Patent ID: 6592428
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A foundation garment for providing a therapeutic effect to at least one of the sacral and parasacral regions of a female, the foundation garment comprising:a bladder adapted for applying a pressing force to at least one of the sacral and parasacral regions of the female; a fluid flow control unit in fluid communication with said bladder for adding a fluid to distend said bladder and for removing said fluid to collapse said bladder; and a first panel providing a reaction force adapted for directing said pressing force to at least one of the sacral and parasacral regions of the female; wherein said bladder is adapted to be interposed between said first panel and at least one of the sacral and parasacral regions of the female, thereby directing the pressing force to at least one of the sacral and parasacral regions to place them in a relationship that relaxes the pressure around the sacral foramina.