Abstract: An adjustable massaging exerciser worn on a wrist comprises a flexible band member and a string. The flexible band member has a first end, a second end, an upper end, a lower end, an outer peripheral surface, and a pair of elongated holes. The first end and the second end circularly approach each other with a hiatus therebetween so that each of the upper end and the lower end forms an open loop. The holes are respectively formed through the upper and lower ends and in an opposite adjacency to the hiatus. A plurality of bosses are formed on the outer peripheral surface. The string has string ends and is flexibly placed through the first hole and the second hole while forming a flexible hook about the lower end of the band member. The string ends are hooked at upper entrances of the holes to support the flexible hook that can be hooked on a user's finger or a thumb.

Abstract: A hand wearable body squeegee comprising a glove portion, a concave squeegee band, and a linear squeegee band. The concave squeegee band is formed to contour along the surface area between the forefinger sleeve and the thumb sleeve of the glove portion. The linear squeegee band is formed along the surface area along the pinky sleeve and body towards the opening of the glove portion. The glove portion is constructed from water absorbent material and the squeegee bands are constructed from rubber. An additional feature is that the sleeves each contain a hole for drainage of water. The hole may be located in the area of the sleeve that covers the nail portion of a human hand, or at the end of the sleeve opposite the connection to the body.

Abstract: Presented are novel instruments intended for use in the diagnosis and treatment of fibrotic soft tissue through soft tissue mobilization therapies performed on, particularly, a human patient. Three such instruments are provided by the invention including a variety of curvilinear and linear tissue-engaging edges and converging surfaces accommodating their use on the irregular contours of numerous soft tissue areas of the human body.

Abstract: A head massaging device 10 comprises a plurality of resilient fingers 12 defining a head receiving space 14 having an opening 16 at one end formed by the relative juxtaposition of the respective free ends 18 of the fingers 12. The opening 16 is smaller than the size of the head so that in use when the device 10 is lowered onto the head so that the head enters the space 14 through the opening 16, the free ends 18 of the fingers 12 apply pressure to, and thus massage, the head. The massaging effect is enhanced by continuous raising, rotating and lowering of the device 10 on the head.

Abstract: A hand held manual massager is constructed as a cylindrical cage with a series of axles arranged in a circular or near circular array. Each of the axles provides a series of side-by-side massaging wheels. The wheels have a ridged circumference for rolling on the surface of the skin in a manner for stimulating the muscles and circulatory system.

Abstract: A detergent container with a massage brush comprises a body having an opening at the top and a cover which covers the upper part of the body including the opening. The cover has a flat side and has a plurality of projections on the flat side.

Abstract: The disclosed travel massage brush is an ultra-compact vibrating hair brush that comfortably fits an average woman's or man's hand in the hair brushing or massage modes. It is light in weight and portable permitting grooming and/or soothing scalp or body massage anywhere, at any time. Pivotally connected vibratory brush-head and handle subassemblies provide maximum space saving portability, making the travel massage brush ideal for taking along to the gym, to work, or while traveling. The vibratory brush-head subassembly includes a bristle carrier that is removably attached to a base member thereof and preferably slides on and off the base member to allow for convenient bristle cleaning and to access the battery compartment. Gentle ball-tipped bristles stimulate circulation to hair follicles.

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

Abstract: A personal massage device that allows a person to apply a vibrating massage to his own back. The unique shape of the device allows the operator to hold it comfortably with one or both hands, while pressing the vibrating head of the device against his back. The device has a modified “J” shape, containing a straight main handle, a curved extension with a vibrator device located at the end, and a straight supplementary handle attached to the main handle at a right angle. A conveniently placed switch in the supplementary handle allows the operator to turn the vibrating device on or off while it is being held in its operating position. Interchangeable massage heads can be employed to vary the type of massage available from the device.

Abstract: Presented are novel instruments intended for use in the diagnosis and treatment of fibrotic soft tissue through soft tissue mobilization therapies performed on, particularly, a human patient. Three such instruments are provided by the invention including a variety of curvilinear and linear tissue-engaging edges and converging surfaces accommodating their use on the irregular contours of numerous soft tissue areas of the human body.

Abstract: A hand-held massage tool that has a number of rotating balls fitted into a grip. The balls are placed in sockets that permit them to rotate freely within the socket. This allows full omni-directional movement of the balls within the socket. The compartment is designed to hold only a portion of each ball. The remaining part of each ball rests above the massager body. The lower portion of the massager body curves downward forming an open center portion and a lower gripping surface. The lower gripping surface has a finger grip surface molded into the inner face of the lower gripping surface. Because the balls turn omni-directionally, there is no restriction on the movement of the device over the body. Moreover, there is no binding or abrasive rubbing caused by the balls not turning in a particular direction. Consequently, the device affords a comfortable, thorough massage.

Abstract: A flexible hand holdable cloth for washing a user's body with the cloth including a first handle to provide a first finger grasping region thereon and a second extendible handle having a contracted condition wherein the second handle is maintained proximate the flexible cloth so that the second handle does not interfere with the use of the flexible cloth as a hand holdable body cloth and an extended condition to enable a user to grasp and extend the second handle while holding onto the first handle to enable the user to rub the flexible cloth on the user's back with a back and forth motion. The extendible handle is further usable to retain the cloth in a display or storage condition by contracting the handle around the cloth when the cloth is in a rolled condition.

Abstract: A back scratcher including an elongated slender stem having a handle disposed at a first end thereof and a scratching head disposed at a second end of said stem. The stem includes a substantially arcuate form, the handle and the scratching head being oriented at an obtuse angle one to another thereby. The scratching head has bristles extending laterally therefrom. The handle has an elongated handle portion extending in either direction from the first end and a plane defined by said stem whereby, when the handle is grasped with one hand portion placed against the palm of the user and a finger is positioned along the other handle portion and the stem is placed over the shoulder or around the waist, the bristles are aligned to engage the back of the user. The stem is preferably further defined by a substantially uniform radius in a side view thereof and planar in a front view thereof.

Abstract: A bath brush including: an elastic mesh tube which is axially pushed and gathered so as to continuously crimp the periphery thereof into a waved pattern; a handle including a connecting member, a grip member freely detachably assembled with the connecting member and a pair of massaging members, the connecting member being positioned on upper side of the elastic mesh tube and formed with at least one first connecting section disposed on the upper face of the connecting member and several fixing sections passing through the upper and lower faces of the connecting member, the grip member including at least one second connecting section for correspondingly connecting with the first connecting section, the pair of massaging members having a certain length, an upper end of each massaging member outward extending from a lateral side of the connecting member, while a lower end thereof extending downward; and at least one binder with a predetermined length and flexibility, the binder being conducted through the fixing

Abstract: A facial massager includes a hollow cylindrical roller having an outer surface, an inner surface opposing the outer surface and defining a through hole, and a plurality of openings extending from the outer surface of the hollow cylindrical roller to the inner surface. The through hole allows an inner roller to be coaxially sleeved therein. The diameter of the inner roller is smaller than that of the through hole such that the inner roller is able to axially rotate inside the through hole. The inner roller is coupled to a handle for a user to hold to by a connecting member in a manner that the inner roller can be forced by the handle controlled by the user to coaxially rotate inside the through hole and press against the inner surface of the hollow cylindrical roller to urge the hollow cylindrical roller to roll over a skin surface of the user.

Abstract: A bath scrubber mainly includes a front nylon piece and a back piece that are sewed up to form a bag defining a unitary inner space for accommodating a plurality of massage balls therein. Restricting means are provided on the back piece and the front nylon piece at positions between any four adjacent massage balls. The restricting means divide the unitary inner space defined by the bag of the bath scrubber into several smaller spaces that each confines a massage ball therein but allows the massage ball to freely and smoothly rotate when the bath scrubber is moved on a user's skin to and fro for cleansing purpose. The bath scrubber with massage balls restricted in separated small spaces can therefore not only hold more bubbles to achieve enhanced cleaning effect but also provide good massage effect.

Abstract: A massaging element for delivering a long stroke massage, the massaging element having at least one pair of symmetrical arc-shaped spring elements extending from a central driving component and having replaceable massaging units such as rollers at their free ends. A driving unit delivers reciprocating motions to the central driving component causing compressing and outward movements of the massaging units. A power or manually driven massager incorporates a plurality of the massaging elements for a wide area massage of the patient's body. The massager is easily foldable for storage or transport.

Abstract: A massaging device system for massaging the hands and upper torso of a user. The massaging device system includes an elongate rod having a pair of opposite ends, and a plurality of finger grooves therein.

Abstract: A compact applicator (2) for facilitating application of a desired medication, fluid, liquid, lotion, cream, etc. to a desired portion or area of a body of a user. The compact applicator (2) has a pair of opposed handles (12), secured to remote ends (8, 10) thereof which facilitate a rubbing, wiping or application action of the compact applicator (2). A first surface (16) of the compact applicator (2) includes an applicator member (14), e.g. a sponge, which secured thereto by a meshed material. The applicator member (14) receives the desired fluid to be applied and the handles (12) facilitate a wiping or rubbing action of the compact applicator (2) on a desired part of the body, especially the back. The second surface (22) of the applicator member (14) is formed from an absorbent material to facilitate wiping off any excess applied fluid or removing the remaining applied fluid following use.

Abstract: A method and a system for use by a trainer in performing soft tissue massage. The system includes a tool including a handle portion and a skin engagement portion that is configured to generally match the contour of the impaired area of soft tissue to be treated. The tool is connected to a source of electrical current far providing electrical stimulation to the impaired area during treatment with the tool. The skin engagement portion noninvasively engages the skin to allow the user to locate fibrous adhesions that are attached to the underlying soft tissue areas.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a hand held massager comprising a rod with movable contact element mounted on the rod and a pair of contacts fixed at the opposite ends of the rod. The contact elements may be used to engage the body in a number of different ways while at least one contact is held and manipulated by a user.

Abstract: A bath brush including a seat and brush hair holder fixedly connected to an upper surface of the seat. The seat is provided at the upper surface with a plurality of upward extended massage bars. The brush hair holder has a plurality of tufted hairs planted on an upper surface thereof. Positions on the brush hair holder corresponding to the massage bars on the seat are cut out to form through holes for the massage bars to project therefrom and locate among the tufted hairs. The massage bars have tops lower than that of the tufted hairs on the brush hair holder, whereby when the bath brush is used to brush and clean a user's skin, the tufted hairs are elastically bent to bring the massage bars into contact with the skin and gently massage the skin.

Abstract: A rubbing plate of flat, elongated shape having a plurality of recessed portions and flat peripheral edges at the peripheral sides thereof and massaging area formed of raised portions at the outside wall for massing the head, the palms, the neck, orbital region, the fingers and acupuncture points of the body. The recessed portions preferably have different curvatures and lengths.

Abstract: A bath scrubber is composed of a plurality of straps which are formed respectively of a plurality of cylindrical nets of a plastic material and are arranged side by side such that one end of each of the straps is fastened with a fastening piece, and that another end of each of the straps is fastened with another fastening piece. The two fastening pieces are respectively fastened with a grip.

Abstract: A massage tool with which a professional massager can apply the full force generated by their arm to a precise body area, without any finger or wrist stress, even over indefinitely prolonged periods is disclosed. The massage tool comprises: an elongate handle member adapted to lay across the palm of a hand and be encircled by the fingers; a first leg member extending outwardly from one end portion of the elongate handle member; a first foot member extending from the outward end portion of the first leg member in a direction lateral to, and away from the palm of the hand. The foot member has a length exceeding the thickness of the thumb and has a heel portion, side portions, and an outside end portion all of which are adapted for rubbing. The leg member is generally the length of the thumb so that the inner side of the thumb may lay along the front side portion of the leg member and the end of the thumb may press against the top side portion of the foot member.

Abstract: A handle for a bristle holding portion of a brush. The handle is ergonomically shaped to fit a user's hand. The handle is configured into a longitudinal cylinder and can be resilient to further increase the user's comfort. The handle can be sanitized for use with different brushes for different clients. Hook and loop fasteners connect the handle to the bristle holding portion. The handle and the bristle holding portion are either readily separable and rejoinable, allowing the handle to be readily transferable to another bristle holding portion, or alternately, the handle is fixedly formed to the bristle holding portion.

Abstract: A multi-functional back brush includes a brush head having an upper portion provided with a strap, a front end formed with a first opening, a rear end formed with a second opening, an adjustable shaft having a first end engageable with the first and second openings of the brush head, an axle fitted through the center through hole of the adjustable shaft and having an end provided with a disk formed with a plurality of teeth engaged with a circular toothed recess of the adjustable shaft, a handle having a circular end engaged with the second end of the adjustable shaft, a toothed rack mounted on a bottom of the handle, an adjusting block movably engaged with the toothed rack, a T-shaped member fixedly mounted on the circular end of the handle and having a resilient blade engaged with radial partitions of adjustable shaft, a spring fitted within the circular end of the handle, an actuator arranged within the circular end of the handle, a cap threadedly engaged with the circular end of the handle, and a pushbutt

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

Abstract: A telescoping arm comprises a distal end and a proximal end. A head portion is adapted to contact a human back, and is configured to connect to the distal end of the arm. A base is configured to connect to the proximal end of the arm. The base comprises a first drive and a second drive. In one embodiment, the first drive is configured to move the arm in an alternating lateral motion. In another embodiment, the first drive is configured to move the arm in an alternating pivoting motion. The second drive is configured to alternately extend and retract the arm. A single motor may be coupled to both of the first and second drives, or each drive may include a separate motor. The first and second drives are configured to operate simultaneously. A clip is attachable to the base, for removably attaching the base to a stable object. An inverted cradle shaped base extension is also attachable to the base, for resting the back scratcher on a sofa arm.

Abstract: A new Skin Rejuvinating System for exfoliating the user's skin thereby facilitating blood movement and reducing cellulite by utilizing a brushing means controlled at various rotational speeds depending on the sensitivity of the user's skin. The inventive device includes a motor encasement, a motor means secured within the motor encasement, a controller means electronically connected to the motor means, a power source electronically connected to the controller means, and a brushing means rotatably secured to the motor means.

Abstract: A personal sanitary device is provided to assist individuals in personal hygiene, and specifically to provide a device for overweight or otherwise activity-limited individuals to wipe and to cleanse their excretory orifices, and surrounding areas. The device includes laterally extending handle sections for grasping and manipulation by a user. The handle is attached to one end of a rod. The other end of the rod is connected to a finger member which may be fitted with a disposable cover when used. The device is formed in sections that may be separated for storage.

Abstract: A hoop shaped massage apparatus and method is provided, and more particularly a versatile massage apparatus with a hoop shaped handle and a universal bracket for receiving a conventional massage unit. The hand held hoop is preferably attached to a conventional "off the shelf" commercially available vibrator. The hoop is adjustably sized to encircle a person's torso, trunk, shoulders or any other portion of the body. The vibrator is removably attached to the hoop by a bracket that includes a hook and loop fastener strap and tabs to hold the massage unit in place. Additionally, the bracket mounts upon the hoop. The hoop is positioned around a selected body area of a user to conveniently and comfortably apply pressure to the massaged portion of the user's body. The hoop acts as guides and leverage arms, aiding the user in applying massage pressure to the massaged area of the body.

Abstract: This invention comprises a hand held device for deep tissue massage and/or for augmenting lymphatic drainage which also utilizes negative ionic therapy, having a tool part with a head end of a preselected shape that is removably attached to a handle part. The handle part has an ergonomic, substantially oval shape of a predetermined diameter and thickness. The device further has a negative ion emitting surface covering at least a portion of the tool part or the handle part. A method of deep tissue massage and negative ionic therapy is also provided.

Abstract: A hand held massaging device includes a support body and a plurality of contact elements extending from the support body. The support body has a top facing the palm of a hand of a user, a bottom facing away from the palm of the hand of the user, a plurality of peripheral sides surrounding the top and the bottom of the support body, and a plurality of corners defined at adjacent ends of the peripheral sides. The plurality of contact elements are attached to the respective corners of the support body and extend downwardly from the bottom of the support body at the plurality of corners thereof. The plurality of contact elements define a plurality of cavities closed at bottom ends and having openings at the top ends of the contact elements adjacent to the top of the support body for receiving some of the fingers and thumb of the hand of the user therein for directing the plurality of contact elements over the surface of a body during a massage.

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

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the treatment of myofascial pain, RSI and mechanical injury to soft tissue. The apparatus includes a treatment tool having a construction and design so as to enable high pressure deep tissue massage sufficient to reduce both edema and nerve sensitivity. The treatment tool is constructed and arranged to provide a predetermined contoured treatment surface. Method steps are provided utilizing the treatment tool for soft tissue injury.

Abstract: A bath scrubber is composed of a main body, a plurality of first lashing members, and two fastening members. The main body is formed of a plurality of cylindrical netlike unit members. The first lashing members are disposed between two unit members. The fastening members are located at both ends of the main body. The unit members have a first portion and a second portion, which are connected by a second lashing member. The bath scrubber is somewhat flattened to increase its contact area with the skin of a bather.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bathing scrubber with massage balls mainly including a bag body and a plurality of massage balls contained in the bag body. The bag body is formed from a pad and a main body sewed together at three edges with one edge left opened. The main body is formed from multiple layers of elastic net-like fabrics and forms a cleansing surface of the bathing scrubber. The open edge of the bag body can be closed by folding a sewing edge provided on the pad to overlap the main body and thereby seal the massage balls in the bag body. Buttons are correspondingly sewed on the pad and the main body among every four adjacent massage balls. Each pair of corresponding buttons are associated with one another by a thread in adequate length threaded through the buttons. Therefore, each individual massage ball is rotatably confined in a small space defined by the buttons around the massage ball.

Abstract: A tongue scraper including a handle extent with a first free end and a second end. Further provided is an intermediate gripping extent with a first end integrally coupled in collinear relationship with the handle extent. Also included is a scraping extent having a closed-loop configuration with a hollow center. The scraping extent includes a first end integrally coupled with a second end of the intermediate gripping extent. A second end of the scraping extent has teeth formed therein for scraping teeth of a user. The teeth are defined by a plurality of triangular cut outs. Such cut outs form a plurality of triangular wells and a plurality of teeth members which together define the teeth. The teeth members include linear beveled side extents and an arcuate top surface. The teeth are formed along less than 1/4 the entire periphery of scraping extent. The triangular wells associated with the teeth have a depth that is less than 1/3 the height of the scraping extent.

Abstract: The clean breath wand comprises an elongate hollow body having a distal end, a proximal end and a proximal handle portion, a coupling member for coupling the proximal end to a source of liquid, a head end fixed to the distal end of the hollow body, and the head end having an outer end face with at least one tongue scraping rib or blade thereon and at least one irrigating opening extending through the front end and opening onto the outer end face.

Abstract: An elongated body of generally smooth non-absorbent material with elastic handles on opposite ends thereof. The handles are designed and attached in such a manner to enable one with limited use of the hands to easily hold the device when in use. All the exterior surfaces of the device are nonabrasive and generally soft to prevent irritation of tender or damaged skin. Balls or the like may be included inside the body of the device to provide massaging properties.

Abstract: A scratching device including a length of cord arranged in a circular configuration. The length of cord extends between a cast and a limb in a continuous orientation. The length of cord has a plurality of knots formed thereon spaced equally apart from one another. The cord is adapted to pulled within the cast to relieve irritating skin beneath the cast.

Abstract: A massage/slap device a slapping device, a sleeve, and a massage device. The slapping device includes a plurality of flexible slapping bars arranged in a bundle an end of which is securely attached to a first end of a seat. The sleeve includes a first end having a first threaded inner surface for removably engaging with a threaded second end of the slapping device and a second end having a second threaded surface. The massage device includes a first threaded end and a second threaded end each of which is removably engaged with the second threaded inner surface of the sleeve. A massage member extends longitudinally, outwardly from the first threaded end of the massage device.

Abstract: A method and a system for use by a trainer in performing soft tissue massage. The system includes a tool including a handle portion and a skin engagement portion that is configured to generally match the contour of the impaired area of soft tissue to be treated. The tool is connected to a source of electrical current for providing electrical stimulation to the impaired area during treatment with the tool. The skin engagement portion noninvasively engages the skin to allow the user to locate fibrous adhesions that are attached to the underlying soft tissue areas.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for self-administered physiotherapeutic treatment and exercise of the human body in which an elongated loop shaped bar has a first distal end portion connected by a curvilinear portion to a straight portion on one side of the loop to a second curvilinear portion in a second distal end portion defining a gap wide enough to accommodate a portion of the user's body which can be remotely manipulated by the user from another part of the bar.

Abstract: An applicator device for moving a contact surface against a person's back includes an elongated handle and a generally disc-shaped shell formed on one end of the handle. A generally disc-shaped cap is threadably engaged with the shell. The cap can be formed with structure for brushing, massaging, or scratching a person's back, or the cap can detachably hold one of a plurality of contact pads, with each contact pad having a structure and function distinct from the other pads.

Abstract: A chiropractic device for concurrently massaging and exercising a user comprising elongated hollow cylindrical tubes fabricated of a rigid metallic material. Each tube has a length with an external diameter and an internal diameter with an aperture through each tube. A plurality of welds are provided. Each weld is of a linear extent corresponding to the length of the tubes. The welds couple to and secure together the three tubes along their contacting lengths to form a cluster of tubes in a triangular configuration with each tube coupled to the other two tubes along their entire contacting lengths.

Abstract: A massage rod, particularly a jade made massage rod, having an umbrella shaped head and a round rod attached to the head. The umbrella shaped head is designed to massage the head and face of human beings. The round rod is designed to massage the vital points of veins and arteries of the human body. This invention can improve the movement of veins and arteries of human beings so as to make the complexion more beautiful.

Abstract: A massaging rod that is generally Y-shaped with an ellipse end portion at a first end. One side of said ellipse end has a bossed tip and the opposite side has a mallet shape. The opposing end of the rod forms a fork-shape. The first tip of the fork-shaped end has a claw-shape configuration and the second tip is circular. A projected stem member having a circular end is provided at the center of the body. The periphery of the body is rounded to provide a sound massaging effect.

Abstract: A brush includes a handle, a base plate, a bristle holder, and a plurality of springs. The handle and the base plate are integrally formed. The base plate has a recessed portion defined therein, a locating channel defined around a peripheral wall of the recessed portion, and a plurality of holes defined in the recessed portion. The bristle holder carries a plurality of bristles and has a locating rim defined in a peripheral bottom thereof for engagement with the locating channel. The plurality of springs are respectively received within the plurality of holes and are compressed between an under surface of the bristle holder and peripheries defining corresponding holes to permit a reciprocating movement of the bristle holder against the springs.