Abstract: A therapeutic device for treating and exercising the human body by suspending the body in an inverted position. The device includes a body supporting platform that is pivotally mounted on a fulcrum and adjustably coupled to a lower body supporting portion. The lower body supporting portion includes a first support arranged to extend under the arch portion of each foot. A second support is positioned to engage the heel portion of each foot and acts with a movable third support which engages the instep portion of each foot. The third support is mechanically biased to grasp and automatically restrain each foot upon pivotal displacement of the body supporting platform from a substantially upright position.

Abstract: A removable handle for a roller massager of the type that includes a series of roller rows connected into a massager unit through use of straps oriented along each side of the matrix. The straps interconnect the rollers' axles one with the other to establish the roller matrix. The removable handle is a one piece molded handle that carries a series of connector brackets hingedly mounted along each side. Each connector bracket is adapted to interconnect with a strap and an axle to prevent longitudinal, transverse and normal motion of the handle relative to the roller plane. These interconnections permit the handle to be connected with or disconnected from the roller massager as desired by the user.

Abstract: A massager for massaging the body is disclosed having a disk with a plurality of shafts around a central central shaft. Each of the shafts have a resilient member on it for engaging the body of a person. These shafts are driven so that the outside shafts all rotate in a first direction and the center shaft rotates in the opposite direction. They are driven so that they rotate first in one direction a part of a turn and then they rotate in the other direction a part of a turn. The drive may be a central gear fixed to the center shaft and a small gear fixed to each of the small shafts and making meshing engagement with the large gear so that when the large shaft is rotated in one direction the central member rotates with it and the other members all rotate in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A seat is described which includes provision for two support surfaces comprising a matrix having openings through which a multiplicity of support plugs extend. The support plugs are raised and lowered through the openings by the provision of a fluid inflatable bag provided within the seat below a support plate to which the plugs are connected.

Abstract: Apparatus for treating human feet includes a container adapted to hold a quantity of liquid into which the feet may be immersed. A pair of foot supports within the container are alternately reciprocated to effect foot massage. The supports include fins which turbulently circulate the liquid to enhance the massage. A quantity of particulates such as sand may be introduced into the liquid in order to further enhance the massage and provide mild abrasion of the skin to remove callouses and the like.

Abstract: Web-like triangular sacs are disposed between the finger stalls of a glove-shaped body to fan the respective fingers by feeding compressed air into the sacs. A plurality of sacs are arranged on the palm portion of the body, each running from the relative stall toward and along an arm portion. When compressed air is fed into the latter-mentioned sacs, the hand and the carpal joint are extended. Charging or discharging of compressed air into or out of the sacs may be carried out simultaneously or selectively with a given cycle. By repetition of the cycle, rhythmical intermittent movement, such as fanning and extension, of the functionally disordered carpal joint, hand and fingers takes place passively for the remedy of flexion contraction and extension disturbance, and a primary factor which can induce active movement is produced.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved device for supporting the human foot in a more anatomically neutral, more correct position while the foot is in a weight bearing position both in stance and/or while functioning throughout gait in walking, running, or skiing. The present invention is particularly suited to high arched as well as flat feet. The device supports the foot from the metatarsal head area of the foot to the heel. The device includes a wedge that starts low in the heel area and very gradually increases towards the forefoot area so that it is highest in the forefoot area under the second metatarsal head. The wedge drops off abruptly under the first metatarsal head to a level that forms a neutral plane or valgus (lateral) wedge or valgus relationship of a plane from the first metatarsal head to the fifth metatarsal head with the rearfoot. In biomechanical terms, the device is designed to provide a rearfoot varus wedge of from 2 to 7 degrees.

Abstract: A pair of boots each having an outer shell and an inner resilient liner are each contoured to fit at the juncture between a person's foot and leg. The shell and liner of each contoured boot have extended ends that are folded over each other, and secured in the folded position to the person's leg. A support member, attached to the front of the shell, in turn provides for inverted suspension of the person from an independent support member, and a loop attached to the front of the shell extends to contact the back of the person's leg to give torque free suspension to a person wearing the boots.

Abstract: A massaging device includes a cushion with two pouches formed on the top of the cushion for receiving the feet or hands of the user. The cushion and pouches are vibrated by a motor built into the cushion, which motor may be powered by line voltage or by batteries. A heating pad may be in the cushion, if desired, in order to supplement the vibration with a dry heat.

Abstract: A portable, compact foot treatment unit to be used either with or without water and capable of providing various combinations of heat and massage is disclosed. The unit includes a casing having a tub for receiving a liquid. Heat is provided both at the water line level and also below the foot rests to achieve a uniform temperature throughout the water bath. Other features that can be included are an improved vibrator assembly and foot rests having raised arch portions with anatomically designed features. The vibrator includes a C-shaped vibrator plate and a power transformer mounted at the upper end portion of the plate. The lower end portion of the plate is mounted in the casing at the level of the floor of the casing. The floor of the casing has a foot receiving section that has a specially formed anatomically shaped arch construction.

Abstract: The massage unit is comprised of a stationary frame serving as a carrier for a motor driven drum which are journaled freely rotatable massage rollers; the unit further includes a bench or bed which is slidable transversely to the axis of the drum and is releasably connectable to the frame. The bed can be adjusted in height and has individual, body supporting flat cushions which can be shifted into different positions so that the massaging action can take place in any relative position to the bed. A hot-air blower in the stationary frame directs a stream of hot air towards the patient near the massage drum action. The massage rollers are spirally corrugated, but have an uncorrugated center.

Abstract: A massaging device for the scalp includes a pair of massaging elements which frictionally engage the scalp and are reciprocated with respect to each other in a generally horizontal direction with respect to the head resulting in moving relatively large areas of the outer skin layer of the scalp with respect to the skull and also with respect to each other and thereby substantially duplicate the massaging action obtained with the usual hand massage to improve circulation in the scalp accomplish relaxation and stimulate hair growth.

Abstract: A massaging device adapted to engage and apply massaging action to a supported body portion, such as the rear neck or cervical spine. The massaging device may have a base portion and an upper portion supported by the base portion. An upper portion has a body support portion. The upper portion in one form has a pair of spaced body support portions disposed on opposite sides of a plurality of roller members which are operatively associated with a main drive shaft driven by a motor with or without interposed speed reduction means. The body support portions are adapted to be adjusted in respect of relative spacing therebetween. Adjusting of the relative height of the body support portions with respect to the base portion and as a result with respect to the roller members may also be provided. Another embodiment has a body support portion in overlying contact with the roller members.

Abstract: A portable massaging device includes a casing having a handle, a pad fixed to the casing, and a pair of muscle relaxing wheels rotatively housed in the casing, wherein the pad and the muscle relaxing wheels are driven by the same electric motor mounted in the casing. The pad is caused to vibrate as a see-saw so as to give light patting on the human body.

Abstract: A mild-temperature thermomassage instrument comprises substantially a hollow and truncated oval body made of Bakelite material and a hollow elliptic front head of aluminum. The truncated oval body includes a lower housing and an upper housing with a wiring plate having a button switch and power lines provided thereto being installed in the lower housing. A heating element, which comprises a refractory core rod with an electric resistance wire wound around the outer surface and mica material wrapped thereon, and a thin and grilled copper thimble covered around the finished core rod and secured thereto, is positioned in a closed space formed within the hollow section of the elliptic front head coupled with the truncated oval body at one end through a Bakelite lining ring, so that, by the special oval structure and the mild-temperature function, this instrument is very suitable for hand manipulation in applying hot compress and thermal massage on all parts of the human body.

Abstract: A water pressure powered massage and spray apparatus includes a casing, a plurality of axially movable massage members projecting from a working surface of the casing to perform the massaging action, a water connection and a drive mechanism including a water turbine to drive the massage members. The massage members are individually held in the casing in such a way that they have a range of free axial movement, but cannot drop out. The water turbine has at least one eccentric projection extending toward the massage members for causing axial movement of the massage members. In their extreme outward position, the massage members substantially close the working surface of the casing, so that spray jets can pass out through spray jet guides provided in the casing, thereby automatically converting the apparatus between use as a massage and use as a spray.

Abstract: An apparatus for therapeutic massage and therapy of body parts by immersion of the body parts in a fluidized solids bed.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for hip displeasure or hip luxation has a pelvic basket, two thigh holders, two thigh-guiding members connected with the thigh holders and the pelvic basket and a universal joint provided between the pelvic basket and the thigh-guiding members, located in the region of the natural hip joint, and having a moveable joint part arresting in each angular position.

Abstract: A traction device for providing relief to the spinal column in which a person is suspended from the midsection over a pair of support pads. The angular position of each support pad is independently adjustable, thereby enabling the stretching effect of the traction device to be specifically tailored for the particular injury being treated. A control mechanism for adjusting and locking the angular position of each pad, and a pad with a generally saddle-shaped profile is described.

Abstract: A massage means utilizing a resilient deformable structure, comprising: a right-hand bar; a left-hand bar; an intermediate stick having one end joined to one end of the right-hand bar and the other end joined to one end of the left-hand bar, the center portion of the intermediate bar being made of a resilient material; and a pair of pressing members disposed at the both sides with respect to the center portion of the intermediate bar with a space provided therebetween in the longitudinal direction of the intermediate bar.