RU2768670C2 - Multifunctional posture correction trainer - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: simulators; sport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of medical and sports simulators. Claimed simulator comprises vertical guide with support for sliding. On the guide there are: a movable horizontal crossbar connected to the rotary unit of rollers and the ropes retainers, which can move along the guide and be fixed in different positions, and also has places for attachment of sports accessories; horizontal bar installed on top and having a place for fastening sports accessories, as well as guide rollers for cables; rotary plate, connected through the axis of rotation to the lower part of the vertical guide so that the plank can both rotate and be fixed in different positions, wherein a horizontal crossbar is installed at the end of the plank, on which there is a place for attachment of sports accessories, as well as guide rollers for cables.

EFFECT: disclosed simulator is applicable both for general exercises and for therapeutic purposes for posture correction, which makes it universal.

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Description

Technical field

The invention relates to the field of therapeutic and physical multifunctional simulators. More specifically, the invention relates to the field of simulators intended for both general developmental physical exercises and therapeutic exercises for posture correction.

Prior Art

Violation of posture is one of the most common symptoms associated with functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The main signs are curvature of the spine, asymmetric deviation of the position of the head, pelvis and other parts of the body relative to the central axis of the spine. Most often, a violation of posture is formed as a result of an incorrect working posture, severe weakness of the skeletal muscles, and congenital pathology of the musculoskeletal system. Such violations adversely affect both the general state of health and the appearance and attractiveness of a person. The lack of correct treatment aimed at correcting posture defects can lead to the development of complex degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints and spine, to a deterioration in the functional and adaptive capabilities of the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive and central nervous systems. Thus, correcting posture is an important task. One of the methods of treatment (Epifanov V.A., Epifanov A.V. Restorative treatment for diseases and injuries of the spine // M .: MEDpress-inform. - 2008. - T. 384) is the use of special therapeutic exercises and physiotherapy exercises.

In a number of scientific papers (Nasb M. et al., Sling Suspension Therapy Utilization in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation // Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. - 2016. - T. 4. - No. 03. - P. 99; Moe K., Thom E. Musculoskeletal problems and physical activity Results from a long-term study // Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening: tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke, 1997, vol. 117, no. 29, pp. 4258-4261; Lee SB, Cho WJ The effect of sling exercise on sagittal lumbosacral angle and intervertebral disc area of chronic low back pain patients // Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. - 2016. - Vol. 12. - No. 5. - P. 471.) was the high efficiency of physiotherapy exercises was shown.

For the purposes of such treatment, many different simulators have been developed and used. For example, a Method for increasing the effectiveness of prevention and treatment of deformities and degenerative diseases of the spine and a device for its implementation are known (patent RU 2355372 C2, publ. 10.07.2007), or Spinal curvature correction device (patent US 5176706 A, publ. 05.01.1993), or Multi-function chiropractic treatment table (patent US 6547809 B1, published 04/15/2003). There are known "special" rotating simulators for the treatment of back diseases, such as Tilting inversion exerciser having a safety foot retaining device (patent US 9089468 B2, publ. 28.07.2015). There are also highly specialized lying simulators for medical institutions, for example, Multifunctional back exercise device (patent TW 201100140 A, published on 01/01/2011) or Sporting equipment for lower part and trunk of the body (patent KR 20140021920 A, published on 02/21/2014) .

However, all such solutions are highly specialized in nature. Much more preferable is the concept of a simulator, on which, in addition to physical therapy exercises, it would also be possible to perform general developmental and strength exercises - the concept of a multifunctional simulator.

The Applicant is not aware of multifunctional trainers applicable for posture correction.

At the same time, many general-purpose simulators are known from the prior art, for which, theoretically, it is possible to develop exercise programs for posture correction, but all of them are not directly intended for this.

The technical solution most structurally close to the claimed invention is a general-purpose simulator - Wall-Mounted Home Fitness Training Equipment (disclosed in the group of patents - US 2014031182 A1, 2014; US 2011195822 A1, 2011; US 2010048368 A1, 2010, etc. ). This simulator is wall-mounted (that is, it is mounted on a wall, following the example of the well-known so-called "Swedish wall"), which ensures its compactness and the possibility of using it in private houses and apartments, and not only in medical institutions or gyms. The basis of the simulator is a support beam fixed on the wall, ending at the top with a horizontal bar. On the support beam with the possibility of movement along it and fixing on it, elements of standard reinforcement are installed - bars with an emphasis, a stand, a plank. A large number of other standard fittings are attached to the existing elements of the simulator.

The simulator described above, due to its modularity, flexibility and a large number of standard fittings, allows you to perform many general developmental and strength exercises.

However, when considering such a simulator for solving the problem of posture correction, a number of significant drawbacks are revealed. So, the lack of a solid supporting surface for the back does not allow performing many important exercises for posture correction, since the beam on which the reinforcement is placed is an obstacle in this case. As a result, it is impossible to perform exercises related to sliding along the wall. The use of removable bars can be considered as a disadvantage when performing sets of exercises for posture correction, since their dismantling takes a significant amount of time, not allowing you to quickly switch from exercises based on the crossbar to other exercises and vice versa. The design of the simulator does not allow you to perform exercises with weights (with a fixed effort). It can also be noted that there is no way to fix the central block, which does not allow shortening or lengthening the cables or elastic elements that go through the blocks or suspensions, without interfering with performing exercises with the back.

Thus, such a simulator cannot become the basis for performing a full-fledged set of exercises for posture correction.

The essence of the invention.

The objective of the present invention was to develop a simulator that can be used both for performing general developmental or strength exercises, and full-fledged sets of exercises for correcting posture. At the same time, an important requirement for the simulator being developed was its compactness and availability, in principle, allowing it to be used not only in sports centers or medical institutions, but also in private apartments and houses, as well as office premises. Another important requirement was to ensure quick change of armature without losing the training pace.

The essence of the invention lies in the fact that the simulator contains a vertical guide, on the reverse side of which a horizontal crossbar moves with the possibility of fixing, and the front side of the guide has the form of a support for the back. In the upper part, the guide is connected to the cantilever horizontal bar. In the lower part, the guide is connected to a swivel bar equipped with a horizontal crossbar. The horizontal bar is equipped with a swivel block with rollers through which the cables pass. The cables themselves can be fixed using clamps, also located on the horizontal bar. Cable rollers can also be located on the horizontal bar and on the swivel bar. The swivel bar is made with the possibility of free rotation and fixation with an angle step relative to the guide. The simulator kit may include additional elements, such as elastic cables, handles, loops, belts, blocks and rollers, and others.

In more detail, all the above features and advantages of the present invention will be described below, with reference to the figures of the drawings.

Brief description of the drawings.

Fig. 1 - general view of the simulator. Left in full face, right in profile.

Fig. 2 - view of the simulator when pulling the cables through the rotary bar. Left in full face, right in profile.

Fig. 3 - view of the simulator when fixing the cables in the area of the horizontal crossbar, on the left in full face. Left in full face, right in profile.

Fig. 4 - view of the simulator with independent fixation of cables or elastic elements on the swivel bar, in the area of the horizontal bar and on the horizontal bar, on the left in full face. Left in full face, right in profile.

Fig. 5 - view of the simulator when fixing the elastic elements on the horizontal bar and the swivel bar, on the left in full face. Left in full face, right in profile.

Fig. 6 - view of the simulator when the elastic elements pass from the horizontal bar through the swivel bar upwards. Left in full face, right in profile.

Fig. 7 - view of the simulator when working with weighting on a rotary bar, which is in free rotation mode, when the cables pass from it through the horizontal bar down. Left in full face, right in profile.

Fig. 8 - view of the simulator, when the cables are coupled in the central part and pass through the rotary crossbar from the horizontal bar. Left in full face, right in profile.

Fig. 9 is a view of various accessories for the claimed simulator.

Fig. 10 - an example of the exercise "Bilateral retropulsion of the shoulder".

Fig. 11 - an example of the exercise "Asymmetric retropulsion of the shoulder with abduction".

Fig. 12 - an example of the exercise "Extension mobilization of the upper thoracic spine".

Fig. 13 - an example of the exercise "Rotational exercises in the thoracic spine in relation to a stabilized pelvis".

Fig. 14 - an example of the exercise "Traction of the spine with a unilateral increase in the diameter of the intervertebral foramen."

Fig. 15 - an example of the exercise "Asymmetric traction for the correction of muscular imbalance of the shoulder girdle in the frontal plane."

Fig. 16 - an example of the exercise "Asymmetric thrust at an angle of 45 degrees to the sagittal and frontal plane to correct muscular imbalance of the shoulder girdle."

Fig. 17 - an example of the exercise "Increased traction of the thoracic and lumbar spine along the vertical stance."

Fig. 18 - an example of the exercise "Asymmetric traction of the upper limbs and shoulder girdle along the vertical guide."

Fig. 19-23 are exemplary views of the workout application interface.

Terms and Definitions

For an unambiguous understanding of the further description of the essence of the invention and the requested scope of legal protection, it is necessary to define the following concepts.

Posture is a habitual posture that a person unconsciously takes while standing or in motion, without applying excessive muscle tension. The main criteria that determine the correct posture is the symmetrical distribution of body parts relative to the spine due to evenly distributed muscle tone. If the posture is disturbed, the shape of the physiological curves of the spine, the position of the head, shoulder and pelvic girdle, and the inclination of the pelvis change, which in the future can lead to complex diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Physiotherapy exercises, or exercise therapy, is a method of complex functional therapy that uses physical exercises as a means of keeping the patient's body in an active state, stimulating its internal reserves, preventing and treating diseases caused by forced physical inactivity.

Simulator - in this description we are talking exclusively about sports and / or medical simulators - devices for performing certain exercises or sets of exercises.

Horizontal bar (crossbar) - a sports equipment consisting of a round steel (or other material) bar, fixed in a horizontal position on racks.

Elastic cables - in the context of the description - are cables made of elastic material. At the same time, the cables must withstand a certain load, not only once, but also periodically, without significant wear. Such cables are also called sports (rubber) harnesses in a number of sources. The task of such cables is to provide load due to their elastic properties.

Cables - in contrast to elastic cables, the term cables in the present description refers to non-extensible (or almost non-extensible) cables, the task of which is to transfer the load with a change in the direction of its application. Also, such cables are known in a number of sources as cables (or cables) for weight training equipment or power cables (cables). Cables must provide reliability and resistance to stress and abrasion.

Belts, belts and loops - allow you to fix body parts in various starting positions for performing exercises using your own weight or with additional external weighting.

Training on unstable grounds - when leaning on unstable grounds, the demand for sensorimotor and muscle control increases, allowing you to engage deep muscles that are not involved in normal training.

Roller rotation exercises allow you to combine exercises with your own body weight and spiral-diagonal movements with rotation of the torso and limbs. Promotes an increase in the range of motion in large joints, actively strengthens the rotator muscles of the body. Stabilize the spine and joints

Hanging exercises on the horizontal bar strengthen the muscles of the shoulder girdle and torso.

Exercises with elastic cables are designed to strengthen the muscular corset and correct posture without axial load on the spine and joints.

The balance of training allows you to activate the vestibulo-tonic and postural tonic reflexes and include the maximum number of muscle groups in the work. Allows for partial unloading or metered load directed at different parts of the musculoskeletal system.

Stretching is a type of aerobics aimed at stretching the skeletal muscles, developing flexibility and increasing mobility in the spine and joints.

Isometric exercises in special poses to relax muscles in hypertonicity and strengthen hypotonic muscle groups. Allows body segments to be balanced relative to each other.

Polyometric exercises are high intensity jumping movements that allow you to develop an explosive way of performing exercises. Effective for increasing maximum strength and functional ability of muscles.

Fitball exercises allow you to activate the vestibulo-tonic and postural tonic reflexes and include the maximum number of muscle groups in the work. Allows for partial unloading or metered load directed at different parts of the musculoskeletal system.

Exercises lying on the mat allow you to perform movements in conditions that are gentle on the spine and joints. This gymnastics helps to unload the musculoskeletal system as much as possible and form a powerful muscular corset for the spine.

In the present description, the term guide roller should be understood as a broader concept, including swivels or carabiners. In this case, the functional purpose is important - the possibility of transferring the load by means of a cable with a change in the direction of application of the load, or the possibility of fixing or maintaining an elastic cable for the same purposes. The specific implementation is not essential to the essence of the present invention.

In the present description, when using the term vertical axis refers to the axis associated with the vertical guide. When the term horizontal axis is used, it means the axis perpendicular to the vertical.

Implementation of the invention.

The simulator, in the preferred embodiment, is a wall simulator - this provides a highly compact solution, as well as ease of installation, since part of the load is redistributed to the wall. At the same time, the wall mounting option is not the only possible one.

In the preferred embodiment, the simulator (Fig. 1) is attached to the wall using fasteners 110, preferably in four places - in the area of \u200b\u200bthe cantilever horizontal bar 100 and in three places in the area of \u200b\u200bthe swivel bar 106. This fastening will be quite sufficient to ensure reliable fixation. The fastening itself can be provided by any method known in the field of construction, for example, using anchor bolts or other similar elements. The basis of the simulator, as already mentioned, is a vertical guide 101, which is rigidly connected at the top with the cantilever horizontal bar 100 by any known method, for example, by screwing. At the bottom, the guide 101 is connected to the turntable 106 via the axis of rotation 109 of the turntable.

The horizontal bar 100 is a console (remote) horizontal bar. This is necessary to ensure comfortable use of the horizontal bar so that the vertical guide 101 does not interfere with the exercises. The horizontal bar 100 may have, in addition to the main bars, also additional bars 116, which are applicable for a pull-up grip. On the main bar of the horizontal bar 100, guide rollers 115 are preferably placed for transmitting forces through cables 118 or elastic cables 125, or their fastening. The rollers 115 can be installed on the horizontal bar 100 in fixed positions - along the edges, however, the preferred option is when they are movable along individual sections of the horizontal bar 100 on the right and left, or, in another embodiment, along the entire horizontal bar. Such a possibility can be easily implemented by known means, for example, by making the fasteners of the rollers 115 movable along the bar of the horizontal bar 100 with the possibility of fixation, or, in a simpler version, by making a number of hooks (hooks) on the surface of the bar of the horizontal bar 100, on which the rollers 115. In the latter case, several separate fixed positions of the rollers 115 are obtained. This implementation allows, if necessary, to correct the angles of the directions of transmission of forces relative to the vertical axis. The horizontal bar 100 is used both for its intended purpose and as a console for attaching accessories, for which there is a zone 124 for attaching accessories.

The vertical rail 101 is the centerpiece of the machine. The guide has an outer side 119, on which an ergonomic back support 120 is installed, which repeats the shape of the back and is designed to enable both pressing the back practitioner against the vertical guide 101 in a number of exercises, and for the purpose of sliding the back of the practitioner along the surface of the guide 101 in a number of others. exercises. For this purpose, the surface of the stand 120 is made of smooth materials such as wood or plastic. On the inner side 121, the vertical guide 101 is preferably in the form of a rail, along which the movable horizontal crossbar 102 moves with the possibility of locking in various positions, together with the cable lock 104 and the rotary block with rollers 105. alternatively, by means of a motion lock 117 that is inserted into one of the series of holes on the element 122, or by any other known method. The block of the movable crossbar 102 together with the block of rollers 105, the cable retainer 104 move along the guide 101 by means of the element 122 as a whole. Rotary block 105 with rollers is made in such a way that the axis of rotation of the block coincides with the horizontal axis, and the block itself can rotate and can be fixed, for example, by means of a latch or other known method. The swivel block 105 serves to transfer forces through the cables 118 when they are fixed on other elements of the simulator, for example, on parts of the horizontal bar 100 and simply pass through the central part of the simulator with a change in the angle of transmission of forces. The rollers of block 105 are also used to adjust the length of the cables. All manipulations with the blocks and movement of the crossbar 102 in the preferred embodiment is performed without additional tools, due to manual clamps and manually operated elements, which allows you to quickly reconfigure the simulator, moving from one group of exercises to another without losing the pace of training. The crossbar 102 preferably has a width on the order of the width of a person's shoulders. At its ends there are eyelets for fixing the accessories of the simulator with carabiners, for performing a number of exercises. Cable clamps 104 allow you to quickly switch from exercises with rotational loads to exercises with fixed cables 118. The range of movement of the horizontal movable crossbar 102 along the guide 101 through the element 122 is limited in the lower part by the installation site of the rotary bar 106, and in the upper part by the cantilever horizontal bar 100. In the preferred variant on the element 122 of the guide 101 is made appropriate stoppers to ensure safety of use and to avoid possible breakage. On the crossbar 102, in addition to the cable clamps 104, there is also an area for possible attachment of accessories 103.

The swivel bar 106 is the lower end of the machine. It is fixed to the vertical rail 101 by means of an axle 109. Also, the pivot 109 is connected to the bottom wall fixture 110 in the preferred embodiment, which is the second connection to the wall. Swivel bar 106 can operate in two modes - mode of free rotation and modes of fixation in a certain position at a certain angle relative to the vertical axis. Fixation is preferably carried out using a fixing element 108, for example, spring-loaded or removable, as well as a group of holes made in the part of the wall fastening 110 associated with a vertical guide 101 so that each of the holes corresponds to a certain angle between the bar 106 and the guide 101 to perform a particular exercises. In other embodiments, other implementations of the swivel mechanism 108 are also possible. The swivel bar 106 has a limited range of rotation 112, corresponding to all the required exercises. The ability to freely rotate the bar 106 allows for dynamic exercises (described in detail below), and the lock in any position depending on the height allows the swivel bar 106 to be used for various purposes for different exercises, for example, as a support, support, stand or grip. Swivel bar 106 in its lower position, coinciding with the vertical axis, is located in close proximity to the floor, which allows it to be used as a footrest. In the middle, horizontal position, the bar 106 has a similar extension to the horizontal bar 100, which allows you to perform a number of exercises with elastic elements that compensate for weight or create additional force. There are also intermediate positions of the bar 106. The bar 106 itself is provided with a bar 107 perpendicular to it, on which, as well as on the horizontal movable bar 102, there is a zone 123, similar to the zone 103 for the bar 102, for installing various accessories. At the ends of the crossbar 107 there are eyelets 126 for fastening accessories with carabiners.

Due to the fastening of accessories on the remote console of the horizontal bar 100 in zone 124, the mobile 102 and rotary 107 crossbars in zones 103 and 123 at a height from the floor to the horizontal bar 100, the presence of block rollers 130, adjustable footrest, the role of which is performed by the rotary bar 106, as well as the hand grip bar 102, there are many possibilities. In particular, it is possible to transmit force from any height and at any angle, smoothly adjust the length of cables 118 and elastic elements 125, create pre-tension and / or pre-force, perform exercises with rotation and twisting, implement various load patterns that make it possible to make heavier or lighter performing exercises, as well as creating exercises involving long kinematic chains. The presence of a vertical sliding support 120 for the spine and space to the wall in the preferred embodiment (or space to another surface or other simulator in other options) allows you to create sets of exercises to correct posture and further consolidate the result for muscle development. Unlike existing simulators that work to strengthen and strengthen individual muscle groups without preliminary posture correction, and as a result only strengthening asymmetry or existing curvature, in the claimed invention, exercises with posture correction are performed with a controlled body position, which develops correct posture. This simulator is compact and can be used at home for people with any level of physical fitness.

On the cables 118, it is possible to fasten the handles 113 by means of carabiners or loops 114, which are convenient to hold. Preferably, the handles are secured with straps, but any other option is possible.

As the accessories mentioned above, handles 113, loops 131, belts for a comfortable grip or fixation 132, a cable of various lengths 118 for transmitting force, block rollers 130 for changing the direction of forces and creating rotational movements, elastic elements 125 for creating additional loads, for creating increasing loads and as load-relieving elements that compensate for weight, as well as carabiners 134, loops 135, belts 132 and other elements for fixing accessories and setting the necessary work patterns.

A sample list of accessories may be as follows.

Elastic cables 125. Elastic element, preferably in the form of a tube or a full-bodied cord, with the ability to lengthen without damage and return to its original position, ending at the ends with carabiners. It is possible to use it in conjunction with a posture corrector, with a static cable and block rollers, a sports neck, a balancing pillow, a fitball and any other unstable platforms and devices for fixing on different parts of the body;

Soft loops 136 and loops with a handle 113 - designed for support with hands and feet in different starting positions;

Pendants 132 (different widths) - designed to support the head, torso, legs and arms. They allow you to create a good foundation for performing exercises in a closed kinematic chain, as well as stretching and unloading exercises;

Cuffs 137 on arms and legs. They allow you to securely fasten the training knot to the limbs and perform high-intensity exercises, traction or stretching;

Fitball, balance pillow, balance platform and any other devices that can be used as an unstable base for performing exercises;

Sports bar and any other devices for connection with elastic and static cables to perform exercises with different grips;

Articulated pendulum and any other devices that work through the support swivel. Allow you to perform exercises to develop coordination, flexibility and endurance;

Pulley 130 and loop 135 allow elastic cables to be connected to static cables in various configurations;

A set of weights 138 is fixed on a swivel bar to perform strength exercises in different starting positions;

Special floor mats and linings on the walls with metric markings, to obtain primary data on the state of the musculoskeletal system and record the dynamics after the course of training;

This list is open and indicative. For a person skilled in the art it will be obvious that other accessories can be used.

The upper console 100, the movable beam 102 and the lower movable beam 107 have special (i.e., made in a certain way for the respective fasteners) fasteners for fixing suspensions 131, unstable supports, elastic cables 125, block rollers 130 with cables 118, free weights.

The top console 100 is preferably made from thin walled steel tubing. The guide 101 and the turntable 106 are preferably aluminum. Most of the elements of the simulator are also made of aluminum alloys to reduce weight when sent by postal service. Zones 124, 103, 123 are coated with an anti-friction, wear-resistant and elastic coating, such as plastisol. At the same time, other acceptable materials are also possible for the implementation of these elements.

Despite the fact that in the description, as a preferred option, a variant of a wall simulator is described - this variant is not the only possible one. Other options are possible when the claimed simulator, for example, is combined by a single frame with another simulator of a similar or similar type. Instead of wall mounts, it is possible to use mounts, for example, to the floor and ceiling at the top and bottom of the machine. Other options are possible, which will be obvious to a person skilled in the art on the basis of the prior art.

Various options for exercises that can be performed using the claimed simulator, as well as other features of its use, will be described in more detail below, with examples.

Use of the invention

As already mentioned above, numerous problems are associated with poor posture, from childhood to old age.

All movements in the shoulder joint, which allow you to orient the upper limb in space, are made from some initial position (posture), which serves as a fixation point. The position of the shoulder is achieved by preliminary displacement of the girdle of the upper limbs, depends on the position of the body and is subject to individual variations in accordance with the physique of the person.

Normally, when a person is standing in a secure starting position, the scapula is oriented at an angle of 45 degrees in an intermediate plane between the sagittal and frontal planes. Of greatest importance for the function of the shoulder joint is the rise of the arm, which occurs in this plane. The possible amplitude of lifting the arm depends on the conditions for organizing this movement. Raising the arm requires coordinated contraction of the muscles of the girdle of the upper extremities and the scapulohumeral muscles. Imbalance between these muscle groups distorts the movement of the scapula and disrupts the coordination of the movement of the entire arm, limiting the range of motion.

For example, when lifting the proximal part of the shoulder, which requires sufficient mobility of the scapula, if the muscles that drive the scapula are in a pathologically stretched state or in hypertonicity, then when the shoulder is raised, there is no mutual change in the position of the shoulder and scapula, which changes the orientation of the articular cavity, contributes to raising the head humerus and contraction of the subacromial space. As a result of repeatedly repeated pathological movements, the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle is compressed, which causes chronic tendon injury and severe pain.

When trying to self-correct, very often a situation arises when a person cannot fix the correct position of the spine and shoulder girdle, which does not give him the opportunity to perform corrective (therapeutic) movements. For example, with an enlarged thoracic kyphosis, when you try to straighten up and raise your straight arm up, the movement is accompanied by an increase in thoracolumbar lordosis and antepulsion of the chest. The thoracic kyphosis practically does not straighten during this movement, respectively, the abduction of the scapula occurs along the plane of the increased curvature of the thoracic kyphosis, violating the relationship between the shoulder and the scapula. If you ask a person to do the same movement while remaining habitually hunched over, he will not be able to raise his hand so high.

The base of the posture corrector - the claimed simulator - is 20 cm away from the wall (or other obstacle, depending on the installation site), which allows you to make isolated movements that are very difficult to perform in case of spinal curvature and muscle imbalance. For example, it is very difficult to perform shoulder retropulsion, which is achieved as a result of contraction of the adductor muscles (the middle and lower portions of the trapezius muscle) bringing the scapula closer to the axis of the spine, in case of increased thoracic kyphosis and full contracture of the flexor muscles of the shoulder joint. But if a person stands with his back to the posture corrector - the declared simulator, brings the spine to a neutral position, and performs exercises aimed at extending the shoulder further than the frontal plane of the axis of the shoulder joint, this will allow the scapula to be brought to the axis of the spine, reduce the sagittalization of the scapula and help develop the correct motor pattern of movement shoulders and shoulder blades.

With the use of the claimed simulator, in particular, the following exercises can be carried out.

Traction of the spine with unilateral increase in the diameter of the foraminal (intervertebral) foramen (Fig. 14).

Starting position - stand with your back to the simulator. The left foot is parallel to the wall and the right foot is perpendicular to the wall. We press the lumbar vertebrae and the maximum possible number of thoracic vertebrae to the vertical guide 101 in the support area 120. The arms are lowered along the body, the palms are directed forward, the fingers lightly touch the wall. Slowly raise straight arms through the sides up to a horizontal position, without taking your fingers off the wall, trying to lower the collarbones as far down as possible. Keeping the contact of the back with the vertical guide 101, we begin to tilt the spine to the left, the arms remain perpendicular to the plane of the vertical axis of the spine, the knees are straightened. Continuing the lateral tilt in compliance with the indicated conditions, we stop when we feel a pronounced stretching of the left side of the body. We lower the left hand and pull it down, lightly touching the palm of the foot. Without shifting the torso and head, we stretch the muscles of the right shoulder girdle and supraclavicular zone. Raise the right straight arm through the side up and pull it along the vertical guide 101, increasing the stretch of the right half of the chest. We bend the cervical spine, slightly sinking the chin into the neck. We smoothly turn our head to the right, without unbending the cervical spine, and look at the right hand for several seconds. Slowly carry out all the described movements in reverse order and return to the starting position.

Unlike the closest analogue known to the applicant, the claimed simulator allows you to perform many unique exercises. The simulator allows you to additionally perform symmetrical and asymmetric exercises to correct muscle imbalance in case of impaired muscle coordination.

An example of such exercises is the following exercise (Fig. 18): starting position standing with your back to the simulator. The head, thoracic spine and pelvis are pressed against the vertical guide 101 in the support area 120. The arms are spread apart at shoulder level, the palms are directed forward. Keeping the original position of the torso, one arm rises up and the other falls down. When both hands are in a vertical plane, we slowly pull our hands in different directions, that is, we pull the upper arm conditionally up, in the direction of the horizontal bar 100 and above, and pull the lower arm conditionally down, in the direction of the lower swivel bar 106 and below, we linger for a few seconds at the maximum stretched position. Allow the shoulder blade of your upper arm to move up and engage the upper trapezius muscle. Having reached the highest point, try to lower the shoulder blade. In this case, the upper trapezius muscle will relax and the base of the shoulder will lower.

Also, the claimed simulator, in contrast to the known analogue, allows for dosed traction of the spine along a vertical stand, in combination with exercises to strengthen the deep muscles located close to the joints.

An example of such exercises is the following exercise (Fig. 17): starting position standing with your back to the simulator. We press the lumbar and thoracic spine to the vertical guide 101 in the support area 120. Feet shoulder-width apart, slightly bent at the knees. Without lifting the lower back from the guide, we take the loops 136 on the upper console 100 with our hands (adjusted in advance for growth, for example, by means of the rollers of block 105). Holding firmly on the loops 136, we slowly squat, keeping the spine fixed to the guide. Continuing to slide the sacrum down along guide 101 and pressing the maximum number of thoracic and lumbar vertebrae against it, we feel the distance from each other of the pelvic and shoulder girdle. Having reached a comfortable traction, we take several deep breaths, drawing in and relaxing the abdominal muscles as much as possible.

In particular, the simulator allows you to perform exercises to restore the correct posture, in which the correct motor stereotype is developed and the natural curves of the spine are maintained.

An example of such exercises is the following exercise (Fig. 12): starting position standing with your back to the simulator. The head, thoracic spine and pelvis are pressed against the vertical guide 101 in the support area 120. The arms are straightened in front of the chest, the hands are joined in a lock, the palms are tightly pressed. We press the lumbar vertebrae to the vertical guide. Then we slowly raise our hands up until the phalanges of the thumbs touch the vertical guide 101 above the head, stretch our arms as high as possible, the palms are tightly pressed against each other, the lower back is firmly pressed against the guide. Keeping this position, we begin to slowly squat, feeling an increase in the tilt of the pelvis back and stretching of the spine. Sitting as low as possible in compliance with the specified conditions, we linger in this position for 3-10 seconds, exercising full deep breathing.

Also, the simulator, unlike known analogues, allows you to perform exercises aimed at eliminating dysfunction of local muscles in musculoskeletal pain, co-activating deep stabilizer muscles with superficial and long muscles.

The simulator also allows you to:

Combine isometric exercises in special therapeutic poses with weighting of a permanent load or elastic cables in symmetrical and asymmetric directions (Fig. 15 and 16).

Conduct functional muscle tests to detect posture disorders.

Perform exercises while sitting on a fitball with knees supported by the lower movable crossbar 107 in combination with elastic 125 or static cables 118.

Perform exercises lying on the fitball (back/stomach), using the height-adjustable lower movable crossbar 107 as a support for the legs.

Perform exercises while standing with back and pelvis resting on the vertical guide 101, which allows you to control the shift of the center of gravity in the frontal and sagittal plane, returning the body to the correct vertical position. This creates a feedback system between the position of the body in space and the vestibular apparatus of a person, forming the correct motor stereotype.

Perform detorsion gymnastics to correct the axis of the spine in all its departments. For example, the rotation of the vertebrae in the direction opposite to the torsion in the area of scoliotic deformation (Fig. 13).

Perform correction of scoliosis with alignment of the tilted pelvis and restoration of lumbopelvic balance.

Perform stretching of shortened and strengthening of stretched muscles in the lumbar and thoracic spine.

Carry out exercises with support by hands/feet on the lower rotary crossbar 107 placed at different heights. The crossbar is far enough away from the wall (or other obstacle) that it does not interfere with the movements of the head and limbs.

The vertical guide 101 and special suspensions 132 (in this case, special suspensions are specially made belts with rings at the ends for connection with carabiners, for which it is possible to unload the spine and other parts of the body) allow you to bring the physiological curves of the spine into a position close to normal, and being in in this position, perform light traction of the spine under the force of gravity of the body (Fig. 17). Stretching in this initial position evenly reduces the pressure in the discs and helps to restore the height of the discs, decompress the nerve root and relieve swelling. All manipulations for posture correction relative to the vertical plane do not do anything new and unusual, they allow you to return the spinal column to its normal functional position in a natural way, without violating the natural defense mechanisms that the body has. Exercises allow you to gradually eliminate those problems that have formed during the development of this disorder, in a gentle integrative way.

To correct the motor stereotype and form the correct posture, it is planned to perform special strengthening exercises and unloading and corrective postures with isometric and dynamic tension, to correct the correct position of the posture in a vertical position, that is, most of the corrective exercises occur in combination with a vertical guide.

Performing exercises based on the vertical guide 101 allows you to set the correct position of the body and, being in this position, perform the exercise in the correct ranges, smoothly overcoming the pathological movement pattern.

The combination of the vertical guide 101 and the elastic bands 125 allows you to perform exercises in special therapeutic positions while stretching or overcoming elastic resistance in symmetrical and asymmetric directions. The main task is to achieve a balanced tone between the muscles of different parts of the body, changing the position of the segments relative to each other and relative to gravity. When tensioning the elastic bands 125 along the body, due to the console 100 and the lower adjustable crossbar 107, it is possible to create a pushing or pulling force in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the elastic bands. This allows you to use the deep functional lines of tension in the left and right half of the body, including in the movement the muscles that are deficient in tension.

The combination of the vertical guide 101 and the cable 118 sliding through the pulley 105 and the pulleys 130 allows for spiral-diagonal movements, tensing muscles that are inactive during machine and daily exercise. In case of limited range of motion in the joint, it is possible to increase the range of motion with the help of a healthy limb.

The presence of unstable supports, roller blocks 130, elastic bands 125, special suspensions 132, a W-shaped horizontal bar 100, a lower bar 106 to facilitate pull-ups and support for legs and arms, allows you to perform many exercises that are in great demand in fitness and sports.

For training using the claimed simulator, it is preferable to use fitness devices such as smart watches, fitness bracelets, fitness assistants. Alternatively, the fitness assistant may be the user's mobile device, preferably a smartphone or tablet such as an Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy. In this case, an application associated with the simulator is installed on the user's smartphone. Further, the user downloads a training program developed specifically for him by the attending physician, or selects a ready-made general program from the available ones. An example of the implementation of the program interface is shown in Fig. 19-23. Thanks to the application, the user will be able to engage in a ready-made or individual program. The program describes the methodology for the correct execution of exercises. The application provides a module for analyzing the dynamics of the training process with display in a special schedule.

Industrial Applicability

Industrial applicability is confirmed by a large number of examples of potential use of the simulator, as well as a detailed description of how to implement all parts and assemblies.

Claims (7)

1. The simulator is multifunctional, containing a vertical guide, the front side of which is an emphasis for the back of a person with the possibility of sliding the back of a person along it; a movable horizontal bar associated with a swivel block of rollers and cable clamps, which can move along the reverse side of the vertical rail with the possibility of fixing in different positions, while on the horizontal bar there is a place for attaching sports accessories; a console horizontal bar connected to the upper end of the vertical guide, while on the crossbar of the console horizontal bar there is a place for attaching sports accessories, as well as guide rollers for cables; a rotary bar connected through the axis of rotation with the lower part of the vertical guide so that the bar can both rotate and be fixed in different positions relative to the vertical guide, while at the end of the bar, farthest from the axis of rotation, a horizontal crossbar is installed, on which there is a place for fastening of sports accessories, as well as guide rollers for cables. 2. The simulator according to claim 1, also characterized in that the sports accessories are one or more of: handles, loops, belts for a comfortable grip or fixation, cables for transmitting force, blocks and rollers for changing the direction of forces and creating rotational movements, elastic elements for creating additional loads, for creating increasing loads and as load-relieving elements that compensate for weight, carabiners, latches, rings, loops. 3. The simulator according to claim. 1, also characterized in that it is a wall simulator, and the places of fixation to the wall are located at least one in the area of the cantilever horizontal bar and at least one more in the area of the axis of rotation of the rotary bar. 4. Method for correcting posture using the simulator according to claim 1. 5. The posture correction method according to claim 4, characterized in that the training program, the order of exercises, pace and load, as well as a description of the exercises themselves are provided to the user through his mobile device. 6. The posture correction method according to claim 5, characterized in that the user selects a training program from ready-made programs and loads it into a mobile device. 7. The posture correction method according to claim 5, characterized in that the doctor individually selects the training program for the user, the user downloads this program using his unique identifier obtained earlier, and the doctor controls the training mode through the feedback of the user's mobile device.

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