Abstract: A massage apparatus includes a base plate, a first tension plate affixed to a first end to the base plate, a second tension plate affixed at a second end of the base plate opposite the first tension plate, a first massaging element coupled to the first tension plate remote from the base plate; a second massage element coupled to the second tension plate remote from the base plate facing the first massaging element, and a variable adjuster configured to vary at least one of a distance between the first and the second massage elements and a pressure applied by the massage elements. The variable adjuster is configured so that the pressure applied by the massage elements is adjustable given any distance between the first and the second massage elements.

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: A method and device for stimulating new capillary growth and increased circulation in areas where the blood flow is no longer sufficient to support hair growth, new hair or existing hair.

Abstract: A toe massage device is constructed from a rotating body while being supported on a base by a supporting shaft; a rotation drive device for rotating the rotating body in the normal and reverse directions; and toe fixation means provided on the rotating body and fixing toes of a subject. The toes are fixed on the rotating body by the toe fixation means and the rotating body is rotated in the normal and reverse directions. When the rotating body is rotated in the normal direction, the toes are pulled forward and downward. That is, the toes are pulled in the direction in which they are bent toward the sole. When the rotating body is rotated in the reverse direction, the toes are bent upward while being caused to move backward.

Abstract: A method and massage device for stimulating active points located on a back of a user. The massage device includes a hollow body that can be filled with a filler material and sealed is described. The hollow body is made of a material allowing elastic deformations of walls of the hollow body under applied pressure when the body is pressed against a human's back. The hollow body comprises a first pair and a second pair of projecting portions. The projecting portions are spaced apart from each other by a distance substantially equal to the distance separating the first lines of the bladder meridian and the second lines located on the left and right sides of a human body, respectively.

Abstract: This device (1) comprises two parallel rollers (20) which are used to work the skin (3) and which are mounted in a casing (10) so as to rotate about their respective axis (X-X). To treat the skin by aspiration in a reliable and effective manner, without using excessive vacuum levels, at least one of the rollers is hollow and delimits transverse aspiration passages (64). Those passages each have an outer end (641), which opens out on the periphery (20A) of the roller, and an inner end (642) which, at least when the outer end is directed towards the skin, is designed to be connected to a vacuum source via a control means (22) inside the roller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical apparatus for spinal therapy, which is a bed-type apparatus equipped with a treatment head and performs message and acupressure while moving along the length of the spine, and more particularly to a fixing structure of a treatment head in the medical apparatus, which wears out slowly and allows the treatment head to move in a vertical direction. The medical apparatus for spinal therapy having the fixing structure of a treatment head is advantageous over known apparatuses in that it can give various types of stimulation to human body parts and incurs lower maintenance expenses.

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: 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 portable rolling massager is provided that includes a spindle, a roller rotatably mounted on the spindle, and a covering for the roller that features a comfortable surface when applied to the skin and pressure is applied to muscles underlying the skin. Heating and cooling of the cover provides other therapeutic benefits. Storage in the spindle accommodates weights, flashlights, key storage, music devices, and the like. Hand grips having distal ends are designed to provide the ability to massage trigger points that develop in the muscles.

Abstract: A massaging body-gym apparatus is composed of a rod, at least two rollers, two positioning sleeves, two sealing covers and an elastic rope. A positioning device is installed in the roller, composed of a pair of half positioning bases and a positioning bar. The positioning sleeve has a blocking disc bored with a restricting hole for inserted by the positioning bar. With the positioning bar inserted in or separated from the restricting hole of the positioning sleeve, the roller can be positioned immovably or released to rotate freely, so that, combined with different postures, various parts of a human body can be exercised or massaged. In addition, the present invention is small and light, handy for carrying.

Abstract: A massage body-building device comprises a rod body; the rod body integrally formed with at least one massage body; the massage body having a plurality of noses; two ends of the rod body being formed with respective stops; each of two surfaces near two ends of the rod body being formed with a through hole and two embedding holes; two rollers engaged to the portions of the rod body near two ends of the rod body; two positioning sleeves installed at two ends of the rod body; each positioning sleeve having a through hole; two plugs for sealing the two positioning sleeves; and an elastic rope having two ends which are installed to the rod body. Each of two end surfaces of the rod body is formed with a projection; one end of each positioning sleeve has an inner annular ring; and one edge of the ring has a recess for receiving the projection of the rod body.

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: A massaging rod includes a rolling assembly, two gripping assemblies and several far-infrared ceramic elements. A far-infrared ceramic element is disposed within a rolling element of the rolling assembly. Both ends of the rolling assembly are provided with two sealing elements. The two gripping assemblies are disposed on both ends of the rolling assembly. The gripping assembly is formed of a gripping element, two bearings and a screw rod. The interior of the gripping element is assembled with a far-infrared ceramic element and two bearings. The rod body of the screw rod sequentially penetrates the far-infrared ceramic element and two bearings provided within the gripping element, and then is assembled with the sealing element. A user grips the gripping element by single hand or both hands, so that the rolling element contacts with the human body to perform the rolling massage on the portions of human body being massaged.

Abstract: A hand-portable manually operated back-massager, the U-Massage™ implement comprises a rigid frame critically configured as to facilitate a unique advantageous transitional-fulcrum principle, —whereby user can easily induce a much greater amount of massage-pressure and acupressure as well if desired. The basic notion of my transitional-fulcrum employs a gliding shoe mounted at the lower-terminus of my inverted J-shaped implement's front-leg, whereby the user is enabled to merely tilt the upper portion of the implement forward as to thereby realize a tremendous leverage advantage upon their back as the masssage-roller arranged at the lower-terminus of the implement's back-leg is caused to thrust into the user's back-musculature with far greater emphasis as compared to conventional back-massagers of this sort.

Abstract: A massage device to hold a golf ball has a surrounding portion to cover the golf ball and a handgrip extended from the surrounding portion. The handgrip has an insertion orifice on the bottom to receive a tee. The periphery of the handgrip that joins the surrounding portion has grasping ditches to be grasped by user's fingers. The outer surface of the massage device has a plurality of conical jutting elements. The device can hold a golf ball and a tee, and also can be held securely by user's hand to do massage on various portions of user's body.

Abstract: A device for massaging soft tissue of an individual when positioned between such soft tissue and a predetermined surface. The massage device includes a spherical member made from a first predetermined material and having each of a first predetermined diameter and a predetermined weight for rolling over such soft tissue. There is a rope member made from a second predetermined material and having each of a second predetermined diameter and a predetermined length. The rope member is connected to the spherical member for encircling a pre-selected body part. Finally, a mechanism is engageable with the rope member for adjusting tightness thereof around such pre-selected body part such that the spherical member is affixed tightly against such soft tissue to be massaged.

Abstract: A device 100 and associated system for facilitating convenient and effective back mobilization of a clothed person is disclosed. The device has a substantially cylindrical body 102 having two ends 104 and two cylindrical, radial surfaces 106, wherein the cylindrical, radial surfaces make substantially smooth transitions 108 into the ends proximate the cylindrical, radial surfaces; and a channel of reduced radius 110 approximately centered between the ends of the cylindrical body, wherein the cylindrical, radial surfaces make substantially smooth transitions 112 into the channel proximate the cylindrical, radial surfaces. The system further includes a clothing retainer 200 for retaining clothing proximate the body of the person. The person is able to mobilize the back while moving the back along the cylindrical, radial surfaces of the device causing the device to roll while the clothing retainer keeps the clothing from underneath the rolling device as it rolls.

Abstract: A massage device which substantially mirrors the hardness and deformation characteristics of the human thumb or palm and is particularly effective in relieving tender and painful muscle and connective tissue conditions, including but not limited to trigger points, foot ailments and leg and arm ailments such as carpel tunnel syndrome. The massage device typically includes an elongated, resilient massage body. A pair of spaced-apart wheels is provided on the massage body to facilitate rolling the device on a surface. The wheels of the massage device may be rolled in a back-and-forth motion on a flat surface as the afflicted area or areas on an arm, leg, foot or other part of a user's body is pressed against the resilient massage body to substantially alleviate pain and discomfort associated with muscle or connective tissue conditions.

Abstract: A manual massager includes a shank having a cavity defined in a first end thereof and two legs extending from a second end thereof. A tapered stub is movably and partially received in the first end of the shank for pressing the points at which a person is supposed to be lethally vulnerable. A ball is rotatably and partially received in a free end of each of the two legs for abutting and rotating on the user's skin. A fin extends from an outer periphery of the shank near the first end of the shank for providing a popular treatment for sunstroke by scraping the user's neck and back.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus that includes at least one massaging element in a housing and extending therefrom for use in manipulating a subject's tissue and further including a radiant heat source.

Abstract: A massage apparatus for bowels in a toilet seat comprising a base member, a seat member, a cover member and a water storage member comprises a motor unit having a motor therein and being disposed at the back of the base member of the toilet seat, a rotary unit having a rotation axis rotatable according to the rotation of the motor and an eccentric member eccentrically coupled to the rotation axis and extending to opposite side portions of the motor unit, a belt portion whose opposite ends being connected to the rotary unit, and an operation unit being disposed at one side portion of the base member and adjusting the on/off state and rotation speed of the motor unit.

Abstract: A foot massaging device for massaging a bottom of o foot of a user. The foot massaging device includes a body member being designed for being rolled between the foot of the user and a floor. A sleeve member has a perimeter wall defining an interior space of the sleeve member. The interior space of the sleeve member has an open end whereby the open end permits insertion of the body member into the interior space of the sleeve member. The sleeve member is designed for massaging the bottom of the foot of the user when the body member is rolled between the floor and the foot of the user.

Abstract: Massaging device with double massaging functions, including a main body and at least one roller assembly including a roller pivotably disposed on a predetermined portion of the main body about a pivot shaft and a resilient member which is cylindrical and made of flexible material. The resilient member is fitted around the roller and has a top end and a body section. Multiple first and second protuberances are respectively formed on outer faces of the top end and body section of the resilient member. By means of rolling the roller assembly, the second protuberances in turn contact with and massage human skin to achieve a pressing type massaging effect. Alternatively, a user can hammer a part of human body with the first protuberances to achieve a hammering type massaging effect.

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.

Abstract: A massaging device is designed for use in conjunction with a leg frame of the massaging chair. The massaging device includes a plurality of clamp boards and massaging wheels. The clamp boards are mounted slantingly to effect a tilting motion for massaging the shank of leg and the sole of foot. The massaging wheels are eccentrically mounted to bring about an eccentric motion for rubbing the shank of leg and the sole of foot.

Abstract: A massaging device comprises a base, a massaging member, and a cover. The base is provided with a basin for containing the cleansing lotion. The massaging member is rotatably mounted in the base such that the massaging member is partially submerged in the cleansing lotion. The cover is provided with an opening and is joined with the base such that the massaging member is partially jutted out of the cover via the opening. The massaging member is provided in the outer surface with a plurality of grooves and ridges, which dispense and apply the cleansing lotion to a body part being massaged by the massaging member in motion.

Abstract: A finger pressure device 1 including semi-spherical bodies 10, 10′ with a plurality of protuberances 11 on the outer surface, penetrating grooves 12, 12′ in upper/lower part, a concavity 13, a convexity 14 in the internal center and circular groove 15; a circular rim 20 with a plurality of protuberances 21 on the outer surface, a projection 22 on the inner circumference and a space 23 to be placed between the two semi-spherical bodies; a coupling rod 30 with circular protuberances 31 on both sides to be inserted into the circular groove 15 of the semi-spherical bodies 10, 10′ through the space 23 of the circular rim 20; and a cap 60 covering the upper/lower grooves 12, 12′ after fastening with the bolt 40 and the nut 50.

Abstract: A treatment tool and method of using the same are provided for treating soft tissue by the application of pressure to muscles used in various therapeutic techniques such as trigger point, friction, effleurage and muscle stripping. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a massage tool having a shaft of a predetermined length and one or more ring members associated with the shaft member for providing muscle stripping and other therapy. The massage tool is of a weight sufficient to assist the therapist in delivering therapy. In another embodiment, the present invention comprises a paddle formed in one end of the shaft. In another embodiment, the massage tool of the present invention has a point member formed in a second end of the shaft for providing trigger point and other therapy.

Abstract: An electric foot massaging assembly is provided including a slipper mount. A flexible slipper is positioned on the slipper mount with an opening formed in an upper extent thereof for receiving a foot therein. A roller assembly includes a plurality of rollers mounted on the slipper mount for massaging a foot within the slipper. A motor is included for rotating the rollers.

Abstract: A massage system including a carrier and a plurality of pressure applicators rotatably and releasably mountable to the carrier, wherein the carrier covers less than about 25% of the surface area of each pressure applicator.

Abstract: A ball massage device is provided comprising (a) a massage ball, preferably in the form of an inflated large massage ball, (b) a platform having an elongated opening for receiving a top portion of the massage ball, and (c) a curvilinear (arcuate) base depending from the platform and having an opening for receiving a lower portion of the massage ball. During use of the device, the massage ball is effectively retained within the device by the platform and base which permit portions of the massage ball to extend therefrom. The portion of the massage ball extending above the platform engages the user's back and permits adequate massaging and exercising of the user's back and other body portions.

Abstract: A combination toy hoop, which includes a plurality of spherical members, and a plurality of flexible coupling rods respectively connected between each two of the spherical members, the spherical members each are formed of two hemispherical shells fastened together by a plug joint or screw means, the hemispherical shells of each of the spherical members each having two keyway-like coupling notches, the coupling rods each having two round heads at two opposite ends respectively engaged into the keyway-like coupling notches at the hemispherical shells of the spherical member.

Abstract: A freely rotational ball actuated manual body massager designed to fit comfortably in the user's hand. The pressure of a specially designed density ball which spins three-dimensionally creates a motion resembling the action of the balls of the fingers of a massage therapist's hand. The body of the device can be made by plastic injection of an aesthetically appealing durable material. The ball is designed to rotate freely inside its housing and held there by a removable retainer resembling the action of a ball of a computer mouse or the dispenser head of a roll-on anti-perspirant. Several different retainers of Teflon.RTM. may be used to insure intimate contact between ball and retainer providing minimal friction and maximal free rotation with ease, efficiency and economy of manufacture.

Abstract: There is disclosed a therapeutic exercise in which the patient lies in a supine position on a flat surface, with a long, smooth cylindrical roller having a constant compressed diameter from about 2 to about 4 inches throughout its length beneath the patient's back. The roller should be of sufficient length to span laterally across the entire patient's back and shoulders. The patient's slowly rolls his body over the roller from the sacrum along the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae by the pushing against the support surface with his feet and hands, and while shifting or rocking his body, side-to-side. The roller fixture includes a pair of end brackets which rotationally support a pair of end shafts of the roller and includes a frictional brake to restrain the rotation of the roller.

Abstract: A portable massage device for providing effects of finger pressing massage and kneading massage (like fingers of a person repeatedly gripping and separating from each other) by kneading members including a driving mechanism 2 which is disposed on one of a pair of fixed plates 11 of a frame 1, a driven rotary shaft 3 which is rotatably held on the frame and driven to rotate by the driving member 2, driven rotary plates 4 which are disposed on the center part of the driven rotary shaft 3 and driven to rotate by the driving member 2, cam parts 41 which have a convex and concave surface 42 formed on one end, kneading members 5 which are disposed on shaft 3 and slide freely thereon, and have cam receiving parts 51 to contact the cam parts 41 of the driven rotary plates 4 for moving the kneading members toward and away from each other on the shaft 3, and a power spring member 6 which is disposed on the two kneading members 6 to make the motions of the kneading members 5 repeat continuously.

Abstract: A hula-hoop includes a body having a hollow portion at an inner side thereof, and a plurality of rollers equi-distantly spaced apart and pivotally mounted in the hollow portion of the hula-hoop body. The rollers are covered by a soft outer sleeve and each roller projects slightly from the inner side of the hula-hoop body. When the user turns the hula-hoop at the waist portion, the rollers may enhance the turning of the hula-hoop, and may prevent possible injury to the waist portion. The hula-hoop is easy to dismantle and assemble to facilitate carrying. Additionally, the rollers may massage the waist of the user during play.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a device is provided for treating muscular ailments. The device has a generally U-shaped frame. The frame has an elongated cross-member with a handle extending perpendicularly outwardly from each of two terminal ends of the cross-member. The device has a protrusion extending perpendicularly outwardly from the cross-member in the same direction as the handles. The protrusion can be either of a rectangular block or a roller and can be positionable along the longitudinal axis of the cross-member. In another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for using a device with a U-shaped frame and a protrusion to self-administer treatment for muscular and spinal ailments. The method involves locating a body part needing treatment and positioning the protrusion directly over the body part. Pressure is then applied to the body part by the protrusion. Additional pressure may be applied if necessary by using the handles and the cross-member of the device as levers.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus (28) which is designed to be located within the space (26) under a bed (20). The massaging apparatus (28) includes a mounting arm (108) which can be moved from the space (26) under the bed (20) and pivoted to an upright position. When in the upright position an elongated arm (32) is connected to the mounting arm (108) and pivotable in a direction toward and away from the bed (20). The elongated arm (32) includes a massaging device (50) mounted on its outer end thereof. The massaging device (50) is to be capable of being separately driven in a reciprocating manner. The elongated arm (32) is to be appropriately counterbalanced (198) so that the massaging device (50) will apply a slight downward pressure onto the human (22) who is being massaged. The mounting arm (108) is to be moved over a preprogrammed path (48) which will also move the massaging device (50) in the same path on the body of the human (22).

Abstract: A skin stimulator which has a number of handles around the periphery of a generally circular base. Opposite each handle and on an opposing edge of the base member, are teeth or stimulators which are used to stimulate the skin (i.e. back, soles, or legs) of a user. A mounting bracket permits the stimulator to be mounted onto a wall, a door, or a floor stand. The preferred mounting bracket is created by a series of radially extending channels which allow the user to readily adjust the stimulator so that a particular set of unique teeth are accessible. In one embodiment of the floor stand, a vibrator is used to vibrate the stimulator so that the soles of a user's feet are massaged and stimulated. In one embodiment of the invention, each handle is provided with a tactile indicia so that the user is able to identify the teeth which will be used by merely grasping the handle portion. Teeth, in this context, include: pointed protrusions, rounded protrusions, rollers, and rolling balls.

Abstract: A foot massager is built around a cylinder that preferably mounts two axially spaced longitudinally ribbed, bulging sleeves separated by a radially extended central partition disk and captured at their outer ends by roller disks, each having end stops to prevent the massager from rolling too far. The sleeve has alternating short and substantially compressible tall ribs to clutch the skin of a user's foot and thereby enhance the soothing effect. The cylinder mounts a vibrator internally. The user places his feet respectively on the two bulged sleeves, turns on the vibrator, and rolls his feet forward and backward in a reciprocating motion that rolls the vibrator on the floor beneath his feet. The configuration of the ribbed sleeves is such that the user can roll his feet against curved end ramps defined on both the inside (the side closer to the other foot) and outside of each foot for a complete massage of all foot surfaces.

Abstract: A pedal structure mainly including a pair of bases each having a facing-inward long recess with toothed side walls, a pair of adjusting supports each including an upper shaft holder portion for receiving one end of a shaft and a lower coupling rod portion having toothed side walls for engaging with the long recess of the base, and a pair of pedals pivotally rotatably assembled to the shaft extending between the two shaft holder portions of the adjusting supports.

Abstract: A breast massager including: (a) a cup for supporting a breast, the cup having an inner surface for supporting the breast, a tip corresponding to the tip of the breast, and an opening at the tip of the cup; (b) a rotator attached to the tip of the cup, the rotator having a rotating shaft protruding into the cup via the opening at the tip of the cup; (c) at least one flexible rod having a length, a first end and a second end, the first end of the rod being attached to the rotating shaft of the rotator in the cup, the rod being capable of conforming to the inner surface of the cup; and (d) a plurality of skin-contacting elements attached to the rod along the length of the rod; wherein, the rotator is capable of sweeping the rod along at least a portion of the inner surface of the cup to roll the skin-contacting elements against a breast supported by the inner surface of the cup.

Abstract: A massager for the back portion of the human body having two identical handlebars (20) in an arched configuration. One end of each handlebar being flattened and hinged to each end of a rolling dual ended pivot (14) in such a way that handlebars (20) form an oval when free ends meet. Handlebars (20) having a length and arch such that they encompass a human torso when free ends meet. Cylindrically shaped pivot having bumper pad (16) cover. One or more massage members (8) are removably secured by retaining knobs (18) to the inside of arched handlebars (20) closer to the hinged ends thereof. Retaining knobs (18) protrude through a plurality of adjustment holes (10) in handlebar (20) and thread into female threaded massage members (8).

Abstract: A waste bin, having finger pressure members, which may be positioned under a table, with a finger pressure effect and having at least one drawer type waste receiving bin, includes a body plate having finger pressure members with multiple finger pressure protrusions formed on an inclined crook plate with a curved surface, with two finger pressure rolls; a guide rail formed on each of the left and right sides of insertion openings formed on a bottom surface of the body plate, and an insertion groove formed on a front side of the side protrusions; guide grooves having a trail roller which is directed by guide rails, and formed on both outer sides of the receiving bin; stoppers formed on the receiving bins; resilient means fixed on the rear side of each of the insertion openings; and two drawer type dust receiving bins adapted to be inserted to the insertion openings.

Abstract: Conventional roller massaging devices can perform only massage resulting from rolling action and cannot perform combinational massage resulting from both kneading action and the rolling action. In view of the foregoing, the present invention provides a massaging device which can perform massage resulting from either the kneading action or the rolling action.

Abstract: A sole massaging device including a housing having a base and a cover adapted to be mounted on the base, a driving mechanism including a motor, a driving gear, two brackets, a chain, a driven gear and an axle, a plurality of leaves fastened on the axle and each of the leaves being distant from an adjacent one of the leaves by an angle of 45 degrees, and a rectangular fabric covered on the leaves and having four corners fastened on the base, whereby the device can effectively knead the sole of an user.

Abstract: A hand held massage device having a plurality of spheres adjustably mounted on an axial rod with enlarged grip handles mounted on the outer ends of the rod for rotation. The massage device is easy to use and, because the handles are in axial alignment with the massage spheres, allows the user to apply and direct the desired amount of pressure. The spheres of the massage device may be adjusted to various positions along the axis of the rod to comfort and to direct the massage to specific areas.

Abstract: A therapeutic device to mobilize the spinal joints and soft tissues surrounding the human spine. The device includes two substantially solid spherical balls mounted on a shaft for independent rotation. In one embodiment, the balls have a spherical to elliptical configuration and comprise an inner ball portion of a variable density synthetic plastic material and with an outer covering or portion comprised of a flexible material. The balls have a confronting area forming a substantially elliptical shape extending from a major spherical ball portion. Another embodiment comprises two spherical rubber balls having an inner ball formed of hard material to assist in the mobilizing operation and an outer flexible rubber cover. In either embodiment, the balls may be mounted on the shaft via suitable sleeves disposed through the inner ball portions. The device may be used in self-treatment or may be applied by another person.

Abstract: A foot massaging apparatus comprising a base having a hollow interior and an opening for allowing access to the interior; an axially rotatable roller coupled to the base and extended across its interior such that it projects from the opening; and a foot rest coupled to the base at a location remote from the interior such that it faces the roller.