1989-11-06
1990-06-05
Apley, Richard J.
Undertaking
272139, 128 25R, A63B 2304
Patent
active
049307673
ABSTRACT:
A therapeutic device for relieving tension or spasms in the lower back of the human body. The device comprises a foot engaging part having an upper portion and a lower portion forming a foot engaging enclosure, the lower portion of the foot engaging part forming an envelope and having an opening to allow the retention of an insert. The device further includes stretchable side members extending from opposing sides of the foot engaging part. The ends of the side members are joined to an upper strap portion which has sufficient length to allow placement of the strap portion around the leg of an individual user at an area above the knee of the user. The strap portion includes a fastener to fixedly secure the strap in that position about the knee.
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Apley Richard J.
Flaxman Howard
Hanna Ronald
Hanson Donald W.
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