Patent Publication Number: US-8533864-B1

Title: Stabilizing garment system

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE 
     This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/412,321 filed Mar. 26, 2009, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to a garment to be worn during exercise, more particularly to a garment worn during exercise that may help prevent strains and/or sprains. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention features a stabilizing garment system for wear during exercise. The stabilizing garment system is an article of clothing comprising one or more areas of spandex that follow the path of a ligament and/or a muscle of a wearer. The areas of spandex are for providing compression and/or added support to the wearer&#39;s ligaments and/or muscles. In some embodiments, the stabilizing garment system may help reduce pain in joints and/or pain in the back. The system may feature a shirt (e.g. short sleeved, long sleeved), a pair of pants, a pair of shorts, or a combination thereof. 
     Any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a front perspective view of the system of the present invention (e.g., a shirt). 
         FIG. 2  is a back perspective view of the system of the present invention (e.g., a shirt). 
         FIG. 3  is another front perspective view of the shirt component of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is another back perspective view of the shirt component of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a front perspective view of the system of the present invention (e.g., pants). 
         FIG. 6  is a back perspective view of the system of the present invention (e.g., pants). 
         FIG. 7  is another front perspective view of the pant component of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is another back perspective view of the pant component of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  is a cross sectional view of the system of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1-9  present invention features a stabilizing garment system  100  for wearing during exercise. Without wishing to limit the present invention to any theory or mechanism, it is believed that the stabilizing garment system  100  of the present invention may help prevent injuries. 
     The stabilizing garment system  100  comprises a shirt component  110  (e.g., long sleeved, short sleeved, tank top style, etc.) and a pant component  210  (e.g., shorts, pants, mid-calf length pants, etc.). The shape of the shirt component  110  resembles standard shirts, which are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art. The shape of the pant component  210  resembles standard pants (e.g., long pants, shorts, cropped pants, etc.), which are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art. 
     Integrated into both the shirt component  110  and the pant component  210  are strips of spandex (e.g., elastane). As shown in  FIG. 9 , the strips of spandex are sandwiched between clothing material. The strips of spandex follow the path of a ligament and/or a muscle of the wearer (e.g., see EXAMPLE below). The strips of spandex can help provide compression and/or added support to the wearer&#39;s ligaments and/or muscles. In some embodiments, the stabilizing garment system  100  reduces pain in joints and/or pain in the back. In some embodiments, the stabilizing garment system  100  increases the wearer&#39;s energy. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 , the shirt component  110  comprises a front torso section  130   a  with a first side edge  131   a  on a first front half  601  and a second side edge  132   a  on a second front half  602  and a back torso section  130   b  with a first side edge  131   b  on a first back half  603  and a second side edge  132   b  on a second back half  604 . The back torso section  130   b  is opposite the front torso section  130   a  (the torso sections  130   a / 130   b  are separated by a gap adapted to accept a wearer&#39;s torso) and the bottom portions of the first side edges  131   a / 131   b  of the torso sections  130   a / 130   b  are connected and the bottom portions of the second side edges  132   a / 132   b  of the torso sections  130   a / 130   b  are connected. The shirt component  110  further comprises a neck hole  120  at the intersection of the tops of the torso sections  130   a / 130   b . In some embodiments, a first sleeve  140   a  extends from the top portions of the first side edges  131   a / 131   b  of the torso sections  130   a / 130   b , and a second sleeve  140   b  extends from the top portions of the second side edges  132   a / 132   b  of the torso sections  130   a / 130   b . The sleeves  140   a / 140   b  may be short or long (or the sleeves  140   a / 140   b  may be optional if the shirt component  110  is a tank top). 
     A first shirt strip  301  is disposed around the neck hole  120  (spaced a distance from the neck hole  120 ). A second shirt strip  302  is disposed along the bottom edge of the front torso section  130   a  and back torso section  130   b . A third shirt strip  303  is disposed in the front torso section  130   a  and extends from the first shirt strip  301  to the second shirt strip  302  along a front mid-line  501 . A fourth shirt strip  304  is disposed in the back torso section  130   b  and extends from the first shirt strip  301  to the second shirt strip  302  along a back mid-line  502 . 
     A fifth shirt strip  305  extends from a first front intersection  551  of the first shirt strip  301  and the third shirt strip  303  below the first sleeve  140   a  and further to a first back intersection  555  of the first shirt strip  301  and the fourth shirt strip  304 . A sixth shirt strip  306  extends from a second front intersection  552  of the first shirt strip  301  and the third shirt strip  303  below the second sleeve  140   b  and further to a second back intersection  556  of the first shirt strip  301  and the fourth shirt strip  304 . 
     A seventh shirt strip  307  extends from a third front intersection  553  of the second shirt strip  302  and the third shirt strip  303  upward to the first side edge  131   a  of the front torso section  130   a  at an elbow line  505  of the shirt component  110 . The third front intersection  553  is at the front mid-line  501  and a hip line  507  of the shirt component  110 . The elbow line  505  is the straight line where a wearer&#39;s elbows are from one elbow to the other. The hip line  507  is the straight line where the wearer&#39;s hips are from one hip end to the other hip end. The elbow line  505  is parallel to the hip line  507 . An eighth shirt strip  308  extends from a fourth front intersection  554  of the second shirt strip  302  and the third shirt strip  303  to the second side edge  132   a  of the front torso section  130   a  at the elbow line  505 . The fourth front intersection  554  is at the front mid-line  501  and the hip line  507  of the shirt component  110 . 
     A ninth shirt strip  309  extends from the first back intersection  555  of the first shirt strip  301  and the fourth shirt strip  304  on the first back half  603  downward to the first side edge  131   b  at a third back intersection  557  of the back torso section  130   b  (where the ninth shirt strip  309  joints the fourth shirt strip  304 ). A tenth shirt strip  310  extends from the second back intersection  556  of the first shirt strip  301  and the fourth shirt strip  304  on the second back half  604  downward to the second side edge  132   b  at a fourth back intersection  558  of the back torso section  130   b . The first back intersection  555  and the second back intersection  556  are at the back mid-line  502  and a shoulder line  503 . The third back intersection  557  and the fourth back intersection  588  are on the side edges  131   b / 132   b  of the back torso  130   b  at a sternum line  508  of the shirt component  110 . The stemum line  508  is the straight line where the sternum of a wearer of the shirt component  110  is. The sternum line  508  is parallel to the hip line  507 . The shoulder line  503  is a straight line from a first shoulder  145   a  to a second shoulder  145   b  of the wearer of the shirt component  110 , wherein the shoulder line  503  is parallel to the hip line  507 . 
     An eleventh shirt strip  311  extends from the third back intersection  557  downward to a first point  304   a  on the fourth shirt strip  304 . The first point  304   a  is around the elbow line  505  of the shirt component  110 . A twelfth shirt strip  312  extends from the fourth back intersection  558  downward to the first shirt point  304   a.    
     A thirteenth shirt strip  313  extends from the first shirt point  304   a  downward to the first side edge  131   b  of the back torso section  130   b  just above the hip line  507  of the shirt component A fourteenth shirt strip  314  extends from the first shirt point  304   a  downward to the second side edge  132   b  of the back torso section  130   b  just above the hip line  507  of the shirt component. 
     In some embodiments, the system further comprises a first sleeve  140   a  extending from top portions of the first side edges  131   a / 131   b  of the torso sections  130   a / 130   b  at the shoulder line  503 , which extend down to a first wrist end  146   a  below the hip line  507 . A second sleeve  140   b  extends from top portions of the second side edges  132   a / 132   b  of the torso sections  130   a / 130   b  at the shoulder line  503 , which extend down to a second wrist end  146   b  below the hip line  507 . 
     In some embodiments, the system  100  further comprises a fifteenth shirt strip  315  which extends from the first shirt strip  301  on the first front half  601  between the front mid-line  501  and the first side edge  131   a  of the front torso section  130   a  downward to an armpit line  504 , then extends upward to the first shirt strip  301  on the first back half  603  between the back mid-line  502  and the first side edge  131   b  of the back torso section  130   b . In some embodiments, the system  100  further comprises a sixteenth shirt strip  316  which extends from the first shirt strip  301  on the second front half  602  between the front mid-line  501  and the second side edge  132   a  of the front torso section  130   a  downward to the armpit line  504 , then extends upward to the first shirt strip  301  on the second back half  604  between the back mid-line  502  and the second side edge  132   b  of the back torso section  130   b . The armpit line  504  is the straight line from the wearer&#39;s armpit area from one underarm to the other. The armpit line  504  is parallel to the hip line  507 . 
     In some embodiments, the system  100  further comprises a seventeenth shirt strip  317  which starts at the elbow line  505  of the first sleeve  140   a  in the back, and wraps upward around the upper arm to the front of the first sleeve  140   a  between the armpit line  504  and the elbow line  505 , then downward back to the back of the elbow line  505  crossing the starting point and continuing downward and wraps around the forearm to the front of the first sleeve  140   a  between the elbow line  505  and the first wrist end  146   a , and then finally wraps back upward to the starting point at the elbow line  505 , where in the seventeenth shirt strip  317  forms a figure eight shape. In some embodiments, the system  100  further comprises an eighteenth shirt strip  318  which starts at the elbow line  505  of the second sleeve  140   b  in the back and wraps upward to the front of the second sleeve  140   b  around the upper arm between the armpit line  504  and the elbow line  505 , and then wraps downward around the arm back to the back of the elbow line  505  crossing the starting point, and then continuing downward and wraps around the front of the second sleeve  140   b  around the forearm between the elbow line  505  and the second wrist end  146   b , and finally wraps back upward to the starting point at the elbow line  505 , where in the eighteenth shirt strip  318  forms a figure eight shape. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the conoid ligament and traoezoid ligaments and is positioned at the coracoid process of the scapula and coracoid tuberosity under the clavicle. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is upward. The strip stabilizes the scapula against the clavicle and controls motion of the brachial girdle. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the coracoacramial ligament and is positioned at the coracoid process of the scapula and acromion of the scapula. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is upward, e.g., about 45° laterally. The strip stabilizes the clavicle. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the bicioital aooneurosis and is positioned along the humerus. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is upward. The strip reinforces bicipital attachments. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the suorasoinal ligament and is positioned along spinal processes of the cervical spine up to the sacral spine. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is upward. The strip stabilizes the spine. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the glenohumeral ligament and is positioned at the glenoid cavity of the scapula and the head of the humerus. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal. The strip protects the stability of the head of the humerus. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the pectoral fascia and is positioned at the front of the stemum and clavicle. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is upward, e.g., about 45° laterally. The strip stabilizes the chest and clavicle. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the linea alba and is positioned at the abdominal muscles. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is upward. The strip stabilizes the lower chest and abdomen in the midline. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the ligaments of the elbow and is positioned at the radius, ulna, and humerus. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal. The strip stabilizes the elbow to valgus and varus stress. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the nuchal fascia and is positioned at the medially spinous processes of the cervical spine and laterally upper ribs. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal. The strip encloses posterior muscles of the neck and stabilizes the neck posteriorly. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the subscaoularis liaaments and is positioned at the scapula and humerus. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal. The strip stabilizes (posteriorly) the shoulder. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the longitudinal ligaments and lumbar intersoinous ligament and is positioned to connect the bodies of vertebrae by attachment to the intervertebral discs and laminae of the vertebrae. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is upward and downward. The strip helps to preserve stability of the spinal column and helps to hold the body erect. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the thoracolumbar fascia and is positioned to cover the deep muscles of the back. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is upward and downward. The strip stabilizes the vertebral column. 
     As shown in  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 6 , the pant component  210  comprises a front pelvis section  230   a  with a first side edge  231   a  and a second side edge  232   a  and a back pelvis section  230   b  with a first side edge  231   b  and a second side edge  232   b . The back pelvis section  230   b  is opposite the front pelvis section  230   a  (the pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  are separated by a gap adapted to accept a wearer&#39;s pelvis and groin). The first side edges  231   a / 231   b  of the pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  are connected and the second side edges  232   a / 232   b  of the pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  are connected. The pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  are connected at a groin seam  218 . The pant component  210  further comprises a waist hole  220  formed by the top edges of the pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  at a waist line  510 . The waist line  510  is the straight line where the waist of a wearer of the pant component  210  is. A first leg  240   a  extends downwardly from the first side edges  231   a / 231   b  of the pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  to an ankle line  513 , and a second leg  240   b  extends downwardly from the second side edges  232   a / 232   b  of the pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  to the ankle line  513 . The ankle line  513  is the straight line that extends from the first bottom end  244   a  to the second bottom end  244   b  wherein the ankle line is parallel to the waist line. The legs  240   a / 240   b  may be short or long. The legs  240   a / 240   b  each have an outer seam that aligns with the respective first side edges  231   a / 231   b  or second side edges  232   a / 232   b  of the pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  and an inner seam that extends from the groin seam  218  to the respective bottom ends  244   a / 244   b  of the legs  240   a / 240   b.    
     A first pant strip  401  is disposed around the waist hole  220  as shown in  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 6 . 
     In some embodiments, a second pant strip  402  extends from the first pant strip  401  down along the first side edges  231   a / 231   b  of the pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  (or slightly in front of or in back of the first side edges  231   a / 231   b ) generally parallel to the first side edges  231   a / 231   b  to the bottom end  244   a  of the first leg  240   a . In some embodiments, a third pant strip (not shown) extends from the first pant strip  401  down along the second side edges  232   a / 232   b  of the pelvis sections  230   a / 230   b  or slightly in front of or in back of the second side edges  232   a / 232   b  generally parallel to the second side edges  232   a / 232   b  to the bottom end  244   b  of the second leg  240   b . In some embodiments, a first inseam strip (not shown) extends from the groin seam  218  at a groin line  511  to the bottom end  244   a  of the first leg  240   a  along the inner seam of the first leg  240   a . In some embodiments, a second inseam strip  421  extends from the groin seam  218  at a groin line  511  to the bottom end  244   b  of the second leg  240   b  along the inner seam of the second leg  240   b . The groin line is the straight line where the groin of a wearer of the pant component  210  is, wherein the groin line  511  is parallel to the waist line  510 . 
     A fourth pant strip  404  extends from the first pant strip  401  down to the bottom end  244   a  of the first leg  240   a  and is positioned in between the first side edges  231   a / 231   b  of the pelvis sections and the groin seam  218 /inner seam (e.g., the fourth pant strip  404  is positioned to run over the wearer&#39;s knee). A fifth pant strip  405  extends from the first pant strip  401  down to the bottom end  244   b  of the second leg  240   b  and is positioned in between the second side edges  232   a / 232   b  of the pelvis sections and the groin seam  218 /inner seam (e.g., the fifth pant strip  405  is positioned to run over the wearer&#39;s knee). 
     A sixth pant strip  406  extends from a first pant point  404   a  on the fourth pant strip  404  at a knee line  512  upwardly and to the second pant strip  402  or to the outer seam of the first leg  240   a . A seventh pant strip  407  extends from the first pant point  404   a  on the fourth pant strip  404  at the knee line  512  downwardly and to the second pant strip  402  or to the outer seam of the first leg  240   a . The knee line  512  is the straight line from one knee to the other knee of the wearer of the pant component  210 , wherein the knee line  512  is parallel to the waist line  513  and is positioned about midway between the groin line  511  and the ankle line  513 . An eighth pant strip  408  extends from the first pant point  404   a  on the fourth pant strip  404  upwardly and past the inner seam of the first leg  240   a  then further upwardly to a fifth pant point  404   e  on the second pant strip  402  (the fifth pant point  404   e  corresponding to a point on the second pant strip  402  in line with the groin seam  218  (a distance downwardly from the first pant strip  401 , e.g., the hip area). A ninth pant strip  409  extends from the first pant point  404   a  on the fourth pant strip  404  downwardly and to the first inseam strip or to the inner seam of the first leg  240   a . The sixth pant strip  406 , seventh pant strip  407 , a portion of the eighth pant strip  408 , and ninth pant strip  409  together encompass the knee area of the wearer. 
     A twenty-second pant strip  422  extends from a second pant point  404   b  (the second pant point  404   b  being opposite the first pant point  404   a ) upwardly and to the first inseam strip or to the inner seam of the first leg  240   a . A twenty-third pant strip  423  extends from the second pant point  404   b  downwardly and to the first inseam strip or to the inner seam of the first leg  240   a . A twenty-fourth pant strip  424  extends from the second pant point  404   b  upwardly and to the second pant strip  402  or to the outer seam of the first leg  240   a . A twenty-fifth pant strip  425  extends from the second pant point  404   b  downwardly and to the second pant strip  402  or to the outer seam of the first leg  240   a.    
     A tenth pant strip  410  extends from a third pant point  404   c  on the fifth pant strip  405  (the third pant point  404   c  corresponding to where the wearer&#39;s knees would be positioned, e.g., on the fifth pant strip  405  a distance downwardly from the groin seam  218 ) upwardly and to third pant strip or to the outer seam of the second leg  240   b . An eleventh pant strip  411  extends from the third pant point  404   c  on the fifth pant strip  405  downwardly and to the third pant strip or to the outer seam of the second leg  240   b . A twelfth pant strip  412  extends from the third pant point  404   c  on the fifth pant strip  405  upwardly and past the inner seam of the second leg  240   b  then further upwardly to a sixth pant point (not shown) on the third pant strip (the sixth pant point corresponding to a point on the third pant strip in line with the groin seam  218 , a distance downwardly from the first pant strip  401 , e.g., the hip area). A thirteenth pant strip  413  extends from the third pant point  404   c  on the fifth pant strip  405  downwardly and to the second inseam strip  421  or to the inner seam of the second leg  240   b . The tenth pant strip  410 , the eleventh pant strip  411 , a portion of the twelfth pant strip  412 , and the thirteenth pant strip  413  together encompass the knee area of the wearer. 
     A twenty-sixth pant strip  426  extends from a fourth pant point  404   d  upwardly and to the second inseam strip  421  or to the inner seam of the second leg  240   b . A twenty-seventh pant strip  427  extends from the fourth pant point  404   d  downwardly and to the second inseam strip  421  or to the inner seam of the second inseam strip  421 . A twenty-eighth pant strip  428  extends from the fourth pant point  404   d  upwardly and to the third pant strip or to the outer seam of the second leg  240   b . A twenty-ninth pant strip  429  extends from the fourth pant point  404   d  downwardly and to the third pant strip or to the outer seam of the second leg  240   b.    
     In some embodiments, a fourteenth  414  strip wraps around the first leg  240   a  or a portion of the first leg  240   a  (e.g., the front portion, e.g., from the second pant strip  402  to the first inseam strip) and is positioned at or near the groin seam  218 . In some embodiments, a fifteenth  415  strip wraps around the second leg  240   b  or a portion of the second leg  240   b  (e.g., the front portion, e.g., from the third pant strip to the second inseam strip  421 ) and is positioned at or near the groin seam  218 . In some embodiments, a sixteenth strip  416  extends downwardly from the second pant point  404   b  to the bottom end  244   a  of the first leg  240   a . In some embodiments, a seventeenth strip  417  extends downwardly from the fourth pant point  404   d  to the bottom end  244   b  of the second leg  240   b.    
     In some embodiments, an eighteenth strip  418  extends from the first pant strip  401  (e.g., the waist area) downwardly on the back pelvis section  230   b  (e.g., on the gluteus area) and to the eighth pant strip  408  (see  FIG. 4 ). In some embodiments, a nineteenth strip  419  extends from the first pant strip  401  (e.g., the waist area) downwardly on the back pelvis section  230   b  (e.g., on the gluteus area) and to the twelfth pant strip  412  (see  FIG. 4 ). 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Inguinal ligaments and is positioned at the anterior superior iliac spina and pubic tubercle of the pubic bone. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is downward, e.g., 45° medially. The strip helps to protect the groin and the front of the hip. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Iliac fascia and is positioned at the Iliac crest and lesser pelvis. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is laterally and medially. The strip helps to stabilize the pelvic area and hip. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Iliolumbar ligament and is positioned to connect the transverse process of the fifth lumbar vertebrae and the iliac crest. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is downward. The strip helps contribute with the interspinous and supraspinous ligaments to stabilize the lower lumbar spine. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Lumbar fascia and is positioned to connect the gluteus maximus and latissimus dorsi muscles. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is upward. The strip stabilizes the lumbar spine. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Femoral fascia and is positioned to attach to the section of the inguinal ligament and condyle of the tibia. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is downward. The strip supports stabilization of the hip and knee joints. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Cruciate ligaments of the knee and is positioned to connect the head of the tibia and distal femur. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is oblique down and upward. The strip helps to keep the tibia from slipping forward or backward. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Knee joint capsula and is positioned at the femoral condyles and fascia lata. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal. The strip provides passive stability of knee movement and helps to seals the joint space. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Patellar ligament and is positioned to connect the patella and tibia. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is downward. The strip helps to provide structure to the extensor apparatus of the knee. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Retinaculum patelle and is positioned at the margins of the patella and collateral ligament along with tibial condyles. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal. The strip helps to stabilize the patella and knee joint. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Tibial fascia and is positioned at the tibial crest. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal and downward. The strip helps to protect the anterior tibial compartments. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Fascia lata and iliotibial track as reinforcement of fascia lata and is positioned at the sacrum, coccyx, iliac crest and inguinal ligament, the pubis and ischium, and at the condyles of femur, tibia and head of fibula. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is downward. The strip envelopes the entire thigh and hip region and connects to the stabilizing structures and muscles of pelvis and lower extremity together In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Sacroilic ligaments and is positioned at the sacrum and ilium. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal. The strip helps to hold together and help stabilize the back of the pelvis. 
     In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Caosule of the hip joint and is positioned from the margin of the hip acetabulum up to the transverse ligament of the hip. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal. The strip surrounds the neck of the femur and helps to stabilize the hip joint. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Calf fascia and surrounds the calf muscles. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is transversal and downward. The strip helps to stabilize and hold together the calf and knee. In some embodiments, a strip stabilizes the Collateral ligaments of the knee and is positioned to connect the femur and tibia laterally and medially. The direction of the fibers (e.g., vector of action) is downward. The strip helps to resist forces that push the knee medially and laterally and stabilize knee joint. 
     The strips are constructed from a material comprising spandex/elastane. 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , the strips of spandex are sandwiched between strips of clothing material  500  (e.g., any appropriate clothing material or mixture including but not limited to cotton, polyester, linen, etc.). 
     The stabilizing garment system  100  of the present invention may be constructed from a variety of materials. In some embodiments, the stabilizing garment is constructed from a material comprising cotton, a spandex, the like, or a combination thereof. 
     The stabilizing garment system  100  of the present invention may be constructed in a variety of sizes, colors, and/or designs. In some embodiments, the stabilizing garment system  100  is produced in a size for men, women, and/or children. 
     a) The shirt component  110  and the pant component  210  of the present invention are snugly or tightly fitted to all parts of a wearer&#39;s body and follow the wearer&#39;s body&#39;s contours. For example the armpit portion of the shirt component  110  wraps the armpit of the wearer. Another example is that at the groin region, the groin region snugly or tightly fits over the wearer&#39;s groin; 
     b) all reference lines herein (e.g., waist line  510 , hip line  507 , elbow line  505 , etc.) are defined as the shirt component  110  or pant component  210  is positioned though they are worn by a person with arms down by his side standing straight up and legs together (e.g., U.S. Soldier standing “attention”); 
     c) with respect to the sleeve  140   a / 140   b , the sleeve  140   a / 140   b  of the present shirt component  110  snugly fits over the wearer&#39;s arm from the shoulder  145   a / 145   b  to the wearer&#39;s wrist end  146   a / 146   b , wherein the wrist end  146   a / 146   b  overlays the wearer&#39;s wrist; and 
     d) with respect to the elbow line  505 , the elbow line  505  is halfway between the shoulder line  503  and the wrist end  146   a / 146   b.    
     EXAMPLES 
     The following example describes groups that are examples of the focus of the system of the present invention. Each group has a list wherein the number refers as follows: the anatomic name of the stabilizing structure (1), the attachment points (2), the direction of fibers/vector of action (3), and the biomechanical action (4). The present invention is not limited to the examples described herein. 
     Group 1 
     1. ANATOMIC NAME OF STABILIZING STRUCTURE: Conoid ligament and trapezoid ligaments. 
     2. ATTACHMENT POINTS: Coracoid process of the scapula and coracoid tuberosity under the clavicle. 
     3. DIRECTION OF FIBERS, VECTOR OF ACTION: upward 
     4. BIOMECHANICAL ACTION: stabilizing scapula against clavicle and controlling a motion of the brachial girdle. 
     Group 2 
     1. Coracoacramial ligament. 
     2. coracoid process of the scapula and acromion of the scapula. 
     3. upward and 45° laterally. 
     4. stabilizing clavicle. 
     Group 3 
     1. Bicipital aponeurosis. 
     2. along humerus. 
     3. upward 
     4. reinforces bicipital attachments. 
     Group 4 
     1. Supraspinal ligament. 
     2. along spinal processes of cervical up to sacral spine. 
     3. upward 
     4. stabilizing spine. 
     Group 5 
     1. glenohumeral ligament 
     2. glenoid cavity of the scapula and the head of the humerus. 
     3. transversal. 
     4. protects stability of the head of the humerus. 
     Group 6 
     1. pectoral fascia 
     2. front of sternum and clavicle. 
     3. upward and 45° laterally. 
     4. stabilizing chest and clavicle. 
     Group 7 
     1. Linea alba. 
     2. attached to abdominal muscles. 
     3. upward 
     4. stabilizing lower chest and abdomen in the midline. 
     Group 8 
     1. Ligaments of the elbow 
     2. Radius, ulna and humerus. 
     3. transversal. 
     4. major stabilizers of the elbow to valgus and varus stress. 
     Group 9 
     1. Inguinal ligaments. 
     2. Anterior superior iliac spina and pubic tubercle of the pubic bone. 
     3. downward and 45° medially. 
     4. protects groin and front of the hip. 
     Group 10 
     1. Iliac fascia. 
     2. Iliac crest and lesser pelvis. 
     3. laterally and medially 
     4. stabilizing pelvic area and hip. 
     Group 11 
     1. Nuchal fascia. 
     2. medially spinous processes of the cervical spine and laterally upper ribs. 
     3. transversal 
     4. encloses posterior muscles of the neck and stabilizes neck posteriorly. 
     Group 12 
     1. Subscapularis ligaments. 
     2. Scapula and humerus 
     3. transversal 
     4. posterior stabilization of the shoulder. 
     Group 13 
     1. Longitudinal ligaments and lumbar interspinous ligament. 
     2. they connect the bodies of vertebrae by attachment to the intervertebral discs and laminae of the vertebrae. 
     3. up and downward 
     4. to preserve stability of the spinal column and to help hold the body erect. 
     Group 14 
     1. Thoracolumbar fascia 
     2. covers the deep muscles of the back. 
     3. up and downwards 
     4. to stabilize the vertebral column. 
     Group 15 
     1. Iliolumbar ligament 
     2. connects transverse process of the fifth lumbar vertebrae and iliac crest 
     3. downward 
     4. contributes with the interspinous and supraspinous ligaments to stabilize the lower lumbar spine. 
     Group 16 
     1. Lumbar fascia 
     2. connects the gluteus maximus and latissimus dorsi muscles. 
     3. upward 
     4. stabilizes lumbar spine. 
     Group 17 
     1. Femoral fascia 
     2. attached to section of inguinal ligament and condyle of the tibia. 
     3. downward 
     4. supports stabilization of the hip and knee joints. 
     Group 18 
     1. Cruciate ligaments of the knee 
     2. connecting head of the tibia and distal femur 
     3. oblique down and upward 
     4. keeps the tibia from slipping forward or backward. 
     Group 19 
     1. Knee joint capsula. 
     2. femoral condyles and fascia lata. 
     3. transversal 
     4. provides passive stability by limiting knee movement and seals the joint space. 
     Group 20 
     1. Patellar ligament 
     2. connects patella and tibia 
     3. downward 
     4. main structure of the extensor apparatus of the knee. 
     Group 21 
     1. Retinaculum patelle 
     2. margins of patella and collateral ligament along with tibial condyles. 
     3. transversal 
     4. stabilizes patella and knee joint. 
     Group 22 
     1. Tibial fascia 
     2. tibial crest 
     3. transversal and downward 
     4. protects anterior tibial compartments. 
     Group 23 
     1. Fascia lata and iliotibial track as reinforcement of fascia lata. 
     2. Above and behind: attached to sacrum, coccyx, iliac crest and inguinal ligament, also to pubis and ischium 
     Below end: condyles of femur, tibia and head of fibula. 
     3. downward 
     4. envelopes entire thigh and hip region and connects stabilizing structures and muscles of pelvis and lower extremity together. 
     Group 24 
     1. Sacroilic ligaments 
     2. connect sacrum and ilium 
     3. transversal 
     4. hold together and help stabilize the back of the pelvis. 
     Group 25 
     1. Capsule of the hip joint 
     2. from the margin of the hip acetabulum up to transverse ligament of the hip 
     3. transversal 
     4. surrounds the neck of the femur and stabilizes hip joint. 
     Group 26 
     1. Calf fascia 
     2. surrounds calf muscles 
     3. downward and transversal 
     4. Stabilizes and holds together calf and knee. 
     Group 27 
     1. Collateral ligaments of the knee 
     2. connect femur and tibia laterally and medially. 
     3. downward 
     4. resist forces that push the knee medially and laterally and stabilize knee joint. 
     Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
     Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims. 
     The reference numbers recited in the below claims are solely for ease of examination of this patent application, and are exemplary, and are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims to the particular features having the corresponding reference numbers in the drawings.