DE202009009661U1 - Sprout bows for the gymnastics of the entire human body, particularly suitable for the dissolution of muscle strains due to stretching and loosening, as well as for spinal extension in case of disc discomfort - Google Patents

Abstract

Sponge bows for gymnastic exercises, especially for back exercises.
With a plurality of parallel side by side, arcuately arranged rungs, in particular straight rungs, which are fastened together on at least one transversely to the rungs extending carrier, characterized in that the carrier is offset inwardly towards the longitudinal ends of the rungs towards the middle of the rungs.

Description

1. Technical areas which the invention could be assigned

A61H health service Device for physical therapy for certain Body Parts treatment of physical shortcomings by mechanical means Here: for almost all body parts to repeal physical complaints A61H 1/02 Stretching or bending devices for passive (and active?) Physiotherapy Here: for the resolution of muscle failure voltages by stretching and loosening, as well as for spinal extension in case of disc discomfort, as well as muscle pain, hip and sciatica suffering. A63B Sports Equipment for gymnastics / training device for passive (and active?) Physiotherapy Gymnastic exercise equipment Here: gymnastic exercise equipment A63B 17/00 From different parts combined exercise equipment Here: Sprout bows with mat / pillows and possibly further aids such as loops A63B 21/00 Exercise machines for developing or strengthening the Muscles by overcoming a drag Here: Muscle length training, pull / push movement with each resting body parts as counterweight A63B 21/002 For isometric or isokinetic exercises Here: For example passive laying on of the body or light pull of the Arms for reinforcement spinal extension according to user requirements and ... A63B 21/068 With use of body weight the user Here: own body weight or train movement away from the body part) and / or pressure against the relaxed body (part) ... A63B 23/00 Exercise equipment, specially designed for individuals Body Parts Here: for all Body Parts and muscle groups A63B 23/02 For the abdomen, the spine, the Hull or shoulders Here: suitable for all body parts

2. The known to the applicant state of Technology and its sites, defects on devices which the applicant used

Of the Spongeband does not replace any therapy and no known sports or fitness Therapy device.

He offers new possibilities in the name of said gymnastization or extension of the human body perform and to be used during therapy.

Of the Applicant knows no comparable device and has also during the Research no similar, versatile usable device found. Therefore, it is assumed that the sprout bows be classified as a novelty.

in the Compared to previously known gymnastic exercise equipment, muscle length training and lifts the extension of the spine with the sprout bows thereby, that many well-known exercises through to intensify the ergonomic bow shape, new exercise possibilities are added. Devices for achieving the stretching and loosening effect or a body extension, z. B. with the big gymnastics ball (Pezzi-Ball) or the sling table at the physiotherapist, the from a big one Grid box consists, are compared to the transom bow either only conditionally usable, or they are suitable by their size and high Purchase costs not for private use.

First by appointment with the physiotherapist, storage of the patient, clamp in, stretch passively, relax or unhook the desired effect z. B. can be achieved with the sling table. The gym ball does not offer any holding options for the Hands.

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at Gymnastics in the sports club and during tried the rehab treatment itself, as well as in therapy recommendations and health magazines read.

3. From the point of view of the applicant underlying problem

With one for Many people's usable aids should have muscle mismatches by stretching and loosening of individual muscle groups dissolve and the spine to be stretched.

Exercises should be carried out on the relaxed muscle or on the relieved spine, with the goal of achieving pain relief and blood circulation to relocate at misplaced locations in order to further develop the application the mobility of the body restore or maintain.

at timely start of practice it should be possible be followed by the consequent posture When muscle tension can occur, avoid.

For the people, who want to do something to maintain their general agility, it should be a pleasantly padded positioning of the body or individual body parts To give pleasure to their daily or weekly "Soll" to sport and to achieve movement. elder People who are "stiff", should be able to increase their agility with light training.

The Health care comes with the consequences of muscle and disc discomfort so heavily burdened by doctors and health insurance is often too little, or only temporarily, helped. the Applicant known, affected patients often complain shortly after Termination of Sick Gymnastics Over Recurring Complaints. Therefore, the invention should be inexpensive to purchase and be applicable by almost anyone at any time.

4. By what means did the problem become solved embodiments with details of particular embodiments of the invention, in the claims listed and the benefits of the new object

On the protection claims (detailed Formulation) is referred to here.

Production, handling

The Invention of the sprout sheet is characterized in that the Production or acquisition, due to low material consumption, economical and use with little space and time overhead almost everywhere and by almost anyone on a straight floor or a solid base is possible. Any number of times and long can this with little effort and independently for a variety of exercises be used to improve complaints and physical To gain fitness.

New exercises will be by the holding possibility the hands at all only possible.

designs, design type

The requested utility model is based on the following inventive step:
Characterized by the curvature or curvature of the supporting substructure is obtained in combination with the monierte or potted transverse rungs or transverse struts, which serve as hand grips, the arch shape. The fact that the handles protrude laterally, the user can hold in various exercise positions and security z. B. against lateral overturning of the body.

The Basic frame of the invention consists of a substructure, as the main requirements the stability offers, human body different sizes and To carry weight classes and the attachment of cross-rungs or transverse struts allows. Distance, radius and design of the supporting arches, the material chosen and the arrangement of the components or components can be variable fail.

Of the to be protected Use of the sprout bow is characterized in that this in different sizes, depending on Requirement of the user fulfilling the purpose of the invention.

A exact radius of the arches and the distances Therefore, the sprouts can not be fixed.

For the safe Booth are at least a curved support with a matching size Wide or two or more curved beams with one matching the size Distance between each other necessary. These could as a solid block, hollow body or as a bridge become.

Of the Distance, the arrangement and the supernatant the attached rungs ensures a hold or the intervening with the hands, in different exercise poses.

Area, rectangular and square, sprouts are suitable, with rounded or bevelled edges and ends as well as oval or round designs with rounded ends.

non-slip Stand provide Safety, a side guide for the Cushion pad can be complementary accomplished or be settled.

For places which several sprouts arches be used, for. B. in gyms, can by design with Bars, a stacking and thus a space-saving storage are possible.

An exercise manual z. B. in the form of a DVD or a booklet supplement the bung. Furthermore Padding pads of different size and thickness should provide comfort during the Ensure use. If necessary, the user can use commercially available Thera tapes, upholstery rolls or loops for individual exercises and / or socket such. B. Langbank or step-board to use Angle and lever to change.

materials

When Material for the invention are wood, hardwood, glue wood, metals, light metals, Plastics or combinations of these materials, which makes it possible in Terms of stability, Weight, manufacturing cost and size, one to choose the user-adapted design.

models z. For example Private households, for Sports clubs or commercial users are conceivable.

execution as a kit

The Base frame may alternatively, in the form of a self-assembly, from several individual parts or sold, characterized due to components that only become relevant after assembly Part of the invention, namely the bow shape, with the transverse rungs or transverse struts result. Execution as a kit may be advantageous during storage and shipment of the sprouts bow due to smaller package size and less Storage space needs.

use Examples

Out the form of the aforementioned structure results in the use, thereby characterized in that in abdominal, back and in lateral position, as well while sitting, kneeling and standing, perform gymnastic exercises that meet the requirements of Description of the applied utility model.

The Hands of the User's reach, at different distances from the body, over his head, backwards, sideways, diagonal, horizontal, vertical or alternating, to the transverse rungs or transverse struts.

So can, in their intensity freely selectable and finely dosed, gym exercises to stretch and relax the muscles, as well as to stretch the spinal column carried out be in one for the user particularly comfortable way.

Known Gymnastics exercises can be changed in slightly Execute form, new exercises complete the applications. In most positions, the contact surface and the support angle of the body to change specifically, so individual exercises be performed in lighter or in more sophisticated variation can.

Due to the radius z. As in prone position, in the lower thoracic spine with lumbar vertebrae and sacral joint, an extension of the back reaches, which can be easily by passive Laying on the body, or intensify it by active use of the arms, or a pedestal. Optionally, the change with compression is possible.

So elements of manual therapy can be exercised independently, eg B. with changing, decreasing or intermittent train of arms or an arm, but also by contrasting pressure and train the Arms or one arm.

rhythmic swing in longitudinal or transverse direction z. The lumbar region, for example, relaxes small muscles The spine. Resting body parts of the user, each serve as a counterweight.

users with disc damage It is recommended that the application be started only after consultation with the treating physician Doctor or therapist to start.

The applied for utility model can be used by anyone not under far-reaching physical restrictions suffers.

Advantageous effects

Complaints, like pulling muscle pain, tension headache, tingling in the legs mend by pulling and pushing against each resting body parts. Loosening exercises on relaxed, relieved tissue and on the spine, with so little effort, according to the known prior art not possible. Ideally, the user can enjoy the trouble-free functioning of the muscle chain and reach and maintain the intervertebral discs on their own.

The positive impact is characterized by the fact that the user with little strength, practicing independently, by Variation of exercises and frequency the application, parts of the spine and all regions of the body stretch, as well as muscles can stretch and loosen.

marked The fact that the user treats himself is the immediate one feedback Muscle strength and duration of stretching, stretching and relaxation ensured.

Muscular false voltages and disc discomfort caused by stretching, stretching and loosening exercises, as well as muscle length training can be influenced in humans, can be treated.

Stunted and blocked movements can be put back into action, myogeloses can be reduced, the blood circulation leaves promote themselves.

The "nutrition" of the intervertebral disc can by the increased liquid transport while Stretching and compression, as well as stimulated cell turnover in the surrounding tissue, to be improved. Gym exercises in abdominal, back or Lateral position, as well as kneeling, sitting and standing for stretching, stretching, Relaxation, relaxation and strengthening the entire musculature are also possible. Marked by changeable Angle and lever in which the body or body parts compared to known exercises on therapy and sports equipment or z. B. can be placed on a straight floor and in combination with the variable holding options on the sprouts, is a variety of well-known, slightly modified, as well as new exercises possible. By a comfortable padding in the form of the couch cover and / or a pillow is the sprout arch, through this comfort, too to use of people who are not harmed by certain physical disadvantages gymnastic exercises To run could or execute would.

in the Private use can be an improvement with regular use health complaints and general physical Constitution can be achieved with well-known devices in health practices of various kinds and the opening hours to be considered in this context and treatment costs, according to the current state of the art possible is.

design options upholstery pads, materials

Suitable materials for the recommended cushion pad or mat and pillow are foams and latex blends of all kinds, so conditions for garden loungers and garden benches, gymnastics mats, yoga mats, insulating mats, beach mats, and self-inflating Camping mattresses, air cushions, soft air mattresses, blankets or not lined blankets, cushions of all kinds or other materials that have a certain Lie comfort or seating comfort. A suitable wrapping, which should be washable if necessary and in commercial use meets the current cleanliness and hygiene standards, and possibly have a slip-resistant underside or intermediate layer, complete the bung. A lateral guidance of the edition is also possible.

Use of additional aids

For individual exercises or Persons with limited Flexibility and body function, can be the use of loops, Thera tapes, upholstery rolls or Sockets should be useful, as long as they support the desired exercise procedure.

additions as description

1. novelty

On Item 2 of the description is referred to

2. Inventive step

On Item 3 and 4 of the description is referred to

3. Industrial applicability, potential customers

user in private households that prevent something for their mobility and health do or self-treatment on their own or after To begin consultation with their doctor or therapist. People, in case of need z. B. after athletic or occupational overuse and resulting muscular induration, want to do a balancing exercise.

imaginable is the use in sports facilities like fitness centers, sports schools and sports clubs as well in swimming pools, Swimming halls, as well as thermal baths.

Furthermore The sprout arch can be used to treat patients in physio- and chiro therapy or as part of rehabilitation treatments in the medical training therapy (MTT) of rehab and cure clinics additional be applied.

health insurance or doctors could Patients with temporary or onset of complaints recommend the use, or this can be treated on an outpatient basis, so that no chronic sensation of pain arises. Healthcare costs could be reduced by prescriptive and private use of the sprout bows.

Employer, the employees in sitting, standing or individual body areas z. B. the lumbar spine particularly stressful work activity could offer a balance, could provide the sprout bow, with the aim of increasing the well-being of their employees.

4. Unity of invention

The The invention thus provides a unity, as by the design of the Sprossen-Bogens with all details or individual parts of the crucial Effect is achieved, variable on all muscle groups of the human body to be able to act.

A Padding made of soft materials of all kinds is recommended to achieve a certain lying and sitting comfort. you are characterized in that they rest loosely and can be moved and that they can be offered together with the base frame.

Of the Users should choose themselves if he has a run of the possible Vendor, an already existing upholstery, or otherwise procured padding wants to hang up. Of the Sprouts bow is the solution necessary and suitable for the user problem.

Upholstery such as lounger overlays and pillows is strongly recommended to solve the user problem. An upholstery roll, loops, Thera tapes or a pedestal are additional aids for individual exercises.

Claims (13)

Sponge bows for gymnastic exercises, especially for back exercises. With a plurality of parallel side by side, arcuately arranged rungs, in particular straight rungs, which are fastened together on at least one transversely to the rungs extending carrier, characterized in that the carrier is offset inwardly towards the longitudinal ends of the rungs towards the middle of the rungs. Sprouting bow according to claim 1 characterized by two or more spaced apart parallel carrier of the defined in claim 1, characterized in that the carrier to the longitudinal ends the sprouts are offset inwards towards the middle of the rungs. Sprouting bow according to claim 1 characterized by one or more different arranged carrier (V-shaped, X-shaped, trapezoidal, arcuate, etc.), which fulfill the same purpose as carriers of in Claim 1 and 2 defined type. Transom bow according to claims 1 to 3, characterized that the sprouts with their underside, on the arcuate top of the carrier or the carrier attached, or potted on or with the respective tops of the carrier are. Transom bow according to claims 1 to 4, characterized that the carrier or carriers arcuate and at least at their ends or their ends form ground-uprising surfaces, but between the ends do not touch the ground when the ground insurgency areas on standing flat ground. Transom bow according to claims 1 to 4, characterized that the carrier or carriers arcuate and on the entire length make their bottom soil riot areas when the sprout bows on level ground. Transom bow according to claims 1 to 4, characterized that the carrier or carriers arcuate and angled or rounded recesses on the bottom of the Riot bottom surface exhibit. The ground uprising surfaces of the carriers are through recesses interrupted, the one-sided raising the sprout bow on pedestals (eg long bench or step board). Sprouting bow according to claim 1 to 7 characterized in that the arch described by the rungs tops is continuously curved in only one or both directions. Transom bow according to claims 1 to 8, characterized that a variety of materials z. Wood, hardwood, glue wood, Metal, light metal, plastics, etc. and combinations of these Materials for the Construction are usable. Sprouting bow according to claim 1 to 9 characterized in that this as a kit of not yet assembled parts accomplished is. Transom bow according to claims 1 to 10, characterized that on the tops of the parallel arranged carriers (rungs) as required guide rails for one any padding along, transverse, diagonal, or in other orientation and execution, brackets attached for attachment of one or more cushion pad (s) could be. Sprouting bow according to claim 1 to 11 characterized by the possibility the overlay of one or more upholstery mats, cushions, foam pieces of any kind and shape. Transom bow according to claims 1 to 12, characterized that known aids from therapy and gymnastics in any Type of applications expand the sprout bow.