller mechanism includes a second roller support mounted to the support section and at least one second roller rotatably supported by the second roller support. The seat is intermediate the first and second roller supports in the first direction.

Abstract: A health mat (2) and a health bed (10) with the health mat (2) are provided. The health mat (2) includes a fixed bar unit (3), a movable bar unit (4) that can move relatively to the fixed bar unit (3), and a mat body unit (5) that is on the movable bar unit (4) and can move with it. The reciprocation of the movable bar unit (4) makes the mat body unit (5) move and makes the mat body unit (5) do reciprocative movement.

Abstract: A combined massage and exercise device includes a frame, substantially parallel, spaced-apart rollers receivable within the frame, in which each roller is rotatable around a respective roller axis intersecting a side of the frame, and a spring that provides resistance to rotational motion about the roller axis of at least one of the rollers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a sleep system is provided. More specifically, the invention provides a method and apparatus for an adjustable mattress that allows the user to increase or decrease the firmness of the mattress. Furthermore, the adjustable mattress has zones of adjustability thereby allowing two users to adjust the firmness of the mattress of each user's zone. The adjustable mattress is also multimodal. The motorized foundation contains adjustable massaging units that may be used for physical therapy and relaxation. Likewise, the motorized foundation may be used in relax mode to assist in obtaining sleep and awaken mode to gently awake the user by the stimulation of the adjustable mattress.

Abstract: A massage device includes an outer casing, a control circuit, a power mechanism, a transmission mechanism, a big rotary disc, a small rotary disc, a massage ball, a big lid, and a small lid. The control circular is disposed in the outer casing. The outer casing has a massage surface and an installation trough. The power mechanism, the transmission mechanism, the big rotary disc and the small rotary disc are disposed in the installation trough. The power mechanism is electrically connected to the control circuit via an electric wire and controlled by the control circuit to operate. The power mechanism brings the big rotary disc and the small rotary disc to spin, respectively, through the transmission mechanism. The small rotary disc has a central shaft secured on the big rotary disc. The small rotary disc is formed with a ball aperture. The massage ball is disposed in the ball aperture. The big lid and the small lid cover the big rotary disc and the small rotary disc.

Abstract: A vibrating and rolling massage device is wearable on a limb of a user in order to allow the user to carry out massage operation with rolling of the massage device and to provide massage effect simultaneously on the limb wearing the massage device and a part of a human body on which the palm wearing the massage device is positioned. Further, a vibration motor that generates vibration for carrying out massage operation is provided in such a way that the vibration motor is accommodated in a motor holder that can be releasably mounted/dismounted in a tool free manner so that the vibration motor can be selectively set at a position desired by the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a massage device. In one embodiment, the massage device includes a massage assembly and a transmission assembly for driving the massage assembly to provide massage effects. The massage assembly include a pair of massage members. Each massage member has a driving member having an eccentric wheel and an eccentric block, a massage bracket engaged with the driving member and a plurality of massage heads attached to the massage bracket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foot massaging apparatus, which comprises a housing for supporting user's foot, a rotatable roller unit mounted on the housing, and a toe-region pinching unit mounted on the housing and located in front of the rotatable roller unit. The toe-region pinching unit has an air cell adapted to be inflated and deflated, respectively, by charging and discharging air thereto and therefrom, so as to repeatedly pinch the toe region of the user's foot. The foot massaging apparatus can repeatedly perform a pressing operation for the foot or other leg region using the rotatable roller unit and a massaging operation for the toe region to prevent the user from getting bored.

Abstract: A seat having a backrest and a seat cushion includes rows of adjusting elements, respectively, which adjusting elements are arranged above one another, on both sides of the longitudinal center plane of the seat. By alternately applying the adjusting elements mutually arranged in a vertically staggered manner in the two halves of the seat, a rotational movement can be actively applied to a seat user's back and possibly pelvis, which rotational movement corresponds to the rotational movement of the back, and possibly of the pelvis, when walking.

Abstract: The hot medicinal compress apparatus is a therapeutic and hearth care medical device which has heating, medicament and rolling functions. It includes a heater (2) and a cartridge (3) carrying a medicinal compress layer. The heater (2) includes a heating element and a heat conducting tube (4) in which the heating element is mounted and at both ends of which a front round step member (10) and a rear round step member (10?) having a through hole are respectively arranged; at another end of the front round step member (10), a washer and a demountable baffle ring (18) are provided and fixed by a screw nut (12), while at another end of the rear round step member (10?), a handle (1) is arranged, in which a through hole is provided and on which a control switch is mounted. The cartridge (3) is comprised of a metal tube (17) and a medicinal compress layer which is wrapped around the metal tube (17).

Abstract: A foot soak tray includes a base housing, a container disposed above the base housing and having a space for receiving water in the space of the container, and a heating device disposed in the chamber of the base housing for heating the water received in the space of the container. A reflector may be disposed below the heating device for reflecting a heat generated by the heating device. A massage device may be disposed in the container and includes one or more rotatable rollers having a number of protrusions for massaging the feet of the user. The massage device preferably includes a length shorter than that of the container for forming an opening between the container and the massage device.

Abstract: A wall-mounted back massager adapted to allow a user to self-administer a massage is disclosed. The inventive wall-mounted back massager comprises: an elongated wall mount track vertically positioned on a wall; a vertically adjustable elongated base member slidably engaged to the wall mount track; a plurality of swivel head assemblies attached in series along the elongated base member; and at least first and second pairs of spaced apart and axially aligned wheels rotatably attached to each of the plurality of swivel head assemblies by respective first and second wheel axles. Each swivel head assembly is pivotably between first and second swivel head positions. In this configuration, vertical movement of a person's back due to bending and straightening of their knees effects movement of the swivel head assemblies and attached wheels relative to the person's back, thereby allowing the person to enjoy a self-administered massage.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus has a frame having a curved track including a plurality of curves; a mount engaging the curved track; a massage head coupled to the mount; and a motor adapted for moving the mount along the curved track. The mount engages the curved track such that movement of the mount along the curved track translates into a movement of the massage head that depends on the plurality of curves of the curved track.

Abstract: This invention relates to a chair, particularly to one provided with a massage device positioned in a seat, backrest, thigh rest or armest. The massage device is composed of a frame and massage roller unit consisting of plural rows of massage rollers fixed in the frame. Two pivotal plates are provided with a center shaft hole for center shaft and two shaft holes respectively for a center shaft and two independent shafts to fit pivotally therein and string each row of the massage rollers. The center shaft is pivotally connected with the inner side of the frame, enabling the massage roller device rotate with the center shaft as a pivot. So when a user rests the body on the massage device, he/she shifts the body to get massage function by the massage surface of the massage roller device.

Abstract: A massage device with rollers distributed in a plurality of roller shafts has a casing with a hollow opening top section, a pair of belts or chains at the left and right sides of the casing; a plurality of roller shafts inserted into the sleeves of the belts or chains. A plurality of rollers are installed on the roller shafts and the upper portion of each roller is protruded from the open section of the casing for massaging user. A plurality of transversal plates are placed in the casing. The transversal plates have driving gears and driven gears which are engaged to the belts. The gears are driven by a motor. Thereby, when the motor is actuated, the gears will be driven to rotate and thus the roller rotates. Thereby, by the massage device with rollers distributed in a plurality of roller shafts, the area of massage is larger by distributing the rollers on the open section.

Abstract: A myofascial rehabilitation device, including a board defining a handle and bores therein, the bores being of predetermined diameter ranging between ¼″ to 1½″, the bores being of a predetermined orientation, ranging from 30° 90° relative to a surface of the board; projections having ends, a first end of each projection being selectively engageable with the bores, the projections being of predetermined diameters ranging in from ¼″ to 1½″ and ranging in length from one inch to four inches; tips being sized to snugly receive a second end of the projections; and mechanism for retaining the projections when the projections are disengaged from the board and a method of use including the steps of stretching tissue to be treated to the point of discomfort; arranging at least one projection on a myofascial rehabilitation board; relaxing against the board such that the projection applies pressure on a trigger point, such pressure to be applied until there is t

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for providing a massage especially to the back areas of persons who have to sit for a relatively long time on seats, especially motor vehicle seats. The massage is achieved in accordance with the invention by a periodic or a continuous motion of massage elements placed in the seat surface and/or in the back rest. The massage elements are able to move in a forward and backward direction and an up and down direction with respect to the seat. The apparatus includes a supporting element formed of a flexible material that is positioned on a frame of the seat, a drive mechanism, a mechanism operatively connected to the drive mechanism to cause at least a portion of the supporting element to be bowed to provide movement of the supporting element in a direction toward and away from a person seated on the seat for the purpose of supporting body surfaces of the person on the seat.

Abstract: A device whereby one or more nodules made from firm matter are configured or moved in such a way that when the said nodules are brought into contact with a human body, they correspond to, and are able to exert pressure on, the facet joints of the spine, using the weight of the said body and/or some conventional power source.

Abstract: A cervical vertebra massaging device with roller sets comprises a driving device driving a driven seat to move reciprocally; a main axial rod protruding from the driven seat; two axial seats; each of two sides of the main axial rod being connected to a middle section of a respective one of two axial seats; two sides of each axial seat being locked with one sub axial rod; each sub axial rod being installed with one roller set. Each ends of the axial seat is protruded with a respective sliding head which is aligned to and resists against the track and then can slide therein; at a distal end of the track is installed with a protruding slope.

Abstract: A massage device with- rollers distributed in a plurality of roller shafts has a casing with a hollow opening top section, a pair of belts or chains at the left and right sides of the casing; a plurality of roller shafts inserted into the sleeves of the belts or chains. A plurality of rollers are installed on the roller shafts and the upper portion of each roller is protruded from the open section of the casing for massaging user. A plurality of transversal plates are placed in the casing. The transversal plates have driving gears and driven gears which are engaged to the belts. The gears are driven by a motor. Thereby, when the motor is actuated, the gears will be driven to rotate and thus the roller rotates. Thereby, by the massage device with rollers distributed in a plurality of roller shafts, the area of massage is larger by distributing the rollers on the open section.

Abstract: A unique biomechanical exercise and conditioning device for rehabilitating the ligaments, tendons, and muscles in the foot and lower leg with the purpose of alleviating heel and foot pain, which can lead to heel spurs. The exercise and conditioning device comprises a single, spherical surface that spins about a rod that has been set into a box. Approximately, one-third of the upper portion of the sphere is positioned above the top of the box. The user will place one foot on the sphere, press down upon it, and roll the affected foot across the sphere repeatedly. This motion will massage and stretch the foot. This action will help to loosen tight membranes and muscle fibers in the foot that cause pain when a person stands on the affected body part.