MyChi sportswear line uses acupressure technology
The New York College of Health Professions has launched
an acupressure clothing and accessories line, MyChi.
Uniforms, sweatbands and other sports gear have been
equipped with acupressure buttons, which align with the body's own acupressure
points to help them relax during stressful situations and become more energised
when athletes feel tired.
The line is designed to allow athletes to compete at
their best as well as offering benefits such as decreased stress, relief from
headaches, suppressed appetite and smoking urges and a reduction of nausea and
motion sickness.
The College was granted a US patent for Therapeutic
Clothing and Method of Use and is testing the line with athletes and non-athletes,
as well as working with major textile companies and manufacturers.
"We now have the ability to apply this [therapy] to
lines of clothing," stated Donald Spector, chairman of New York College of
Health Professions.
Lisa Pamintuan, president of New York College of Health Professions and former US Open competitor, said: "All athletes look for ways to enhance their performance, whether on the field or tennis court. I wish I could've worn this line of clothing when I was playing at Wimbledon as a 16-year-old."
