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Stride stretcher

USPTO Application #: 20080293550
Title: Stride stretcher
Abstract: A unique apparatus designed to facilitate various types of stretches and exercise routines found in yoga, Pilates, fitness, and rehabilitation. The Stride Stretcher™ has a one-size-fits-most design, allowing comfort in operation. The Stride Stretcher™ is designed to increase range of motion of the ankle joint in all three clinical planes of motion, while affecting the muscular walking system of the hips, legs, and lower back. The design allows for adjustment based on the preference of the user via a Velcro strap. The unit has a firm, non-flexible base that prevents the foot from bending, while allowing complete freedom for the ankle joint. The top portion of the foot casing is a soft, flexible material that can accommodate varying foot size comfortably. The pivoting handles allow for a comfortable grip, keeping the muscles relaxed in the upper body, and prevent unwanted torsional forces in the wrist. (end of abstract)



USPTO Applicaton #: 20080293550 - Class: 482121 (USPTO)

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The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080293550, Stride stretcher.

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  monitor keywords CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION Stride Stretcher™

I hereby claim the priority of my earlier filed provisional application No. 60/906,045 filed on Mar. 8, 2007.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to device-assisted stretching to access the muscle groups found in the low back, upper thigh, lower legs, and feet, for the purpose of enhancing the gait pattern of the user.

BACKGROUND

The concept for this design came about during my participation in an exercise class that focused on biomechanical function of the lower body. During that class, the instructor was trying to get foot motion using a strap, but without the ability to stabilize the foot, the stretch wasn't effective. The canvas material of the yoga strap also prevented ease of motion about the wrist and elbows, creating excessive tension in the upper body while trying to do a relaxing stretch. This design maximizes the range of motion of the ankle in all three planes (sagittal, frontal, and transverse), while also allowing the user to keep the shoulders relaxed and the forearms from gripping excessively.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

The Stride Stretcher™ is disclosed that better facilitates passive stretching for functional movements of the hips and legs while walking. The end user of this product has the ability to increase range of motion of the ankle, knee, hips, and low back. The Stride Stretcher™ can be used in the home of an individual, in a physical therapy/rehabilitation clinic, or in a fitness-class format.

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS

The Stride Stretcher™ is a unique foot support for holding the foot in extended fashion with straps to facilitate manipulation of movement of the foot.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the Stride Stretcher™ showing the sole of the unit, front securing strap, front securing hand strap, sole traction pads, sole insert, unit hand strap and the rear ankle strap.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the removable pivoting handles.

FIG. 3 is a top-side view of the small ankle strap and sole insert.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the Stride Stretcher™ without the straps attached.

FIG. 5 is a top-side view of the Stride Stretcher™ without the straps attached.

FIG. 6 is a view of the unit strap ring.



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