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US20100222185A1 - Exercise apparatus and method for exercising - Google Patents

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US20100222185A1
US20100222185A1 US12/771,506 US77150610A US2010222185A1 US 20100222185 A1 US20100222185 A1 US 20100222185A1 US 77150610 A US77150610 A US 77150610A US 2010222185 A1 US2010222185 A1 US 2010222185A1 Authority
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/065—User-manipulated weights worn on user's body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4001—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor
    • A63B21/4011—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the lower limbs
    • A63B21/4015—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the lower limbs to the foot

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  • Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an exercise apparatus. More specifically, exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to exercise apparatus for musculoskeletal physical therapy and rehabilitation purposes. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention particularly, but not exclusively, use a combination of weights, a structure to secure the weights thereto, and a means to suspend the weights wherein the suspended weight is adapted to have motion in the x, y, and z axis during an exercise movement that results in decreased joint pain during physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises.
  • Physical therapy is an important component to restore, maintain and develop normal and healthy movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan of people and populations. As the average lifespan of humans continually increases, physical therapy is becoming more and more important in today's society as a necessary component for restoring, maintaining and developing the musculoskeletal health of persons. Physical therapy exercises strive to restore, maintain or develop an individual's optimal level of muscular strength, endurance, coordination, flexibility and/or mobility. The motivation for people to participate in physical therapy that will maintain and/or improve their movement and function may be from the process from injury, of aging or disease. Some of the main goals of physical therapy are to identify and maximize the potential ability for maximum movement in any person, within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
  • An apparatus is needed that will allow a patient to perform multiple different exercises, where the patient experiences increased exploitation of stabilization muscles along with decreased swelling and inflammation of joints.
  • An apparatus is further needed which is portable for ease of transportation and use.
  • an apparatus is needed that is simple to assemble as well as simple to use by a therapist or patient. Additionally, an apparatus is deemed that is aesthetically pleasing.
  • An exemplary apparatus of the present invention may satisfy some or all of these needs.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one of the exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus.
  • FIG. 2 is an elevate end view of one of the exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one of the exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus.
  • the lifting apparatus is shown where there is a barbell 100 with an inner portion diameter 102 and an outer portion diameter 104 , where a weight 106 may be securedly attached to the outer portion 104 by an elastic band 108 .
  • the inner portion 102 of the barbell 100 is fiberglass tubing and the outer portion 104 is solid wood.
  • the inner portion 102 may be made of any number of materials that are strong enough to both support tensile and compressive forces along with having lightweight, flexible and high fatigue characteristics, including, but not limited to the materials of: polyvinyl chloride, carbon fiber, wood, metals and other suitable plastics.
  • the outer portion 104 may be made of any number of materials strong enough to support suspending the weight and also being lightweight, such as, but not limited to the materials of: fiberglass, carbon fiber, wood, metals and plastics.
  • the overall weight of the barbell 100 is preferred to be very lightweight compared to the mass of the weight 106 . The higher the ratio of the weight 106 mass to the barbell 100 mass, the greater the motion produced and preferred for ideal rehabilitation purposes.
  • the motion produced in the x, y, and z axis may be either slight or pronounced and may appear to be chaotic, erratic or unpredictable.
  • Various factors including the materials of the structure and means for suspending the weight, the amount of weight used, etc. may affect the amount of motion that occurs while the user moves the apparatus.
  • one skilled in the art were to have the right parameters regarding the motion of the structure from the user, the material properties, shape and size of the apparatus, etc., one skilled in the art may be able to make a close prediction of the actual motion of the apparatus that occurs.
  • the outer portion 104 may have perpendicular slots 110 that divide the outer portion into equal quadrants.
  • the slots 110 run from the end of the barbell 100 to a length not as long as the outer portion 104 .
  • the slots 110 are large enough to allow an elastic band 108 to be slid into position in the slots 110 , but still small enough to restrict the movement of the elastic band 108 after the elastic band 108 is positioned into the slots 110 .
  • perpendicular slots 110 inside the outer portion 104 of a barbell 100 this should not limit the numerous other ways that the elastic band 108 may be secured to the barbell 100 or equivalent structure.
  • Another embodiment is where the outer portion 104 of the barbell 100 has no slots 110 and the elastic band 108 is positioned directly around the outer portion 104 .
  • a third embodiment is where an additional apparatus protrudes or suspends from the outer portion 104 of the barbell 100 , where a C-shaped clip or other apparatus may be attached to the additional apparatus so that the elastic bands are easily secured or clipped into and out of the additional apparatus, much like a quick-release.
  • the slots 110 run parallel through the outer portion 104 of the barbell 100 .
  • the slots 110 may be able to pass through the barbell 100 or similar structure at many other different geometries, as long as the elastic band 108 or other means for suspending the weight 106 are able to be held within the slots 110 .
  • the lifting apparatus is shown where there is a boot 120 where a weight 106 may be securedly attached by an elastic band 108 .
  • the boot 120 securedly attaches to the user's foot and lower leg by the use of strap 118 attached to the boot.
  • the strap 118 is placed through a fixed loop 120 located on the boot 120 and brought over upon itself and is secured with a material such as the type marketed under the trademark Velcro on the strap 118 .
  • the boot 120 may have metal protrusions 122 where the elastic band 108 is attached thereto. In other embodiments, the protrusions 122 may be made of numerous other materials.
  • the elastic band 108 may directly connect the structure to the weight 106 .
  • the elastic band 108 provides much of the motion desired from the lifting apparatus.
  • the elastic band 108 used is commercially produced by Jump-Stretch Inc., found at www.jumpstretch.com.
  • the elastic band 108 produced by Jump-Stretch Inc. used in one commercial embodiment is forty inches long and 1 ⁇ 2 inch wide.
  • Other embodiments may use other means for suspending the weight 106 that causes a motion similar to the motion caused by a weight 106 being suspended by an elastic band 108 .
  • the higher the elasticity of the means for suspending the weight the more erratic, chaotic and unpredictable the motion produced appears and the more the motion may be preferred for ideal rehabilitation purposes because the motion increases the strength of the joint stabilizing muscles.
  • the weight 106 suspended and the elastic band 108 return to the original suspended position of the weight 106 before the motion occurred.
  • the weight 106 used is commercially available from a multitude of different vendors.
  • One such commercial vendor is Iron Woody Fitness Equipment, found at www.ironwoodyfitness.com.
  • the weight 106 is a commercial steel-forged plate that comes in universal sizes.
  • the weight 106 is vinyl coated for rust protection and aesthetics. Further, the weight 106 is color-coordinated to indicate the mass of the weight 106 .
  • the weight 106 is a kettlebell that also comes in known universal sizes and may be vinyl-coated and color-coordinated. Other embodiments may use other similar or otherwise suitable weight 106 .
  • the exemplary embodiments disclosed provide a novel apparatus used for exercising and more specifically, rehabilitation purposes.
  • the apparatus may have many benefits.
  • the apparatus may allow a user to perform multiple different known exercises normally used during lifting and rehabilitation. These exercises include, but are not limited to: curls, bench press, good-mornings, skull-crushers, upright rows, leg curls, leg extensions, etc.
  • the apparatus may exploit the stabilization muscles of the joints to be built up and rehabilitated which results in enhanced rehabilitation.
  • the apparatus may reduce the swelling and inflammation of the joints during and after performing the aforementioned exercises when compared to similar exercise equipment commercially available.
  • the apparatus may be portable for ease of transportation and use.
  • the apparatus may be simple to assemble as well as simple to use by a therapist or patient.
  • an example of the apparatus may be aesthetically pleasing.

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Abstract

An exercise apparatus used for exercise and more specifically musculoskeletal physical therapy and rehabilitation purposes. The exercise apparatus particularly, but not exclusively, uses a combination of weight, a structure adapted for weight training by a person, and a means to suspend the weight wherein the suspended weight is adapted to have motion in the x, y and z axis during an exercise movement that results in increased joint strength and decreased joint pain during and after physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises.

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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

  • This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/941,660 filed Nov. 16, 2007, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully cited herein.

    • FIELD OF THE INVENTION

  • Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an exercise apparatus. More specifically, exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to exercise apparatus for musculoskeletal physical therapy and rehabilitation purposes. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention particularly, but not exclusively, use a combination of weights, a structure to secure the weights thereto, and a means to suspend the weights wherein the suspended weight is adapted to have motion in the x, y, and z axis during an exercise movement that results in decreased joint pain during physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises.

    • BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

  • Physical therapy is an important component to restore, maintain and develop normal and healthy movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan of people and populations. As the average lifespan of humans continually increases, physical therapy is becoming more and more important in today's society as a necessary component for restoring, maintaining and developing the musculoskeletal health of persons. Physical therapy exercises strive to restore, maintain or develop an individual's optimal level of muscular strength, endurance, coordination, flexibility and/or mobility. The motivation for people to participate in physical therapy that will maintain and/or improve their movement and function may be from the process from injury, of aging or disease. Some of the main goals of physical therapy are to identify and maximize the potential ability for maximum movement in any person, within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

  • There are many benefits from when a person enhances their muscle strength, coordination and flexibility from physical therapy. Some of the key benefits of physical therapy are: increased and maintained muscle strength and endurance, restored and increased joint range of motion, increased coordination, decreased pain, decreased muscle spasm and plasticity, decreased swelling and inflammation of joints, promoted healing of soft tissue lesions, prevented contracture and deformity of limbs, alleviated walking problems, and decreased stress. These are but a few of the benefits of physical therapy.

  • Consequently, it can be understood that there is a need for an improved apparatus for physical therapy and joint rehabilitation. An apparatus is needed that will allow a patient to perform multiple different exercises, where the patient experiences increased exploitation of stabilization muscles along with decreased swelling and inflammation of joints. An apparatus is further needed which is portable for ease of transportation and use. Also, an apparatus is needed that is simple to assemble as well as simple to use by a therapist or patient. Additionally, an apparatus is coveted that is aesthetically pleasing. An exemplary apparatus of the present invention may satisfy some or all of these needs.

  • Further features of examples of the invention will be described or will become apparent in the course of the following detailed description.

    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

  • In addition to the features mentioned above, other aspects of the present invention will be readily apparent from the following descriptions of the drawings and exemplary embodiments, wherein like reference numerals across the several views refer to identical or equivalent features, and wherein:

  • FIG. 1

    is a perspective view of one of the exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus.

  • FIG. 2

    is an elevate end view of one of the exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus.

  • FIG. 3

    is a perspective view of one of the exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus.

    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT(S)

  • Referring to

    FIG. 1

    , here is one example of how the invention may be arranged. In one situation, the lifting apparatus is shown where there is a

    barbell

    100 with an

    inner portion diameter

    102 and an

    outer portion diameter

    104, where a

    weight

    106 may be securedly attached to the

    outer portion

    104 by an

    elastic band

    108. The

    inner portion

    102 of the

    barbell

    100 is fiberglass tubing and the

    outer portion

    104 is solid wood. In other embodiments, the

    inner portion

    102 may be made of any number of materials that are strong enough to both support tensile and compressive forces along with having lightweight, flexible and high fatigue characteristics, including, but not limited to the materials of: polyvinyl chloride, carbon fiber, wood, metals and other suitable plastics. Also, in other embodiments, the

    outer portion

    104 may be made of any number of materials strong enough to support suspending the weight and also being lightweight, such as, but not limited to the materials of: fiberglass, carbon fiber, wood, metals and plastics. In one example, the overall weight of the

    barbell

    100 is preferred to be very lightweight compared to the mass of the

    weight

    106. The higher the ratio of the

    weight

    106 mass to the

    barbell

    100 mass, the greater the motion produced and preferred for ideal rehabilitation purposes.

  • The motion produced in the x, y, and z axis may be either slight or pronounced and may appear to be chaotic, erratic or unpredictable. Various factors including the materials of the structure and means for suspending the weight, the amount of weight used, etc., may affect the amount of motion that occurs while the user moves the apparatus. However, if one skilled in the art were to have the right parameters regarding the motion of the structure from the user, the material properties, shape and size of the apparatus, etc., one skilled in the art may be able to make a close prediction of the actual motion of the apparatus that occurs.

  • Referring to

    FIGS. 1 and 2

    , in an exemplary embodiment, the

    outer portion

    104 may have

    perpendicular slots

    110 that divide the outer portion into equal quadrants. The

    slots

    110 run from the end of the

    barbell

    100 to a length not as long as the

    outer portion

    104. The

    slots

    110 are large enough to allow an

    elastic band

    108 to be slid into position in the

    slots

    110, but still small enough to restrict the movement of the

    elastic band

    108 after the

    elastic band

    108 is positioned into the

    slots

    110. Although one embodiment uses

    perpendicular slots

    110 inside the

    outer portion

    104 of a

    barbell

    100, this should not limit the numerous other ways that the

    elastic band

    108 may be secured to the

    barbell

    100 or equivalent structure. Another embodiment is where the

    outer portion

    104 of the

    barbell

    100 has no

    slots

    110 and the

    elastic band

    108 is positioned directly around the

    outer portion

    104. A third embodiment is where an additional apparatus protrudes or suspends from the

    outer portion

    104 of the

    barbell

    100, where a C-shaped clip or other apparatus may be attached to the additional apparatus so that the elastic bands are easily secured or clipped into and out of the additional apparatus, much like a quick-release. Yet another embodiment is where the

    slots

    110 run parallel through the

    outer portion

    104 of the

    barbell

    100. In other embodiments, the

    slots

    110 may be able to pass through the

    barbell

    100 or similar structure at many other different geometries, as long as the

    elastic band

    108 or other means for suspending the

    weight

    106 are able to be held within the

    slots

    110.

  • Referring to

    FIG. 3

    , here is another example how the invention may be arranged. The lifting apparatus is shown where there is a

    boot

    120 where a

    weight

    106 may be securedly attached by an

    elastic band

    108. The

    boot

    120 securedly attaches to the user's foot and lower leg by the use of

    strap

    118 attached to the boot. The

    strap

    118 is placed through a

    fixed loop

    120 located on the

    boot

    120 and brought over upon itself and is secured with a material such as the type marketed under the trademark Velcro on the

    strap

    118. The

    boot

    120 may have

    metal protrusions

    122 where the

    elastic band

    108 is attached thereto. In other embodiments, the

    protrusions

    122 may be made of numerous other materials.

  • Referring to

    FIGS. 1 and 3

    , in an exemplary embodiment, the

    elastic band

    108 may directly connect the structure to the

    weight

    106. The

    elastic band

    108 provides much of the motion desired from the lifting apparatus. In one commercial embodiment, the

    elastic band

    108 used is commercially produced by Jump-Stretch Inc., found at www.jumpstretch.com. The

    elastic band

    108 produced by Jump-Stretch Inc. used in one commercial embodiment is forty inches long and ½ inch wide. Other embodiments may use other means for suspending the

    weight

    106 that causes a motion similar to the motion caused by a

    weight

    106 being suspended by an

    elastic band

    108. In one exemplary embodiment, the higher the elasticity of the means for suspending the weight, the more erratic, chaotic and unpredictable the motion produced appears and the more the motion may be preferred for ideal rehabilitation purposes because the motion increases the strength of the joint stabilizing muscles. When the motion of the apparatus discontinues, the

    weight

    106 suspended and the

    elastic band

    108 return to the original suspended position of the

    weight

    106 before the motion occurred.

  • Referring to

    FIG. 1

    , in an exemplary embodiment, the

    weight

    106 used is commercially available from a multitude of different vendors. One such commercial vendor is Iron Woody Fitness Equipment, found at www.ironwoodyfitness.com. The

    weight

    106 is a commercial steel-forged plate that comes in universal sizes. The

    weight

    106 is vinyl coated for rust protection and aesthetics. Further, the

    weight

    106 is color-coordinated to indicate the mass of the

    weight

    106. In another embodiment, the

    weight

    106 is a kettlebell that also comes in known universal sizes and may be vinyl-coated and color-coordinated. Other embodiments may use other similar or otherwise

    suitable weight

    106.

  • From the above discussion, it will be appreciated that the exemplary embodiments disclosed provide a novel apparatus used for exercising and more specifically, rehabilitation purposes. The apparatus may have many benefits. The apparatus may allow a user to perform multiple different known exercises normally used during lifting and rehabilitation. These exercises include, but are not limited to: curls, bench press, good-mornings, skull-crushers, upright rows, leg curls, leg extensions, etc. Further, the apparatus may exploit the stabilization muscles of the joints to be built up and rehabilitated which results in enhanced rehabilitation. Further, the apparatus may reduce the swelling and inflammation of the joints during and after performing the aforementioned exercises when compared to similar exercise equipment commercially available. Additionally, the apparatus may be portable for ease of transportation and use. Also, the apparatus may be simple to assemble as well as simple to use by a therapist or patient. Moreover, an example of the apparatus may be aesthetically pleasing.

  • While certain embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above, the scope of the invention is not to be considered limited by such disclosure, and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention as evidenced by the following claims:

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1. A lifting apparatus able to be used by a person comprising:

a weight;

a barbell with an inner portion diameter and an outer portion diameter, the barbell comprised of a material chosen from the group consisting of fiberglass, plastics, carbon fiber and wood; the barbell adapted_to secure the weight thereto for weight training by a person; and

an elastomeric member for suspending the weight from the barbell,

wherein the suspended weight is adapted to have motion in the x, y, and z axes during an exercise movement that appears chaotic and erratic.

2. The lifting apparatus of

claim 1

, further comprising a means for fastening the weight to the elastomeric member for suspending the weight from the barbell.

3. The lifting apparatus of

claim 2

, wherein the means for fastening the weight is substantially C-shaped.

4. The lifting apparatus of

claim 1

, further comprising a fastener to secure the elastomeric member for suspending the weight from the barbell.

5. The lifting apparatus of

claim 1

, wherein the elastomeric member for suspending the weight is an elastic band.

6. The lifting apparatus of

claim 5

, wherein the elastic band is of differing tensions and lengths.

7. The lifting apparatus of

claim 1

, wherein the barbell is adapted to be gripped by a person.

8. A lifting apparatus able to be used by a person comprising:

a weight;

a barbell with an inner portion diameter and an outer portion diameter, the barbell comprised of a material chosen from the group consisting of fiberglass, plastics, carbon fiber and wood, the barbell adapted to secure the weight thereto for weight training by a person; and

an elastomeric band for suspending the weight from the barbell,

wherein the suspended weight is adapted to have motion in the x, y and z axes during an exercise movement that appears chaotic and erratic.

9. The lifting apparatus of

claim 11

, further comprising a means for fastening the weight to the elastomeric band for suspending the weight from the barbell.

10. The lifting apparatus of

claim 12

, wherein the means for fastening the weight is substantially C-shaped.

11. The lifting apparatus of

claim 11

, wherein the elastic band is of differing tensions and lengths.

12. The lifting apparatus of

claim 11

, wherein the barbell is adapted to be gripped by a person.

13. The lifting apparatus of

claim 11

, wherein the outer portion has perpendicular slots that divide the outer portion into equal quadrants, the slots running from the end of the barbell to a length not as long as the outer portion.

14. A lifting apparatus able to be used by a person comprising:

a weight;

a barbell with an inner portion diameter of first material chosen from the group consisting of fiberglass, plastics, carbon fiber and wood, and an outer portion diameter of second material chosen from the group consisting of fiberglass, plastics, carbon fiber or wood, the barbell adapted to secure the weight thereto, the outer portion having perpendicular slots that divide the outer portion into quadrants, the slots running from the end of the barbell to a length not as long as the outer portion; and

an elastomeric member for suspending the weight from the structure,

wherein the suspended weight is adapted to have motion in the x, y and z axes during an exercise movement that appears chaotic and erratic.

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