Two GNDU teachers’ five gym devices granted patent by govt

Amritsar, September 2

Five new devices have been invented by two teachers of Guru Nanak Dev University, which have been patented by the Government of India. These equipment include gym equipment, shoulder exercise gym equipment, stress relief equipment, hand exercise flexibility equipment and shoulder and arm wheel apparatus. The invention of these equipment by the teachers of Guru Nanak Dev University is a digital patent.

The two innovators, Dr Baljinder Singh Bal, a UGC Research Awardee, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Dr Mehak Arora, Assistant Professor in Department of Psychiatry, have designed these new devices for a stress-free body and reduced anxiety under stimulating environments.

Dr Bal said that gym equipment is different as it is designed to target specific body areas, keeps the shoulders and arms centered, increases their mobility as well as strengthens the abdominal muscles. “Its design increases the mobility of several muscle groups including the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis and latissimus dorsi. The gym equipment for shoulder exercise is designed to strengthen and stabilize the shoulder joint without stressing the neck. This equipment helps improve the range of motion in the shoulders through exercise,” he said.

Dr Arora added, “The purpose of stress relief tools is to redirect focus away from stressful situations and promote calmness. This device helps reduce anxiety, relieve stress, and redirect attention in a stimulating environment. Hand exerciser flexibility equipment increases hand and arm muscle strength and endurance, strengthening the wrist, palm and fingers. Shoulder and arm wheel equipment increases the strength of shoulder, hand and arm muscles. It improves shoulder strength and stability and increases range of motion in the shoulder and wrist joints. Its great enhancer for sports professionals and athletes,” she said.