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Methods for exercising core anatomyRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, IsometricMethods for exercising core anatomy description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060205570, Methods for exercising core anatomy. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/657,989, filed on Mar. 1, 2005, entitled "METHODS FOR EXERCISING CORE ANATOMY". FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to exercise methods. More specifically, the present invention relates to exercising one's core anatomy. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] An important part to maintaining health and fitness is what has been called by health and fitness professionals "core training" of one's anatomy. There is a heightened interest today in "core training" and accordingly existing fitness programs attempt to enhance "core strength" of one's anatomy. However, existing fitness programs typically fail to identify what is one's core anatomy and typically fail to demonstrate how the program's exercises train and develop one's core anatomy. For example, existing fitness programs may include "core drills" but do not demonstrate how one's core anatomy is controlled by those "core drills". [0004] Individuals who suffer from back or neck pain sometimes avoid many activities. Also, there are back or neck pain sufferers who have tried to exercise but as a result found that their symptoms only worsen. As a result of an individual not exercising or improperly exercising, deconditioning or losing fitness of an individual's muscles, can occur and lead to injury if not corrected. Deconditioning is often described in terms of the stages listed in Table 1. Furthermore, the stages of deconditioning are discussed in Kankaanpaa M, Taimela S, Laaksonen D, Hanninen O, Airaksinen O, "Back and Hip Extensor Fatigability in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients and Controls", Archives Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, April 1998, Volume 79, pp 412-17 (REF. 1); Jull, G., and Janda, V., "Muscles and Motor Control in Lower Back Pain--Assessment and Management", Physical Therapy for the Lower Back, L. T. Twomey and J. R. Taylor, pp. 253-278, 1997 (REF. 2); and Liebenson C., Rehabilitation of the Spine, 1996, Chapter 2. p. 16 (REF. 3). TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Stages of Deconditioning Stage 1: Initiation Prolonged repetitive activities cause stress to our tissues Stage 2: Microtrauma Continued stress causes small tissue tearing Stage 3: Macrotrauma Small tears become large Stage 4: Hysteresis Potential strength is lost Stage 5: Vulnerability Pain avoidance behavior begins Stage 6: Intolerance Pain has become constant [0005] The present invention defines the core anatomy and demonstrates proper use of that core anatomy during traditional exercise. Upon applying the techniques described herein, back or neck pain suffers may return to the activities once avoided and may resume exercise because proper use of the core anatomy during those activities and exercise promotes reconditioning of the deconditioned muscles. When using the techniques of the present invention, traditional exercises may be performed and exercise equipment is not typically required. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0006] The present invention is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements and in which: [0007] FIG. 1A illustrates, a rear view of the transversus abdominis (TrA) muscle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0008] FIG. 1B illustrates, a side view of the TrA muscle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0009] FIG. 1C illustrates, a front view of the TrA muscle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0010] FIG. 2 illustrates the gluteus maximus muscle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 3 illustrates the longus colli muscle, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0012] FIG. 4 illustrates the lower trapezius and rhomboid group muscles, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0013] FIG. 5 illustrates the application of the Core4 technique to the position of lying down with one's back on the floor, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0014] FIGS. 6A-6D illustrate the application of the Core4 technique to a squat exercise, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0015] FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate the application of the Core4 technique to a push-up exercise, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0016] FIGS. 8A-8B illustrate the application of the Core4 technique to a quadruped exercise, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0017] FIGS. 9A-9B illustrate the application of the Core4 technique to a side thrust exercise, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 10 illustrates the application of the Core4 technique to a curl-up exercise, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0019] FIG. 11 illustrates the application of the Core4 technique to an oblique curl-up exercise, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0020] FIGS. 12A-12B illustrates the application of the Core4 technique to a reverse curl-up exercise, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Continue reading about Methods for exercising core anatomy... 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