Abstract: A spine-correcting orthopedic foam roller for improving metabolism, includes: a spinous process accommodation groove for accommodating spinous processes of the spine; a transversus process stimulating part extending from the spinous process accommodation groove and protruding from a portion thereof corresponding to transversus processes of the spine; and a junctional process accommodation groove extending from the transversus process stimulating part in an axial direction and accommodating junctional processes, which are the ends of the transversus processes at which transverse costal facets are formed.

Abstract: A myofascial release apparatus can include a head member and a shaft configured to couple to the head member and to releasably mount the head member to a weightlifting rack. This can be accomplished, for example, by threading the shaft of the apparatus through apertures on a support member of the weightlifting rack and placing a securing member or securing loop on the shaft to prevent the shaft from retreating through the support member during use. The apparatus can be included in a kit having one or more of the following additional components: a washer, a magnet, collars, two or more additional head members, or a handle. The head members can be any suitable shape, including a blunt nub head, a precision nub head, and/or a broad nub head.

Abstract: A roller assembly includes a roller body having a rounded outer surface, an end opening, and an internal cavity extending inwardly along an axial direction from the end opening and configured to receive a weight assembly including one or more weights, a weight holder received within the cavity and configured for holding the weight assembly within the cavity, and a retaining structure engaged with the roller body to retain the weight holder and the weight assembly within the cavity. The weight holder includes first and second engaging members to engage first and second ends of the weight assembly that are spaced in the axial direction, to limit movement of the weight assembly along the axial direction. At least one of the first and second engaging members is positionable in different axial positions relative to the other, such that the engaging members can accommodate changes in size of the weight assembly.

Abstract: A weight belt system for a human body including a first free end and an opposed second free end; a plurality of interconnected weighted elements suspended on a wire member between the first free end and the second free end. The weighted elements are disposed adjacent to each other with alternating weighted members; and at least one of the first free end and the free second end being a magnetic weighted member.

Abstract: There is provided a health instrument with which, even though a treating person is a treatment subject, the treating person is capable of performing a predetermined treatment, and which efficiently restores a human soft tissue into a normal state by properly coping with a difference in human soft tissue such as a fascia or a muscle, which is induced by a difference in physique, or the like. There is provided a health instrument with a rod shape which has at least one or more grip portions and a treatment portion extending along a length direction, in which the treatment portion has a curved portion in a width direction, and in a cross-sectional shape which is obtained when cutting the treatment portion at a midpoint along the length direction, has four or more protrusions on a periphery of a cross section, and tip portions of the protrusions are curved.

Abstract: An exercise roller includes an elongated bar having grip handles arranged at opposing axial ends of the elongated bar, a cylindrical core supported by the elongated bar between the grip handles, and a cover that surrounds the cylindrical core and is formed of a material having a repeating pattern.

Abstract: A skin treatment head for use in a body care device for treating a skin, the body care device comprising a housing and a skin treatment head associated with the housing, wherein the housing further comprises an actuator configured to at least partly rotate the skin treatment head about an axis (A), wherein the skin treatment head comprises a plurality of bristles defining a virtual edge face circumferentially surrounding the plurality of bristles and a virtual top face defining a first height (h1) of the bristles relative to a skin treatment head surface of the skin treatment head, wherein the skin treatment head further comprises a plurality of rotatable elements, wherein each rotatable element is configured to rotate when a force in a tangential direction is applied to a rotatable element surface of the rotatable element, wherein the rotatable element surfaces are configured lower than the top face and wherein in certain embodiments the rotatable element surfaces at least partly extend beyond the edge face.

Abstract: A fitness bar can house free-moving weights. The movement and speed of the weights can be controlled by a flow impeder.

Abstract: A retractable massage roller includes two end caps and multiple ring-shaped unit bodies arranged along an axial direction, the two end caps being respectively connected to outermost two unit bodies of the multiple unit bodies. Every three adjacent unit bodies are connected through multiple connecting rods, the multiple connecting rods are independent of the three adjacent unit bodies, each connecting rods is movably disposed on and passes through the three adjacent unit bodies and the three adjacent unit bodies are capable of sliding on the multiple connecting rods. Outermost two unit bodies of the three adjacent unit bodies are respectively positionally-limited at two ends of each connecting rod through first limiting mechanisms, when the retractable massage roller is in a stretched state. Every two adjacent unit bodies of the multiple unit bodies are positionally-limited through second limiting mechanisms, when the retractable massage roller is in a contracted state.

Abstract: Roller devices, systems, and methods for their use to treat or alleviate symptoms relating to soft tissue injuries and ailments. Such a therapeutic system includes at least one roller device that has an axis of rotation and at least first and second rollers oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation and spaced apart along the axis of rotation to provide substantially continuous lines of contact with an individual's skin. Each of the rollers has a circular perimeter that defines an outer diameter and a contact surface of the roller. The contact surface defines a contact surface radius sized so that the roller applies a level of pressure to the soft tissue beneath the skin when the roller device is pressed with a level of force against the skin of the individual and caused to travel across the skin within the body region of the individual's body.

Abstract: A portable roller massager includes an elongate center shaft having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and a second end, a roller section rotatably positioned about an outer surface of the elongate center shaft and extending not entirely between the first and second ends, a first handle member movably attachable to the first end of the elongate center shaft, and a second handle member movably attachable to the second end of the elongate center shaft. The elongate center shaft, roller section, first handle member, and second handle member cooperate to form a portable roller massager for massaging and treating a person's muscles.

Abstract: A exercise roller device including a center roller portion provided with shaped end roller portions, and the center roller portion provided with a centered circumferential groove. A method of making the exercise roller device.

Abstract: An adhesive roller assembly is provided having a non-cylindrical roller. The non-cylindrical roller is rotatably affixed to a handle's distal end. In addition, adhesive tape is helically wrapped about the roller, and the adhesive tape includes perforations so as to facilitate the breaking of the adhesive tape into individual segments. Because the roller has a non-cylindrical circumferential surface, the adhesive tape is deformed to have a non-cylindrical exterior. The roller, and consequentially exterior of the adhesive tape, can take various forms. In preferred embodiments, the roller and tape exterior have a concave, convex, undulating, dimpled or bumpy surface. The adhesive tape is made of material providing increased elongation.

Abstract: A device for relieving foot or heel pain having of a top and bottom horizontal cylindrical members attached by flexible, adjustable cords. The first cylindrical member is placed under the affected foot while second cylindrical member is placed over the knee and held in place to provide resistance. The bottom cylindrical member is used to provide a gentle massage to the affected foot while the foot is held in the flex position.

Abstract: A exercise roller device including a center roller portion provided with shaped end roller portions, and the center roller portion provided with a centered circumferential groove. A method of making the exercise roller device.

Abstract: A massage therapy device having a roller and detachable thermal cover is disclosed. The roller has a series of unique ridges that optimize the application of therapeutic pressure to portions of a user's body. The thermal cover contains thermal retention material that can be heated or cooled. When the thermal cover is detachably connected to the roller, thermal therapy can be applied to muscle and other tissue in conjunction with the pressure therapy applied with the ridges of the roller. The configuration, temperature, and pressure application angle of the device can be varied to maximize the versatility of the device and provide individualized treatment.

Abstract: Provided is a massaging appliance comprising: a body which has drive means, at least one type of massaging head which comprises at least two massaging elements, a transmission mechanism which allows the massaging elements to be activated under the action of the drive means, fitting means which are designed to fit at least one type of massaging head in a removable manner on the body, distinguishing means for distinguishing the type of massaging head fitted on the body and control means for controlling said massaging appliance which, depending on which type of massaging head is distinguished, are designed to act on the drive means so as to control the movement of at least two elements of the massaging head.

Abstract: A exercise roller device including a center roller portion provided with shaped end roller portions, and the center roller portion provided with a centered circumferential groove. A method of making the exercise roller device.

Abstract: An instrument for massaging human body portions having an elongated rod-like body having multiple treatment edges upwardly extending therefrom and bendable into a wide variety of U-shaped configurations.

Abstract: A massage device mounting system may include two mounting elements, each with a slot for receiving a removable massage bar with a cylindrical shaft and two opposing bar ends mounted within the slots. A massage device is pivotally coupled to the cylindrical shaft and includes a bore through the central axis of the massage device. A massage device mounting system may also include an adjustable support for mounting the massage device within a doorway or for supporting the massage device adjacent to a surface, such as a wall or a floor.

Abstract: A system and methods are disclosed for manipulating soft tissue. In some embodiments, a roller has a cylindrical core with a plurality of protrusions disposed thereon, each protrusion having a height, durometer and radius of curvature and separated axially and circumferentially from nearby protrusions. Spacing between tow protrusions may allow protrusions to contact soft tissue while nearby bony tissue, nerves or wounds are avoided. End caps on the cylindrical core have a major diameter that may be less than, approximately the same as, or greater than the diameter of the cylindrical core and the height of the protrusions. A circumferential band may be devoid of protrusions.

Abstract: In one instance, a modular system for exercise and muscle manipulation work is presented that allows a user to easily carry numerous components and then quickly assemble or separate the components to facilitate a variety of exercises and muscle manipulation work. The components are quickly assembled or separated using rotatable and releasable magnetic quick-link couplers. Other systems and methods are included.

Abstract: An exercise system or kit that includes separate components that can be used together during a workout. In one embodiment, the exercise system includes a cylindrical body, an elongated bar, and one or more resistance bands. The elongated bar may be a one-piece bar or a multi-piece bar. The cylindrical body extends along a longitudinal axis and has an annular groove formed into its outer surface that surrounds the longitudinal axis and a bore extending through the cylindrical body in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The dimensions of the bar, the groove, and the bore are such that the bar can be inserted into and through the bore and the bar can be positioned within the annular groove to achieve different types of exercise. Furthermore, the resistance bands can be coupled to the elongated bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physical exercise device which is to be entirely supported by the user and which is usable while walking or jogging. The device according to the invention is characterized in that it includes: for exercising the upper body, a belt (1), two side handles (2), and two resilient links (3), it being a given that each handle (2) is sized so as to contain, when the device is at rest, the entirety of each resilient link (3), the length and the resilient characteristics of which are such that the extension thereof out of the handle ensures the extension and 360° rotation in space of the upper limbs of the user; and, for exercising the lower body, a back roller (4) removably attached to the belt (1) and intended for rolling on a wall by bending and extending the lower limbs.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhanced personal hygiene. In one embodiment, a hand cleaner apparatus is disclosed. The hand cleaner apparatus includes an elongate grip having two ends. Each end has a scrubber area and a finger scrubber notch. In another embodiment, light emitting diodes and a timer are included in the hand cleaner apparatus to indicate passage of an appropriate cleaning time after activation of the hand cleaner apparatus. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: An exercise device designed to work and strengthen abdominal muscles while in a standing position comprises a center tube that forms the main axle of the device. The center tube extends completely through where it forms the left and right gripping handles. A pair of padded rollers is rotatingly supported upon the center tube and are pressed upon and then motioned downwardly and upwardly over a user's quadriceps in a reciprocating manner to exercise the abdominal muscles. A gap between the rollers is provided to allow clearance for the device as it is utilized.

Abstract: An athletic massage device is described with improved pressure absorption and distribution, along with methods for using the same. The athletic massage device may comprise one or more massage rollers covered by one or more layers of pliant material, which allow a user improved control over how to adjust applied pressure. In some embodiments, devices are provided with a deep core construction with a pliant outer perimeter. A hard spine may house a motor and rechargeable battery to create vibrations, which may be adjustable. An inner core layer of a pliant material may overlay the spine. An outer surface layer of a more pliant material may overlay the inner core. Protrusions from the spine may extend into the inner core layer to improve pressure or energy transmission. Embodiments may be provided in the form of balls, massage sticks, rolling pins, or dumbbells. A docking station may provide a recharge connection and storage for the massage rollers.

Abstract: The present invention provides in some embodiments, a portable device for massaging and treating a person's muscles. The device can include an elongate center shaft and a roller section rotatably positioned about the outer surface of the elongate cylindrical center shaft and extending at least a portion of a distance between the first end of the elongate cylindrical center shaft and the second end of the elongate cylindrical center shaft. The device can also include a first and second handle coupled to the elongate center shaft. The first and second handles can be configured to collapse in order to decrease an overall length of the portable roller massager.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for foot zone therapy. The device includes a frame (1, 11), and a base (2, 12) provided with knobs (3a) for pressing the foot sole against. The knobs (3a) are laid out in an area essentially consistent with the length and shape of a foot sole. The base (2, 12) is either a rotatable roll (2) or a panel (12) divided for discrete zones (A, B, C, D), whereby rotating the roll or changing a relative height position of the zones in the flat panel enables the foot sole to be contacted alternately with various knobby zones. The device is adapted for such an operation that the effect of the knobs (3a) always proceeds from heel towards toes.

Abstract: A device for use in physical therapy is provided. The device includes an axis, and a plurality of balls which are rotatably mounted on the axis. Each ball is equipped with a shaft through which the axis extends. The surface of the shaft is equipped with a plurality of spaced apart protrusions, and an adjustable locking feature disposed on the axis that rotatably and releasably engages the grooves formed by the spaces between the protrusions such that the distance between the balls may be adjustably fixed to any of a plurality of predetermined values.

Abstract: A fascia tissue fitness device including a bar and a plurality of flower members connected to the bar along a plane. The flower members may each include multiple finger members that are stiff and extend outward from the bar.

Abstract: A skin stimulator which can be produced through a simple process in which a circular disc of a drum is formed by integrating a metal disc having needles on a circumferential surface thereof with a reinforcing resin material using insert injection molding and layering a plurality of metal discs and retainers, thus increasing productivity and economic efficiency, realizing stable operation and preventing foreign substances from being jammed in the drum, and which is configured such that, when pricking the skin with the needles, the needles do not give severe damage to the skin and can be prevented from being broken, thus being effectively used for a lengthy period of time, and in which each of the needles forms a polygonal cross-section of at least six sides instead of a circular cross section, so that, when pricking the skin with the needles, the contact surface of each needle relative to the skin can be reduced, thus minimizing the pain.

Abstract: Handheld roller massage apparatus comprising at least two air-filled elastomeric massage spheres and two handle grips attached to a support rod where the handle grips and massage spheres are fully adjustable along the support rod. Massage spheres have special size, elastic modulus, and perceived inflation pressure to reach deep muscle and ligament tissue along either side of the spine. Massage spheres deform from massage pressure primarily in the tip of the sphere and not at the base due to support from T-washer members on either side of massage spheres, which also helps reach deep muscle and ligament tissue along either side of the spine.

Abstract: The present invention is a lavatory massaging foot stool which allows the user to perform bowel movements with more ease and to allow the feet of the user to be massaged during the process. The lavatory massaging foot stool has a base, a pair of supports and an at least one rolling pin. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the base is made a series of planks that have been affixed adjacent to each other. A first rolling pin support and a second rolling pin support allow the at least rolling pin to be rotatably connected to the base of the present invention. The connection of the at least one rolling pin to the base via the first rolling pin support and the second rolling pin support allows the at least one rolling pin to be freely rotatable and elevated above the base and consequently the ground.

Abstract: An exercise device that allows a user to strengthen the entire anatomical core muscles with a lightweight, compact, and portable design. A device includes a housing that is substantially spherical in shape with a hollow portion therein. The housing has at least one protrusion. A ball that is substantially spherical in shape is positioned within said hollow portion such that said housing at least partially encloses the ball therein. A plurality of bearings are disposed between said housing and said ball. The bearings contact the housing and the ball, thereby allowing said housing to rotate about said ball. A plurality of handles detachably connect to the at least one protrusion.

Abstract: Provided is a bearing device for a beauty/health roller which presents no risk of bathwater or bathtub contamination, is hygienic, is less heavy than conventional ball bearings, is devoid of roller rattle, and exhibits a small rotational resistance of the rollers, and to provide the beauty/health roller having this bearing device. A bearing device 4 for a beauty/health roller is used in a beauty/health roller having a grippable body and a roller 3 arranged at the end portion of the body, and rotatably supports the roller 3 on a supporting shaft 2a provided to the end portion of the body. The bearing device comprises a radial bearing 5 into which the supporting shaft 2a is fitted and which rotatably supports the roller 3 on the supporting shaft 2a; a thrust bearing 6 arranged toward one end face of the radial bearing 5; and a preload-applying member 7 interposed between the radial bearing 5 and the thrust bearing 6.

Abstract: The present invention provides in some embodiments, a portable device for massaging and treating a person's muscles. The device can include an elongate center shaft and a roller section rotatably positioned about the outer surface of the elongate cylindrical center shaft and extending at least a portion of a distance between the first end of the elongate cylindrical center shaft and the second end of the elongate cylindrical center shaft. The device can also include a first and second handle coupled to the elongate center shaft. The first and second handles can be configured to collapse in order to decrease an overall length of the portable roller massager.

Abstract: A manually operated cylindrical roller is disclosed which facilitates the even application of pressure to the body tissue of a client during massage therapy, including tendons, ligaments, and muscles (e.g. the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, sartorius, plantaris, and the like). Variations of the disclosed tool comprise inflatable and non-inflatable components, as well as foam components. The disclosed invention relieves sore and achy muscles, helps blood circulation, relieving muscle cramps, loosening tight and knotted muscles, and relieving pressure from the massage therapist's hands.

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 massage kit including an active health roller massage implement and a stand for supporting the active health roller implement. The active health roller implement has an elongated central semi-rigid axle, at least two handles coupled to and transverse to the central axle, and a plurality of substantially spherical rollers rotatably coupled to the central axle. A method of using the massage kit includes supporting the active health roller implement on the stand in a fixed position, resting a body part on the rollers, and moving the body part across the rollers.

Abstract: A massage apparatus that includes an elongate member having a length defined by a first end and a second end; a first handle connected to the first end of the apparatus and a second handle connected to the second end of the apparatus; and a plurality of rollers, the plurality of rollers slidably disposed along the elongate member, each roller includes an outer surface, an interior cavity defined by the outer surface, wherein the interior cavity comprises a freezable liquid suitable for storing thermal energy for a time period P when in a liquid state; and a hollow portion sized to fit around the elongate member.

Abstract: A massage device may include: at least two massage members; and at least two branches. Each branch may carry at least one massage member. The branches may be in a first configuration when the massage members are not engaged with a region to be treated, and may be configured to take up a second configuration when the massage members are engaged with the region to be treated. The branches may be displaced relative to each other while passing from the first configuration to the second configuration, and may be configured to return resiliently into the first configuration when the massage members are no longer engaged with the region to be treated.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for massaging the body of a user comprising an arcuate member extending between first and second opposed ends and a central portion therebetween. The first and second ends are oriented away from the central portion and the arcuate member defines an arc having an angle of less than 180 degrees. The apparatus further comprises gripping portions disposed at the first and second opposed ends and a therapy applicator connectable to the central portion.

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: The purpose of the present device is to provide a face massage roller, which has a means to fix the magnets and the ceramic part(s) firmly without using an adhesive, which can produce a good massaging performance for a long term, and which reduces the burden due to defects generated after the selling of the products. This problem is solved by a face massage roller, having a presser member, lying between a back lid and a frame part, in which two or more rollers are supported by shafts, and being fixed to the back lid by welding, in such a way that a far-infrared ray radiation material part is between the inner side surface of the back lid and the presser member, under the two or more rollers, and the presser member retains the far-infrared ray radiation material part on the inner side surface of the back lid by welding fixation.

Abstract: A roller system for treating trigger points including an axle and at least one wheel coupled to the axle and wherein the at least one wheel may be coupled to the axle at any location along the length of the axle. A method of treating trigger points including providing a roller system and rolling at least one wheel across a desired location on a patient's body.

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 massage implement including a central axle, at least one handle coupled to the central axle, and a plurality of rollers. The rollers are rotatably mounted to the central axle and can engage the area a user wishes to massage. A user can apply pressure to the at least one handle and move the rollers over the area to be massaged.

Abstract: A ball exerciser includes a deformable rolling body having an outer surrounding wall surface and at least one lateral mount wall, a rigid stationary coupling member secured to the lateral mount wall and having a stationary coupling end distal from the lateral mount wall, a movable coupling member having a movable coupling end disposed to be swivelable and frictionally rotatable relative to the stationary coupling end about a rolling axis, a grip including a grip segment which is spaced apart from the lateral mount wall and which is coupled to the movable coupling end so as to permit the grip segment to swivel with the movable coupling member.

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.