Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Reexamination Certificate
2003-07-02
2008-12-02
Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3772)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
C601S134000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07458945
ABSTRACT:
A method for performing trigger point therapy using a massage device having a spherical ball with an array of pliable nodes that project axially from the surface of the ball. The massage device can be manipulated by the user or a second person. Effective manipulation to the user's back and neck are achieved when the user places the device between himself and a rigid surface and rolls the ball at a trigger point location.
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Brown Michael A.
Milczarek-Desai Gavin J.
Quarles & Brady LLP
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