TW201519883A - Inflatable type shoulder joint rotator cuff rehabilitation device - Google Patents

Abstract

An inflatable type shoulder joint rotator cuff rehabilitation device comprises an inflatable vest wearable by a user; an inflation pad with one side connected to the inflatable vest, such that the inflation pad substantially extends downwardly from the armpit position at one side of the user to the waist position of the same side; a combination inflation bag comprising a plurality of elongated inflation bags each forming a triangular cross section after being inflated, and these elongated inflation bags are juxtaposed to each other by aligning the triangular cross sections after inflation, such that the combination inflation bag exhibits a sector-like cross section after inflation, the combination inflation bag having one end connected to the inflation pad; an inflatable sleeve used for fixing user's arms and connected to the other end of the combination inflation bag; and a deflation/inflation mechanism for controlling the inflation degree of the combination inflation bag.

Description

Inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device

The present invention relates to a shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device, in particular, to an inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device.

Because the shoulder joint is the most active and quite complex joint in the human body, the rotation of the rotator cuff is high, and the long-term and continuous impact and friction of the rotating muscle group and the lower edge of the shoulder are often caused. There is an increased chance of developing a tendonopathy, a tear, or an impingement under the shoulder. In addition, after the occurrence of cerebrovascular disease, stroke patients often have a phenomenon of flaccid weakness in the initial stage. However, after about three months, the muscle strength of some patients gradually increases, and muscle spasm may occur, resulting in the final joint stiffness and deformation, resulting in daily life function. Limited, the main reason is that the upper motor neurons in the brain are damaged, and it is unable to suppress the stiff reflection of the excessive lower motor neurons.

The purpose of the present invention is to assist the passive joint movement of the shoulder muscles of the shoulder muscles of the stroke patients for rehabilitation, especially to strengthen the supraspinatus muscle strength, avoid joint contracture, and prevent the possibility of future joint dislocation; The invention can also be used as a rehabilitation of self-reinforcing muscle training for patients with tendon lesions of the 50-shoulder or shoulder joint to prevent the secondary joint adhesion (adhesive capsulitis). General rehabilitation focuses on deltoid abduction and flexion, and ignores the muscle pull activity of the supraspinatus, subspinous muscle, and small round muscle. The shoulder joint rotary muscle rehabilitation device of the present invention can have passive shoulder joints at different angles. Exercise, gradually increasing the degree of motion of the stretch and muscle Force training for stroke patients with unilateral or bilateral loose hemiplegia and shoulder rotatorgopathy requiring shoulder abduction for 90 degrees and shoulder flexion exercise. Furthermore, the shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention uses a large number of inflatable cushions and inflatable bladders, and the passive shoulder joint motion that is pulled is more moderate than the general mechanical rehabilitation device, and provides a higher user. safety.

In order to provide a safe and gentle passive shoulder motion with different angles, the present invention provides an inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle rehabilitation device comprising: an inflatable vest for a user to wear; an inflatable cushion, the inflatable cushion One side is connected to the inflatable vest, such that the inflatable cushion extends substantially from the side of the user to the downside position, and extends downward to the same side waist position; a combined inflatable bladder, the combined inflatable bladder comprising a plurality of elongated inflatable bladders, Each of the elongated inflatable bladders has a triangular cross section after inflation, and the elongated inflatable bladders are arranged side by side in a manner of aligned triangular cross-sections after inflation, so that the combined inflatable bladder has a fan-shaped cross section. One end of the combined inflatable bladder is connected to the inflatable cushion; an inflatable sleeve for fixing the arm of the user, the inflatable sleeve being connected to the other end of the combined inflatable bladder; and a charging and deflation mechanism, The charging and deflation mechanism controls the degree of inflation of the combined inflatable bladder.

Preferably, in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle rehabilitation device of the present invention, each of the elongated inflatable bladders is independently inflated, and the charging and discharging mechanism comprises a plurality of hoses respectively connected to the An equal length strip-shaped inflatable bladder, the charge and discharge mechanism comprising a plurality of air valves for controlling the degree of inflation of each of the elongated inflatable bladders through the hoses.

Preferably, in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle rehabilitation device of the present invention, the charge and discharge mechanism further includes a user interface for allowing the user to control the degree of inflation of the combined inflatable bladder through the user interface.

Preferably, in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention, the charging and discharging The pneumatic mechanism automatically controls the degree of inflation of the combined inflatable bladder according to a fixed procedure; more preferably, the fixation procedure is periodic.

Preferably, in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention, the charge and discharge mechanism comprises a high pressure air pump to automatically inflate the combined air bag.

Preferably, in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention, the charge and discharge mechanism comprises a manual charge and discharge mechanism.

Preferably, in the inflatable shoulder-rotating muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention, the combined inflatable capsule comprises three elongated inflatable bladders; more preferably, each of the elongated inflatable bladders provides the use The arm is abducted by 30 degrees of movement.

Preferably, in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention, the inflatable cushion is detachably connected to the inflatable vest, and the position of the inflatable cushion connected to the inflatable vest is finely adjustable.

Preferably, in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle rehabilitation device of the present invention, the inflatable cuff is coupled to a forearm accessory, the forearm accessory comprising two strips of metal to support the front arm of the user.

Preferably, in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention, the inflatable vest can be adjusted according to the body shape of the user.

10‧‧‧Inflatable Shoulder Rotating Muscle Rejuvenator

100‧‧‧ inflatable vest

101‧‧‧Small iron hook

102‧‧‧ trench

103‧‧‧ shoulder strap

200‧‧‧ inflatable cushion

300‧‧‧Combined inflatable bladder

301‧‧‧Long strip inflatable pouch

302‧‧‧Long strip inflatable pouch

303‧‧‧Long strip inflatable pouch

400‧‧‧ inflatable cuff

401‧‧‧Forearm aids

402‧‧‧Long strip metal

403‧‧‧Long strip metal

500‧‧‧ filling and deflation mechanism

501‧‧‧Hose

502‧‧‧Hose

503‧‧‧Hose

500a‧‧‧Automatic filling and deflation mechanism

504a‧‧ User interface

505a‧‧‧High pressure air pump

500b‧‧‧Manual charge and discharge mechanism

504b‧‧‧Inflatable rubber ball

505b‧‧‧ inflatable rubber ball

506b‧‧‧ inflatable rubber ball

507‧‧‧ gas valve

508‧‧‧ gas valve

509‧‧‧ gas valve

600‧‧‧Outreach direction

700‧‧‧Swing direction

The first figure shows the appearance of the structure of the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention.

The second figure shows a schematic diagram of the use state of the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention.

The third figure shows a schematic view of another use state of the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention.

The fourth figure shows a schematic diagram of an inflating mechanism in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention.

The fifth figure shows a schematic view of another inflation mechanism in the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device of the present invention.

While the invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, it is understood that those skilled in the art can modify the invention described herein while achieving the effect of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that the foregoing description is a broad disclosure of those skilled in the art and is not intended to limit the invention.

The first figure shows a schematic appearance of a structure of the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device 10 of the present invention, and the schematic diagram of the use state can refer to the second figure. As shown in the first figure, the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle rehabilitation device 10 includes an inflatable vest 100, an inflatable cushion 200, a combined inflatable bladder 300, an inflatable cuff 400, and a charging and deflation mechanism 500; the inflatable vest 100 is provided for the user. When worn, the inflatable vest can be adjusted according to the shape of the user. For example, the inflatable vest 100 has a pair of small iron hooks 101 and a plurality of rows of grooves 102 (small iron hooks and grooves are respectively located at the right end of the inflatable vest unfolded in the first figure) And the left end), according to the user's bust, adjust the position of the small iron hook 101 fixed (which row is fixed in the groove); similarly, the devil felt can also be set on the left and right ends of the inflatable vest 100 to reach For similar purposes; the inflatable vest 100 includes a length adjustable shoulder strap that secures the upper and lower positions of the inflatable vest 100 during use.

One side of the inflatable cushion 200 is detachably connected to the inflatable vest, and the position of the inflatable cushion 200 connected to the inflatable vest is finely adjustable. Under normal use, the position of the inflatable cushion 200 is placed substantially on the side of the user to the kneel to In a specific embodiment, the inflatable cushion 200 has a thickness of 4 cm, a length of 20 cm, and a width of 15 cm; and the other side of the inflatable cushion 200 is coupled to one side of the combined inflatable bladder 300, and the combination is inflated. The capsule 300 provides different degrees of outward extension of the user's arm according to the degree of inflation thereof, as shown in the outward direction 600 shown in the second figure; the function of the inflatable cushion 200 When the combined inflatable bladder 300 is in a completely deflated state, the user's arm is provided with a support so that the user's arm can be abducted in a small amount, and after the combined inflatable bladder 300 begins to inflate, the effect of the abduction exercise is immediately received. The arrangement of the inflatable cushion 200 also has a cushioning effect, so that the safety of the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle rehabilitation device 10 is improved; on the other hand, since the position of the inflatable cushion 200 can be finely adjusted (located under the user's armpit) The front side of the torso is located on the back side of the torso of the user, and the user's arm is driven by the inflatable shoulder joint rotation muscle rehabilitation device 10, which can be slightly adjusted according to the swing direction 700 shown in the second figure. To meet the needs of different users with different rehabilitation sites.

The combined inflatable bladder 300 comprises a plurality of elongated inflatable bladders, each of which has a triangular cross section after inflation, and the elongated inflatable bladders are arranged side by side in a manner of aligned triangular cross-section after inflation. The cross section of the combined inflatable bladder 300 is inflated, and in a specific embodiment, the combined inflatable bladder 300 comprises three elongated inflatable bladders 301, 302 and 303, the thickness of the elongated inflatable bladders being 15 cm, when fully inflated, each of the long strips of inflatable bladder provides 30 degrees of abduction of the user's arm, so the shoulder joint rotating muscle rehabilitation device 10 can provide the user's arm abduction 90 degrees. The movement, as shown in the third picture.

The other side of the combination inflatable bladder 300 is coupled to an inflatable cuff 400 for securing the user's arm. When in use, the user's arm passes through the inflatable cuff 400, so that the inflatable cuff 400 covers the upper arm of the user. In one embodiment, the inflatable cuff 400 has an inflatable thickness of 3 cm, an outer circumference of 40 cm, and a length of 12 cm; the inflatable cuff 400 can still be coupled to a forearm accessory 401, and the forearm accessory 401 can be A strip of metal 402 and 403 is included to support the user's front arm.

The length of inflation of the elongated inflatable bladders 301, 302 and 303 can be independent of each other (between the airbag and the airbag, not in communication with each other), and each elongated inflatable bladder is transmitted through different hoses 501, 502 and 503, respectively. Connected to the inflator 500. As shown in the fourth figure, in an embodiment, the inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle rehabilitation device comprises an automatic inflation mechanism 500a, and the automatic inflation mechanism 500a includes a high pressure air pump. 505a, the long inflatable bladder can be inflated through the hoses 501, 502, and 503, respectively, and a gas valve is disposed between the high pressure air pump 505a and each hose, as shown by 507, 508, and 509 in the fourth figure. The gas valves can discharge the gas in the long inflatable bladder, so that the gas valve can be controlled to achieve the purpose of controlling the inflation of the long inflatable bladder. The automatic inflating mechanism 500a is provided with a driving circuit for controlling the high pressure air pump 505a and the air valves 507, 508 and 509; the user controls the inflation degree of the elongated air bags through the user interface 504a, in general use. In this case, the user selects a fixed program built in the rehabilitation device through the user interface 504a to perform rehabilitation. Generally, the fixed program controls the high-pressure air pump 505a and the air valves 507, 508, and 509 through the driving circuit, periodically. The elongated inflatable bladders are inflated and deflated, but the automatic rehabilitation procedure is not discharged and is random. The user can also individually control the degree of inflation of each elongated air bag through the user interface 504a or integrally control the degree of inflation of the entire combined air bag.

In another embodiment, the inflatable shoulder rotary muscle rehabilitation device includes a manual inflation mechanism 500b, and the manual inflation mechanism 500b includes three inflatable rubber balls 504b, 505b, and 506b, which are permeable to the hoses 501, 502. And 503 inflates the elongated inflatable bladder manually. The manual inflation mechanism 500b is provided with air valves 507, 508 and 509 for discharging the gas in the inflatable bladder to control the degree of inflation of the elongated inflatable bladder.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In one embodiment of the invention, an inflatable shoulder joint rotator muscle rehabilitation device is provided that provides a safe and gentle passive shoulder motion with different angles. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention, and the invention is not limited by the description. Embodiments of the illustrated embodiments.

10‧‧‧Inflatable Shoulder Rotating Muscle Rejuvenator

100‧‧‧ inflatable vest

101‧‧‧Small iron hook

102‧‧‧ trench

103‧‧‧ shoulder strap

200‧‧‧ inflatable cushion

300‧‧‧Combined inflatable bladder

301‧‧‧Long strip inflatable pouch

302‧‧‧Long strip inflatable pouch

303‧‧‧Long strip inflatable pouch

400‧‧‧ inflatable cuff

401‧‧‧Forearm aids

402‧‧‧Long strip metal

403‧‧‧Long strip metal

500‧‧‧ filling and deflation mechanism

501‧‧‧Hose

502‧‧‧Hose

503‧‧‧Hose

Claims (12)

An inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device comprises: an inflatable vest for a user to wear; an inflatable cushion, one side of the inflatable cushion is connected to the inflatable vest, so that the inflatable cushion is substantially from the user a side down position, extending down to the same side waist position; a combined air bag, the combined air bag comprising a plurality of elongated air bags, each of the elongated air bags having a triangular cross section after being inflated And the strip-shaped inflatable bladders are arranged side by side in a manner of aligned triangular cross-section after inflation, such that the cross section of the combined inflatable bladder is in a fan shape, one end of the combined inflatable bladder is connected to the inflatable cushion; a sleeve for fixing the arm of the user, the inflatable sleeve being connected to the other end of the combined inflatable bladder; and a charging and deflation mechanism for controlling the degree of inflation of the combined inflatable bladder. The inflatable shoulder-rotating muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 1, wherein each of the long-length inflatable bladders is independent of each other, and the charging and discharging mechanism comprises a plurality of hoses, respectively Connected to the elongate inflatable bladders, the charging and deflation mechanism includes a plurality of air valves for controlling the degree of inflation of each of the elongated inflatable bladders through the hoses. The inflatable shoulder-rotating muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 1, wherein the charging and discharging mechanism further comprises a user interface, so that the user controls the combined inflatable balloon through the user interface. The degree of inflation. The inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 1, wherein the charge and discharge mechanism automatically controls the degree of inflation of the combined inflatable bladder according to a fixed procedure. The inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 4, wherein the fixing procedure is periodic. The inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 1, wherein the charge and discharge mechanism comprises a high pressure air pump to automatically inflate the combined air bag. The inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 1, wherein the charge and discharge mechanism comprises a manual charge and discharge mechanism. The inflatable shoulder-rotating muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 1, wherein the combined inflatable capsule comprises three elongated inflatable bladders. The inflatable shoulder-rotating muscle group rehabilitation device of claim 8, wherein each of the elongated strip-shaped inflatable bladders provides a 30-degree extension of the user's arm. The inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 1, wherein the inflatable cushion is detachably coupled to the inflatable vest, and the position of the inflatable cushion connected to the inflatable vest is finely adjustable. The inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 1, wherein the inflatable cuff is coupled to a forearm assisting device, the forearm assisting device comprising two strips of long metal to support the front arm of the user . The inflatable shoulder joint rotary muscle group rehabilitation device according to claim 1, wherein the inflatable vest can be adjusted according to the body shape of the user.