Compression garment

Abstract

A garment having an upper portion, a midportion and a lower portion. The midportion is configured to extend about a torso section of the user. The midportion is constructed of compression material which provides localized support to the torso section of the user. The upper portion is positioned above the midportion and the lower portion is positioned below the midportion. When worn by a user, the upper portion and the lower portion maintain the midportion about the torso section of the user. The midportion supports the torso of the user which allows the user to move without significant restriction while providing postural control to the torso of the user.

1 . A garment comprising;
 an upper portion, a midportion and a lower portion,   the midportion being configured to extend about a torso section of the user, the midportion being constructed of compression material which provides localized support to the torso section of the user;   the upper portion being positioned above the midportion and the lower portion being positioned below the midportion, wherein when worn by a user, the upper portion and the lower portion maintain the midportion about the torso section of the user;   wherein the midportion supports the torso of the user which allows the user to move without significant restriction while providing postural control to the torso of the user.   
     
     
         2 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the garment is formed as a unisex one-piece article of clothing for a child. 
     
     
         3 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises:
 a neck opening to allow for easy placement around the head;   a pair of arm openings to keep the upper portion of the garment in place around the shoulders of the user; and   a lower portion extending to the crotch area.   
     
     
         4 . The garment as recited in  claim 3 , wherein a bottom flap extends across the lower portion, one or more mating fastening elements are secured to the bottom flap. 
     
     
         5 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the lower portion has a pair of leg openings. 
     
     
         6 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the compression material of the midportion is a breathable moisture wicking material. 
     
     
         7 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the compression material of the midportion is an elastic stockinette tube. 
     
     
         8 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the compression material of the midportion is a two way stretch compression material that stretches in two directions. 
     
     
         9 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the compression material of the midportion is a four way stretch compression material that stretches in four directions. 
     
     
         10 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the midportion includes a harder back support sewn into the compression material. 
     
     
         11 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the midportion extends from the Xiphoid Process to the pelvis of the user. 
     
     
         12 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are made from fabric comprised of natural fibers, artificial fibers, or a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The garment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the midportion of the garment includes reinforced compression straps to allow for more compression. 
     
     
         14 . A garment comprising:
 a section of compression material, the compression material configured to provide compression around the core of the body of the user;   a first section of a first non-compression material, the first non-compression material configured to engage an upper portion of the body of the user, above the core of the body, to maintain the garment in position on the user;   a second section of a second non-compression material, the second non-compression material configured to engage a lower portion of the body of the user, below the core of the body, to maintain the garment in position on the user;   wherein, when worn by a user, the section of compression material of the garment provides localized compression for postural control only around the core of the body, which enables the user to move freely with stability/balance while helping to strengthen muscles throughout the body.   
     
     
         15 . The garment as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the first non-compression material and the second non-compression material are the same. 
     
     
         16 . The garment as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the garment is formed as a unisex one-piece article of clothing for a child, the garment comprises:
 a neck opening allowing for easy placement around the head;   a pair of arm openings to keep the upper portion of the garment in place around the shoulders of the user; and   a lower portion extending to the crotch area, the lower portion having a pair of leg openings.   
     
     
         17 . The garment as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the compression material is a breathable moisture wicking material. 
     
     
         18 . The garment as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the compression material is an elastic stockinette tube. 
     
     
         19 . The garment as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the compression material  4  is a two way stretch compression material that stretches in two directions. 
     
     
         20 . The garment as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the compression material is a four way stretch compression material that stretches in four directions.