Patent ID: 9415256
Filing Date: 2016-08-16
CPC Classification: A61B,A63B

Claim Text:
1. A method for securing a body joint of a user to prevent instability comprising: provinding a weightlifting wrap extending a length of the weightlifting wrap around the outer periphery of said joint for one revolution, said weightlifting wrap comprised of a stretchable material with at least one gripping surface having a coefficient of friction sufficient to grip a previous layer of said weightlifting wrap, said gripping surface comprising a plurality of exposed rubber strands; adjusting said weightlifting wrap to a desired tightness; extending said weightlifting wrap around said joint for at least one additional revolution such that said gripping surface contacts the previous revolution of said weightlifting wrap and prevents said weightlifting wrap from uncoiling; and continuing to extend said weightlifting wrap around said joint until said joint is secure.