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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2011
Jonathan F. Reynolds, Eagan, MN (US);
Alexander G. Barr, Burnsville, MN (US);
James M. Poplett, Plymouth, MN (US);
Raoul G. Antelme, Leysin, CH;
Jonathan F. Reynolds, Eagan, MN (US);
Alexander G. Barr, Burnsville, MN (US);
James M. Poplett, Plymouth, MN (US);
Raoul G. Antelme, Leysin, CH;
Hogsback Inc., Eagan, MN (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are neuromuscular release (including myofascial trigger point) therapy devices, systems, kits and methods. The therapy tool comprises a body, wherein the body includes an outer surface, an inner surface, a tip defined at the upper-most portion of the body, a base, a stop surface defined in the body outer surface, a pocket defined by the inner surface and extending from the base upwards in the direction of the tip, and a recessed groove defined in the inner surface and extending upwards from the base and having a groove diameter and depth. The body can be generally bell-shaped with the base having a larger diameter than the tip. The system can further include a riser, either disk or wedge shaped, and a rocker base. The system components are configured to stack and nest into a compact assembly for easy carrying as a kit.