The Functional Harness is a body control device that activates the core function. It improves posture alignment, stabilizes the body axis, and increases the mobility of joints that are essential for movement, such as the hip joints and shoulder blades, thereby improving physical functions such as walking and daily activities.
Mechanism
The mechanism consists of a harness that runs from the center of the upper back of the trunk, under both armpits, across both shoulders and the back to the thighs, and two harnesses that run from the center of the upper back of the trunk, across both flanks, and spirally wrap around the thighs. The effects of these two structures are to "promote thoracic spine extension, open the rib cage, induce deep breathing, increase abdominal pressure sensitivity, tighten both sides of the thighs, and lift the pelvis." These four actions work simultaneously to create a synergistic effect that improves physical function.
< Expected Benefits >
・Acquire lifestyle habits that prevent fatigue
・Acquire proper posture with less strain
・Improve basal metabolic rate during exercise
・Reducing hunched posture and preventing and improving bowed and bowed legs
・Increasing awareness of abdominal pressure and developing deep breathing habits
・Reducing chronic strain on the shoulders, lower back, and knees
・Improvement of daily activities and balance sensitivity
・Expanding field of vision and improving concentration
< Uses >
・Supports the development of a body that does not accumulate fatigue
・Supports the transformation of walking into a chiropractic function
・Supports hip joint support during daily activities and exercise
・Supports coordination
・Supports the acquisition of deep breathing
・Supports posture while standing and sitting
・Supports the reduction of exercise-related injuries
・Supports the improvement of the body's balance sensitivity
The biggest drawback of walking upright on two legs is that the strain on your body increases dramatically when your posture deteriorates.
The reason for this "sudden increase" is the "lever principle."
When your posture deteriorates, the body works like a lever.
* The center of gravity shifts from its axis
* The distance from the fulcrum increases
* Even with the same weight, the strain increases many times over
* The role of your muscles changes
Originally, muscles are designed to
* move
* fine-tune your posture.
When your posture deteriorates,
* your muscles are used as "supports"
* They remain constantly tense
* Blood flow is reduced
👉 Fatigue, pain, and stiffness become chronic.
Nerves and sensations are also adversely affected.
When your posture deteriorates,
* breathing becomes shallow
* your sense of balance becomes impaired
* it becomes difficult to understand your own body position
In other words, 👉 your brain interprets your condition as "unstable," further tensing your muscles
A vicious cycle begins.
So...
👉 Even a slight misalignment can cause significant strain.
Good posture isn't just about looking good.
👉 It's about using gravity to your advantage. 👉 It's about using your body comfortably and for a long time.
👉 Poor posture = your bones no longer support gravity.
Head forward (slouching)
* The head weighs about 5-6 kg.
* The further forward your head is, the more strain on your neck and shoulders doubles.
👉 When your bones no longer support your body, 👉 your neck and shoulder muscles are constantly pulling and supporting it.
Swayback
* The pelvis tilts forward, causing excessive arching of the lumbar vertebrae.
* The lumbar bones are unable to support your weight, causing stress to be concentrated in the facet joints and muscles.
👉 This can lead to lower back and hip pain.
CONCEPT
Product
The Effectiveness of the Functional Harness from the Perspective of Posture and Gravity
① Essential Prerequisites
The key points made clear so far are:
* Humans have an unstable bipedal structure, walking upright.
* Poor posture → The bones are no longer able to support gravity, and the load increases dramatically due to the principle of leverage.
* As a result → Muscles are constantly tense → Respiration, sensation, and balance are impaired → Fatigue, pain, and reduced movement efficiency.
In other words, the essence of the problem lies in
"not being able to maintain posture."
② Practical Problems Faced by Many People
Even if you understand the theoretically correct posture,
* It unconsciously collapses.
* It cannot be maintained when fatigued.
* It cannot be reproduced during movement.
In many cases, this happens.
This is due to a lack of coordination between nerves, sensations, and muscles.
③ The Greatest Value of the Functional Harness
✔ It's not a tool for "creating correct posture."
✔ It's a tool for "making it easier to maintain correct posture."
This is the most important point.
④ A mechanism to prevent posture from collapsing
The Functional Harness:
* Extends the thoracic spine
* Prevents excessive rib collapse
* Prevents excessive forward and backward tilt of the pelvis
* Induces hip-driven movement
👉 Prevents the gravity line (head-thorax-pelvis) from collapsing.
As a result,
* Bones are more likely to withstand gravity
* Muscles are less likely to act as "supports"
⑤ Prevents "sudden increase in strain"
Before posture collapses, small signs such as
* Rib cage collapse
* Ribs opening too far forward
* Pelvic misalignment
appear.
The Functional Harness immediately notifies the wearer of these misalignments through
* Tension
* Skin sensation
* Physical feedback.
👉 In other words, it can "stop the strain before it becomes too great."
⑥ Value in Proprioception Retraining
Many people who suffer from poor posture are unaware that their posture is poor.
* They have lost their sense of proper position.
The Functional Harness
* minimizes discomfort when properly aligned
* and senses a change in tension when posture is poor.
👉 This allows the nervous system to retrain the sense of proper posture.
This is something that simply strength training cannot achieve.
⑦ Why it's Effective During Movement
Most posture improvements can be achieved "at rest," but they break down "during movement."
The Functional Harness guides the body axis even during dynamic situations such as
* walking
* standing up
* changing direction
* jumping and spinning.
As a result,
* posture is less likely to be lost
* center of gravity shifts smoothly
* form is less likely to break down even when fatigued.
⑧ Effects on Breathing and the Autonomic Nervous System
By ensuring freedom of movement in the rib cage and ribs,
* Deeper breathing
* Natural abdominal pressure
* Release of excess tension
This 👉 has the effect of releasing the body from a "defensive state of tension."
As a result, the following secondary benefits are achieved:
* Less fatigue
* Sustained concentration
* Enhanced recovery
⑨ Summary: The Inherent Effectiveness of the Functional Harness
The effectiveness of the Functional Harness is not
❌ Substitutes for muscle strength❌ or corrects posture.
✅ This is its essential value:
* Detects posture problems before they occur
* Continues gravity support to the bones
* Prevents "moments of sudden strain"
* Allows for the "intuitive relearning" of correct posture and movement
Finally (Summary)
The bipedal upright walking mechanism is **highly efficient yet delicate**.
Given its structure, the Functional Harness is a very logical tool as an assistive device that helps people remember how to use their bodies.
Normal spine
Posture is the decisive factor in improving the quality of life!
ASIA congress
Exhibit contents
[Exhibition contents]
Concept video (3 minutes) of our original dynamic posture stabilizer, product explanation video (3 minutes), 4 drafts of materials: 2 drafts of video narration transcription, 2 abstracts of Tokyo Metropolitan University (ACOMPT2019, WCPT2019)
[Product description]
Posture is a mirror that reflects the state of mind and body!
The human skeleton is a structure that tends to be uneven due to mental and physical stress and physical tension.
An ideal neutral posture is the cornerstone of breathing, mental stability, and activities of daily living.
In today's aging society, the number of people suffering from fall fractures and difficulty walking is increasing year by year, and the risk of financial burden on medical expenses and long-term care welfare is increasing.
The unique dynamic posture stabilizer developed by us eliminates theimbalance between the pelvis and spine and guides the posture to the neutral position just by wearing it.
The mind and body adjustment stretch program expands the range of motion of the hip joint and scapula to improve the stability and safety of activities of daily living.
The comfortable fit is easy to incorporate into daily life, and since you can unknowingly establish the optimal position due to the learning effect and the real experience of reducing physical risk, you can expect the effect of raising the preventive awareness of each citizen.
New area! It is a mental and physical adjustment method that anyone can do by themselves with DPS!
[Product contact information]
HeLinx Japan Co., Ltd.
mail: helinxjp24@gmail.com
[Contact for inquiries regarding abstract contents]
Tokyo Metropolitan University Faculty of Health and Welfare Department of Physical Therapy Kuruma Laboratory
mail: kuruma@tmu.ac.jp