DE102016011851A1 - Therapy or exercise device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a therapy or exercise device (1). To create a way to promote the construction of as many muscles of the body and to train the sense of balance, the device of the invention comprises a trough (2) for receiving water, two floating bodies (3, 4) for attachment to one foot of the Device (1) using a person and a holding device (5) for holding the person using the device (1).

Description

The invention relates to a therapy or exercise device.

Known therapy or training devices for building muscle and training the sense of equilibrium are often based on standing on a mechanically fixed object. In such devices, there is no efficient way to specifically train a muscle and training the sense of balance, without having a mechanical connection to the ground.

There are possibilities to combine muscle building and the training of the sense of balance, for example surfing. However, this sometimes requires a lot of effort and is not feasible everywhere. In addition, external boundary conditions are necessary (wind), which are not affected.

The invention has for its object to provide a therapy or exercise device, with which the possibility is created to promote the construction of as many muscles of the body and to train the sense of balance. It should be given a high degree of availability of the device and independence from external constraints.

• – eine Wanne zur Aufnahme von Wasser,
• – zwei Schwimmkörper zur Anbringung an je einem Fuß einer das Gerät benutzenden Person und
• – eine Haltevorrichtung zur Halterung der das Gerät benutzenden Person.

The solution to this problem by the invention provides that the therapy or training device comprises:

• - a tub for holding water,
• - Two floats for attachment to one foot of a person using the device and
• - A holding device for holding the person using the device.

In the tub, at least one wall is preferably arranged, which form a boundary in a horizontal longitudinal direction or horizontal transverse direction for the floating body. The at least one wall is preferably arranged in its position relative to the pan adjustable.

Each float may consist of a buoyant body having a receiving space for a foot of the person using the device or for use. In the event that an insert is provided, it can be provided that the insert has a receiving space for the foot of the person using the device. The insert can be connectable with releasable connecting means with the buoyant body. Furthermore, it can be provided that the insert consists of two halves, which are preferably formed substantially mirror-inverted.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the holding device has a framework and a holder which can be fastened to the upper body of the person using the device, wherein the holder is connected to a cable (or a similar tension element) and the framework comprises means for length-adjustable guidance of the cable, in particular a Pulley, having.

The holder is preferably designed as a tether or vest, especially as a life jacket.

At least one handle for the hand of the person using the device can be arranged on the framework. It is preferably provided that the at least one handle height-adjustable is arranged on the frame, in particular, the force applied by the hand of the device using the person applied force against displacement in the vertical direction in the height adjustment of the handle is adjustable. Thus, an additional training effect can be achieved when using the device when said handles can be moved up and down by the person using the device.

The invention thus provides, in particular, an effectively effective rehabilitation device or training device for full-body muscle building and for carrying out equilibrium exercises.

With the device, it is possible by means of the floating body, one of which is attached to each foot of the person using the device to stand in the water-filled tub and to move targeted.

The proposed device makes it possible to address and train many muscle groups. This is especially true for those muscle groups that can be trained by known devices hardly or only slightly.

The floats that are part of the device may be provided in different sizes for different weight classes of persons using the device. To compensate for the different foot sizes, inserts can be provided, which correspond in their outer dimensions of a receiving space in the float. The inserts are available in different foot sizes, whereby individually adapted inserts are possible for special foot positions.

If a longer use or a longer training is envisaged, the person using the device can make their individual use made ready, which are then fixed in the float during exercise.

For short-term use, the inserts are disinfected. As a material, polyethylene (PE) has proven itself; This material is antibacterial and is very suitable for buoyancy in the water. Preference is given to using a PE foam with a closed cell structure.

With the proposed embodiment of the device, it is possible to move in the region of the surface of the water, which was admitted into the tub, by means of the floating body, whereby only a small draft is achieved. To secure the person exercising the holding device is provided, which holds the person in the area of the upper body. When using it is also recommended to wear a helmet.

The floats - possibly with the described inserts - can be used in a slightly modified (especially sharpened or arrow-shaped) shape as a sports or leisure device to move in the upper water outdoors with little depth on the water surface.

At the beginning of the training with the device, it may be helpful to provide sticks with small floats, which make it easier for beginners to move freely in the water.

When using the therapy and training device, the firm connection (via the rope) and the compact design is very beneficial. Furthermore, there is complete independence from external conditions (as opposed to surfing, for example).

Very advantageously, the proposed device can be used in rehabilitation after an accident. Equally, it also allows effective training of athletes.

It is advantageous in the use of the device given a high level of security, resulting in particular on the possibility of securing the rope. It is also an advantage that the therapist can ensure by appropriate train on the rope that the user of the device does not get wet.

The height of the device is such that it can be accommodated at normal room height.

In the drawings, an embodiment of the invention is shown. Show it:

1 in a perspective view of the therapy or exercise device according to an embodiment of the invention,

2 the front view of the device,

3 the top view of the device,

4 the top view of a part of the device with representation of peripheral devices,

5 the top view of a floating body of the device and

6 the too 5 associated side view of the float.

In 1 is a therapy or exercise device 1 shown. Essential components are a sink 2 that can be filled with water and floats 3 and 4 , which are provided for attachment to one foot of the user of the device. Another essential part of the device 1 is a holding device 5 which is used to secure the user of the device.

Details of the design of the holding device 5 go out of the 2 and 3 forth, details to the tub 2 are made 4 visible; from the 5 and 6 are details regarding the floats 3 and 4 seen.

After that it turns out that in the tub 2 adjustable walls 6 and 7 can be provided (see best the 2 . 3 and 4 ), which the movement possibilities of the floating body 3 . 4 in the tub 2 limit. The device 1 or the tub 2 extend in a horizontal longitudinal direction L and in a horizontal transverse direction Q. Accordingly, the walls bound 6 and 7 the corresponding movement possibilities in the directions mentioned. It can be a motorized adjustment of the walls 6 . 7 be provided.

The holding device 5 has a framework 14 on, which can be made of metallic square bars. At the top of the scaffolding 14 is a storage for a pulley 17 provided, over which a rope 16 running. The one end of the rope 16 is with a bracket 15 connected in the form of a tether or a life jacket. The holder 15 gets on the upper body of the device 1 set using user. A therapist can train by the rope 16 stabilize the user.

To support the user are on the scaffold 14 furthermore grab handles 18 and 19 provided, whose design and operation will be described below.

Filling the tub 2 with water from a water supply 20 out by means of a pump 21 (please refer 4 ). Thus, the water level in the tub can be controlled.

The floats 3 and 4 (See especially the 5 and 6 ) comprise a buoyant body 8th , which in the embodiment a receiving space 9 for a job 10 having. The use 10 again has a recording room 11 on, which is modeled on the shape of the foot of the user. The use 10 has two parts, which are formed mirrored substantially to a vertical center plane. Each of these two parts have their receiving space 11 which corresponds to half of the foot. In use, the two parts of the insert 10 applied to both sides of the foot and the insert 10 with your foot then into the recording room 9 the buoyancy body 8th used. connecting means 12 and 13 in the form of penetrating rods are inserted to the floats 3 and 4 ready to use. Flange-like thickenings at one end of the connecting means 12 respectively. 13 form a stop on the buoyancy body 8th for easy installation.

When using the device 1 The person who wants to use the device first places the floats 3 . 4 at their feet with a firm connection (see especially the 5 and 6 ). Shoe-like inserts 10 for different foot sizes allow the best possible connection with the float 3 . 4 , Also orthopedic foot deformities can with the inserts 10 be reproduced. This allows the user the floats 3 . 4 Do not lose in the following exercises.

The user wears the holder when using the device 15 , in particular designed as a tether (similar to a climbing harness to secure on a climbing wall). The tether is with the rope 16 connected, over the pulley 17 in the upper region of the holding device 5 leads. The end of the rope is held by a therapist (not shown). With the rope 16 In case of loss of balance (similar to a climbing wall), the therapist secures the user of the device. The rope 16 Can be fixed by the therapist on the holding device in different positions.

In one possible approach, the user poses with the attached floats 3 . 4 in the not yet filled tub 2 and then stands with both floats 3 and 4 on the bottom of the tub 2 , The therapist now lets water in the tub 2 run in, leaving the floats 3 . 4 Get buoyancy. This gradually increases the difficulty of maintaining balance, which simultaneously trains the muscles.

Through the walls 6 and 7 can the possibility of movement of the floating body in the tub 2 be restricted. This makes it easier to hold the balance right at the beginning of the workout. It is also possible that the two floats 3 and 4 be connected to each other with more or less strong connecting means, so that the maintenance of the equilibrium is initially easier.

handholds 18 and 19 are in the embodiment only on the side of the framework 14 shown; However, such handles can also in the front area and the head area of the scaffolding 14 be provided. The handles 18 . 19 are not necessarily static fixed, but it is preferably provided that this on corresponding guides in the framework 14 can be moved up and down (see double arrows in 1 ). With appropriate guides, which are known as such in the prior art, it can be ensured that the handles 18 . 19 can be performed without tilting up and down to produce a desired training effect. The resistance to the displacement of the handles 18 . 19 can be spent can be set. Thus, there is the possibility that the user of the device also exercises his upper body muscles and arm muscles in a special way.

The location or the possibility of movement of the handles 18 . 19 can be set and adjusted to the size of the user. This allows exercises with the handles for the arm and upper body muscles in connection with standing in the water possible.

By pushing, pulling and pushing the grab handles as well as by the holding possibilities in the upper area of the scaffolding 14 arise in conjunction with the buoyancy of the float on the water exercises that address the muscle chaining, which is not possible with previously known training devices.

The water in the tub 2 is preferably chlorinated. The water condition should be monitored accordingly.

It has already proven to be a relatively short training with the device to be able to determine progress. Thus, a use between 5 and 10 minutes with two or three repetitions is already sufficient to achieve a therapeutic success. Therapy success can be measured in particular by how much support the therapist has to raise over the rope.

An adaptation to different body sizes of the user of the device can also be done by adding more or less water to the tub 2 is admitted. For very heavy users, it may be useful to optionally arrange on the floats further inflatable air chambers to increase the buoyancy. The floats have for example dimensions of about 500 mm × 300 mm × 400 mm.

For easy use of the device 1 is longitudinally behind the tub 2 provided a staircase over which the user in the tub 2 can get. On the stairs can also be provided a seat to the floats 3 . 4 to apply. To secure a railing can be provided.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Therapy or exercise device

2

tub

3

float

4

float

5

holder

6

wall

7

wall

8th

buoyancy

9

accommodation space

10

commitment

11

Recording room of the insert

12

connecting means

13

connecting means

14

framework

15

Bracket (tether / life jacket)

16

rope

17

Means for length-adjustable guidance of the rope (pulley)

18

handle

19

handle

20

water supply

21

pump

L

horizontal longitudinal direction

Q

horizontal transverse direction

Claims (10)

Therapy or training device ( 1 ), comprising: - a bath ( 2 ) for receiving water, - two floats ( 3 . 4 ) for attachment to one foot of the device ( 1 ) and - a holding device ( 5 ) for holding the device ( 1 ) using person. Therapy or training device according to claim 1, characterized in that in the tub ( 2 ) at least one wall ( 6 . 7 ) arranged for the floats ( 3 . 4 ) form a boundary in a horizontal longitudinal direction (L) or horizontal transverse direction (Q), wherein the at least one wall ( 6 . 7 ) preferably in their position relative to the tub ( 2 ) is arranged adjustable. Therapy or training device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each float ( 3 . 4 ) from a buoyancy body ( 8th ), which has a receiving space ( 9 ) for a foot of the device ( 1 ) or for a mission ( 10 ) having. Therapy or training device according to claim 3, characterized in that the insert ( 10 ) a recording room ( 11 ) for the foot of the device ( 1 ) using person. Therapy or training device according to claim 4, characterized in that the insert ( 10 ) with releasable connection means ( 12 . 13 ) with the buoyant body ( 8th ) is connectable. Therapy or training device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the insert ( 10 ) consists of two halves, which are preferably formed substantially mirror-inverted. Therapy or training device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the holding device ( 5 ) a framework ( 14 ) and one on the upper body of the device ( 1 ) using a person attachable bracket ( 15 ), wherein the holder ( 15 ) with a rope ( 16 ) and the framework ( 14 ) Medium ( 17 ) for length-adjustable guidance of the rope ( 16 ), in particular a pulley. Therapy or training device according to claim 7, characterized in that the holder ( 15 ) is designed as a tether or vest, especially as a life jacket. Therapy or training device according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the framework ( 14 ) at least one grab handle ( 18 . 19 ) for a hand of the device ( 1 ) person is arranged. Therapy or training device according to claim 9, characterized in that the at least one handle ( 18 . 19 ) height adjustable on the scaffold ( 14 ), in particular that of the hand of the device ( 1 ) applied force against displacement in the vertical direction in the height adjustment of the handle ( 18 . 19 ) is adjustable.

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