WO2010077153A1 - Appareil d'étirement - Google Patents

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WO2010077153A1
WO2010077153A1 PCT/NO2010/000003 NO2010000003W WO2010077153A1 WO 2010077153 A1 WO2010077153 A1 WO 2010077153A1 NO 2010000003 W NO2010000003 W NO 2010000003W WO 2010077153 A1 WO2010077153 A1 WO 2010077153A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0274—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the upper limbs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0274—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the upper limbs
    • A61H1/0281—Shoulder
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0173—Means for preventing injuries
    • A61H2201/0176—By stopping operation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/12—Driving means
    • A61H2201/1207—Driving means with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H2201/1215—Rotary drive
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/14—Special force transmission means, i.e. between the driving means and the interface with the user
    • A61H2201/1481—Special movement conversion means
    • A61H2201/149—Special movement conversion means rotation-linear or vice versa
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1635—Hand or arm, e.g. handle
    • A61H2201/1638—Holding means therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1657—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means
    • A61H2201/1664—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means linear
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/50—Control means thereof
    • A61H2201/5058—Sensors or detectors
    • A61H2201/5061—Force sensors

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  • the present invention relates to a stretching apparatus, in particular for stretching muscles in the arms and torso of a person.
  • the document US3556090 discloses an apparatus that supposedly may be used for carrying out traction transversely to the length of a patient's body.
  • the apparatus comprises two elongated flexible elements secured together by ties.
  • the apparatus further comprises two bracelets on short lengths of string, respectively.
  • One length is secured to the free end of one of the elements.
  • the other length is secured at the free end of the other element to a rodlet.
  • the patient bends the two elements by displacing the rodlet. Thereafter, the patient engages the bracelets with his or hers wrists. Thereafter, the patient seizes the rodlet and allows the two elements to straighten up until his or hers arms are completely subjected to the stress exerted by the two elements. In order to remove the stress, the patient may allow one of the bracelets to escape.
  • a problem with the apparatus in US3556090 is that it may be difficult to operate.
  • a stretching apparatus comprising: a longitudinally extendable bar provided at each end thereof with a fastening means for securing a user's hand or wrist to the bar, and a drive mechanism adapted to longitudinally extend the bar.
  • the present apparatus advantageously allows stretching without using very much or any of one's own power/muscles to initiate the stretching.
  • the drive mechanism is adapted to extend the bar until a counteracting force reaches a particular value.
  • a suitable stretching force may be achieved.
  • the particular value may for instance be a general preset value at which the stretching force of the apparatus is experienced as comfortable for the user, or 5 a value set by the user.
  • the drive mechanism comprises a drive motor for extending the bar.
  • the drive motor is preferably an electric motor.
  • the drive mechanism may further comprise a clutch mechanism adapted to disconnect or disable the electric motor when the counteracting force reaches the particular value.
  • the clutch mechanism mayo for instance be a separate clutch or included in the motor.
  • the bar comprises a bar member longitudinally moveable in relation to the rest of the bar, said bar member being provided with one of said fastening means.
  • said bar member is moveable by means of the drive mechanism.
  • the drive mechanism may further comprise conversion means for transformings rotary motion of the drive motor to linear motion of said bar member.
  • Said conversion means may for example be a screw mechanism.
  • a hydraulic system and a release valve could be used, for instance.
  • a linear drive motor could be directly connected to said bar member.
  • said drive mechanism is placed inside the bar, to protect the0 drive mechanism and allow the outside of the apparatus to be free from superfluous elements.
  • the bar comprises a main tube containing said drive mechanism, and a telescopically arranged tube or rod (bar member) extending from any end of the main tube.
  • the bar may comprise 5 two telescopically arranged tubes or rods, in addition to the main tube.
  • each of said fastening means comprises a hoop or loop strap.
  • the stretching apparatus further comprises a first actuator for causing extension of the bar and a second actuator for releasing the bar from an extended state, hi this way, the present apparatus may be totally self-operated by the user and no assistance is needed.
  • the first and second actuators may for instance be pedals provided on a control unit of the apparatus.
  • the control unit may be adapted toS rest on a floor with the pedals facing upwards such that the pedals conveniently may be manoeuvred by the user's foot.
  • the first and second actuators may be finger operable switches located at one or different end(s) of the bar, so that the user conveniently may operate the switches even as he or she is secured to the bar via the fastening means.
  • one of said fastening means is configured as a support member.
  • the support member may be a support plate adapted to rest towards the axilla 5 of the user, whereby one arm of the user may be stretched.
  • the stretching apparatus further comprises a vibrator placed inside the bar, in order to supply the user with vibrations, which may enhance the effect of the stretching.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic side view of a stretching apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic, partly cross-sectional view of a portion of the apparatus of fig. 1. o Figs. 3a-3b illustrate an exemplary use of the present apparatus.
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic, partial view of a stretching apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a stretching apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the apparatus 10 comprises an elongated bar 12.
  • the bar 12 is straight or substantially straight. Further, the bar 12 is longitudinally or axially extendable.
  • the bar 12 in turn includes an intermediate tube 14, a fixed member 18, and a moveableo member 26.
  • the fixed member 18 is rod-shaped and aligned with the tube 14.
  • the hoop 22 is adjustable in length, so that hands or wrists of different sizes maybe safely secured.
  • the moveable member 26 At the opposite 5 end 24 of the tube 14, there is provided the moveable member 26.
  • the moveable member 26 is rod-shaped, and adapted to be moved longitudinally along or in alignment with the longitudinal axis 28 of the bar 12, at least partly entering the tube 14 and hence allowing extension of the bar 12.
  • a second hoop 32 for securing the person's other hand or wrist to the moveable member 26 of the bar 12.
  • the hoop 32 is adjustable in length, so that hands or wrists of different sizes may be safely secured.
  • a drive motor specifically an electric motor 34.
  • the electric motor 34 may be powered by an internal battery (not shown). Alternatively, the electric motor 34 may be externally powered, e.g. via the mains supply.
  • the electric motor 34 is mechanically connected via a clutch 36 to a rotatable sleeve 38 provided in the tube 14 towards the end 24.
  • the electric motor 34 is adapted to rotate the sleeve 38 about the axis 28.
  • the sleeve 38 is provided with an inner screw thread 40.
  • the moveable member 26 is opposite its far end 30 provided with a screw thread 42.
  • the thread 42 is complementary to the inner thread 40 of the sleeve 38, and the moveable member 26 is partly screwed into the sleeve 38, whereby the member 26 kept non-rotating may be moved longitudinally or axially in relation to the rest of the bar 12 as indicated by the arrow 44 when the electric motor 34 is operated.
  • the rotational motion of the motor 34 is transformed to linear motion (i.e. motion along a straight line) of the member 26.
  • the moveable member 26 may for instance be provided with a tap engaged in a longitudinal groove of the tube 14.
  • the clutch 36 is adapted to disconnect the electric motor 34, or making the electric motor 34 to "slip", when a force counteracting the extension or lengthening of the bar 12 reaches a particular value.
  • the moveable member 26 may be retained in the position it holds when the particular value is reached.
  • the clutch 36 may be adapted to allow rotation of the sleeve 38 in one direction only, i.e. the direction causing extension of the bar 12.
  • a spring member (not shown) may be installed in the tube 14 for smoothing the operation of the moveable member 26 in particular at its end positions.
  • the stretching apparatus 10 further comprises a control unit 46.
  • the control unit 46 is operatively connected to the bar 12 via a cable 48. Alternatively, a wireless connection between the bar 12 and the unit 46 may be provided.
  • the control unit 46 is designed to rest on a floor, while the bar 12 may be portable or non-stationary.
  • On the upside 50 of the control unit 46 there is provided a first push button or pedal 52 and also a second push button or pedal 54. Operation of the first pedal 52 is designed to causes the bar 12 to be extended. Specifically, when the pedal 52 is pressed the electric motor 34 is initiated to rotate the sleeve 38 such that the moveable member 26 is screwed out of the sleeve 38 (towards the left in fig.
  • the operating range of the bar 12, i.e. the minimum-maximum length of the bar 12, may be about 150-200 cm.
  • the second pedal 54 is first pressed so that the bar 12 may be retracted to a suitable length somewhat shorter than the span of the arms of the person about to use the apparatus 10. Then, the person's first hand or wrist is secured to the bar 12 by means of one of the hoops, e.g. hoop 22, and the person's other hand or wrist is secured to the bar 12 by means of the other hoop 32, as illustrated in fig. 3a. Then, the person or user presses the first pedal 52 on the control unit 46, beneficially using his or hers foot. Operation of pedal 52 will cause the bar 12 to be longitudinally extended or lengthened.
  • the lengthening of the bar 12 will pull the person's hands or wrists in opposite directions away from each other, stretching the muscles in the person's arms and torso.
  • a force caused by the person's hands or wrists being attached to the bar 12 via the hoops 22, 32 will counteract or work against the bar 12 being extended.
  • this counteracting force will reach the particular value defined above, whereby the clutch 36 disconnects the electric motor 34.
  • the bar 12 may remain in this certain extended state (fig. 3b) until the person presses the second pedal 54 of the control unit 46 to release the bar 12 from this state.
  • the member 18 could be moveable like the member 26.
  • the sleeve 38 could be replaced by a screw and the moveable member 26 could be provided with a matching sleeve.
  • the "clutch" may be included in the electric motor in that the motor is adapted to be disabled when the power needed to drive the motor exceeds a certain value.
  • the buttons 52 and 54 could be finger operable switches located at one end of the bar.
  • one of the hoops could be replaced by a support plate 56 (fig.
  • hoop 22 replaced by support plate 56) adapted to rest towards the axilla of the user, whereby one arm of the user may be stretched.
  • a vibrator (not shown) could be placed inside the bar, in order to supply the user with vibrations, which could enhance the effect of the stretching.

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Abstract

La présente invention porte sur un appareil d'étirement (10), comprenant : une barre longitudinalement extensible (12) disposée à chaque extrémité (20, 30) de celui-ci avec des moyens de fixation (22, 32) destinés à fixer la main ou le poignet de l'utilisateur à la barre, et un mécanisme d'entraînement apte à étendre longitudinalement la barre.
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NO20090034A NO329530B1 (no) 2009-01-05 2009-01-05 Strekkapparat
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GB421216A (en) * 1933-10-11 1934-12-17 Jean Baptiste Toner Device for developing freedom of movement of the hands
US3556090A (en) * 1968-01-25 1971-01-19 Edmond Pierre Robert Viel Traction apparatus
DE10214996A1 (de) * 2002-04-05 2003-10-23 Contex B V Vorrichtung zur physiotherapeutischen Behandlung
US20050159683A1 (en) * 2004-01-21 2005-07-21 Hsin-Chih Kuo Arm circulation system stretching, recuperative chest enlargement and respiration assistance apparatus

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GB191106645A (en) * 1911-03-16 1912-03-14 Harry Ostrovsky An Apparatus for use by Musicians for Promoting the Flexibility of the Joints and Stretching the Muscles and Ligaments of the Hands.
CH465764A (de) * 1967-10-05 1968-11-30 Zimmermann Hans Hilfsgerät zur Beugung und Streckung der Wirbelsäule
US7476182B2 (en) * 2005-08-15 2009-01-13 Denisco Christopher R Horizontal hamstring stretcher

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GB421216A (en) * 1933-10-11 1934-12-17 Jean Baptiste Toner Device for developing freedom of movement of the hands
US3556090A (en) * 1968-01-25 1971-01-19 Edmond Pierre Robert Viel Traction apparatus
DE10214996A1 (de) * 2002-04-05 2003-10-23 Contex B V Vorrichtung zur physiotherapeutischen Behandlung
US20050159683A1 (en) * 2004-01-21 2005-07-21 Hsin-Chih Kuo Arm circulation system stretching, recuperative chest enlargement and respiration assistance apparatus

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