SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING AIR PRESSURE ON A PORTION OF THE BODY OF AN INDIVIDUAL
A system is provided by applying pressure to a portion of a body of an individual in a chamber having an aperture along a vertical axis for receiving the portion of the body of the individual. A pressure sensor is coupled to the chamber for measuring a pressure inside the chamber. A negative feedback control system, calibrates, adjusts and maintains the pressure inside the chamber.
1 . An apparatus comprising a pressurizable chamber configured to receive a portion of a body of an individual and to apply pressure to the body portion, wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate individuals of varying dimensions and to accommodate movement of the body portion inside the chamber.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate movement of the body outside the chamber.
3 . The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate arm swing outside the chamber.
4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate individuals of varying height.
5 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate individuals having varying waist sizes.
6 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the chamber comprises a base for supporting the individual in a sitting position.
7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the chamber comprises a base for supporting the individual in a standing position.
8 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an exercise machine is positioned inside the chamber.
9 . The apparatus of claim 1 , configured for use without an exercise machine.
10 . The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the exercise machine comprises a treadmill.
11 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein pressure in the chamber is calibrated relative to a weight of the individual.
12 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein pressure in the chamber is controlled using a negative feedback control system.
13 . A method for reducing force on a portion of a body of an individual during movement, the method comprising enclosing the body portion in a pressurized chamber that is configured to accommodate movement of the body portion inside the chamber, wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate individuals of varying dimensions.
14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate movement of the body outside the chamber.
15 . The method of claim 13 , comprising calibrating pressure in the chamber relative to a weight of the individual.
16 . The method of claim 13 , comprising controlling pressure in the chamber using a negative feedback control system.
17 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate individuals of varying height.
18 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate individuals of varying waist size.
19 . The method of claim 13 , wherein an exercise machine is positioned inside the chamber.
20 . The method of claim 13 , wherein no exercise machine is used.