KR20160085270A - Ball throwing training and strengthening device - Google Patents

Abstract

Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to training a method of throwing a ball correctly as a user, and more particularly, to training, physical therapy, or occupational therapy aids that can be used to strengthen and restore a user's muscles and joints. will be.

Description

[0001] BALL THROWING TRAINING AND STRENGTHENING DEVICE [0002]

This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 904,917, filed on November 15, 2013, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, Priority is claimed on U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 157,203 to the filed "Helm Training and Enhancement Device".

Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to training a method of throwing a ball correctly as a user, and more particularly, to training, physical therapy, or occupational therapy aids that can be used to strengthen and restore a user's muscles and joints. will be.

Many people have a desire to correct their ball throwing method. In baseball games it is common for pitchers to take a bad posture when throwing a ball. One of the most common improper pitching schemes is called the "side arm". Repetitive sidearm motion can lead to elbow joint and ligament deterioration, also known as Tommy John, nicknamed after the first baseball player who underwent surgery for this type of injury. These injuries ultimately require surgery to restore the elbow joints and ligaments. The surgery required to correct these injuries is known as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. If this surgery is not successful, the athlete's life can end.

It is also a problem for a young baseball player to suffer from such an injury due to improper pitching. If the medial epicondylar epiphysis, which is a growth plate, is still open, repetitive pitching in a side-arm fashion may cause excessive force on the growth plate, resulting in failure of this part instead of the ulnar collateral ligament . These injuries are commonly known as "Little League Elbow" and although it does not require restoration of the inner side ligament, it is still a very deadly injury that young baseball players can wear. However, injuries caused by improper throwing methods can be prevented by the use of correct throwing methods.

Currently, there are useful devices such as elbow braces that help to position the arm correctly during pitching. There are also devices that are useful for strengthening the arm or shoulder. Additionally, there are useful devices that help the user to throw balls or other objects away. However, these devices do not help to train the user to improve or correct the throwing posture of the user, or to strengthen the user's arm or shoulder after injury. Thus, there is a need for an easy to use and intuitive pitch training device.

The present invention aims to overcome some of the drawbacks, disadvantages and undesirable parameters associated with existing helm training devices.

The present invention is a unique helm training device. The pitching training device has a longitudinal body portion including a proximal end and a distal end. The helmet training device also has a first ball-shaped object coupled to the distal end of the longitudinal body portion. In one embodiment of the helmet training apparatus, the longitudinal body portion is made of an incompatible material. The non-rigid material may be glass fiber, metal, plastic or wood. In addition, the longitudinal body portion may comprise two or more longitudinal body portions of varying size. The two or more longitudinal body portions of the variable size may be joined together by any means. Optionally, the longitudinal body portion may have a moving portion adjacent the distal end of the longitudinal body portion. The moving part may be a pivot joint, a flexible part, or a spring mechanism. The moving part may also have a locking mechanism to prevent the moving part from moving or bending. The first conical object can be coupled to the distal end of the longitudinal body portion by mechanical means. The mechanical means may be a screw, a nail, a clip, a snap, a ball joint, or an adhesive. The first spherical object can be of any size. Alternatively, the first ball-shaped object may be a ball, such as, for example, a baseball, softball, tennis ball, or soccer ball. Optionally, the pitcher training device may have a second conical object coupled to the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion. The second spherical object may be of any size. The second ball-shaped object may be a ball, and the second ball-shaped object may be a baseball, softball, tennis ball, or soccer ball. The second ball-shaped object can be coupled to the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion by mechanical means. The mechanical means may be a screw, a nail, a clip, a snap, a ball joint, or an adhesive. Optionally, a strap may be associated with the pitcher training device and the user.

The present invention is also a method of using the helmet training apparatus. The method of using the helmet training device includes: grasping a first ball-shaped object with the user's hand; placing the body-like portion in the longitudinal direction on the side of the user and under the user's arm; Placing the proximal end of the body portion in the longitudinal direction on the lower back portion of the user so that the hand of the user holding the object is above the shoulder height and placing the user's hand holding the first, And rotating the user's arm forward so as to rotate down the shoulder of the user. The proximal end of the body portion in the longitudinal direction is lifted by rotating the user's arm forward.

The present invention may also be used as an arm and shoulder strengthening device. The reinforcing device has a body portion in the longitudinal direction and an object in the first conical shape. The body portion in the longitudinal direction has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, and the first coplanar body is coupled to the distal end portion of the longitudinal body portion. Optionally, the longitudinal body portion may comprise two or more longitudinal body portions of varying size. The arm reinforcing device may also have a second conical object coupled to the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion. Optionally, a strap can be coupled to the device and the user.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will be better understood with reference to the following description, appended claims and accompanying drawings.
Figures 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams of a pitching training device;
Figures 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams of one example of mechanical means in which the first coplanar object is coupled to the distal end of the stick portion of the pitch training device by the mechanical means;
Figures 3A, 3B and 3C are schematic views of a pitching training device having a flexible portion at the distal end;
Figures 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D are schematic views of the flexible part of the pitcher training device;
Figures 5A and 5B are schematic diagrams illustrating movement of the flexible portion of the pitcher training device;
6 is a schematic view of the flexible part of the pitch training device;
Figures 7A, 7B and 7C are schematic views of an example of a flexible portion of a pitch training device;
Figures 8A and 8B are schematic views of a helmet training device in use; And
9A and 9B are schematic diagrams of a harness attached to a pitcher training device.

Justice

As used herein, the following terms and variations thereof have the meanings given below unless the term clearly indicates otherwise in the context in which they are used.

As used herein, the terms "a", "an" and "an" are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

As used herein, the expressions "comprises" and variations such as " comprising "and" including "are intended to be inclusive in a manner that is intended to exclude other additives, components, integers, It is not.

The following description is a detailed description of one embodiment of the present invention and various modifications of the above embodiment. However, this description should not be construed as limiting the invention to such specific embodiments. Numerous other embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Helm training device

The apparatus described herein can be used as a pitching training device used to train the user to throw the ball correctly, or as an arm and shoulder tightening device. The device may also be used in physical therapy or occupational therapy as a supplementary device for strengthening the user's arms and shoulders. In use, the device may be used for the treatment of a user's arm muscles, such as forearm flex muscle, forearm extensor muscle, biceps, triceps, deltoid, chest muscle, lateral muscle, Shoulder muscles, neck muscles, and torso muscles. It is believed that adults and children of any size can use the device.

Figures 1A and 1B show a schematic diagram of a pitcher training device 100. [ The pitcher training device has a body portion 114 in the longitudinal direction and a first conical body portion 102 coupled to the body portion in the longitudinal direction. The head portion 110 couples an object in the first configuration to the body portion 114 in the longitudinal direction. The length of the longitudinal body portion 114 may be extended or shortened to accommodate different sizes and physiological users. The longitudinal body portion 114 may be a single body portion or may be divided into a first segmented longitudinal body portion 104, a second segmented longitudinal body portion 104, A two-sided longitudinal body portion 106, and a third segmented longitudinal body portion 108. In one embodiment, A first segmented longitudinal body portion of a different size, a second segmented longitudinal body portion and a third segmented longitudinal body portion (104, 106, 108) form a longitudinal body portion (114) To be combined together. The size and number of the segmented longitudinal body portions can be combined as desired by the user. 1B shows a first segmented longitudinal body portion, a second segmented longitudinal body portion and a third segmented longitudinal body portion 104, 106, 108 including a first spherical shaped object 102 Which can be coupled to the head portion 110, which is shown in FIG.

As an example, for a 33 inch long pitching device, the first segmented longitudinal body portion 104 can be 14 inches long, and the second segmented longitudinal body portion 106 can have a length The third segmented longitudinal body portion 108 can be 4 inches long, and the head portion 110 can be 3 inches long.

The longitudinal body portion 114 allows the user of the pitcher training device 100 to comfortably position the first coplanar body 102 while the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion 114 lies in the lower back portion of the user It can be of any size needed to hold it. It is contemplated that the longitudinal body portion 114 can be adjusted to fit the key of the user. Optionally, the longitudinal body portion 114 includes a first segmented longitudinal body portion, a second segmented longitudinal body portion, and a third segmented longitudinal body portion 104, 106, 108, The portions 110 may be folded together to form a telescoping form to facilitate transport of the pitcher training device.

A first segmented longitudinal body portion, a second segmented longitudinal body portion and a third segmented longitudinal body portion 104, 106, 108, and a head portion (not shown) 110 may be made of any material such as, for example, glass fiber, metal, plastic, wood, aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, steel alloy, copper tube, bamboo, paper, glue, rubber, glass, tin, leather or brass It can be made of rheological material.

The first coplanar body 102 can be made of any material. For example, the first spherical shaped object 102 may be made of foam, metal, plastic, rubber, glass, leather, aluminum, tin, wood, or brass. The first ball-shaped object 102 would be in the form of a ball used in a sporting event such as, for example, baseball, soccer, tennis, softball, golf, basketball, volleyball, and racquetball. The first ball-shaped object 102 may be a squeeze ball, a glow in the dark ball, a marble, or a weighted ball.

In one embodiment of the pitcher training device 100, the proximal end of the first segmented longitudinal body portion 104 may be selectively coupled to the second coplanar object 112. The second spherical shaped object 112 may be made of any material, such as, for example, foam rubber, metal, plastic, rubber, glass, leather, aluminum, tin, wood, or brass. The most common second ball shaped object 112 would be in the form of a ball used in a sporting event such as baseball, football, tennis, softball, golf, basketball, volleyball, and racquetball. The second ball-shaped object 112 may be a squeeze ball, a luminous ball, a ball, or a weighted ball.

Referring to Figure 2, there is shown a schematic view of one embodiment of a pitcher training device 100 in which a first ball-shaped object 102 is coupled to the head portion 110 at an angle to the head portion 110 . The coupling angle of the first coaxial object 102 to the head portion 110 may be any angle. Figure 2 shows the head portion 110 with attachment mechanical means 202 that engages the distal end of the head portion 110 at an approximately 90 degree angle. The attachment mechanical means 202 is coupled to the first coplanar object 102 through the receiving portion 204 of the first coplanar object 102. The mechanical means 202 may be any suitable means for attaching the head portion 110 to the first conformal object 102, such as, for example, a screw, nail, clip, snap, ball joint, Lt; / RTI >

Additionally, the first ball-shaped object 102 may be held stationary to the attachment mechanical means 202 or may be held in place by a user during use of the pitching training device, as described in more detail below The first coplanar object 102 may be rotated relative to the mechanical means 202 when the wrist of the first coin is rotated.

In one embodiment of the pitch training device 100, the head portion 110 may have a spacer 208 attached to the head portion to extend the length of the head portion 110. [ This may change the pitch training device 100 to suit the user who is changing the key. 2A shows a head portion 110 that includes a lower portion 206 coupled to a spacer 208 that is coupled to an upper portion 210. Various portions of the head portion 110 may be joined by any means, such as, for example, screws, nails, clips, snaps, ball joints or adhesives. 2B shows the head portion 110 without the spacer 208, so that the lower portion 206 is directly coupled to the upper portion 210. As shown in Fig. Alternatively, the head portion 110 may be coupled to the pivot joint 302 (the pivot joint as shown in FIG. 3), or the head portion 110 may be coupled to the longitudinal body portion 114 The body portion in the longitudinal direction, such as the longitudinal direction).

A helmet training device with a pivot joint

It is contemplated that the pitching training device of the present invention may have a moving portion adjacent the distal end of the longitudinal body portion 114. [ The moving portion may be any means that allows the distal portion of the longitudinal body portion 114 to move. In a pitching training device with a pivot joint 300, which is an example of a pitching training device with a moving part, a longitudinal body portion 114 is coupled to the pivot joint 302 (FIG. 3). The pivot joint 302 allows both sides of the longitudinal body portion 114 to which the pivot joint is coupled to rotate relative to the pivot joint 302.

Similar to the helmet training apparatus described above and shown in Figures 1 and 2, to fit a different key user, the longitudinal body portion 114 includes a first segmented longitudinal body portion, a second segmented longitudinal direction 106 and 108 of the third segmented longitudinal body portion (Figs. 3A and 3B). Figure 3C shows a fourth segmented longitudinal body portion 304 that may be added to the longitudinal body portion 144. [ The segmented lengthwise bodies may be joined together in any order through any mechanical means such as, for example, screws, nails, clips, snaps, ball joints or adhesives.

A first segmented longitudinal body portion, a second segmented longitudinal body portion, a third segmented longitudinal body portion and a fourth segmented longitudinal body portion 104 106, 108, and 304 and the head portion 110 may be formed of any suitable material such as, for example, glass fiber, metal, plastic, wood, aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, steel alloy, copper tube, bamboo, paper, , Tin, leather, or brass. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 >

As with the above-described helmet training apparatus 100, the helmet training apparatus having the pivot joint 300 may have a first ball-shaped object 102 coupled to the distal end of the longitudinal body portion 114, The second convex object 112 can be coupled to the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion 114. [

Figure 4 shows an exploded view of a moving pivot joint 302. The moving pivot joint 302 includes a top portion 402 and a bottom portion 406. Figure 4A shows a top view of the upper portion 402 with the pivot pin 404 of the moving pivot joint 302 and Figure 4B shows a side view of the upper portion 402. [ 4C is a top plan view of bottom portion 406 with pivot pin 404 and FIG. 4D is a side view of bottom portion 406. FIG. The pivot pin 404 holds the upper portion 402 and the lower portion 406 together. The upper portion 402 has a first hole 408 for passing the pivot pin 404 therethrough. The lower portion 406 has a second hole 410 for passing the pivot pin 404 therethrough. The upper portion 402 has an elongated portion 412 that is designed to fit between the two extensions 414 of the lower portion 406. When the elongated portion 412 of the upper portion 402 is sandwiched between the two extensions 414 of the lower portion 406 the first hole 408 and the second hole 410 are aligned and the pivot pin 404 are passed to create a pivot joint 302 that moves. Alternatively, the moving pivot joint 302 may have means for securing the pivot joint, such that the pivot joint is immovable, as described in more detail below.

Figure 5 illustrates the operation in which the moving pivot joint 302 provides a pitch training device with a pivot joint 300. [ FIG. 5A shows the moving pivot joint 302 before the pivot joint 302 moved by the user is pivotally moved. Figure 5B shows the moving pivot joint 302 in the pivoted position. The body portion 114 in the longitudinal direction is in a fixed state while the head portion 110 and the first ball-shaped body 102 attached to the distal end portion of the head portion 110 pivot to a desired position.

Referring to FIG. 6, a schematic diagram of a locking mechanism 602 designed to secure the pivot joint 302 in a straight posture is shown. The locking mechanism 602 may be in the form of a sleeve that slides over and around the pivot joint 302 to prevent the pivot joint 302 from moving. Optionally, the locking mechanism 602 can be a loaded spring to provide for convenient use.

Alternatively, the locking mechanism 602 may include a first opening 606 and a second opening 608. [ There may be a button 604 that may be located in the lower portion 406 of the pivot joint 302. Button 604 may be a spring loaded for convenient use. When the locking mechanism 602 is in the "unlocked" position, the locking mechanism 602 is under the pivot joint 302 and the button 604 is in the second opening 608 of the locking mechanism 602 ). To move the locking mechanism 602 to the "locked" position by actuating the locking mechanism 602, the user presses the button 604 outside the second opening 608 and moves the locking mechanism 602 upward So that the button 604 can be extended up through the first opening 606 of the locking mechanism 602 so that the locking mechanism 602 can be pivoted to the pivot joint 302 It is prevented from sliding out. To release the locking mechanism 602, the user presses the button 604 outside the first opening 606 and slides the locking mechanism 602 downwardly away from the pivot joint 302, Should be able to extend upward through the second opening (608).

Flexibility  Helmet training device with part

It is contemplated that the moving part may be made of a flexible material. Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment of the pitcher training device 100, a longitudinal body portion 114 is coupled to the flexible portion 704. The flexible portion 704 has a first connector 702 at the proximal end of the flexible portion 704. The first coupler 702 may be coupled to the distal end of the longitudinal body portion 114. The flexible portion 704 also has a second connector 706 attached to the distal end of the flexible portion 704. The second connector 706 is coupled to the proximal end of the head portion 110. The distal end of the head portion 110 has a mechanical means 202 that is coupled to the first coplanar object 102.

The flexible portion 704 is designed to be freely manipulated in any direction by the user to achieve desired positioning with very little effort. This configuration enables easy adaptation of the user who is still recovering from the injury. Due to injuries, the user may not be able to take a desired pitching posture.

Strap  or Harness  A helmet training device

It is contemplated that the helmet training device 100 may include means for attaching the helmet training device 100 to a user. In one embodiment with a harness, the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion 104 may be coupled to the waist belt or harness to secure the helmet training device 100 to the user in a correct posture. The usage of the harness 900 is shown in Fig. The harness 900 is attached to the waist of the user by the first belt 910. The harness may optionally have a strap 916 extending from a first belt 910 horizontally traversing the user's back and secured by a second belt 918 around the upper back portion of the user's chest. The second conical object 112 is moved by the first flexible means 914 such as an elastic strap or a retractable cord to the first belt 910 at the center position 912 of the back portion of the user's lower back, Respectively. The harness may be attached to the second belt 918 by a second flexible means 920 such as an elastic strap or a retractable cord.

In another embodiment of the pitcher training device 100, the proximal end of the body portion 114 in the first longitudinal direction is positioned on the user's arm (not shown) to secure the pitcher training device 100 to the user in a correct posture To be strapped. The strap can be placed around the user's wrist and biceps.

A harness 900 or a strap may be used in a pitching training device having a pivot joint 300 or a flexible portion 704. [

How to use a helmet training device

8 shows a method of using the helmet training device 100. In FIG. The placement of the pitcher training device 100 and the motion allowed by the pitcher training device 100 corrects the user's posture and aligns the user's elbows appropriately to avoid side arm motion that causes damage, which is an improper pitching action. The user may place the first globular object 102 in the hand such that the longitudinal body portion 114 extends along the back of the user and is attached to the side of the user and extends below the user's arm and along the forearm of the user. And places the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion 114 or the second conical object 112 in contact with the lower portion of the back of the body. The user then lifts his or her hands and arms to the desired starting position, ideally above the shoulder height. The user then moves the first ball-shaped object to a second end position that is lower than the start position. The user moves the first coplanar object by rotating its arm forward so that the end position is below the shoulder of the user. This forward rotation may also involve slightly rotating the wrist forward slightly. This movement will rotate the first ball-shaped object in the head portion 110 and move the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion away from the back portion of the user's back. However, the longitudinal body portion will still touch the side of the user.

In the case of a pitching training apparatus having a pivot joint 300, the pitching training apparatus starts at the same starting position as that described above for the pitching training apparatus 100. The user then moves his or her arm forward to move the first coplanar object to a lower end position than the start position. In use, the first ball-shaped object is fixed relative to the head portion 110 and moves while only the moving pivot joint 302 is in use. Figure 5A shows the moving pivot joint 302 in the starting position. Figure 5B shows the moving pivot joint 302 at the end position.

Similarly, in a pitching training device having a flexible portion 704, a user holds the pitching training device in the starting position. The user then moves the first ball-shaped object to an end position that is lower than the start position. In use, the first ball-shaped object is fixed relative to the head portion 110 and moves while using only the moving flexible portion 704 and automatically returns to the starting position.

When used with the harness 900, the user attaches the harness 900 by means of the first belt 910 and the optional second belt 918. The second ball-shaped object 112 is moved by the first belt 910 by a first flexible means 914, such as an elastic strap or a retractable cord, at a central position 912 of the lower back portion of the user. Respectively. The harness may also be attached to the second belt 918 by a second flexible means 920 such as an elastic strap or retractable cord. The user grasps the first ball-shaped object 102 at the first starting position and moves it to the end position. When the first coplanar object 102 is moved from the first start position to the end position, the second coplanar object 112 moves from the first position to the second position. The harness combined with the first flexible means 914 can provide resistance to the user's muscles.

How to use the helmet training device as an arm and shoulder tightening device

It is contemplated that any of the above-described helmet training devices may be used as an arm and shoulder enhancing device. The above movement can strengthen various parts of the arm and shoulder. In use, the device may be used for the treatment of a user's arm muscles, such as forearm flex muscle, forearm extensor muscle, biceps, triceps, deltoid, chest muscle, lateral muscle, Shoulder muscles, neck muscles, and torso muscles. The device can be used for physical therapy or occupational therapy as a supplement to strengthen the user's arm, shoulder, and torso muscles.

Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments, other embodiments are possible. For example, the steps disclosed for the method of the present invention are not intended to be limiting and not to imply that each step is necessarily essential to the method, and is merely an exemplary step. Accordingly, the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred embodiments contained herein. All references cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety.

Claims (25)

As a helmet training device,
a. A longitudinal body portion including a proximal end and a distal end; And
b. A first coplanar object coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal body portion;
Wherein the pitching training device comprises: The helmet training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the body in the longitudinal direction is made of an irreversible material. 3. A helmet training apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said non-rigid material is selected from the group comprising glass fiber, metal, plastic or wood. The helmet training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the longitudinal body portion includes two or more longitudinal body portions of variable size. 5. A pitching training device according to claim 4, wherein the two or more longitudinal body portions of variable size are coupled to each other by any means. The helmet training apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a moving portion proximate a distal end of the longitudinal body portion. The helmet training apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising a locking mechanism for preventing the moving part from moving the moving part. 7. A pitcher training device according to claim 6, wherein said moving part is selected from the group comprising a pivot joint, a flexible part, or a spring mechanism. 2. The pitching exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the first ball-shaped object is coupled to the distal end of the longitudinal body portion via mechanical means. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the mechanical means is selected from the group consisting of screws, nails, clips, snaps, ball joints, or adhesives. The helmet training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first coplanar object can be of any size. The helmet training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first ball-shaped object is a ball. The helmet training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first ball-shaped object is selected from the group comprising a baseball, softball, tennis ball, or soccer ball. The helmet training apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a second ball-shaped object coupled to the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion. 15. A pitching training apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the second ball-shaped object can be of any size. 15. The helmet training apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the second ball-shaped object is a ball. 15. The helmet training apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the second ball-shaped object is selected from the group comprising a baseball, a softball, a tennis ball, or a soccer ball. 15. A pitcher training device according to claim 14, wherein the second ball-shaped object can be coupled to the proximal end of the longitudinal body part via mechanical means. 19. A helmet training apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the mechanical means can include screws, nails, clips, snaps, ball joints, or adhesives. The pitcher training device of claim 1, further comprising a strap coupled to the longitudinal body portion. A method of using a helmet training apparatus according to claim 1,
a. Grasping a first ball-like object with the user's hand;
b. Attaching the body in the longitudinal direction to a side of a user and positioning the body under a user's arm;
c. Positioning the proximal end of the body portion in the longitudinal direction by attaching the proximal end of the body portion to the back of the user so that the user's hand holding the first ball-shaped object is above the shoulder height; And
d. Rotating the user's arm forward to rotate the user's hand holding the first ball-shaped object from below the user's shoulder to below the user's shoulder;
And,
Wherein the proximal end of the body portion in the longitudinal direction is lifted by rotating the user's arm forward. As an arm strengthening device,
a. A longitudinal body portion including a proximal end and a distal end; And
b. A first coplanar object coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal body portion;
Wherein the arm reinforcing device comprises: 23. The arm reinforcing device of claim 22, wherein the longitudinal body portion comprises two or more longitudinal body portions of varying size. 23. The arm reinforcing device of claim 22, further comprising a second conformal object coupled to the proximal end of the longitudinal body portion. 23. The arm reinforcing device of claim 22, further comprising a strap coupled to the longitudinal body portion.

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