CH703971A1 - Functional mobilization device i.e. head or pelvis support assembly, for therapy device in massage bench for manual massage therapy for patient, has support element set with respect to point outside periphery of imaginary spherical surfaces - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (11) has a central support element (13) with a support surface for supporting a body part e.g. head and pelvis. A support element (17) carries the central support element that is rotatable around a point at a three axle. All points of the central support element is moved on imaginary spherical surfaces and concentric to the point. The support element is set with respect to the point outside a periphery of the imaginary spherical surfaces. A locking unit adjusts maximally permissible movement amplitudes.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a device for functional mobilization, in particular for massage therapy, optionally designed as a head or pelvic support arrangement, according to the preamble of claim 1, a massage bench according to the preamble of claim 12, a therapy device according to claim 13 and the use of an inventive Device according to claim 14.

STATE OF THE ART

Conventional headrests for massagers are rigidly fixed during a medical massage treatment. Although such headrests can be adjusted, e.g. to fix the head inclination and / or to adapt the massage bench to the body size of the person to be treated. However, these headrests remain immobile during the treatment. To adjust the head inclination, a rotary joint may be present, which allows an adjusting movement in the sagittal plane; that is, which in relation to the head of a flexion or inclination (nod) and an extension or reclination (headstrings) allows.

Treatment side can be massaged passively only with a conventional headrest on the cervical spine (cervical spine). A functional massage, however, is not possible with conventional headrests. In a functional massage, the muscle is to be alternately approximated and removed by passive movements, with treatment of the muscle occurring in the course of the fiber, treatments on the cervical spine, and especially on the vertebrae closest to the skull, e.g. The Atlas and Axis vertebrae and their respective joints require a lot of trust between the therapist and the patient. During treatment, the therapist must be able to ensure some stability of the head in order to give the patient security and confidence. Only then can a patient relax and have a treatment. To ensure the necessary stability and thus security, a suitable tool could serve well.

[0004] Therapy auxiliaries, i. Massage aids that allow Atlas and / or Axis treatment, support and leadership, and also provide satisfactory treatment results are not commercially available. It is thus a concern of the present invention to provide a practical means in this field.

Similar to cervical mobilization, a supportive and leading adjuvant could also expand the treatment options in pelvic mobilization. In pelvic treatments - even more so than the cervical spine - always the weight problematic. A supportive device that supports the weight of the patient would therefore be desirable and could improve working conditions as well as treatment options and outcomes.

In physiotherapy - in addition to treatment by massage - usually provides the own active cooperation of the patient an important contribution to recovery. Today, therapeutic devices that allow guided movements to a controlled extent are used in many areas as supportive devices. In particular, for independent exercises on the cervical spine and the pelvis but missing the appropriate equipment. It is thus a further object of the present invention to provide a practical device for the treatment of cervical and pelvic indications.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is to provide a device or a device for functional mobilization, in particular for medical massage therapy. In particular, it is an object to provide such a device designed as a head or pelvic support assembly. Object of the present invention is also to improve massage tables and equip for cervical spine and / or pelvic treatments. Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device or a tool for balance exercises, which among other things improve cervical spine and pelvic support. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a device or an auxiliary device, in particular for medical massage therapy, which device or which device has a movement-guiding and supporting effect during a treatment, in particular a functional mobilization treatment. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device or an aid which can be used for the purposes mentioned either for passive and / or active treatment or use. In particular, it is the object of the present invention to provide auxiliaries or devices which can be used independently by the patient and / or are operated by the therapist during the treatment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The solution of these objects is to provide a device, or a means for functional mobilization, especially for massage therapy, preferably designed as a head or pelvic support assembly, which device or means which has the features mentioned in the independent first claim further Training and / or advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Advantageously, the device according to the invention for functional mobilization, in particular for massage therapy, - A (at least one-piece) bearing element with bearing surface for supporting a body part, in particular the head or the pelvis, and a support element which supports the bearing element and is characterized in that - The (at least one-piece) bearing element is at least three axes rotationally rotatable about a point S, wherein in the movement all points of the bearing element move on imaginary spherical surfaces, which are concentric to the point S, and - The support element is designed such that it holds with respect to the point S outside the periphery of the imaginary spherical surfaces. Optionally, the bearing element may be designed as a one-piece or multi-part, in particular as a two-part element.

Thus, according to the invention, guided movements in the sagittal plane, i. in the head, flexion or inclination (nodding) and extension or reclination (headstrike), movements in the frontal plane, especially lateral flexion, i. a lateral bending of the head and movements in the transverse plane, that is the rotation, or rotation of the head possible. In addition, all movements can be performed seamlessly interlocking. The inventive device supports a body part during treatment, e.g. the head or the pelvis, while allowing at least the described rotational movements in a partial rotation. The rotational freedom of movement includes an angular width of at least 10 degrees, preferably at least 20 degrees, more preferably at least 60 degrees, more preferably at least 90, more preferably at least 120 degrees and most preferably at least 180 degrees about a first, second and / or third axis of rotation , In particular, e.g. from a rest position, in all directions of rotation, a movement amplitude with an angular width of at least ± 5 degrees, preferably at least ± 10 degrees, more preferably at least ± 30 degrees, more preferably at least ± 45 degrees, more preferably at least ± 60 degrees, and most preferably at least Given ± 90 degrees. The movements can be carried out by the device almost without resistance. This leads to a feeling of free floating, whereby the patient or the user can rely completely on the support effect and relax relaxed muscles.

Conveniently, the support member is mounted on a support which at least one transverse movement of the support member with respect to the holder, preferably two transverse movements of the support member with respect to the holder in two mutually perpendicular directions and more preferably three transverse movements of the support member with respect to the Holder in three mutually perpendicular directions allows. In a simple embodiment, the three transverse movements are possible through the use of a single spring suspension, e.g. the support element is seated on a single spring, which is anchored on a bracket. If several springs are used, the individual translatory motion amplitudes can be more accurately, i. individually adjusted for each direction.

According to the invention in addition to the described rotational movements in the sagittal plane, the frontal plane and the transverse plane now also translational movements in all three spatial directions, e.g. the aforementioned levels, feasible. In addition, all movements can be performed seamlessly interlocking. The translatory motions may not be very important for the mobilization of the cervical spine and / or pelvis, but the translational degrees of freedom in adapting the device to the body mass of the patient or user may be useful and desirable.

Locking means are preferably provided, via which maximum permissible movement amplitudes are adjustable. The locking means are provided such that the movement amplitudes about rotational axes and / or the movement amplitudes of a ball-joint-like twisting movement can be adjusted (for example, manually adjusted). Also translational motion amplitudes can preferably be limited by locking means.

Furthermore, locking means may be provided for adapting the device position to the user. In particular, it may be useful to know the position of the device, e.g. with respect to a massage bench, to adjust and fix the body masses of a patient. This means that e.g. a height adjustment can be made.

Advantageously, the bearing element is designed such that a body part mounted thereon assumes the point S. As a result, the corresponding body part by means of the bearing element about the point S three axes rotationally movable. Advantageously, therefore, the device can be designed such that a body part which is mounted on the central bearing element, by means of the bearing element about the point S is rotatably movable, wherein the point S is within the body part. This embodiment of the device is particularly advantageous when the bearing element is to serve for storage and support of the head.

Advantageously, each point of the bearing element moves on or along an imaginary spherical surface around a common point or center S of corresponding imaginary spheres. The point S may conveniently lie in the interior of a body part mounted on the bearing element. From a peripheral arrangement of the support member with respect to the bearing element, or the imaginary spherical surfaces, it follows that the bearing element and the support element are expediently set concentrically in one another. Ideally, the point S lies on a vertical line which connects the bearing element at a central location, i. pierces approximately in the middle. In other words, the center of gravity of the bearing element (i.e., the center of gravity of the bearing element under load, e.g., the head-pelvis bearing element) is approximately on the vertical line passing through the imaginary point S; the term "about" expressing that a maximum distance of the center of gravity from said vertical lines of about ± 15 cm and preferably about ± 10 cm can be tolerated.

According to a first embodiment, the inventive device is further characterized in that - the bearing element is designed with at least two Nutzflächen, wherein the first Nutzfläche is the bearing surface and the second Nutzfläche is formed as a convex part-spherical tread, and - the support element as Counterpart to the convex part-spherical tread is formed and includes at least one concave part-spherical tread, wherein the bearing element and the support member are in each other set ball joint-like movement against each other.

This embodiment has the advantage that the means consists of only a few parts and in particular that it has only one movable part and thus is little risk of injury.

The running surface of the support element or optionally of the bearing element may be equipped with plain bearings to allow a mutual rotation of the bearing element and support element with the least possible frictional resistance.

Advantageously, the bearing element consists of two mutually displaceable sub-elements, each with a bearing surface and a tread. It is particularly expedient if the two sub-elements are substantially the same, in particular are mirror images of the same. This two-part configured bearing element can be advantageously used for the functional mobilization of the pelvis.

According to a second embodiment, the inventive device further includes a ring member, which is disposed surrounding the bearing element between the bearing element and the support element, wherein - The bearing element and the ring member are rotatably connected to each other via a first axis, the ring element and the support element are rotatably connected to each other via a second axis, the first axis defines a first axis of rotation, - The second axis defines a second axis of rotation, and - The first and the second axis of rotation intersect at right angles at the point S.

Preferably, the first axis and / or the second axis is designed as an axle pair. Each axis may optionally be designed as a pair of axes in two sub-axes, i. a first partial axis and a second partial axis, be executed interrupted. The two sub-axes of an axle pair are arranged so that the sub-axes form a common axis of rotation. The first and the second axis, or the sub-axes of the first and second pairs of axes preferably intersect in their extension at the intersection S. This structure gives special stability even with heavy bearing loads such. the pelvis.

Preferably, the ring member and the bearing element with respect to the support member are rotationally rotatable about a third axis of rotation, wherein the third axis of rotation is aligned perpendicular to the second axis of rotation and passes through the intersection S.

Further preferably, the support member is designed as a double ring, the double ring consisting of an inner and an outer ring, which inner ring is rotatably mounted in or on the outer ring and carries the ring member. The outer ring acts as a guide for the inner ring. Upon rotation of the two partial rings of the double ring in the common ring plane, a rotation of the bearing element about the above-mentioned third axis of rotation is effected.

Preferably, all three axes of rotation are arranged perpendicular to each other in the rest position. In this position, as far as concentric ring elements are present, all rings are aligned in one plane, in particular horizontally. This position is intuitive and easy for the user to set and / or control.

Advantageously, this embodiment is integrated as a head or pelvic support assembly or used in a massage bench.

Preferably, the support element is arranged on at least two sides peripherally to bearing and ring element. As described, for this purpose the support element can be designed, for example, as a ring, in particular as a double ring. Optionally, the support element can be designed with two arms. For lower load applications, e.g. for the treatment of the cervical spine, further, optionally, a support member arranged peripherally peripherally, e.g. a kind of one-armed support element, can be used.

A solution of the above objects consists in an inventive massage bench, wherein the massage bench is equipped with a device or a means as a head and / or pelvic support assembly as described above.

A solution of the above objects consists in a therapy device according to the invention which includes a device or a means as described above.

Advantageously, the support element can be designed as a fixable holder. The support element can thereby be connected to an existing further device, such as attached to a massage bench. Conveniently, the support element can also be designed as a stable and possibly non-slip base. As a result, the device or the auxiliary to the freestanding device.

Conveniently, an inventive device is used as a head or pelvic support assembly for a massage bench.

Conveniently, an inventive device for manual therapy is used, in particular for massage, and / or for functional massage.

Optionally, the device described can be used to balance improvement and / or muscle building.

Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment of the device with reference to the figures. It shows in not to scale, schematic representations <Tb> FIG. 1a: <sep> is a top view of a device according to the invention in a sectional view, comprising a central bearing element, a ring element and a support element with groove for receiving the axle; <Tb> FIG. 1b: <sep> is a cross-section of the device at location A-A; <Tb> FIG. 1c: <sep> is a cross-section of the device at location B-B; <Tb> FIG. 2a: <sep> is a plan view of an alternative support element designed as a double ring; <Tb> FIG. 2b: <sep> a cross section of the support element at the point A-A; <Tb> FIG. 3a shows a top view of a further device according to the invention, comprising a central bearing element with a hole and a cup-shaped support element; <Tb> FIG. 3b: <sep> is a cross-section of the device at location A-A; and <Tb> FIG. 3c: <sep> a cross section of the device at the point A-A with pivoted bearing element.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the illustrations in FIGS. 1 to 3, identical elements or components bear the same reference numerals. However, the same purpose or either structurally different parts or multiply contained parts may be referred to as alphabetic indexes.

The illustration in FIG. 1 shows a device 11 according to the invention in a sectional plan view (FIG. 1a) and in two sections (FIGS. 1b and 1c). The therapy means 11 consists essentially of a central bearing element 13, a surrounding ring element 15 and a support element 17 surrounding the ring element. The three elements act on the basis of two axes 19, 21, i. two pairs of axes divided into four sub-axes 19 <a>, 19 <b>, 21 <a>, 21 <b>. Two sub-axes 19a and 19b which define a first axis of rotation 18 rotatably connect the bearing element 13 to the ring element 15. Two further sub-axes 21 <a> and 21 <b>, which define a second axis of rotation 20, connect the ring element 15 to the support element 17 in a rotary manner. Thus, the bearing element 13 has an axle pair 19 <a>, 19 <b>, via which the bearing element is articulated to the ring member 15, and the ring member 15 has a second axle pair 21 <a>, 21 <b>, via which in turn, the ring member is pivotally connected to the support member 17. The axles or partial axles are each rotatably mounted in axle receptacles 22 <a> or in running grooves 22 <b>. Here, the two pairs of axes 19 <a>, 19 <b> and 21 <a>, 21 <b> in their extension are crossed at right angles to each other. Thus, the virtual rotation axes 18 and 20 intersect at a point S. In the illustrated embodiment, the three elements, bearing element 13, ring element 15 and support element 17 are mounted concentrically. The bearing element 13 may include a positioning point 23.

The support member 17 consists of a ring with a groove 22 <b> in its inner edge. The groove may be formed on the inner edge of the ring fully encircling or optionally partially encircling. The groove 22 <b> takes in each case an axis end of the sub-axes 21 <a> and 21 <b> and thus functions as an axle receptacle, wherein, however, the sub-axes 21a and 21b are displaceably guided in the groove 22b are stored. Due to the displaceable in the groove axle bearing rotation about a third axis of rotation 24 is introduced. The third axis of rotation 24 extends through the center of the ring and is perpendicular to the annular surface or - defined differently - is perpendicular to the plane which is spanned by the groove 22 <b>. Thus, in this embodiment, the third rotation axis 24 is arranged perpendicular to the second rotation axis 20.

The support element 17 may be free-standing or with fixing means, such as e.g. Clamping screws or the like, be designed for fixing to a holder.

From the arrangement just described it follows that the bearing element 13 is rotationally triaxially rotatable. The first axis of rotation 18 and the second axis of rotation 20 are perpendicular to each other, wherein a rotation axis is articulated by the other axis of rotation or - in other words - the two axes of rotation 18, 20 are rigidly connected at the intersection S and form a kind of universal joint axis. The third axis of rotation 24 is perpendicular to the second axis of rotation 20 and advantageously also through the point of intersection S. The first axis of rotation 18 and third axis of rotation 24 thus intersect at point S. The first axis of rotation 18 and third axis of rotation 24 take in the illustrated rest position shown in FIG. 1anotherwise a right angle position. However, the first axis of rotation 18 is rotatable toward the third axis of rotation 24 and can advantageously be brought into coincidence by rotation about the second axis of rotation 20 with the third axis of rotation 24.

A rotation about a third axis of rotation 24, which is perpendicular to the second axis of rotation and extends through the point S, can alternatively alternatively be generated, for example, by the support element (and thus the entire device 11) being mounted rotatably rotatably on a holder is (not shown). In such an embodiment, instead of having a groove 22 <b>, the support element may be equipped with two ordinary axle receptacles 22 <a>. Other embodiments of the support element are possible. It is e.g. a one-piece asymmetric support element conceivable, which has only one axle 22 <a>. This can be done with lighter loads, e.g. the head, or in accordance with strong axle execution suffice. At the same time, advantageously, the ring element may be formed as a partial ring element. In particular, such an embodiment offers an advantageous freedom of shoulder. Rotational freedom about a third axis could also be realized here by rotation about a vertical third axis of rotation of the support element relative to a holding device.

Due to the given geometric arrangement, each point of the bearing element moves on (i.e., along) an imaginary spherical surface about a common center S of corresponding imaginary spheres. The point S is advantageously located inside a body part mounted on the bearing element. From the peripheral arrangement of the support member with respect to the bearing element follows that bearing element and support element are conveniently placed concentrically with each other. Ideally, the point S lies on a vertical line which connects the bearing element at a central location, i. In other words, the center of gravity of the bearing element (i.e., in particular the center of gravity of the bearing element under load, e.g., the bearing head or pelvis bearing element) is approximately on the vertical line passing through the imaginary point S; the expression "approximately" expressing that advantageously a maximum distance of the center of gravity from said vertical line of about +15 cm and preferably of about ± 10 cm are not exceeded.

In the presented embodiment according to FIG. 1, the three elements, bearing element 13, ring element 15 and support element 17, the device 11 are designed as a concentrically arranged ring formation. In addition, the three elements are shown mainly as two-dimensional surface components The full rotational movement about both axes 19, 21 is possible. In the rest or initial position, as illustrated in FIG. 1, all three elements 13, 15, 17 lie substantially in one plane, in particular approximately in the horizontal (i.e., the drawing plane) or another plane defined by the support element 17. However, the three elements 13, 15, 17 may, if appropriate, be designed differently on rotationally irrelevant points for ergonomic or aesthetic reasons. Conveniently, the elements are designed so that at least a partial rotation about the two orthogonal axes 19 and 21, or pairs of axles 19 <a>, 19 <b>, 21 <a>, 21 <b>, is possible for ergonomic reasons For example, the support element instead of a closed ring (solid ring) only as an open part ring (ring arc) are formed or assume another shape. However, this would have the consequence that the freedom of movement about the third axis, i. the displaceability of the mounted axes in the groove 22 <b>, is reduced accordingly.

The central bearing element 13 may be formed as a head bearing. Advantageously, the bearing element for this purpose is provided with a pillowcase and possibly with a central through-hole and / or a recess 23, which e.g. in the supine position take the head rounding and / or allow for prone to unimpeded breathing, equipped. If the center of rotation, in particular the point S, is to lie within a resting body part, this can be set by the choice of the depression and / or diameter and shape of the through-hole. For ergonomic reasons, the support element may be formed as a partial ring instead of a full ring for use as a head bearing to allow enough space for neck and shoulder area.

For ergonomic reasons, the support element instead of a full ring as a two-sided, the axis 21, or partial axes 21 <a>, 21 <b>, receiving element are designed to use as a pelvic support to provide enough space for upper body and legs ,

If predominantly the pelvis are to be positioned on the bearing element for treatment, the bearing element can be adapted accordingly.

According to a less advantageous embodiment, the group consisting of bearing element 13 and ring element 15 can be replaced by a simple bearing element 13. In this arrangement, the freedom of movement is reduced by a rotational movement. Such an arrangement of course restricts the treatment options.

In Fig. 2, an alternative embodiment for the support element is proposed. The support element 17 <a> here optionally consists of a double ring 25 with an inner ring 27 and an outer ring 29. With appropriate design with a certain play between inner 27 and outer ring 29 and optionally selected materials for reducing friction, are inner 27 and outer ring 29th of the double ring 25 against each other rotatable. This further rotation corresponds to a further degree of movement about a third axis of rotation 24. The third axis of rotation 24 extends through the center of the ring and is perpendicular to the annular surface or - defined differently - is perpendicular to the surface, which is spanned by a parting edge 33. Thus, the third rotation axis 24 is arranged perpendicular to the second rotation axis 20.

Different embodiments of bearing element 13 and / or ring element 15 can advantageously be used interchangeably in axle mounts 22 <a>, 22 <b>. Support elements are conceivable in many designs. In particular, support elements 17, 17 <a> can be equipped with clamping means or holding means, so that the device can be attached to existing massage and therapy devices.

In Fig. 3, another inventive embodiment of a device 11 <b> is shown for functional mobilization The central bearing element 13 <b> is in this case designed as a spherical segment. This bearing element 13 <b> consists at least of a first useful surface 37 for supporting a body part and a second useful surface 39 for the ball-joint-like rotation of the bearing element 13 <b> within a cup-shaped counterpart. Advantageously, a breathing opening 23 <b> is present in the bearing element. The bearing element 13 <b>, is used with its convex effective area in a recess 41 of a support member 17 <b> with concave counter surface 55 and rotatably mounted rotatably. The support element 17 <b>, may also have a breathing opening 43. Fig. 3b and 3c show the operation. By pressure shifting the inner bearing element 13 <b> rotates with respect to the outer support element 17 <b> rotationally, in particular ball-joint-like, along a spherical surface, i. along the counter surface 55.

The support elements 17 <b> of the device 11 <b> according to FIG. 3 can be equipped with clamping means or holding means, so that the device can be attached to existing massage and therapy devices.

The constructive features shown in Figs. 1-3 above allow only rotationally guided movements. In the treatment of the human musculoskeletal system in addition to the rotational movements and translational movements play a role. In order to allow translational movements at least to a certain extent, the support element 17, 17 <a>, 17 <b> can optionally be mounted in a translationally movable manner. Advantageously, a translational mounting of the support element takes place in three mutually perpendicular translation directions. Conveniently, translational movements are restrained with restoring elements, e.g. with the help of restoring spring forces. Alternatively, each element, i. the bearing element, ring element (if present) and / or support element, in addition to the rotational bearing are also stored translationally.

Furthermore, it may be advantageous to control the rotational movements with restoring forces. In a further embodiment, rotational and translational movements are controlled with restoring elements.

Furthermore, special positions of the bearing element and / or movement amplitudes can be set individually by the use of locking means. This prevents, for example, overspeeding during the treatment.

LEGEND:

[0054] 11, 11 <b> <tb> <sep> Device or device for functional mobilization13, 13 <b> <Tb> <sep> bearing element <tb> 15 <sep> Ring element17, 17 <a>, 17 <b> <Tb> <sep> Support Element <tb> 18 <sep> First rotation axis <tb> 19 <sep> First Axis19 <a>, 19 <b> <tb> <sep> First pair of axes with a) first partial axis and b) second partial axis <tb> 20 <sep> Second axis of rotation <tb> 21 <sep> Second axis21 <a>, 21 <b> <tb> <sep> Second pair of axes with a) first part axis and b) second part axis <tb> 22a <sep> Axle mount, standard axle mount <tb> 22b <sep> Axle take-up designed as a ring-shaped circumferential groove 23, 23 <b> <tb> <sep> Positioning dent, positioning hole, breathing port, through-hole and / or depression <tb> 24 <sep> Third axis of rotation <Tb> 25 <sep> double ring <Tb> 27 <sep> inner ring <Tb> 29 <sep> outer ring <Tb> 33 <sep> interface edge <tb> 37 <sep> First floor space <tb> 39 <sep> Second usable area depression in support element 17 <b> <Tb> 41 <sep> <tb> 43 <sep> Opening, respiratory opening <tb> 55 <sep> Concave counterface

Claims (14)

1. Device (11, 11 <b>) for functional mobilization, in particular for massage therapy, including - A bearing element (13, 13 <b>) with bearing surface for supporting a body part, in particular the head or the pelvis, and a support element (17, 17 <a>, 17 <b>) which carries the bearing element (13, 13 <b>), characterized in that - The bearing element (13, 13 <b>) at least three axes rotatably about a point S is rotatable, wherein in the movement all points of the bearing element (13, 13 <b>) move on imaginary spherical surfaces, which are concentric to the point S. and - The support member (17, 17 <a>, 17 <b>) is designed such that it lies with respect to the point S outside the periphery of the imaginary spherical surfaces. 2. Device according to the preceding claim 1, characterized in that in all directions of rotation a movement amplitude with an angular width of at least ± 5 degrees, preferably at least ± 10 degrees, more preferably at least ± 20 degrees is given. 3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support element (17, 17 <a>, 17 <b>) is mounted on a holder, which at least one transverse movement of the support member with respect to the holder, preferably two transverse movements of the Support member with respect to the holder in two mutually perpendicular directions and more preferably allows three transverse movements of the support member with respect to the holder in three mutually perpendicular directions. 4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that locking means are provided, via which maximum permissible movement amplitudes are adjustable. 5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing element is applied such that a body part mounted thereon assumes the point S. 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims 1-5, characterized in that - The bearing element is designed with at least two Nutzflächen, wherein the first Nutzfläche is the bearing surface and the second Nutzfläche is formed as a convex part-spherical tread, and - The support element (17 <b>) is designed as a counterpart to the convex part-spherical tread and includes at least one concave part-spherical tread, wherein the bearing element and the support element (17 <b>) are inserted into one another ball-joint-like mutually movable. 7. Device according to the preceding claims 6 characterized in that the bearing element consists of two mutually mutually displaceable sub-elements, each having a bearing surface and a tread, in particular preferably consists of two substantially equal mutually displaceable sub-elements. 8. Device according to one of the preceding claims 1-5, further comprising a ring member (15), which the bearing element (13, 13 <b>) is arranged between the bearing element and the support element (17, 17 <a>), wherein - The bearing element (13, 13 <b>) and the ring member (15) via a first axis (19, 19 <a>, 19 <b>) are rotatably connected to each other, - The ring member (15) and the support element (17, 17 <a>) via a second axis (21, 21 <a>, 21 <b>) are rotatably connected to each other, the first axis (19, 19 <a>, 19 <b>) defines a first axis of rotation (18), - The second axis (21, 21 <a>, 21 <b>) defines a second axis of rotation (20), and - The first and the second axis of rotation intersect at right angles at the point S. 9. Device according to the preceding claim 8, characterized in that the first axis and / or the second axis (19, 21) as an axle pair (19 <a>, 19 <b>, 21 <a> -21 <b>) is executed. 10. Device according to one of the preceding claims 8-9, characterized in that the ring element (15) and the bearing element (13, 13 <b>) relative to the support element (17, 17 <a>) rotatory about a third axis of rotation (24 ) are rotatable, wherein the third axis of rotation (24) is aligned perpendicular to the second axis of rotation (20) and through the intersection point S. 11. Device according to one of the preceding claims 8 -10, characterized in that the support element (17 <a>) is designed as a double ring (25), the double ring consisting of an inner ring (27) and an outer ring (29), which inner ring rotatably mounted in or on the outer ring and carries the ring element (15). 12. massage bench, characterized in that the massage bench with a device (11, 11 <b>) as a head and / or pelvic support assembly according to one of the preceding claims 1-11 is equipped. 13. therapy device characterized in that it includes a device (11, 11 <b>) according to any one of the preceding claims 1-11. 14. Use of a device (11, 11 <b>) according to one of the preceding claims 1-11 as a head or pelvic support arrangement for manual therapy and / or functional mobilization,