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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 23, 1999
John G. Louis, Wilmette, IL (US);
AcuForce International, Inc., Winnetka, IL (US);
Abstract
A treatment tool and method of using the same are provided for treating soft tissue by the application of pressure to muscles used in various therapeutic techniques such as trigger point, friction, effleurage and muscle stripping. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a massage tool having a shaft of a predetermined length and one or more ring members associated with the shaft member for providing muscle stripping and other therapy. The massage tool is of a weight sufficient to assist the therapist in delivering therapy. In another embodiment, the present invention comprises a paddle formed in one end of the shaft. In another embodiment, the massage tool of the present invention has a point member formed in a second end of the shaft for providing trigger point and other therapy.