Proprioception enhancement system

Abstract

Disclosed is a band that improves proprioception. The band comprises a soft covering and a tension-creating device. The tension-creating device puts pressure on the skin and improves the awareness of the user of the position of their body. The band is placed over the muscle group that an improvement in proprioception is desired. The preferred placement is over the belly of a muscle in the muscle group. The preferred tension-creating device comprises two to twenty elastic rings. Other versions have the band attached to a shirt or other article of clothing.

1 . An article of clothing in intimate contact with a user's body comprising a first fabric having a first elasticity and a second fabric having a second elasticity; wherein said second fabric is in contact with at least one muscle group of the user and comprises a means for enhancing the user's awareness of a contraction of said at least one muscle group. 
   
   
       2 . The system as recited in  claim 1  wherein said means for enhancing the user's awareness of said at least one muscle group is comprised of a plurality of ribs. 
   
   
       3 . The system as recited in  claim 2  where said second fabric is a material selected from the group consisting of nylon and lycra. 
   
   
       4 . The system as recited in  claim 3  wherein said article of clothing is selected from the group consisting of a vest, a shirt, a sleeve, a band, shorts, pants and a belt. 
   
   
       5 . The system as recited in  claim 1  wherein said article of clothing is selected from the group consisting of a vest, a shirt, a sleeve, a band, shorts, pants and a belt. 
   
   
       6 . The system as recited in  claim 1  further comprising a third fabric placed in layered communication with said second fabric, said third fabric having a third elasticity. 
   
   
       7 . The system as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said third elasticity is equal in value to said second elasticity. 
   
   
       8 . An article of clothing for strengthening a muscle group comprising a positive fabric having a first elasticity and a negative fabric having a second elasticity, wherein said positive fabric and said negative fabric are configured in said article of clothing such that said positive fabric creates a positive force on at least one muscle group and said negative fabric creates a negative force on said at least one muscle group and wherein said positive fabric and said negative fabric are configured on said article of clothing such that said positive force is applied to said at least one muscle group in a direction opposite a direction of said negative force. 
   
   
       9 . The system as recited in  claim 8  where said positive fabric is a material selected from the group consisting of nylon and lycra. 
   
   
       10 . The system as recited in  claim 9  wherein the article of clothing further comprises a form selected from the group consisting of a vest, a shirt, a sleeve, a band, shorts, pants and a belt. 
   
   
       11 . The system as recited in  claim 8  wherein said article of clothing is selected from the group consisting of a vest, a shirt, a sleeve, a band, shorts, pants and a belt. 
   
   
       12 . The system as recited in  claim 8  further comprising an elastic fabric placed in layered communication with only said positive fabric. 
   
   
       13 . The system as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said positive force and said negative force are equal in magnitude. 
   
   
       14 . An exercise confirmation system comprising an article of clothing having a first fabric section comprised of a first color and a saccadic optical targeting device comprised of a second color, wherein said saccadic optical targeting device is configured on said article of clothing to be perceptible only upon proper execution of an exercise. 
   
   
       15 . An exercise confirmation device as recited in  claim 12  wherein said article is selected from the group consisting of a glove, a body suit, a shirt, pants, socks, and a hat. 
   
   
       16 . An exercise confirmation device as recited in  claim 13  wherein said saccadic optical targeting device is configured on an arm of said article of clothing. 
   
   
       17 . An exercise confirmation device as recited in  claim 13  wherein said saccadic optical targeting device is configured on a leg of said article of clothing. 
   
   
       18 . An exercise confirmation device as recited in  claim 14  wherein said exercise is a throwing motion. 
   
   
       19 . An exercise confirmation device as recited in  claim 15  wherein said exercise is a kicking motion.