Abstract: An exercise thigh weight system that includes a sturdy, semi-rigid, and adjustable waist belt, a right leg harness assembly, right leg harness assembly attaching apparatus, a left leg harness assembly, and left leg harness assembly attaching apparatus. The sturdy, semi-rigid, and adjustable waist belt is adjustably and replaceably positionable around the waist of the wearer. The right leg harness assembly extends vertically downwardly from the sturdy, semi-rigid, and adjustable waist belt and encircles the right thigh of the wearer. The right leg harness assembly has an open-ended and flexible lower weighted strap that is encircles only the lower portion of the right thigh above the right knee with the upper portion of the right thigh being free of any weights disposed thereon, so that resistance is provided for the upper portion of the right thigh when the right leg is flexed.

Abstract: A variable resistance refillable exercise apparatus includes a generally hollow container having an outer surface and an interior volume, top and bottom generally bulbous end sections and a reduced circumference waist section between the end sections such that the container is generally dumbbell-shaped. A container fill opening is formed in the container extending between the outer surface and interior volume for filling the container with fluids and/or solids, and a cap is provided for removably sealing the container fill opening. A handle extends between and connects the top and bottom generally bulbous end sections, the handle including a gripping device such as finger-shaped depressions for facilitating gripping of the handle.

Abstract: An exercising apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles and for performing stretching exercise including an upper cross bar, a lower cross bar, and a pair of elastic bands or springs. The upper cross bar has a pair of foot pedals fixedly disposed at both ends thereof. The lower cross bar is centrally and fixedly provided with an abdomen pad. Soft packing sleeves are fitted on the lower cross bar at both sides of the abdomen pad. The upper cross bar and the lower cross bar are arranged opposite to each other with the elastic bands or springs detachably connected to both sides thereof such that a substantially rectangular structure is formed. The abdomen pad has insert holes for receiving weights.

Abstract: A hooked plate is pivotally attached to a generally straight plate which is strapped between the user's wrist and forearm with the pivot near the wrist. An elastic strip holds the fingers on a tongue on the outer circumference of the hooked plate. The appliance walls, openings, and the fastening arrangement for the strip to the hooked plate and for attaching the straight plate to the users arm are for enabling self mounting on the hand by the quadriplegic user.

Abstract: A squatting harness for use by a person when lifting a barbell includes: a belt to engage a user's waist, a lower shank extending upward from the belt, an upper shank connected to the lower shank so as to allow adjustment of the relative angular position and effective length of the upper and lower shanks, a bar rest bracket on the upper shank to engage the bar of the barbell, and a pair of hooks connected to the upper shank for engaging the user's shoulders whereby the lifted weight may be carried by the user's shoulders and hips.

Abstract: A dumbbell made of heavy material has a central bar, weight knobs at opposite ends of the bar and a guard-handle spaced from the bar a distance to allow the insertion of a user's fingers between the guard-handle and the bar, the bar, weight knobs, and guard-handle being one piece. Preferably, the dumbbell is made of cast iron and coated with a resilient coating. In another embodiment, the guard handle has a center span with a long reach and a short reach, spaced axially from one another to define a belt-receiving gap.

Abstract: An exercise glove for strapping weights (108) to a user's hand. The exercise glove may be used in water for swimming or on land for jogging or other exercise. A weight is inserted into a pocket (106) on a support (103) for placement on the backhand portion of the user's hand. The weight is removable from the pocket to permit variability of the amount of weight carried in proportion to desired muscle stress. The exercise glove may include a plurality of pockets for insertion of a plurality of weights. For use in swimming or other water sports the glove includes webbing (170) extending between form fitting finger sleeves (118), which cooperates with the weights (106) to provide improved training. The glove may also be formed with quick-removal loops (402) in place of or in addition to the webbing (170).

Abstract: An exercise vest includes lower and intermediate rows of pockets extending along the outside of its back and side sections. A weight is provided for each pocket. A padded lumbar support belt extends through aligned belt loops on the inside of the vest to cover the area between the lower row of pockets and the user's waist.

Abstract: A joggers belt includes a waist band of a resilient material. The band mounts a series of pouches having weight elements within them. The band is configured so that as the jogger moves the weight elements tend to compress the band so that the full force of the weight elements is applied to the jogger's skeleton over a period of time thereby reducing the maximum forces that are applied to the jogger's joints. This result is supported and improved by forming the band with a triangular cross section so that the weights are tilted with respect to the joggers waist. In one embodiment, the weights are spring mounted so as to further extend the force timing of the belt.

Abstract: A flexible articular conditioning system includes a plurality of elongated, solid, non-shifting weight members. The weight members may be removable for cleaning, and may be replaced by progressively heavier weight sets. Weight is not merely added to the wearer. The weights are advantageously evenly distributed across the body and located above and below the respective joint cavities. The disclosed systems are particularly well suited for sports specific training. The articulates may be properly and safely conditioned while exercising the muscles that control those articulates.

Abstract: A device for attaching weights to a user's hands and/or wrists during exercise without occupying the user's fingers and thumbs. A thumb anchoring element, an adjustable palm attachment, and an adjustable wrist attachment are implemented to securely attach the device to a user. The device has a handweight compartment or/and a wristweight compartment to accommodate adjustable weights to the user's liking.

Abstract: A midi weighted jacket to be worn above the breastline by athletes and healthy persons during various exercises and comprised of a front panel, back panel, shoulder panel and no sides for improving the physical fitness and general posture of a wearer over time through specific exercises. The jacket is comprised of a plurality of pockets in the front panel, back panel and shoulder panel, with each of the pockets comprising secured openings for admitting and removing weights. The jacket is equipped with a rectangular opening located about the neck area where the front panel integrally connects to the back panel, to facilitate easy access for head and neck entry, during attachment and removal of the jacket from the shoulder. The jacket is also comprised of a shoulder panel that is connected to the front panel and back panel.

Abstract: A bicycle training weight comprises an elongated tubular member having sections angularly disposed relative to one another for connection to a bicycle frame below the down tube, bottom bracket and chain stays of the frame, the weight having straps for securing the weight to the frame, cushions at the point of angular joinder of the tube sections and a cover on one end for inserting and removing individual weights from the tubular member.

Abstract: An aerobic resistance garment for indoor use or warm weather use, includes a shorts section which has elongated resistance elements and which includes shoulder anchoring structure extending upwardly from the waist area of the shorts section for fitting over the user's shoulders. The legs of the shorts terminate above the calves of the user.

Abstract: A weight device which is cross-sectionally contoured to fit particular portions of an exerciser's body, the weight device being further longitudinally curved or radiused along first and second sides and includes a circular opening in the center and a pair of diametrically opposed, elongated openings disposed parallel to one another and equidistant from the circular opening so that the fingers and thumb of a human hand may be disposed through the openings for sufficient gripping of the weight.

Abstract: An aerobic exercise garment includes a body section and limb sections. The garment includes a base fabric which incorporates elastic resistance band material having a direction of stretch. The elastic resistance band material is formed with a minimal number of pieces and is incorporated in the garment by securing the pieces together at locations which do not interfere with the direction of resistance.

Abstract: An aerobic exercise garment includes a body section and limb sections. The garment includes a base fabric which incorporates elastic resistance band material having a direction of stretch. The elastic resistance band material is formed with a minimal number of pieces and is incorporated in the garment by securing the pieces together at locations which do not interfere with the direction of resistance.

Abstract: A removable stretch fabric garment (3) with four pockets (4, 5, 6,7) for containing weights (4a, 5a, 6a, 7a) is attached to the user's athletic or conventional shoe (2) for the purpose of exercising, training and/or receiving therapy. The weights are contoured to match the shape of that portion of the shoe which they overly and they are secured in their respective pockets by releasable adhesive band closures. A durable vinyl sole (8) connected to the toe portion of the footwear garment grips the toe segment of the shoe and forms a partial undersurface for the garment helping to secure the garment to the shoe.

Abstract: Resistive exercise pants optimize resistance and enhance breathability by limiting the number of resistive bands in aligned coordination with the muscles of the leg. Additionally, hand stirrups are set forth that provide better attachment of resistive exercise sleeves to the extremities. In the resistive exercise pants, a single, wide band or two spaced-apart resistive bands generally traverse the length of the leg from the hips to a heel stirrup. Suspenders provide attachment of the resistive exercise pants to the shoulders, thereby holding the length of the body in dynamic tension. In the preferred embodiment, pairs of resistive bands run the length of each pant leg along the front and back in alignment with the leg's long muscles. The front pair of resistive bands bifurcate adjacent the knee to conformedly curve about the calf and to form a heel stirrup with the rear pair of resistive bands.

Abstract: An ankle strengthening and rehabilitation device comprises a foot plate attachable to the sole of a person's foot, and a weight attachable to the foot plate so as to cantilever outward from the bottom surface of the foot plate. The foot plate may be provided with an isolation channel extending along a longitudinal axis of the foot plate, and with a fastener for attaching the weight to the foot plate through the isolation channel so that the weight may be selectively positioned along the longitudinal axis of the foot plate. Alternately, the foot plate may be provided with a series of isolation apertures positioned along a longitudinal axis of the foot plate, and with a fastener for attaching the weight to the foot plate through any one of isolation apertures so that the weight may be selectively positioned along the longitudinal axis of the foot plate. The weight may comprise multiple weighted disks assembled together to form a weighted column.

Abstract: An energy expenditure garment includes a body portion and a pair of limb portions, such as arms or legs. At least one section of the garment is made of closed loop circumferential form to completely surround a portion of the user and is made of elastic resilient material thereby applying a compressive force to that portion of the user. The garment also includes a plurality of elongated elements made of elastic resilient material located on the garment and anchored across areas of the garment which would be subjected to back and forth movement during the performance of an activity by the user.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise apparatus including a substantially flattened concave frame comprising a center portion having internal cavities and two opposing handholds, and furthermore the internal cavities of the center portion are filled with a desired quantity of fluidlike weight additive materials and sealed using a removable plug or cap. The apparatus is held behind the head when performing abdominal exercises including body curls wherein the added weight increases resistance to muscle contraction. In another embodiment one or more incremental weights in the form of annular discoids is affixed to a shaft protruding from the apparatus thereby providing a selection of significantly greater weight for training.

Abstract: A resistive exercise suit has a resistive shirt and resistive exercise trousers. The resistive exercise shirt uses tension bands on sleeve fronts and backs and attachment to central elastic blocks on the front and back of the shirt. Both the tension bands and the elastic blocks are incorporated into the shirt and provide means by which resistance can be made against arm movements. Thumb stirrups form the sleeve ends and serve as means by which the hands may engage the tension bands and apply resistance against the arms and their muscles. The tension bands may be adjustably attached to the elastic blocks. The thumb stirrups may also be adjustable. Front and back flaps form an adjustably attachable shirttail that may pass between the wearer's legs in order to ensure a snug and secure fit of the resistive exercise shin to the wearer. Connection of the front and back flaps ensure that the resistive exercise shirt does not ride up on the wearer.

Abstract: A hand and wrist weight assembly has a web with a finger-receiving part, a back section on which a hand weight is mounted along the back of the user's hand, and a wrist section on which a wrist weight, independent of the hand weight and spaced from the hand weight is mounted along the back of the user's wrist. The wrist section has a strap for retaining the assembly on the user's arm. The back section and wrist section are flexible both transversely and longitudinally to permit flexing of the user's wrist while the assembly is in place, and conformance to a part of the user's hand and wrist over which the back section and the wrist section extend. The hand weight and the wrist weight are both soft and complaint to the extend that they will conform to the contours of the back of the hand and the wrist. The wrist weight can take the form of one or more elongated, transversely extending, particle-filled pouches, secured to the wrist section of the web.

Abstract: An exercise device and method for strengthening the pubococcygeus muscle of a male person. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a plurality of exercisers in accordance with the present invention, each such exerciser comprising a flexible elongate member having weighted end portions of substantially equal weight, the weight of each of the exercisers differing from the weight of the other exercisers of the plurality; selecting one of the exercisers; placing the selected exerciser on an erect penis of the male person such that the elongate member of the selected exerciser is flexurally retained on the penis with the weighted end portions thereof respectively dependent from opposite sides of the penis; and the male person performing Kegel exercises with the selected exerciser placed on the penis.

Abstract: An exercise device to be used while walking for exercising the back, abdominal, chest, shoulders, arms, hands, buttocks and leg muscles while walking. A first preferred embodiment of the device includes a elastic neoprene rubber belt having a first and second pair of metal O-rings sewn onto the left and right sides respectively of the belt and approximately 16 long latex hoses attached to each pair. The opposite loose ends of hoses have third and fourth pairs of metal O-rings sewn thereon attached to cylindrical neoprene rubber covers that house a pair of coaxial weights therein. The second embodiment of the device has a T-cross-sectional shaped weight formed by a cylindrical plastic body and an enlarged end cap for fitting within a user's hands and through-holes for tieing. A third embodiment uses alternating hollow cylindrical weights of 1 and 2 lbs each, where each weight has identical outside dimensions. The lengths of the elastic hoses can be varied depending upon the arm swinging of the user.

Abstract: A hooked plate is pivotally attached to a generally straight plate which is strapped between the user's wrist and forearm with the pivot near the wrist. An elastic strip holds the fingers on a tongue on the outer circumference of the hooked plate. The appliance walls, openings, and the fastening arrangement for the strip to the hooked plate and for attaching the straight plate to the users arm are for enabling self mounting on the hand by the quadriplegic user.

Abstract: A wearable exercise weight is disclosed. Several versions of the invention are disclosed, each providing a limb encircling weight having an adjustable restraint which holds the weight in a circular configuration about the distal end of a limb. An anchoring structure, in the form of a sock, shoe or glove, is also provided, and functions to keep the weight in place at the end of the limb. Several structures are disclosed which function as means of attachment, connecting the anchoring structure to the limb encircling weight. One version of the invention provides an ankle encircling weight unit with a strip of each sex of VELCRO lengthwise along its lower portion and tabs with shoe lace holes at each end of the unit. A strip of VELCRO provides similar strips of each sex of VELCRO and is adhered to the collar of the shoe. The strip folds from a first position whereby the strips are engaged by each other, to a second position where the strips engage the strips on the ankle encircling weight unit.

Abstract: An adjustable weighted exercise sleeve that fits over the hand or foot and is secured thereto enabling the user to accomplish various exercises with the benefit of weight resistance. The adjustable weighted exercise sleeve has adjustable straps secured by hook and loop fasteners to provide a comfortable fit for the user. The configuration of the exercise sleeve and adjustable straps allows the user to interchangeably wear the exercise sleeve on the hand and wrist or foot and ankle. The exercise sleeve uses variable weighting arrangements to allow the user to choose a weight resistance for optimum comfort and physiological benefit.

Abstract: An elastic body suit constructed of two breathable, durable elastic layers quilted together over a series of flexible weights. The first, inner layer of elastic is lighter than the second, outer layer. Air ports for body cooling and air circulation at the arm pits and the backs of the knees are formed from the inner layer. The flexible weights are constructed of polyurethane and metal blended material made through an extrusion process normally used for making tubing and hoses. The suit can be made with an optional third layer of stretchable material to enhance its appearance, i.e.--spandex or latex.

Abstract: A swim paddle is attached by elastic loops to the palm of a swimmer's hand to increase hydrodynamic resistance. The paddle extends beyond the sides of the hand and is relieved on the thumb side so as to leave the two distal phalanges free to move. The paddle is relieved on the bottom edge so as to leave the wrist joint free to move. The paddle extends at the top edge only to the proximal phalanges of the fingers so that the distal two phalanges of the fingers and thumb are free to use while the paddle is in place on the hand. A discoidal weight is removably attachable to the paddle for enhanced training effect as desired.

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing weight for shoes allows a user to customize his or her workout. The shoe weight slips under the shoelaces of workout shoe. The shoe weight is held firmly in place by the shoelace tension and shape of the shoe weight. A secondary securing cord can be used as a backup to hold the weight in position. The intensity of the workout can be varied by the number and magnitude of weight the user selects. Different muscle groups can be targeted by adjusting the position on the shoe on which the weight(s) is secured. The shoe weight is attractively shaped of polished metal. Conversely, the shoe weights can be coated. The coating can be colored, textured or the like.

Abstract: A method of exercising a selected muscle, e.g. the biceps, using exercise weights embodied in a device having a limb-encircling stretchable band for both establishing an attached position overlying the selected muscle and also exerting external pressure upon the encircled limb muscle during the exercise routine.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in training proper swing mechanics, for use in connection with golf, baseball, tennis, or similar sports. The device includes a sheath, which has an cushion member attached to a concave inner surface for user comfort. The apparatus is releasably attachable to a user's legs or hips by a pair of straps incorporating hook and loop fastening material, and includes a projecting rigid support member extending normal to the sheath outer surface with a weight member having a soft outer shell and suspended therefrom by a flexible cord; a clip device allows for adjustment of the cord length for suspending the weight member at a user selected position. The weight member includes access means for enabling user to add mass to, or subtract mass from, the suspended weight. The position and movement of the suspended weight member provides the user with feedback relative to numerous body positions and movements for teaching the user proper swing or body movement mechanics.

Abstract: A weight supporting body harness is used to support additional weight between the legs of a weight trainer. The body harness includes a torso engaging webbing assembly that directly supports the additional weights, and a waist encircling strap that stabilizes the torso engaging webbing. The weight supporting body harness allows the weight trainer to effectively increase his body weight while lowering his effective center of gravity.

Abstract: A balancing apparatus emulating the acrobatics associated with skate boards etc. having a rectangular platform, one or more hemispherical, pivotal fulcrums, rotational with respect to a rectangular platform, and a foot plate, attached to the fulcrum member. A single fulcrum may be used in conjunction with a truncated, conical, stationary member for encouraging parallel orientation of the platform. A detachable, restricting ring is also provided for reducing the angulation of the platform with the supporting surface during use. The user stands on one foot plate and attempts to maintain balance on the fulcrum member while manipulating the platform with the other foot, at the opposite end of the apparatus, which may also contain a fulcrum member or a stationary, conical member.

Abstract: A support device for performing shoulder rotation exercises, of a shape such that it rests against and on top of the upper shoulders of a typical person and passes under and partially around both upper arms of the person. The shape is also such that it supports the upper arms of the person in a position somewhat below and forward of the shoulders of the person, and restricts the upper arms of the person from moving forward, backward, or downward, but allows the upper arms of the person to rotate. The shape is also such that it does not rest against or cause force to be transmitted to the neck of the person.

Abstract: The knee weight for abdominal exercise is intended to be used as two identical units, with one unit placed over the area of each knee of a user while the knee is bent. Each unit has weight pockets to mount on opposite sides of a user's knee. Each weight pocket is capable of holding one or more weights. There is an upper adjustment strap that is placed over the front of the thigh; and a lower adjustment strap that is placed over the front of the shin. These adjustment straps adjust. There is a stabilizing strap that is behind the knee to secure the exercise device to the leg during use in length to accommodate different users.

Abstract: A flexible articular conditioning system includes a plurality of elongated, solid, non-shifting weight members. The weight members may be removable for cleaning, and may be replaced by progressively heavier weight sets. Weight is not merely added to the wearer. The weights are advantageously evenly distributed across the body and located above and below the respective joint cavities. The disclosed systems are particularly well suited for sports specific training. The articulates may be properly and safely conditioned while exercising the muscles that control those articulates.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing and/or strengthening pelvic floor muscles includes an external casing having two separate pieces threaded or snap fit together, and a set of inserts having different weights being individually positioned in the external casing.

Abstract: A weighted exercising garment is formed in one piece of resilient flexible material so as to be a snug fit on the wearer's body. The garment comprises a central portion around the wearer's torso, an upper portion passing over the shoulders, and a lower portion extending downwardly from the central portion and including portions that pass around the thighs. Packs of weights are attached to the upper portion at the front over the chest and over the upper back, and further packs of weights are attached around the thighs. The weights, in the form of packs each having parallel pockets with a respective plurality of individual weights, are removably attached by a curly pile loop and hook material such as VELCRO (RTM). The garment forms part of a kit which includes two arm weight carriers worn around the wrists and two leg weight carriers worn around the calves.

Abstract: A weighting device includes one belt engaged onto a user for exercise purposes and includes a number of pockets formed on the belt for receiving a number of weight members. Another belt has a middle portion secured to the middle portion of the previous belt and is engaged to the previous belt so as to force the weight members toward the users and so as to firmly retain the weight members in the pockets. The weight members may thus be prevented from moving relative to the users.

Abstract: A bearable exercise weight is disclosed. Several versions of the invention are disclosed, each providing a limb encircling weight having an adjustable restraint which holds the weight in a circular configuration about the distal end of a limb. An anchoring structure, in the form of a sock, shoe or glove, is also provided, and functions to keep the weight in place at the end of the limb. Several structures are disclosed which function as means of attachment, connecting the anchoring structure to the limb encircling weight. One version of the invention provides an ankle encircling weight unit with a strip of each sex of VELCRO lengthwise along its lower portion and tabs with shoe lace holes at each end of the unit. A strip of VELCRO provides similar strips of each sex of VELCRO and is adhered to the collar of the shoe. The strip folds from a first position whereby the strips are engaged by each other, to a second position where the strips engage the strips on the ankle encircling weight unit.

Abstract: A dumbbell includes a handle, two blocks secured to the ends of the handle, and two casings engaged on the blocks so as to adjust the weight of the dumbbell. Two projections are engaged in the blocks and engaged with the casings for securing the casings to the blocks. Two housings are engaged on the casings and include two projections for securing the housings to the casings so as to further adjust the weight of the dumbbell. An arm is engaged onto the handle for engaging with the hands and legs of the users so as to conduct various kinds of exercises.

Abstract: A weight apparatus adapted to be worn on the shank position of either the arm or the leg and the associated method of attaching such a weight apparatus to the body. The weight apparatus includes at least one weight between one half pound and ten pounds. A biasing device is used to bias the weight against the shank portion of the limb. The biasing device biases the weight in a specific orientation whereby the weight is held against the shank in the region where the predominant bone in the shank is most discernable. By biasing the weight in such a position, there is little muscle or tendons disposed between the weight and the bone. As a result, as the muscles and tendons in the shank are flexed, there is little change in the shape of the surface against which the weight rests. As a result, the weight can be worn comfortably in a manner that does not restrict the natural movements of any muscles or tendons within the limb.

Abstract: A flexible web is arranged to have secured thereto a plurality of flexible pouches, with the web including first and second ends, with a strap member having a hook and loop fastener surface extending along the strap member, with a ring member mounted between the pouches such that the strap member is arranged to loop about the ring member for securement about itself when the flexible web is mounted about a golf club shaft.

Abstract: A belt comprising a straight piece of material having a faster on each end whereby the ends can be fastened together to form a closed belt. A back lumbar support is connected to the rear body of the belt. The back lumbar support has at least one pocket to mount chemical gel-packs whereby the user would have a thermal application to the lumbar area while wear wearing the belt. A body garment that contains permanent or detachable gel pack containers. The gel packs may be heated or cooled to the desired temperature. The body garment may contain permanent and detachable sleeves.

Abstract: The present invention is an athletic harness for enhancing thoracic freedom while supporting a barbell during front squat exercises, said harness comprising a pair of rigid, over-the-shoulder, inverted "J"-shaped braces for maintaining the dimensional stability of the harness during said front squat exercises, where the braces include extended anterior portions, posterior portions that engage the shoulders rearwardly, and yoke portions that engage the shoulders supportively; a means for securing the lower extremities of the anterior portions together; a means for supporting the abdomen during said exercises; a pair of pins projecting forwardly from the anterior portions, where the pins are adapted to carry the bar of the barbell during the front squat exercises; and a means for preventing splaying of the braces during the front squat exercises.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus (302) for strapping weights (8) to a user's hand (1). The exercise apparatus may be used in water for swimming or on land for jogging or other exercise. A weight is inserted into a pocket (6) on a support (3) for placement on the backhand portion (14) of the user's hand. A strap (310) is mounted across the pocket to retain the weight in position. The strap includes a first band (332) having free ends (334, 336) for wrapping around the user's metacarpus. An auxiliary band (342) extends at an angle from the first band toward and around the inside of the user's wrist. The weight is removable from the pocket to permit variability of the amount of weight carried in proportion to desired muscle stress. The exercise apparatus may include a plurality of pockets for insertion of a plurality of weights. Adjacent fingers (318) are connected by webbing (370).

Abstract: For applying traction to an arm or a leg, an elongated body of elastic fabric is provided, which has a plurality of evenly distributed pockets that are elongated transversally of the body. Thin lead strips fit in the pockets as stiffeners. Complementary hook and loop fasteners secure the device around the girth of the arm or leg, so that all of the limb is surrounded by stiffener strips. The inner face of the elastic fabric is provided with a layer of anti-slip material, such as foam rubber, which extends beyond the elastic fabric, both lengthwise and widthwise, of the device. By preference, the device is arcuate in plan and the pockets and stiffener strips correspondingly trapezoidally shaped, when intended to fit around the tapering part of a limb.