JPH0327622Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Technical field to which the invention pertains] The present invention relates to a supporter used for the treatment of a forearm disorder called tennis elbow.

[Prior art and its problems]

So-called tennis elbow is caused by tennis, other sports that mainly use the forearm, or work.
It is a general term for inflammation and partial rupture of the forearm extensor muscles and tendons due to overuse of the hand and elbow joints, causing pain and functional impairment in the elbow area. The current treatment method is to partially immobilize the forearm muscles by wrapping a supporter around the forearm and applying pressure, and restricting movement so as not to apply sudden traction force to the extensor tendon attached to the upper condyle of the humerus. , stay calm,
Efforts are being made to alleviate pain. There are three types of conventional supporters: those formed into a tube shape made of an elastic material, those formed into a band shape made of an elastic material, and those formed into a band shape made of a non-stretchable material. Each supporter has its own advantages. It has various drawbacks. In other words, the first method is easy to wear and difficult to slip off because it can be inserted directly into the arm, but it is difficult to accommodate individual differences in forearm circumference, and the forearm muscles and
The disadvantage is that it compresses the tendon but does not fix it. The second type allows the compression force on the forearm to be adjusted and is less likely to shift, but there is a problem in that even though it compresses the muscles and tendons of the forearm, it does not have enough fixing power. The third type allows both compression and fixation to the forearm, and adjustment to the forearm circumference, but the circumference of the arm changes between tensioned and non-stressed states, making it extremely difficult to adjust the fit. It is difficult, and all three of the above have the disadvantage that when trying to obtain the compression force necessary for resting, pressure is applied to areas other than the necessary areas, which tends to cause blood circulation disorders and also tends to cause displacement.

[Purpose of invention]

An object of the present invention is to provide a supporter that can solve the above-mentioned drawbacks of conventional supporters and effectively treat tennis elbow.

[Structure of the invention] According to the invention, the above-mentioned purpose is to provide a non-stretchable band-shaped fixed part to which a pad is adhered to a part of the inside, a band-shaped elastic part connected to one end of the fixed part, and a stretchable part of the elastic part. A non-elastic band-shaped fastening part connected to the end opposite to the side connected to the fixed part, and a band-shaped non-elastic part that is provided across both ends of the elastic part and is longer than the initial state of the elastic part. This is achieved by making the free end of the fixing part and the free end of the fastening part detachable from each other.

The stretchable part and the non-stretchable part constitute a double belt, and the non-stretchable part is designed to prevent the stretchable part from stretching beyond a certain limit, and one end of the non-stretchable part can be attached to and removed from the other end of the stretchable part. The length of the non-stretchable part may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the non-stretchable part, or the length of the non-stretchable part may be fixed to a certain set length by fixing both ends of the non-stretching part to both ends of the stretchable part. You can.

[Example of idea]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view thereof. 1 is a non-stretchable band-shaped fixing part, and the pad 2 is glued to the back side (skin side).
The skin side of the pad 2 is curved in an arc shape. One end of a band-shaped elastic part 3 is connected to one end of the fixed part 1,
A non-elastic band-shaped fastening part 4 is connected to the other end of the elastic part 3, that is, the end opposite to the side connected to the fixed part, and a pair of magic tapes 5, 6 are attached near the free end of the fastening part 4. (The loop-shaped part and the fluffed part) are sewn. The end of the fastening part 4 that is connected to the telescoping part 3 extends to the end of the fastening part 1 that is connected to the telescoping part 3 to form a non-stretchable part 7, and this end of the fastening part 1 has a non-stretchable part. A metal fitting 9 with a claw for stopping the free end 8 of the telescopic portion 7 is attached, and the length of the non-retractable portion 7 is longer than the length of the telescopic portion 3 in its initial state, that is, the length of the telescopic portion 3 in its unstretched state. Selected. Further, a folding fitting 11 for folding and fixing the magic tapes 5 and 6 is attached near the free end 10 of the fixing part 1.

The fixing part is made of a material that is non-stretchable, comfortable to the skin, has cushioning properties, and is hard to slip, such as leather,
It can be made from materials such as felt, a composite of plastic foam and woven fabric. The pad is suitably made of a material that is moderately hard and comfortable against the skin, such as rubber or low-magnification plastic foam, and the inside is formed into an arc shape with a radius of curvature of 4 to 7 cm. It is designed to fit in with the club. Its size is, for example, 2 cm wide and 3 to 4 cm long.
cm, thickness 5-10 mm. The elastic portion is made of an elastic material, such as a rubber woven belt. The fastening part and the non-stretchable part are made of a flexible, non-stretchable material, such as cloth tape.

In the supporter according to the present invention, the pad 2 is wrapped around the affected part of the forearm, and the free end 12 of the fastening part 4 is connected to the folded metal fitting 11 of the fixing part 1.
The device is inserted into the device, folded back, and fixed to the arm by joining the magic tapes 5 and 6. Furthermore, the free end 8 of the non-extendable part 7 is inserted into the claw-equipped metal fitting 9 of the fixed part 1, set to an appropriate length, and fixed.

In the illustrated example, the fastening portion 4 and the non-stretchable portion 7 are integrally formed, but it is of course possible to form them separately. In addition, although the length of the non-extensible part 7 is made adjustable, the length of the non-extensible part 7 is determined in advance without providing a metal fitting 9 with a claw, and the free end 8 is connected to the fixed part 1 and the extensible part 3. It can also be fixed to the connecting end of the

[Effect of idea]

The effects obtained by the present invention are as follows.

(1) By adding a pad to the fixed part, the fixed part can be reliably fitted to the forearm, and the extensor muscle tendon can be particularly firmly compressed and fixed. Further, by curving the inner surface of the pad, it is possible to prevent the supporter from shifting.

(2) The human forearm has a tapered tip and the circumference changes between when applying force and when at rest, so it tends to shift, but this change in circumference is absorbed by the elastic part and does not shift.

(3) When force is applied to the arm and its circumference reaches its maximum, it is most necessary to compress and fix the muscles and tendons of the arm, but at this time, if only the elastic part is used, it will stretch too much and reduce the fixation force. . By connecting a non-stretchable part in parallel to this stretchable part, the stretch of the stretchable part is stopped, and strong pressure fixation becomes possible.

(4) In a resting state, the compressive force applied to the forearm is extremely small and does not cause blood circulation disorder.

(5) By making the length of the non-stretchable part adjustable, it is possible to accommodate individual differences in arm circumference.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 2 are a plan view and a side view, respectively, of an embodiment of the present invention. 1...Fixed part, 2...Padded, 3...Extendable part,
4... Fastening part, 5, 6... Magic tape, 7...
...Non-stretchable part, 10...Free end of fixed part, 11...
Folding fitting, 12...Free end of fastening part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A non-elastic band-shaped fixed part with a moderately hard pad glued to a part of the back side, a band-shaped elastic part connected to one end of the fixed part, and the opposite side of the elastic part to the side connected to the fixed part. a non-elastic band-shaped fastening part connected to the end of the elastic part, and a band-shaped non-elastic part that spans both ends of the elastic part and is longer than the initial state of the elastic part, and is fastened to the free end of the fixed part. A tennis elbow supporter characterized in that the free end of the part is detachable from the free end of the tennis elbow part.