Abstract: A portable neck massaging appliance 1 has an electric motor 13 driving a mechanical drive gear system 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 associated with the motor for rotationally driving two massage nodes 11, 12. Each massage node 11, 12 presses against a user's neck when the appliance 1 is worn around the neck and in contact with the back of the neck, delivering massage forces to the user's neck.

Abstract: A portable limb-mounted device for enhancing blood and/or lymph flow in a limb and/or for preventing stasis related disorders, the device comprising an energy generating device, an actuator, one or more compressing elements for generating squeezing forces on the limb of a user, a sensor located adjacent to the body of the user and coupled to a transceiver device, and a transceiver device coupled to the sensor to receive signals generated by the sensor, to transfer the signals received from the sensor device to a computing device. The device further comprises a computerized control system including a microcontroller and a memory device to store activity related information for subsequent downloads to an external computer-based monitoring device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sporting apparatus including: a supporter which has a plurality of joint holes and joint grooves formed in the upper surface thereof and stoppers formed on the lower surface thereof; a finger-pressure pad which has joint protrusions formed on the lower surface thereof to be coupled with the joint grooves of the supporter and has a finger-pressure portion formed in the upper surface thereof; pedestals which are provided on the stopper sides of the supporter and has joint holes formed in several faces thereof to adjust the height of the supporter; and knobs coupled with the joint holes of the supporter and the joint holes of the pedestals.

Abstract: In a chair massager, a stretching operation is performed with utilizing airbags which is expanded and shrunk, effectively. Airbags 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a and 5b which perform air-massage by expansion and shrinkage are disposed on a shoulder portion 3 and a lumbar portion 4 of a backrest 2, and a seat 5 of a main body 1 of the massager. Arm airbags 6a and 6b which perform air-massage by expansion and shrinkage are disposed on armrests 6 at both sides of the seat 5. In the stretching operation, for example, a shoulder airbag 3b on the shoulder portion 3 is expanded and shrunk in a state that an arm airbag 6a on one armrest 6 is expanded to hold an arm of the user 200. Thereby, the balance of a human body of the user 200 is broken down so that high stretch effect can be obtained.

Abstract: A massaging system includes an input device including a pressure-position profile sensor and a massaging device connected to and responsive to a signal received from the input device, the massaging device configured to massage at least a portion of a human body. A method of massaging includes providing a massaging system, sensing a pressure-position input profile of a manual input to the input device; and applying a pressure-position massage profile to the portion based at least in part on the pressure-position input profile.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a versatile back treatment implement system that consists of different implements that can be interchangeably used. Any one of the implements can be a lotion applying implement, a brush implement or a massaging implement. A handle has at one end thereof of friction grip handle and at another end an attaching system that can interchangeably attach any one of the various implements. The interchangeability also includes various elements that allow any one of the implements to be used in a rigid manner on the back of a person in a pivotal manner or in a manner where any one of the implements can change to different directions of movements simply by tuning the friction grip handle. The handle can also be adjusted to different lengths.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acupressure pen and methods of acupressure treatment, wherein said pen is capable of determining the optimal range for treatment on a particular acupoint, and recalling such optimal range during subsequent treatments. Through the use of a grid system, infrared communicator, and microcontroller, the pen is capable of being set and storing results in a matrix.

Abstract: A flexible fitness and rehabilitation exercising and massaging apparatus formed from tubular, flexible, web-like material and having a plurality of internal pockets, along with an exercise regimen that includes the apparatus. The pockets may hold objects such as resilient balls that aid in gripping the apparatus, and which have also been found to be conducive to self-massage therapy. The objects may be removed, and alternative objects inserted, through openings that allow access to preselected pockets. The openings may include resealable fastener means.

Abstract: A massaging device in the shape of a rod with an essentially cylindrical end element with a sleeve. The device has a flexible sleeve and a drive element to produce an oscillating deformation of the sleeve.

Abstract: A portable back strengthening device 22 with weight resistance that an aide applies to a user's back. The aide will roll the device in a repeated head to toe motion while a user lies in a prone position. During this operation, foam cushion 16 spins freely around metal pole 12 which has metal weight 18 centrally mounted within its' axis that provides a weight resistance to a user's back structures. The foam cushion 16 contour adequately provides a firm contact surface for all back structures. This device distributes weight resistance evenly to a user's back, thereby providing optimum dorsal muscle strengthening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of massage wherein a massage practitioner works with a person and a ball. Using the ball enables the massage practitioner to work two areas of the persons body at the same time. The ball also creates leverage that allows easier elongation of muscle and release of bone out of the person's joints.

Abstract: A Power Massage uses a platform with a sliding block to permit length adjustment and maximizing lower body strength for the therapist. The platform may be attached to any model of massage therapy chairs. The platform may be in any shape and may be collapsed for ease of transportation by the therapist.

Abstract: A massaging vibrator includes a massage assembly provided with a contact member, which is at least partly elastically deformable, and which can be applied directly or indirectly to the skin of a user, and which can be used in a deformed position when a stress is applied by the user. The arrangement also includes a reinforcement for the contact member at least partly embedded inside the contact member, with the reinforcement being able to deform jointly with the contact member and capable of keeping the contact member in the deformed position when the user ceases to apply the stress. The vibrator further includes at least one vibration generator, preferably directly in contact with the reinforcement within the contact member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plurality of pneumatic cylinders each having an acupressure probe is radially mounted in a predetermined space portion defined between an inner shell and an outer shell made of an extruded foam synthetic resin material, and an pneumatic pressure generator serving to actuate the pneumatic cylinders is mounted separately from the helmet, so that its whole weight is light, no noise or vibration occurs, and it is very simple to use and carry.

Abstract: A massage machine includes a backrest having a support surface for sustaining a back of a user, the support surface having an opening, a massage member for making contact with the back of the user through the opening of the support surface to perform a massage and a drive unit for causing the massage member to perform the massage. In the massage machine, a first intensity adjustment unit is arranged for changing the position of the massage member to adjust the massage intensity of the massage member and a second intensity adjustment unit is arranged for changing the position of the support surface to adjust the massage intensity of the massage member. A control circuit controls the operation of the drive unit, the first intensity adjustment unit and the second intensity adjustment unit.

Abstract: A device for foot therapy has a central, generally spherical dome with a rim about a generally circular, generally planar base of the dome. Preferably, the dome is resilient to foot pressure. A system of foot therapy including the device supports the device on its base and presses a selected portion of the bottom of a foot against the dome. Preferably, the base of the dome is supported on a floor and the selected portion of the foot is pressed against the dome from a standing or chair-sitting position.

Abstract: A stimulator pad includes a layer of support material and at least one stimulator node secured to and supported by the support layer, the stimulator node comprising a housing having one end region secured relative to the support layer and the other end defining an aperture which in use confronts a body surface and in which at least one pressure member includes a plurality of pressure member components is resiliently located, resilient biasing means provided within the housing to act between the support layer or a base portion of the housing and at least some of the pressure member components to urge the at least some of the pressure member components to protrude through the housing aperture, and a layer of flexible cover material which extends over at least one of the pressure members.

Abstract: A massage device comprising: an inner sleeve; an outer sleeve; a composition sealed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, the composition being capable of undergoing a phase change which is accompanied by a change in temperature of the composition. The exterior surface of the massage device is therefore able to be warmed to a desired operating temperature.

Abstract: A massage tool includes a handle, which has a cylinder provided for holding, a barrel hole going through the cylinder; a first barrel, which has a barrel body inserted into the barrel hole of the handle, a chamber formed concaved on the barrel body, a fitting hole opened downwards from the bottom of the chamber; a toe, which has a shoulder received in the chamber of the first barrel; a second barrel, which has a barrel body inserted into the barrel hole of the handle; the massage tool which assembled via above structure is convenient for use and holding; further, the massage tool can includes a skirt, which has a skirt body mounted on the handle, the second barrel and the skirt mounted at least two fingers or a palm; and a magnet group received in the chamber of the first barrel; thereby, the invention can assembled variety of massage tool, the magnet group generating magnetic field improve human body blood circulation, and the toe or the finger to proceed pressing.

Abstract: A kneading mechanism for use in a massage device of a massage machine comprises a rubbing mechanism including two sets of upper and lower swing plates having upper and lower massage rollers, wherein a kneading mechanism may drive a kneading stem by way of a motor and a pulley set, and the kneading stem includes a crank and connecting rod assembly axially disposed at each of two ends thereof, and a connecting rod of the crank and connecting rod assembly is axially coupled to the lower swing plate, thereby the lower swing plate may be easily controlled to actuate the operation and multiple-section positions of the lower massage roller, for obtaining different rubbing and kneading massage positions and forces.

Abstract: A personal massage device is disclosed. The massage device includes a housing having an exterior surface defining first and second oppositely-disposed operative ends and an interior surface defining a cavity. Each of the operative ends includes a substantially smooth and continuous surface thereon. The massage device further includes a first motor disposed within the housing and adapted for creating vibration and a battery disposed within the housing and adapted to power the first motor.

Abstract: A method for performing trigger point therapy using a massage device having a spherical ball with an array of pliable nodes that project axially from the surface of the ball. The massage device can be manipulated by the user or a second person. Effective manipulation to the user's back and neck are achieved when the user places the device between himself and a rigid surface and rolls the ball at a trigger point location.

Abstract: A method is provided for relief of head, face and jaw pain by achieving the release of intra oral muscle spasms, trigger points, and myofascial dysfunction. The steps include locating intra oral treatment points, including locations of intra oral muscle spasms, trigger points, and myofascial dysfunction, in the mouth and jaw region of a human subject. A handheld device is provided with a central gripping portion, a first generally arcuate arm extending from one end of the gripping portion and terminating in a generally bulbous tip, and a second generally arcuate arm extending from the other end of the gripping portion and terminating in a generally flattened tip. The subject's mouth is opened sufficiently to pass one of the tips into the mouth. One of the tips is inserted in the subject's mouth and the tip is brought into contact with one of the treatment points. Pressure is applied to the treatment point until a release response occurs.

Abstract: A treatment device for the human body comprising a massaging member with a first end and a second end, each provided with attachment means adapted to attach to any part of a user's lower limbs, in which the massaging member is adapted and dimensioned to fit around any part of a user's torso, neck or head when the attachment means are attached to any part of the user's lower limbs.

Abstract: An apparatus, includes a first object, a second object, and a shell enclosing the first and second objects and controlling the movement of the first object and the second object. The first object and the second object are balls within the shell accommodating rolling of the apparatus between first and second surfaces. The balls or other object can include a resilient material and shell includes a resilient material. The shell can include a polychloroprene material. The objects can include two similar strips of rubber forming a hollow spherical shape and covered by canvas. There can also be a resilient hollow space for movement of the first and second object while the first and second objects touch at least an area without being connected. The shell can be stretched at the outer circumferences of the first and second objects and tapering in the space between the first and second objects.

Abstract: A massage assembly includes a motorized device having a drive arrangement configured to drive a massage head of the assembly. According to a preferred example, the massage head includes a plate provided with through openings and massage elements, each mounted in a through opening of the plate. The plate includes, around its perimeter, a relief for reversible mounting in the motorized device. The drive arrangement includes a rocker with a transmission surface against which the massage elements bear, with transmission surface oscillating about a pivot axis.

Abstract: A massage device includes a support, a grip or gripping means firmly attached to the support and capable of being grasped in order for a user to handle the massage device, and at least two massage members rotatably mounted on the support around respective axes of rotation. The two massage members each typically include a roller that extends along a main axis of elongation, and massage components configured to bear against a skin surface, the massage components including free ends that project outwardly relative to the roller and that are arranged along at least one helix around the main axis of elongation of the roller, the massage components being distributed around at least one turn of the helix, said helix including an irregularity relative to the roller.

Abstract: One aspect provides a wearable garment having built-in massage components at multiple positions to massage areas of the thighs and/or lower butt. The garment may be adjustable to fit users of different sizes. This wearable massager provides a deep massage in areas that are difficult and/or tedious to get to when using other do-it-yourself massagers. This wearable massager employs a rotating longitudinal friction action (in contrast to a vibrating action) thereby eliminating the need to push on the massager. The wearable massager may allow a wearer to relax while receiving a massage.

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: The present invention discloses a massage apparatus having a housing with a massage formation for contacting a body part of a user. A massage mechanism is oriented within the housing for imparting a massage effect to the massage formation. A light source is provided on the massage formation for conveying an illumination effect from the massage formation. A partially translucent massager is disclosed for providing a visual effect of the underlying massage operation. Further, a roller massage assembly is provided wherein a load imparted to a roller is distributed directly to a structure of the massager for preventing distribution of the load to the massage mechanism.

Abstract: The adjustable massage apparatus has a massage effect of which is based on the suction effect created in connection with the treatment head of the apparatus. The treatment head of the apparatus has a surface which comes into contact with the skin, a frame, and a low-pressure chamber, associated with the surface for creating a low-pressure suction in order to lift the skin. The apparatus has a sensor for measuring characteristics of skin tissue, and elements to automatically adjust the low-pressure suction to the desired value, on the basis of the obtained measurements.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing soft-tissue manipulation of a user's spinal discs, and other back, neck and glutei soft-tissues includes a rigid or semi-rigid working member having at least one operational side surface for engaging contact with target soft-tissues and to which are secured a pair of straps. The operational side surface is provided with design form features configured to produce a therapeutic effect on the target soft-tissues when in contact therewith, and which may include recesses, projections or other protuberances. The working member and straps have an overall longitudinal length selected to enable the apparatus to be positioned partially encircling a user's body with the straps secured to a support. The length enables the user to stand or sit in a rearward inclined position, leaning backwardly to effect relative bearing contact between the target soft-tissues and the operational surface of the working member.

Abstract: A body massager comprises a housing having a membrane attached thereto. A ball is moveably retained within a cup, the ball engaging with and moveable along an inner surface of the membrane. A drive means drives the cup and ball across the inner surface of the membrane.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides in a method of treating muscle soreness or soft tissue oedema. The method comprises frictionally engaging a contact member of an apparatus with skin portions of a patient. The contact member of the apparatus is arranged to perform a substantially planar orbital motion along the skin portions. The method further comprises applying the substantially planar orbital motion along the skin portions of the patient so that soft tissue adjacent the skin portion is locally moved in a corresponding manner. The movement typically is a non-circular orbital movement having a base frequency and harmonics. The movement of the soft tissue results in a distortion of portions of lymph nodes located within the soft tissue whereby throughput of lymphatic fluid through lymph nodes is enhanced.

Abstract: A vibrating massager includes housing and clamping arms which fasten the device to the user's body. Mechanical vibrations, produced by a small electric motor spinning an eccentrically mounted weight are transmitted to the user via the arms. The device can be worn to target the areas on areas such as the shoulder that are aggravated by repetitive and extended use of a computer keyboard or mouse.

Abstract: An automated massage device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage for use on CP patients comprises at least one inflatable bladder with inflation means adapted to provide compressive forces against the body to stimulate smooth muscles in a controlled manner. The device includes a programmable controller that is able to receive instructions on a dynamic prescriptive basis from a professional therapist and then relay these instructions to a care-giver in a home situation. The instructions include the placement of the bladder, the duration of the massage and the sequence of body locations to receive massage therapy. Once the bladder is placed in the required position against the body the device will execute the prescribed massage therapy for that location and then cue the care-giver to move the bladder to the next body location in the prescribed sequence. The prescription is time limited and once expired renders the device inoperable to prevent over application of the massage therapy.

Abstract: A therapy device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage for use on CP patients comprises at least one inflatable bladder with inflation means and deflation means adapted to provide compressive forces against the body to stimulate smooth muscles in a controlled manner.

Abstract: This invention provides a leg massage machine comprising an acupressure member which is adapted to move past a desired portion in the sole of the user to produce an enhanced massage effect and which is unlikely to cause the user to feel a pain or discomfort. The leg massage machine comprises a recessed portion 70 for the user to insert his or her foot thereinto, an acupressure member 85 disposed on a bottom wall of the recessed portion for applying pressure to the sole of the user, a drive mechanism 89 for reciprocatingly moving the acupressure member along the bottom wall of the recessed portion longitudinally thereof, an air bag 80 disposed on each of opposite side walls of the recessed portion, and control means 90 for inflating and contracting the air bags on opposite side walls and controlling the drive mechanism. The control means controls the inflation of the air bags on the side walls and the movement of the acupressure member by the drive mechanism cooperatively.

Abstract: A massage chair having a primary purpose for use as a barber/beautician chair. The chair may include a hydraulic cylinder with a piston for adjusting the height of the chair, a foot rest and a movable neck support. The neck support is movably attached to the back rest and is configured to be moved near the client's neck in a massage position, and away from the neck when desired. The back rest, seat and neck support are configured to include massage units disposed therein to provide therapeutic massage to various parts of the user's body including the back, neck and/or seat and legs when the user is seated in the chair.

Abstract: A device dispenses serum onto the skin of a user and also provides a massage effect. The device comprises a hand-held housing and at least two massage head assemblies. A powered drive is mounted by or in the housing and is operatively coupled to the massage heads to cause them to execute a massage motion. The device has at least one serum dispensing outlet and a pump mechanism, comprising a piston and a cylinder, arranged to draw serum from a reservoir and to dispense it through the dispensing outlet. A user-actuatable member is movably mounted upon the housing and operatively coupled to the piston, so that via the user-actuatable member, the user can move the piston to cause a dose of serum to be dispensed.

Abstract: An acupressure apparatus for applying pressure to the LI4 acupressure points on both of a user's hands simultaneously includes a pressure applicator assembly with an upper plate and a lower plate overlying each other and pivotally connected at one aligned edge, each plate having a pair of knobs with the respective upper and lower knobs aligned to come together and apply pressure to a user's hand placed between them. In a first embodiment the upper plate of the pressure applicator assembly is connected to a footplate by a flexible cable so that a user may hold the pressure applicator assembly in his or her hands, place his or her feet on the footplate with the lower plate of the pressure applicator assembly on his or her knees, and apply pressure to the hands by raising his or her knees to bring the lower plate and knobs upward against the upper plate and knobs.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying pressure to a body part comprising: a first sleeve comprising a multiplicity of pressure-applying resilient protrusions configured to apply a therapeutic pressure to a surface of the body part of a patient; and a second sleeve slidably received over the first sleeve, the second sleeve configured to apply a pressure to the first sleeve, thereby increasing the therapeutic pressure applied by the first sleeve on the limb.

Abstract: The trigger point therapy device is an effective pain management system based on trigger point therapy, a self-treatment method for pain relief. The trigger point therapy device provides a means to manually position the probe to an appropriate height specific to the body area needing trigger point treatment. The probe is manually moved upwardly and downwardly. The series of holes in the main post serve as receptors for the probe. The positioning device is mounted vertically to the wall with two mounting brackets. The present invention's design is simple and straightforward, and can be economically manufactured and can quickly and easily be set up.

Abstract: Provided is a motor driven massage device comprising a rubbing mechanism comprising two eccentric rubbing sleeves at both ends of a motor shaft, two housings each for enclosing the rubbing sleeve, and two pairs of upper and lower arms each arm having an extended roller; a beating mechanism comprising two beating sleeves at both ends of a motor shaft, and two links each interconnected the beating sleeve and the housing; an angle adjustment mechanism comprising a rotating rod and a gear based linking assembly interconnected the rotating rod and the rubbing mechanism for adjusting an angle of each roller; and two kneading mechanisms at both sides each disposed proximate the housing and the lower arm and comprising two spaced plates and a drive source between the plates for activating the lower arms.

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 massage apparatus having an upper vertical post slidably adjustable over a lower vertical post. A number of massage appliances are secured to the upper post. The upper post is rotatably supported by the lower post so that the massage appliances can be rotated in position and accessed by a user. The appliances are orientated on the upper post to specifically massage a desired area of the user's body as the user maintains an upright position. The user selects a desired appliance and rotates it into position. The user then moves closer to the selected massage appliance to apply pressure and also simultaneously moves in a massaging motion. The massage appliances include an elongated vertical member, a downward facing crescent member, a bow tie shaped member, a pair of vertical cylinders, a half sphere member. Each massage appliance is designed to massage a specific area of the user's body.

Abstract: A removably mounted massager device that is capable of attaching to objects of varying sizes in a secure, yet easily disengaging, manner. A protrusion is located on the massager device in a removable manner such that variously shaped protrusions may be attached thereto. An adjustable attaching member allows engagement of the massager device to objects of varying size.

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: An ergonomic and therapeutic massage device having improved ergonomics which reduces operator fatigue and discomfort while maximizing the experience of the massage provides a penetrating massage that effectively stimulates soft tissue structures, neural receptors and acupressure points, quickly providing pain and stress relief without exertion on the part of the operator. The device has a unique shape and is comprised of a top bulb-shaped portion and a bottom disc-shaped portion. The device is generally molded from solid glass.

Abstract: A pressure point therapy tool for performing various methods of pressure point therapy comprised of a tetrahedron with substantially planar surfaces and rounded apexes. The rounded apexes are used to apply pressure to myofascial trigger points, acupressure points, or reflexology points.