Abstract: A device (10) for improving posture and for supporting the spine of a user. The device (10) comprising a main spine bar (1) arranged to be secured to the back of the user at the location of the spine by a strap arrangement. The strap arrangement comprising a waist strap belt (2) connected to a proximal lower end of the spine bar (10) and comprising a first and a second member configured to wrap around the waist of the user and connect by first connecting means. The strap arrangement further comprising shoulder and torso straps (3) connected at proximal upper end of the spine bar (1) and configured to wrap around the shoulders and torso of the user and connect together by second connecting means, so that when the shoulder and torso straps (3) have connected at a predetermined location the shoulders of the user are uniformly pulled backwards thereby causing the spine of the user to assume an S-shape posture form.

Abstract: A pole erection apparatus comprising a guide portion for receiving a pole longitudinally; a support portion that is pivotable with respect to the guide portion and which receives the pole and supports it pole longitudinally; and actuator for pivoting the support portion with respect to the guide portion between a relatively reclined state and a relatively upright state. In the relatively upright state, the respective bodies of the guide portion and the support portion are aligned with one another to allow the pole to slide longitudinally from the support portion into the guide portion.

Abstract: A pole erection apparatus comprising a guide portion for receiving a pole longitudinally; a support portion that is pivotable with respect to the guide portion and which receives the pole and supports it pole longitudinally; and actuator for pivoting the support portion with respect to the guide portion between a relatively reclined state and a relatively upright state. In the relatively upright state, the respective bodies of the guide portion and the support portion are aligned with one another to allow the pole to slide longitudinally from the support portion into the guide portion.