Abstract: A multifunction massage system may be used to massage the neck and/or the back of a user. The system is placed between the user and the back of a chair with the user leaning back against the system to obtain a massage. The system includes a pair of counter rotating neck massage heads the position of which can be adjusted to suit the height of the user. The system also includes at least one pair of counter rotating back massage heads which massage the back of the user. The speed and direction of rotation of the neck and back massage heads may be selectively changed. Additionally the neck and back massage heads may be selectively caused to vibrate in one of a plurality of vibrational modes and with a high or low force.

Abstract: A massage device comprising two compression rods on a stable base with a cushioned circumferential barrier to properly position the user's head. When activated, an internal motor moves the two rods together to provide cranial massage to the user. Additional user controls or heating can be included.

Abstract: A leg massage using air is provided. The leg massager includes a U-shaped massaging portion, a supporting frame, an air tank, an air supply controller, a rotating plate, an optical sensor, an air pump, and a control unit. The control unit determines a rotation angle of the rotating plate through the optical sensor, to control the operation of the air pump and the supply of compressed air to the air pads.

Abstract: Reflexotherapy device to stimulate reflex points of the human body provide reliable and integral fastening of needles within an elastic base member to achieve a stable position of needles under any conditions of utilization of the device, and to carry out both static and dynamic impact on extensive areas of reflex zones. The device comprises elastic base member 1 with needles 2 fastened therein each needle being provided with thickened end 3, and sharpened end 4 protruding from base member 1. In one embodiment the needles are fastened in the course of curing of the integral structure and in another embodiment the position of needles 2 is fixed, so that thickened ends are disposed between two layers to be joined together.

Abstract: Disclosed is a massaging and reflexology system for an article of footwear comprising a core body generally configured in the shape of a shoe insole, a plurality of cups disposed on a top surface of the shoe insole, and a respective bump or pressure nub disposed within each of the cups. The cups may be disposed on a bottom surface of the core body. The shoe insole may define toe, intermediate, heel and arch portions, or any combination thereof. Each cup may define a substantially concave surface projecting outwardly from the top surface with the cup perimeters being generally circular. The pressure nubs may be centrally disposed on the concave surface of each one of the cups on the top surface. The core body, the cups, the cup spacers and the pressure nubs may be formed as a unitary structure of resilient, elastomeric material such as silicone gel.

Abstract: A massage mechanism includes a housing containing substantially uni-directional roller components. The rollers are able to rotate in one direction, but either not easily or not at all in the opposite direction. Each roller of a total of two rollers is able to rotate in a direction that is opposite of the other roller. The effect of the described configuration is that as the roller massage device moves across a skin surface of a patient, a leading edge roller is able to roll, while a trailing edge roller is held stationary, or substantially stationary. The stationary roller on the trailing edge of the roller massage device pushes against the skin, generating a skin fold. The skin fold can be further generated and magnified by the provision of a vacuum pressure within a chamber of the roller massage device, suctioning the skin up into the device, working in conjunction with the rollers. In addition, an electromagnetic force can be applied to the skin fold.

Abstract: A finger-pressure substitutive stimulator comprises a supple, net-like sheet member having many stripe-like projections on one surface thereof and formed of various hard or semi-hard synthetic resin materials. The finger-pressure substitutive stimulator is fixed to the surface of the skin of a human body at a part to be treated using an appropriate fixing means—e.g., commercially available adhesive tapes, bandages, and supporters—or an adhesive sheet fastened to the smooth rear surface of the sheet member; it serves to ease or remove pain by correcting such ailments as rheumatism, neuralgia, shoulder stiffness, lumbago, and visceral disorders. The stripe-like projections pressed against the skin surface provide uniform, sustained stimulation to the peripheral nerves in the human body surface layer over the entire wide region to which the stimulator is attached and effectively correct disorders and abnormalities of the human body, thereby removing or easing pains.

Abstract: A method of pressing on pressure points and/or muscles in a back or other part of a user using a round ball is improved by pressing on the pressure points and/or muscles using a gel ball having a diameter of between about 45 and 70 millimeters. The density of the gel ball ranges between about 0.75 and 1.2 gm/cm3, and the ball being made of a polyether polyol gel material.

Abstract: A wearable massage apparatus is formed from a main body having a first side. At least one massage head is positioned on the first side of the body. The apparatus further includes an arrangement for securing the main body to a user. A control module is connected to the at least one massage head for controlling movement thereof. The massage head on the first side of the main body is positioned adjacent the user's body and upon being secured thereto by the securing arrangement, the control module is selectively activated thereby causing the at least one massage head to oscillate and massage the user.

Abstract: A lower leg massage device includes a rotatable shaft having two actuating pins, two actuating devices solidly secured on the shaft, and two rotatable actuating devices rotatably attached onto the shaft and each having two opposite seats for selectively engaging with the actuator pins of the shaft. Four massage members are attached onto and to be vibrated by the actuating devices. The actuator pins may selectively engage with the one of the seats to rotate the rotatable actuating devices in one direction, and may engage with the other seat to rotate the rotatable actuating devices in the other direction, and to allow the massage members to be arranged either opposite to or parallel to each other.

Abstract: A multi-layered massage ball which substantially mirrors the hardness and deformation characteristics of the human thumb and is particularly effective in relieving tender and painful muscle conditions, including but not limited to trigger points. The massage ball typically includes a core, at least one resilient layer encapsulating the core, and a ball cover. The massage ball may be pressed and rolled against the afflicted area or areas to substantially alleviate pain and discomfort associated with muscle or connective tissue conditions.

Abstract: A foot massaging device has a body section. A pair of foot holding devices are coupled to an interior of the body section. The foot holding device has an elongated housing for holding a foot and an opening located at a top section of the elongated housing for inserting the foot into the elongated housing. At least one massaging device is coupled to an interior section of the elongated housing for massaging the foot and for applying pressure to certain areas of the foot to relieve body aches based on reflexology.

Abstract: A back massaging and cleaning device for scrubbing and massaging a back of a person taking a shower includes a massager having a front wall, a rear wall and a perimeter wall extending between and being attached to the front and rear walls to define an interior space. The front wall has a plurality of outwardly extending protuberances to massage a back of a person. A soap dispenser is coupled to the massager and is configured to receive soap and be in fluid communication with a water source. The soap dispenser supplies soap and water to the interior space. Each of a plurality of brushes is coupled to the front wall and is in fluid communication with the interior space to permit soap and water in the interior space to be applied to the back to scrub the back when the front wall receives the back.

Abstract: A massager has a base, a motor assembly mounted on the base and having a worm shaft extending out of the motor, a transmission assembly including a transmission axle, a linking gear to mate with the worm gear, two secondary gears to drive two horizontal gears of a rubbing assembly and two pairs of kneading assemblies being respectively provided on opposite sides of the central seat to wabble when the transmission axle is rotated. Therefore, rotation of the rubbing assembly and wobbling movement of the kneading assembly are able to provide two different massaging effects to the user.

Abstract: A massager has a base, a U shaped housing mounted on the base, a motor received in the housing and having a worm shaft extending out of the motor, a transmission assembly encased in the housing and including a transmission axle, a worm gear, two wobbling wheels mounted on the transmission axle and two kneading plates mounted on the transmission axle and a rubbing assembly having two disks respectively mounted on a free end of each of two driven axles and having two rubbing balls formed on a face of each of the disks.

Abstract: A finger acupressure apparatus comprising a pair of upper and lower pressing plates configured with adjustable distance therebetween and at least one acupressure element on an inner side of the plates enabling for compressing against fingers or the palm muscle for physical therapy purposes.

Abstract: A multi-functional float board structure uses a wedge shape design and is constructed with buoyant materials. The float board includes an the inclined surface design on one side of the float board which when placed on a level surface can facilitate foot stretching for a user prior to any aquatic activities. Furthermore, massage nodes on the inclined surface serve as a sole massage device when a user steps on the incline surface.

Abstract: A foot massage unit has a four-head unit with a center common drive electric motor. The unit includes two symmetrically shaped gear cases. The first gear case comprises a symmetrical pair of gear housings in the shape of a twin disc having a bottom case and a top case and is positioned proximally to one of two power outputs of the motor. At the opposite side of the motor is positioned the second gear case comprising a symmetrical pair of gear housings of a bottom case and a top case. The driving shaft of the motor extends in opposite directions and is provided with two concentric worms. Externally of the gear cases are four rotating massage heads fixed to the corresponding shafts. Each head has a plate and a semispherical shaft bore formed in the plate, and two pressure balls at the farther opposite tips of the elongated plate.

Abstract: A kneading massager has a speed reduction gear unit in mesh with the output shaft of a direct current (DC) driving motor to input the mechanical power of the motor, the speed reduction gear unit has several output shafts to engage with a tapered massage block thereby making the massage block to provide gentle and comfortable kneading motion like human fingers when being driven by the DC motor.

Abstract: A massage device has a platform, a motor assembly, a transmission assembly, a massage arm assembly and two massage disk assemblies. The motor assembly has a motor mounted on the platform. The transmission assembly is driven by the motor and has a transverse axle mounted rotatably on the platform. The massage arm assembly has a shoulder mounted on the platform and two rocker arms rotatably mounted on the shoulder. The massage disk assemblies are mounted on the transverse axle and each has a massage pad. The massage arm and disk assemblies move simultaneously in response to the transmission and provide effective massages to multiple muscle groups of a human body.

Abstract: An abdominal muscle and spine exercising device includes a frame having a top and a bottom surface with first and second bladders disposed on the top surface for bearing directly against thoraco-lumbar and lumbo-sacral vertebrae of a users spine in vectored directions in order to enhance an elliptical arch in the lower spine. A second arch projection is disposed on the bottom surface of the frame for enabling the frame and bladders to be rocked by the user in a transverse direction to a longitudinal axis of the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for adjusting lumbosacral area, which corrects misalignment of the vertebrae in the lumbosacral area by applying pressure on the lumbosacral area. The present invention simultaneously applies vertical and horizontal forces to the lumbosacral area where vertebral displacement has occurred to adjust the vertebral displacement in the lumbosacral area and remove stress concentrated on the lumbosacral area. Accordingly, the lumbosacral area where the vertebral displacement has happened can be easily adjusted. Also, when the apparatus is manually operated, there is an effect that muscular strength can be increased while adjusting the lumbosacral area. In addition, stress concentrated on a lumbosacral joint wherein the lumbar vertebrae and the sacral vertebrae meet together is removed, so that a user can enjoy physically and mentally healthy life.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for alleviating excessive pressure development on a body area includes a cushion having bottom and top surfaces which are spaced apart. The top surface has a plurality of channels formed therethrough. A compressible inner layer is disposed between the top and bottom surfaces, and a plurality of elongate, inflexible members are supported by the inner layer and are disposed at least partially within the channels. The members have first ends that extend through the channels to project beyond the top surface. Pressure applied to the first ends causes the members to be displaced axially along the channels toward the bottom surface without deformation. Pressure produced by body contact creates point pressures on the body area, and displacement of the members maintains the plurality of point pressures on the body area, alleviating excessive pressure. The apparatus includes a enclosure cover and the members have large, tapered ends.

Abstract: The invention involves a massage device with moving massage cams. In order to achieve an especially good massaging kneading action of the cams, it is proposed here to provide the massage cams on the ends of oscillating rockers, which are arranged in at least one pair and next to each other, and which can be driven offset in phase from each other.

Abstract: A device to facilitate interpersonal stimulation pursuant to the practice of cunnilingus during sexual foreplay includes two main portions, (a) a generally egg shaped or other arcuately or oval shaped surfaced section, (b) a generally half conical shaped trough section attached to the arcuately shaped surfaced section at the small end of the trough shaped section arranged to accommodate the tongue of one party in the (b) section when the (a) section is inserted in a body orifice. A crosspiece at the outer end of the trough enables the chin of one party to urge the (a) end of the device deeper into a body orifice.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fat-removal massager utilizing a speed-adjustable motor in combination with two corresponding gear sets for driving a plurality of eccentrically rotatable massaging balls. Moreover, every two neighboring massaging balls in rotation create a rapid squeezing effect upon muscles for achieving the expected fat-removing and massaging goal.

Abstract: A leg massage device which comprises a power transmission means having an adjusting stand disposed on a chair. On the adjusting stand a driving shaft is defined having a lateral end connected to a power supplier. Two rollers are coaxially disposed at both ends of the driven shaft of the power transmission means, each of which is provided with a pair of opposite discs and a pair of opposite rotor discs respectively. An oscillating board assembly including two outer oscillating boards and two inner oscillating boards which is fixed to the rotor discs of the two rollers respectively in a manner that the outer oscillating boards located opposite to the inner oscillating boards in pairs. Two wheel units are coaxially disposed around the periphery of the two rollers respectively and located between the outer oscillating boards and the inner oscillating boards.

Abstract: A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel. There are also disclosed a centralizing means which allows for accurate placement of the means for apply pressure to the top of the hand and also a means for further spreading and fixing the spread in the carpal tunnel region.

Abstract: A therapeutic acupressure device has a mat with a top surface shaped to conform to the back contour of a person lying on it in a supine position. Two elongated spaced mutually parallel fuzzy fabric strips are provided at the center of the mat. The mat has a transverse rounded hump to support the lordotic curve of the lumbar spine. A cervical support is adjustably positioned on the mat to support the person's neck portion. A plurality of resilient twin spherical acupressure balls of various hardnesses are placeable at selected positions on the fuzzy fabric strips to provide desired therapeutic treatment for the person. A grid is marked beside the sides of the fuzzy fabric strips to guide the placement of the acupressure balls.

Abstract: A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a portable hand-shaped massage unit having a power source 30 contained within the unit wherein a number of appendages 20 resembling fingers extending outwardly therefrom and each finger-like appendage having a third member 26 secured to a second member by a spring 34, the second member being a motor 24 and having a shaft 36 extending outwardly and angularly connected to a first member 22 whereby when the motor 24 is switched on the motor 24 will rotate the first member 22 in an elliptical manner so that when the portable hand-shaped massage unit 10 is secured by hook and loop material 28, pins, buckles, or belts to the headrest area of a chair 16, floor 12, or bed and the unit 10 is switched on the finger-like appendages 20 will travel in a randomly elliptical manner providing a mechanical massage of the lower cranial area of the head 18 of the user 14.

Abstract: The method and apparatus for balancing the electric potential of a human body takes advantage of pressing to arouse the force and latent power of self-treatment by electric current of the human body. The method mainly is done by pressing the abdomen and the buttocks to make the human body generate regular respiration whereby positive and negative ions in the nature are absorbed and delivered by the blood and the nerve system for circulation to make complement and get a balanced effect with the positive and negative ions in the cell tissues in the nerve system of the human body. The apparatus is provided mainly on a base with massage mechanisms, by pressing the vital points on the abdomen and the buttocks periodically for predetermined times with the massage mechanisms, and by the images shown, the user can totally pay attention to the area where the electric current flows through to promote balancing of the positive and negative ions to get the effect of removing diseases and making good health.

Abstract: The invention may be used at medical and athletic institutions, as well as under home conditions for reflexotherapy. The modular applicator comprises a base member and modules fastened thereon, each module having a base member with at least one needle perpendicular to the head member. The novel feature of the applicator consists in that the modules are made metallic, each of them being provided with at least one fastening member made integrally with the module head member and bent therefrom in the same or in opposite direction with the needle or needles, each fastening member or each fastening member together with each needle being passed through the applicator base member, and each fastening member being bent away to the surface of said base member. The invention provides several geometrical shapes of modules and several embodiments of fastening members and needles.

Abstract: A leg massage device which comprises a power transmission means having an adjusting stand disposed on a chair. On the adjusting stand a driving shaft is defined having a lateral end connected to a power supplier. Two rollers are coaxially disposed at both ends of the driven shaft of the power transmission means, each of which is provided with a pair of opposite discs and a pair of opposite rotor discs respectively. An oscillating board assembly including two outer oscillating boards and two inner oscillating boards which is fixed to the rotor discs of the two rollers respectively in a manner that the outer oscillating boards located opposite to the inner oscillating boards in pairs. Two wheel units are coaxially disposed around the periphery of the two rollers respectively and located between the outer oscillating boards and the inner oscillating boards.

Abstract: A myofascial rehabilitation device, including a board defining a handle and bores therein, the bores being of predetermined diameter ranging between ¼″ to 1½″, the bores being of a predetermined orientation, ranging from 30° 90° relative to a surface of the board; projections having ends, a first end of each projection being selectively engageable with the bores, the projections being of predetermined diameters ranging in from ¼″ to 1½″ and ranging in length from one inch to four inches; tips being sized to snugly receive a second end of the projections; and mechanism for retaining the projections when the projections are disengaged from the board and a method of use including the steps of stretching tissue to be treated to the point of discomfort; arranging at least one projection on a myofascial rehabilitation board; relaxing against the board such that the projection applies pressure on a trigger point, such pressure to be applied until there is t

Abstract: The present invention discloses an activated massage pad structure that can be applied to massage pads such as cushions, shoes, cooling mats, or pillows to give a rubbing and messaging functions with movable directions, comprising a flexible pad; a message protrusion movably disposed on the surface of the flexible pad; and a floating chamber movably disposed in the pad, such that the message protrusion has the function of switching directions by the arrangement and response of the floating chamber.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a floating massage pad structure having several messaging protrusions which normally float under to facilitate the rubbing and message made by the massage pad structure, comprising a flexible pad, a plurality of floating chambers in some portions within the surface that provide a plurality of mushroom-shaped massage protrusions; an opposing member disposed below the massage protrusion; a pair of repulsive magnetic members respectively disposed on the massage protrusion and the corresponding opposing member, such that the repulsion of the magnetic members makes the massage protrusions float under normal conditions, giving a sense of touching our skin before the massage, providing a multi-directional massage during the massage, and having a caressing effect after the massage.

Abstract: This creation is to provide a kind of roller massager structure improvement, which is primarily consisting of a seat body, a drive motor, a sliding seat, a second drive motor and a rocker arm type massaging roller set. The massaging roller sets are pivoted at the ends of a drive rod and is driven by the second drive motor indirectly, which is characterized by two pilot end heads eccentrically fitted at the two ends of the drive rod respectively, while a pilot end head at one end is provided with a radial slot, together with a bolt installed on the drive rod, that pilot end head can rotate itself depending on the different rotating directions of the drive rod, thus change the relative attitude to the pilot end head at another end; through this, the entire set can accomplish the practical improvements of achieving motions of rising and sinking, as well as automatic switching between two massaging modes rocking and kneading.

Abstract: A foot rest is formed by a thick-walled, preferably blow molded, container for containing a thermally therapeutic liquid with an upper surface configured to facilitate the massage of the feet. The container foot rest includes a neck portion having a mouth to fill the container and a closure. The container also has a shoulder portion expanding outward from the neck portion that can support a handle. A body portion of the container has a lower generally planar side forming a base of the foot rest. An upper side can be domed or curved in a cylindrical arc, and includes an array of outward projections. The lower surface includes a substrate gripping feature for gripping a carpet or floor. The foot rest can be used in either a sitting or standing position and is inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A massage member comprises an elongated member having an outer periphery and made of soft material. Two groups of protrusions are formed on the outer periphery of the elongated member and spaced apart by a portion of a length of the elongated member. Each group of protrusions includes a plurality of rows of protrusions. Each row of protrusions is annularly arranged on the outer periphery of the elongated member. In each group of protrusions, each of one row of protrusions has a radial length that is shorter than that each of another row of protrusions that is more far away from the portion of the length of the elongated member. The groups of protrusions together define a neck receiving area for receiving and massaging a neck of a body.

Abstract: A massage cushion has a body. A plurality of first protrusions and a plurality of second protrusions are formed on a side of the body. Each first protrusion and each second protrusion are made of the same material. A diameter of a root portion of each first protrusion is greater than that of a root portion of each second protrusion. The first protrusions and the second protrusions are so constructed that the buttocks of a person sitting on the side of the body are in contact with at least one of the first protrusions and at least one of the second protrusions. The first protrusions on the body cover an area that corresponds to an area occupied by buttocks of a person sitting on the side of the body.

Abstract: A method of pressing on pressure points and/or muscles in a back or other part of a user using a round ball is improved by pressing on the pressure points and/or muscles using a gel ball having a diameter of between about 45 and 70 millimeters. The density of the gel ball ranges between about 0.75 and 1.2 gm/cm3, and the ball being made of a polyether polyol gel material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fat-removal massager utilizing a speed-adjustable motor in combination with two corresponding gear sets for driving a plurality of eccentrically rotatable massaging balls. Moreover, every two neighboring massaging balls in rotation create a rapid squeezing effect upon muscles for achieving the expected fat-removing and massaging goal.

Abstract: A hot-Acupressure and Massage machine provides conforming to the individual user's spinal shape and accommodating capability for a range of user heights. A hot-Acupressure and Massage machine has a heat-transmitter module that reciprocates under the user's back with the following provisions: a support surface, a module with a total compliance means to the spine by including a ball-socket mechanism and actuator(s), a variable compression means to the user's back from the module to allow the user to choose compressions levels for both effectiveness and comfort, a set of raised pads to help align a user to the module, a slidable headrest that adjusts to the user's height, an elevated support surface for the thighs and feet, and a belt to treat the chest, abdominal, joints, and hip areas.

Abstract: A therapeutic acupressure device has a mat with a top surface shaped to conform to the back contour of a person lying on it in a supine position. Two elongated spaced mutually parallel fuzzy fabric strips are provided at the center of the mat. The mat has a transverse rounded hump to support the lardotic curve of the lumbar spine. A cervical support is adjustably positioned on the mat to support the person's neck portion. A plurality of resilient twin spherical acupressure balls of various hardnesses are placeable at selected positions on the fuzzy fabric strips to provide desired therapeutic treatment for the person. A grid is marked beside the sides of the fuzzy fabric strips to guide the placement of the acupressure balls.

Abstract: A massage machine includes a casing having two massage members movably connected thereto and a plurality of legs are connected to an underside of the casing. Each leg has a suction disk connected thereto and a connection bar is connected between two suction disks. The suction disks fix the massage machine on a table and can be easily pulled off by lifting the connection bar.

Abstract: A therapeutic article of clothing is provided which is useful for the therapeutic application of pressure at certain pressure points throughout the human body. The clothing contains regions or pouches containing pellets at strategic locations which, when worn, aligns and centers the pouch over the pressure points where upon pin-point pressure can then be applied to the body by pressing on the pellet.

Abstract: A method for restoring speech functions in patients having various forms of dysarthria by way of successively carrying out the cosmetic massage of the face, the point massage of biologically active points of the face, cervical-collar region, arms and articulation organs, articulation-mimic gymnastics followed by voice exercises. The point massage is carried out by successively pressing, pricking, stroking for 1-5 seconds 3-5 times for 3-5 points, by sequentially alternating same and by adding 1-2 points. Pair points are massaged with two probes simultaneously. Dysarthria probes for carrying out a method for restoring speech functions by way of exerting a reflex action on the patient's biologically active points, which comprise a rod and an operating part whose configuration is varied in relation to the patient's clinical profile, for example, in the form of a ball, a sphere, an oval, a two-prong unit or a three-prong unit.

Abstract: Cleaning brush with water-maintaining effect, including: a resilient main body having a neck section, a first expanding section formed on upper side of the neck section and a second expanding section formed on lower side of the neck section; and a fitting member made of water-absorbent material and having an opening. The fitting member is fitted around the first expanding section to tightly enclose a predetermined portion of the first expanding section. The water-absorbent fitting member is able to maintain the water contained in the first expanding section and the fitting member. The cleaning brush is designed with various patterns and also has massaging effect.

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.