US20110035860A1 - Garments - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
- A41D13/0015—Sports garments other than provided for in groups A41D13/0007 - A41D13/088
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
- A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
- A41D31/18—Elastic
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
- A42B1/04—Soft caps; Hoods
- A42B1/12—Bathing caps
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/10—Linings
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H39/00—Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture
- A61H39/04—Devices for pressing such points, e.g. Shiatsu or Acupressure
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D2400/00—Functions or special features of garments
- A41D2400/32—Therapeutic use
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
- A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
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- This invention relates to physical stimulation of the human body to improve neural drive to muscle and functional structures.
- the present invention relates to garments.
- mammalian bodies such as human bodies
- the behaviour of mammalian bodies includes complex phenomena and while no all the phenomena are entirely understood, aspects of human physiological behaviour can be explained by reference to sympathetic responses and its antithesis, para-sympathetic responses.
- a sympathetic response typically triggered by states of stress, pain, dysfunction, poor performance, etc.
- the human body enters a state of alarm in which survival gets priority over performance of the body, muscle tone is increased generally and the body tends to “close up” muscle and functional structures—i.e. the physiological structures assume positions in which they do not perform optimally, such as forward displacement of the shoulders and crouching of the back (among other effects).
- the inhibiting neural messages are ameliorated and physiological structures tend to relax generally and to “open up”, i.e. assume a neutral position, resulting in almost immediate changes in the body's physiological capabilities and allowing it to perform, rest, recover and/or handle stress more effectively.
- the present invention seeks to stimulate activation areas to trigger a desired response in selected physiological systems without the need for the stimulation to be applied by a trained person and in a manner that is convenient and cost effective and that is available during physical activity.
- a garment comprising at least one flexible structure that is configured to extend around part of the human body in close proximity to the skin, said garment further including at least one inwardly extending protuberance in a location corresponding to an activation area on the human body for triggering a desired response in at least one selected physiological structure.
- garment is intended to include any article that is worn on the human body, thus including conventional garments, but also headgear, webbing, wetsuits, and the like.
- the structure of the garment may comprise at least in part of flexible sheet material, preferably of an elastic sheet material, such as a stretchable fabric.
- the protuberance may comprise of a body of resiliently compressible material, such as elastomeric foam and may be attached to the inside of the structure or it may form part of the structure.
- the locations of the protuberances may correspond to the activation areas as indicated in the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 shows an anterior view of a first and second embodiment of garments in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 shows a posterior view of the garments of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 shows a side view of a third embodiment of a garment in accordance with the present invention, in use.
- FIG. 4 shows a side view of a fourth embodiment of a garment in accordance with the present invention.
- a first garment in accordance with the present invention is in the form of a shirt 10 and a second garment in accordance with the invention is in the form of pants 12 .
- Each of these garments 10 , 12 includes a structure in the form of sheets of stretch fabric that are sewn together to form an elastic shell that is configured to extend tightly around part of the human body.
- each of the garments 10 , 12 protuberances 14 are provided that protrude to the inside of the garment, i.e. towards the human body wearing the garments.
- Each protuberance 14 is in the form of a soft, resilient elastomeric foam that is sewn to the inside of the stretch fabric of the garment 10 , 12 in a location corresponding to an activation area on the human body.
- a number of protuberances 14 are shown in positions corresponding to activation areas on the body, but this is done for illustrative purposes and in practice, a garment would typically only include protuberances corresponding to the activation areas of selected physiological structures.
- a garment 10 , 12 would thus be designed to include protuberances 14 disposed to correspond to activation areas of physiological systems that need to be activated for a selected activity, e.g. a shirt 10 and/or pair of pants 12 designed for a particular sport.
- protuberances 14 described above, with foam sewn to the inside of the garment 10 , 12 , is merely an example and other suitable structures for the protuberances include with resilient elements comprising pockets of gel or gas (e.g. air), rubber, gel paint, rubber or plastic mouldings such as pimples, or the like.
- resilient elements comprising pockets of gel or gas (e.g. air), rubber, gel paint, rubber or plastic mouldings such as pimples, or the like.
- a third garment in accordance with the invention is in the form of a swimming cap 16 , including a structure in the form of an elastic shell with an elastic strap 18 that can extend around the wearer's chin. Protuberances 14 are attached to the inside of the cap 16 and its strap 18 .
- a fourth garment in accordance with the invention is in the form of a helmet 20 , including a structure in the form of a padded shell 22 with an elastic strap 24 that can extend around the wearer's chin. Protuberances 1 are attached to the inside of the padding and the strap 24 .
- the activation area to which each of the protuberances 14 corresponds, is identified by its suffix and the targeted physiological systems corresponding to the activation areas are:
- each protuberance 14 is lightly urged towards its corresponding activation area on the body by the elasticity of the fabric, so that the protuberance presses on the skin.
- the pressure need not be hard or prolonged, but needs to be sufficient to stimulate the activation area and trigger activation of the target physiological system, thus improving neural drive to the system and improving its performance.
- one of the protuberances 14 . 3 is located in a position corresponding to the activation area of the diaphragm.
- the protuberance presses on the wearer's sternum, which is the body's primary defence position and as such, is the first area to close in a sympathetic response of the body, resulting in an inability of the diaphragm to function optimally.
- the protuberance 14 . 3 is continually pressed against the skin in the region of the sternum and activates the diaphragm by encouraging a correct balance of neural control to the diaphragm, which in turn stimulates a para-sympathetic response.
- the stimulation of the body by the protuberance 14 . 3 acts a constant reminder to the body to use this system and so allows the wearer of the shirt 10 to manage states of stress more effectively.
Abstract
The invention provides a garment (12) for stimulating the human body to trigger desired responses in selected physiological systems. The garment (12) includes a flexible structure that is configured to extend in close proximity around part of the body and includes inwardly extending protuberances (14) in locations corresponding to activation areas on the human body, for triggering desired responses IN selected physiological structures.
Description
- This invention relates to physical stimulation of the human body to improve neural drive to muscle and functional structures. In particular, the present invention relates to garments.
- The behaviour of mammalian bodies such as human bodies includes complex phenomena and while no all the phenomena are entirely understood, aspects of human physiological behaviour can be explained by reference to sympathetic responses and its antithesis, para-sympathetic responses. In a sympathetic response, typically triggered by states of stress, pain, dysfunction, poor performance, etc., the human body enters a state of alarm in which survival gets priority over performance of the body, muscle tone is increased generally and the body tends to “close up” muscle and functional structures—i.e. the physiological structures assume positions in which they do not perform optimally, such as forward displacement of the shoulders and crouching of the back (among other effects). By contrast, in a para-sympathetic response, the inhibiting neural messages are ameliorated and physiological structures tend to relax generally and to “open up”, i.e. assume a neutral position, resulting in almost immediate changes in the body's physiological capabilities and allowing it to perform, rest, recover and/or handle stress more effectively.
- While a sympathetic response in the human body presumably has a purpose, e.g. when fending off an attack, the body functions better in many respects when in a neutral state. Unfortunately, the sympathetic response systems of most adults in industrialised environments tend to be over-stimulated by the impacts of stress, the environment, poor nutrition, lack of exercise and the like.
- It has been found that responses resembling para-sympathetic responses can be triggered, with advantageous effects in certain muscle and functional structures, by applying pressure for short periods during experiments in locations that are specific to the targeted structures. For the purposes of this specification, reference shall be made to the areas where pressure is applied in this technique as “activation areas” and to the response that is triggered, as “activation” of the muscle/functional (i.e. physiological) structure. The technique requires applying pressure in certain activation areas until the targeted muscle/functional structure has been activated and then applying pressure in the next activation area to activate the next desired physiological structure. This can be very useful when applied by a trained person to activate targeted physiological structures, e.g. in preparing a sportsman shortly before a sporting event, but the effect of the activation wears off and pressure needs to be re-applied over time, e.g. before the next training session or sports event. The need to have these activation techniques applied by trained persons causes it to be too inconvenient, expensive, logistically impractical, etc. for most people who could benefit from it.
- Further, even to those who have access to the application of these activation techniques, it can typically only be applied during sessions when the subject is precluded from other activity and not during the activities for which the subject most requires the effects of the treatment, i.e. time needs to be set aside for the activation.
- The present invention seeks to stimulate activation areas to trigger a desired response in selected physiological systems without the need for the stimulation to be applied by a trained person and in a manner that is convenient and cost effective and that is available during physical activity.
- According to the present invention there is provided a garment comprising at least one flexible structure that is configured to extend around part of the human body in close proximity to the skin, said garment further including at least one inwardly extending protuberance in a location corresponding to an activation area on the human body for triggering a desired response in at least one selected physiological structure.
- The word “garment” is intended to include any article that is worn on the human body, thus including conventional garments, but also headgear, webbing, wetsuits, and the like.
- The structure of the garment may comprise at least in part of flexible sheet material, preferably of an elastic sheet material, such as a stretchable fabric.
- The protuberance may comprise of a body of resiliently compressible material, such as elastomeric foam and may be attached to the inside of the structure or it may form part of the structure.
- The locations of the protuberances may correspond to the activation areas as indicated in the accompanying drawings.
- For a better understanding of the present invention and to show how it may be carried into effect, the invention will now be described by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 shows an anterior view of a first and second embodiment of garments in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 shows a posterior view of the garments ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 shows a side view of a third embodiment of a garment in accordance with the present invention, in use; and -
FIG. 4 shows a side view of a fourth embodiment of a garment in accordance with the present invention. - Referring to the drawings, a first garment in accordance with the present invention is in the form of a
shirt 10 and a second garment in accordance with the invention is in the form ofpants 12. Each of thesegarments - On the insides of each of the
garments garment garment shirt 10 and/or pair ofpants 12 designed for a particular sport. - The structure of the protuberances 14 described above, with foam sewn to the inside of the
garment - Referring to
FIG. 3 , a third garment in accordance with the invention is in the form of aswimming cap 16, including a structure in the form of an elastic shell with anelastic strap 18 that can extend around the wearer's chin. Protuberances 14 are attached to the inside of thecap 16 and itsstrap 18. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , a fourth garment in accordance with the invention is in the form of ahelmet 20, including a structure in the form of apadded shell 22 with anelastic strap 24 that can extend around the wearer's chin. Protuberances 1 are attached to the inside of the padding and thestrap 24. - The activation area to which each of the protuberances 14 corresponds, is identified by its suffix and the targeted physiological systems corresponding to the activation areas are:
- 14.1 Central line (opens shoulders)
- 14.2 Sternocleidomastoid
- 14.3 Diaphragm
- 14.4 Shoulders and chest muscles
- 14.5 Latissimus dorsi and piriformis (posterior oblique sling)
- 14.6 Quadriceps
- 14.7 Calves and adrenals
- 14.8 Psoas/gluteus maximus and hamstring complex
- 14.9 Lateral sling
- 14.10 Tibialis anterior
- 14.11 Abdominals
- 14.12 Anterior and posterior neck structures
- 14.13 Trapezius and levator scapulae
- 14.14 Sacro iliac stability
- 14.15 Pelvic floor
- 14.16 Gluteus maximus
- 14.17 Gluteus maximus
- All defence patterns of the human body involve some form of anterior collapsing, with the result that most of the activation areas address this from the front.
- In use, while a
garment - Experimental results have shown that activation of physiological structures in this manner has resulted in improvements in strength, power, flexibility, endurance, balance, co-ordination and speed. However, the benefits of activation of physiological systems by the protuberances 14 of the
garments - As an example of activation, one of the protuberances 14.3 is located in a position corresponding to the activation area of the diaphragm. When a
shirt 10 is worn that includes protuberance 14.3, the protuberance presses on the wearer's sternum, which is the body's primary defence position and as such, is the first area to close in a sympathetic response of the body, resulting in an inability of the diaphragm to function optimally. However, the protuberance 14.3 is continually pressed against the skin in the region of the sternum and activates the diaphragm by encouraging a correct balance of neural control to the diaphragm, which in turn stimulates a para-sympathetic response. The stimulation of the body by the protuberance 14.3 acts a constant reminder to the body to use this system and so allows the wearer of theshirt 10 to manage states of stress more effectively.
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1. A garment comprising at least one flexible structure that is configured to extend around part of the human body in close proximity to the skin, said garment further including at least one inwardly extending protuberance in a location corresponding to an activation area on the human body for triggering a desired response in at least one selected physiological structure.
2. A garment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises at least in part of flexible sheet material.
3. A garment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the protuberance comprises of a body of resiliently compressible material, attached to the inside of the structure.
4. A garment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the protuberance comprises of a body of resiliently compressible material that forms part of the structure.
5. A garment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the location of each protuberance corresponds to an activation area selected from the group consisting of: a central line, a sternocleidomastoid, a diaphragm, a shoulder muscle, a chest muscle, a latissimus dorsi and piriformis, a quadricep, a calf and adrenal, a psoas/gluteus maximus and hamstring complex, a lateral sling, a tibialis anterior, abdominals, an anterior neck structure, a posterior neck structure, a trapezius and levator scapula, a sacro iliac, a pelvic floor, and a gluteus maximus.
6. A garment as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the protuberance comprises of a body of resiliently compressible material, attached to the inside of the structure.
7. A garment as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the protuberance comprises of a body of resiliently compressible material that forms part of the structure.
8. A garment as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the location of each protuberance corresponds to an activation area selected from the group consisting of: a central line, a sternocleidomastoid, a diaphragm, a shoulder muscle, a chest muscle, a latissimus dorsi and piriformis, a quadricep, a calf and adrenal, a psoas/gluteus maximus and hamstring complex, a lateral sling, a tibialis anterior, abdominals, an anterior neck structure, a posterior neck structure, a trapezius and levator scapula, a sacro iliac, a pelvic floor, and a gluteus maximus.
9. A garment as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the location of each protuberance corresponds to an activation area selected from the group consisting of: a central line, a sternocleidomastoid, a diaphragm, a shoulder muscle, a chest muscle, a latissimus dorsi and piriformis, a quadricep, a calf and adrenal, a psoas/gluteus maximus and hamstring complex, a lateral sling, a tibialis anterior, abdominals, an anterior neck structure, a posterior neck structure, a trapezius and levator scapula, a sacro iliac, a pelvic floor, and a gluteus maximus.
10. A garment as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the location of each protuberance corresponds to an activation area selected from the group consisting of: a central line, a sternocleidomastoid, a diaphragm, a shoulder muscle, a chest muscle, a latissimus dorsi and piriformis, a quadricep, a calf and adrenal, a psoas/gluteus maximus and hamstring complex, a lateral sling, a tibialis anterior, abdominals, an anterior neck structure, a posterior neck structure, a trapezius and levator scapula, a sacro iliac, a pelvic floor, and a gluteus maximus.
11. A garment as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the location of each protuberance corresponds to an activation area selected from the group consisting of: a central line, a sternocleidomastoid, a diaphragm, a shoulder muscle, a chest muscle, a latissimus dorsi and piriformis, a quadricep, a calf and adrenal, a psoas/gluteus maximus and hamstring complex, a lateral sling, a tibialis anterior, abdominals, an anterior neck structure, a posterior neck structure, a trapezius and levator scapula, a sacro iliac, a pelvic floor, and a gluteus maximus.
12. A garment as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the location of each protuberance corresponds to an activation area selected from the group consisting of: a central line, a sternocleidomastoid, a diaphragm, a shoulder muscle, a chest muscle, a latissimus dorsi and piriformis, a quadricep, a calf and adrenal, a psoas/gluteus maximus and hamstring complex, a lateral sling, a tibialis anterior, abdominals, an anterior neck structure, a posterior neck structure, a trapezius and levator scapula, a sacro iliac, a pelvic floor, and a gluteus maximus.
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