Splits and flexibility pads

Abstract

The present invention provides a stretching or flexibility pad to be strapped around the knees, bare heels and outside of shoe heels comprising neoprene padding embedded with ball bearings to enhance the flexibility capacity and range of movement of the wearer.

1 . An athletic protective pad, embedded with ball bearings, to be strapped around the knees, bare heels or outside of shoe heels comprising neoprene padding embedded with ball bearings to enhance the flexibility capacity and range of movement of the wearer. 
   
   
       2 . The pad of  claim 1 , further comprising straps to attach the pad around the knees, ankles or shoes to the user. 
   
   
       3 . The pad of  claim 2  wherein the straps further comprise hook and loop fastening means. 
   
   
       4 . The pad of  claim 1  comprised of neoprene or other suitable material padding which measures approximately one half inch in thickness, and further comprising reinforced plastic material which measures approximately one third inch in thickness for receiving the ball bearings which are embedded in a molded, internal race or track system. 
   
   
       5 . The pad of  claim 4  wherein the ball bearings are ergonomically positioned to afford optimal comfort for users, where the pad itself is ergonomically molded in the wearing position of the knee and heel. 
   
   
       6 . The pad of  claim 4 , wherein neoprene padding is positioned on the interior side of each pad to redirect moisture or sweat to the exterior side of the pads and to provide additional padding while stretching.