KR102591075B1 - Device and Guide Method for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Evaluation and Rehabilitation - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation devices and guidance methods. According to the present invention, a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device includes: a Bosu ball; and an upper cover attached to the upper part of the conservative ball, wherein the upper cover includes: a laser point that is provided on at least one of both sides of the upper cover to face the front and emits a laser beam; and a tilt measurement sensor provided at the center of the upper cover to measure tilt.
As such, according to the present invention, it is possible to more simply and accurately evaluate proprioceptive neuromuscular control using a single device and perform rehabilitation exercises based on the evaluation results. As a result, it is possible to evaluate proprioceptive neuromuscular control before and after rehabilitation exercise, and perform rehabilitation exercise more efficiently according to the evaluation results, thereby strengthening muscle strength and improving the sense of balance.

Description

{Device and Guide Method for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Evaluation and Rehabilitation}

The present invention relates to a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device and guide method. More specifically, the present invention relates to a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation exercise method based on the evaluation results to strengthen muscle strength and improve balance. It relates to receptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation devices and guidance methods.

Muscle weakness and loss of balance are continuously reported in patients with knee and ankle injuries. In particular, since these problems persist even after conservative rehabilitation treatment and surgery, active rehabilitation treatment is needed to resolve them. In addition, balance deficits often exist even in patients with back pain.

Previously, proprioceptive neuromuscular control training was conducted using instability boards, etc., and training for knee alignment was emphasized. Since knee alignment has a significant impact not only on the lower extremity joints but also on the balance of the entire body, it is necessary to accurately measure knee alignment before and after training.

However, conventional proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation devices are large in size and expensive, so their use is limited to specific locations. In addition, in terms of rehabilitation, conventional evaluation devices have limitations in that they can only provide limited training for balance and strength training is difficult.

In addition, most of the conventional rehabilitation devices are focused only on proprioceptive training, and no device that enables evaluation and rehabilitation at the same time has been proposed.

The technology behind the present invention is disclosed in US Patent No. 10,434,371 (registered on October 8, 2019).

According to the present invention, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device and guide method that can more simply and accurately evaluate proprioceptive neuromuscular control and enable rehabilitation exercises based on the evaluation results.

According to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving this technical problem, a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device includes: a bosu ball; and an upper cover attached to the upper part of the conservative ball, wherein the upper cover includes: a laser point that is provided on at least one of both sides of the upper cover to face the front and emits a laser beam; and a tilt measurement sensor provided at the center of the upper cover to measure tilt.

A front marking mark may be displayed on the upper front side of the upper cover.

Rings are provided at a plurality of points on the outer edge of the upper cover, each ring is equipped with a band, and the plurality of bands mounted on each ring can be connected to a band fixing part worn around the user's waist.

The plurality of bands may have different tensions.

A case is formed on both sides of the upper cover to protrude downward from the lower surface of the upper cover, and inside the case on both sides, respectively, controls the operation of the laser point and the tilt measurement sensor and measures the tilt measurement sensor. Control and communication modules that transmit signals to external devices; And a battery module that supplies power for the operation of the laser point and the tilt measurement sensor may be installed.

Meanwhile, the above-described proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device; And a portable terminal connected to the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device through wireless communication and equipped with an application for proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation guide, wherein the portable terminal controls proprioceptive neuromuscular control through the application. It provides a guide for performing evaluation and rehabilitation exercises, receives, stores and analyzes data measured during balance evaluation and rehabilitation exercises using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device, and provides analysis results to the user.

Meanwhile, in the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation guide method using the above-described proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device, guidance is given to perform a balance test using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device, and during the balance test, Measuring the state of balance by a tilt measurement sensor; As a result of measuring the balance state, if it is confirmed to be above the preset standard value and judged to be good, guiding the user to perform a drought test and receiving the evaluation result; guiding the user to perform a first stage rehabilitation exercise using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device if it is determined that the balance is not performed smoothly as a result of measuring the balance state; After performing the first stage rehabilitation exercise or when it is determined that the inputted foot test result is not smooth, guiding the user to perform the second stage rehabilitation exercise; And if the inputted one-foot test result is determined to be good, guiding the user to perform a third stage rehabilitation exercise using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device.

The first stage rehabilitation exercise is a preset low intensity balance and strength exercise, the second stage rehabilitation exercise is a preset medium intensity balance and strength exercise, and the third stage rehabilitation exercise is plyometric or agility exercise training. It can be.

While performing the first to third stage rehabilitation exercises, the state of balance can be measured using the tilt measurement sensor.

After performing the second-stage rehabilitation exercise or the third-stage rehabilitation exercise, the balance test may be performed again, and subsequent steps may be repeated according to the balance measurement result.

As such, according to the present invention, it is possible to more simply and accurately evaluate proprioceptive neuromuscular control using a single device and perform rehabilitation exercises based on the evaluation results. As a result, it is possible to evaluate proprioceptive neuromuscular control before and after rehabilitation exercise, and perform rehabilitation exercise more efficiently according to the evaluation results, thereby strengthening muscle strength and improving the sense of balance.

1 is a diagram illustrating a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram specifically illustrating the upper cover shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a system including the proprioceptive neuromuscular control assessment and rehabilitation device shown in FIG. 1 ;
Figure 4 is a flowchart showing a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation guide method according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a rehabilitation exercise board used for evaluation of proprioceptive neuromuscular control and rehabilitation exercise using a rehabilitation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of performing rehabilitation exercise using a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In this process, the thickness of lines or sizes of components shown in the drawing may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation.

Additionally, the terms described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, and may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

1 is a diagram illustrating a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a bosu ball 110 and an upper cover 120.

The repair ball 110 is formed in a hemispherical shape or a diamond shape, and may be made of a tube material such as PVC to increase instability. The bosu ball 110 may be positioned toward the floor or toward the upper surface during user evaluation or rehabilitation exercise, which may cause instability.

The upper cover 120 is attached to the upper part of the bosu ball 110, and is made of a sturdy material, for example, plastic, to perform the function of a footrest that supports the user's feet during user evaluation or rehabilitation exercise, or the floor. It may be positioned to face the face.

A laser point 121 is provided on at least one of both sides of the upper cover 120. Accordingly, while the user performs a test for evaluating proprioceptive neuromuscular control or performs rehabilitation exercise on the upper cover 120, the laser point 121 emits a laser beam to make the device 100 according to the user's movement. The movement can be visualized so that the user can understand it intuitively. Furthermore, the laser point 121 can be used to perform directional movements, such as focusing a laser beam, according to instructions provided.

Additionally, a tilt measurement sensor 122 is provided at the center of the upper cover 120. Accordingly, while the user performs a test for evaluating proprioceptive neuromuscular control or performs rehabilitation exercise on the upper cover 120, the tilt measurement sensor 122 measures and outputs the forward, backward, and left and right tilts of the device 100. By doing this, the user's state of balance can be measured.

Additionally, a front marking mark 123 may be displayed on the upper front side of the upper cover 120. The front display mark 123 may be displayed in a straight line with the tilt measurement sensor 122 provided in the central portion of the upper cover 120.

Additionally, rings may be provided at each of a plurality of points on the outer edge of the upper cover 120. For example, rings (not shown) may be provided at four points on the front, rear, left, and right sides of the upper cover 120, and each ring is equipped with a band 130 used for rehabilitation exercises and a plurality of rings. The band 130 may be connected to the band fixing part 131 worn around the user's waist (see Figure 6). The plurality of bands 130 mounted in this way are connected to the user's waist and serve as resistance, and allow the user to perform actions such as jumping and squatting on the Bosu ball 110 with the upper cover 120 facing the floor. Doing so may cause storage and instability. Additionally, by varying the tension of the bands 130 mounted on each ring, further instability and muscle strength can be induced.

FIG. 2 is a view specifically showing the upper cover shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2(a) is a view showing the upper cover 120 that is not attached to the repair ball 110 as seen from the front. , (b) is a diagram showing the upper cover 120 viewed from the top.

Referring to FIG. 2, the laser point 121 is provided on both sides of the upper cover 120 to face the front, and the tilt measurement sensor 122 is provided at the center of the circular upper cover 120, and is provided at the front. It can be seen that the display mark 123 is displayed on the front side of the upper cover 120.

Additionally, cases may be formed on both sides of the upper cover 120 to protrude downward from the lower surface of the upper cover 120. A laser point 121 is provided on the front side of both cases, and a control and communication module 124 and a battery module 125 can be installed inside each case. The control and communication module 124 may control the operation of the laser point 121 and the tilt measurement sensor 122 and transmit the measurement signal of the tilt measurement sensor 122 to an external device. The battery module 125 may supply power for the operation of the laser point 121 and the tilt measurement sensor 122.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a system including the proprioceptive neuromuscular control assessment and rehabilitation device shown in FIG. 1 ;

Referring to FIG. 3, the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to the portable terminal 200 through wireless communication, and the portable terminal 200 includes proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and An application for rehabilitation guide may be installed.

For example, the application mounted on the mobile terminal 200 may provide a guide for performing proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation exercises as shown in FIG. 4, and accordingly, the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device Data measured during balance evaluation and rehabilitation exercise using 100 are transmitted to the portable terminal 200, stored and analyzed, and the analysis results can be provided to the user.

Figure 4 is a flowchart showing a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation guide method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, first, the user may be guided to perform a balance test using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device 100 (S10). According to one embodiment, the balance test may be performed with the user standing on one or both feet on the upper cover 120 of the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device 100 with eyes open or eyes closed. The balance state can be measured by the tilt measurement sensor 122.

As a result of measuring the balance state, if it is confirmed to be above the preset standard value and is judged to be good (good), you can be guided to perform a drought test (S40). According to one embodiment, the single leg test can be performed by performing a single leg squat or a single leg landing test (drop vertical jump) without using a separate device, and the results can be input. Here, in the one-legged squat test or one-legged landing test, the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), patellar center, and 2nd to 3rd toes must match, and the consistency according to the test is evaluated and the results are reported. You can receive input.

If the inputted one-foot test result is determined to be good (good), the user may be guided to perform the third stage rehabilitation exercise using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device 100 (S50). According to one embodiment, the third phase rehabilitation exercise may be plyometric or agility exercise training. Here, plyometric exercise is also called a stretching-shortening technique and is an exercise that rapidly contracts the muscle and then immediately stretches it, including bound, hop, jump, leap, skip, etc. It can be performed using the same movements. Additionally, agility exercises can consist of exercises that improve speed and strength. Such plyometric or agility exercise training may be configured as known to those skilled in the art, but in the present invention, a tilt measurement sensor may be used during rehabilitation exercise using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device 100. The state of balance can be measured by (122).

Meanwhile, if it is determined that the performance cannot be performed smoothly as a result of the balance status measurement (poor), the first stage rehabilitation exercise is guided using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device 100 (S20), followed by the second stage. You can be guided to perform rehabilitation exercises (S30). According to one embodiment, the first stage rehabilitation exercise may be a preset low intensity balance and strength exercise, and the second stage rehabilitation exercise may be a preset medium intensity balance and strength exercise. Here, the balance and strength exercises are exercises to improve the sense of balance and strength and can be configured as known to those skilled in the art. However, in the present invention, rehabilitation exercises are performed using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device 100. While performing, the balance state can be measured by the tilt measurement sensor 122.

In addition, if the inputted sweat test result is judged to be poor (poor), the user may be guided to perform the second stage rehabilitation exercise described above (S30).

According to one example, the first and second stage rehabilitation exercises can be performed using the rehabilitation exercise drawing board as shown in FIG. 5. Specifically, the rehabilitation exercise drawing board can be used for certain goal or task-oriented exercises, and when the user performs balance exercises on one or two feet, the user can precisely hit one or more targets presented on the drawing board with a laser beam, or You can perform tasks such as moving the focus of a laser beam along a line (straight line, diagonal line, etc.) shown on the drawing board.

According to another example, the first and second stage rehabilitation exercises may be performed using a band mounted on the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device 100, as shown in FIG. 6.

After performing the second-stage rehabilitation exercise or the third-stage rehabilitation exercise, if further progress is necessary, return to the above-mentioned step S10 to perform the balance test again, and repeat the above-described process depending on the results. .

The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but these are merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and other equivalent embodiments are possible therefrom. will be. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the patent claims below.

100: Proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device
110: Bosu Ball
120: Top cover
121: Laser point
122: Tilt measurement sensor
123: Front marking mark
124: Control and communication module
125: battery module
130: band
131: Band fixing unit

Claims (10)

bosu ball; and
It includes an upper cover attached to the upper part of the Bosu ball,
The upper cover is,
A laser point is provided on at least one of both sides of the upper cover to face the front and emits a laser beam while the user is performing an examination or rehabilitation exercise; and
A proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device including a tilt measurement sensor provided in the center of the upper cover to measure tilt. According to claim 1,
A proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device in which a frontal mark is displayed on the upper front side of the upper cover. According to claim 1,
Rings are provided at each of a plurality of points on the outer edge of the upper cover,
Each ring is equipped with a band,
A proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device in which a plurality of bands mounted on each ring are connected to a band fixer on which the user's waist is worn. According to claim 3,
A proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device wherein the plurality of bands have different tensions. According to claim 1,
A case is formed on both sides of the upper cover so as to protrude downward from the lower surface of the upper cover,
Inside each case,
A control and communication module that controls the operation of the laser point and the tilt measurement sensor and transmits a measurement signal of the tilt measurement sensor to an external device; and
A proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device equipped with a battery module that supplies power for operation of the laser point and the tilt measurement sensor. Proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device according to claim 5; and
It is connected to the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device through wireless communication, and includes a portable terminal equipped with an application for proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation guide,
The portable terminal provides a guide for performing proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation exercise through the application, and receives and stores data measured during balance evaluation and rehabilitation exercise using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device. A system that analyzes and provides analysis results to users. In the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation guide method using the system according to claim 6,
guiding the portable terminal to perform a balance test using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device, and measuring a balance state by the tilt measurement sensor during the balance test;
The mobile terminal guides the portable terminal to perform a drought test when the balance status measurement result is confirmed to be higher than a preset reference value and is judged to be good, and receiving the evaluation result;
guiding the portable terminal to perform a first stage rehabilitation exercise using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device if it is determined that the balance condition is not performed smoothly;
guiding the portable terminal to perform a second-stage rehabilitation exercise after performing the first-stage rehabilitation exercise or when it is determined that the inputted foot test result is not smooth; and
If the portable terminal determines that the inputted one-foot test result is good, the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation guide method includes guiding the portable terminal to perform a third stage rehabilitation exercise using the proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device. . According to claim 7,
The first stage rehabilitation exercise is a preset low intensity balance and strength exercise, the second stage rehabilitation exercise is a preset medium intensity balance and strength exercise, and the third stage rehabilitation exercise is plyometric or agility exercise training. Methods to guide phosphoreceptive neuromuscular control assessment and rehabilitation. According to claim 7,
The proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation device is a receptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation guide method for measuring balance by the tilt measurement sensor while performing the first to third stage rehabilitation exercises. According to claim 7,
The portable terminal provides a proprioceptive neuromuscular control evaluation and rehabilitation guide that guides the balance test again after performing the second-stage rehabilitation exercise or the third-stage rehabilitation exercise and repeats the subsequent steps according to the balance state measurement result. method.