EP1643952B1 - Device for stretching the human body - Google Patents

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EP1643952B1
EP1643952B1 EP04740841A EP04740841A EP1643952B1 EP 1643952 B1 EP1643952 B1 EP 1643952B1 EP 04740841 A EP04740841 A EP 04740841A EP 04740841 A EP04740841 A EP 04740841A EP 1643952 B1 EP1643952 B1 EP 1643952B1
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  • Devices for stretching the human body serve in particular the stretching of the spine.
  • increased regeneration of the intervertebral discs (fluid intake) as well as better blood circulation are achieved.
  • the known devices are on the one hand to large and expensive facilities that are not suitable for household use.
  • the body on the feet i. hung upside down.
  • the extension is made by the weight of the upper body.
  • all home devices have in common that the user must leave the device after stretching and must take his upright position again. The stretch is thereby reversed, that is, the spine is compressed again.
  • the therapeutic duration of the extension itself is therefore short.
  • Out DE 199 34 887 There is known a medical stretching device attached to a bed or a couch. The extension takes place by means of a spring element, which is connected via a pulling device with the ankles as well as with the head.
  • Out DE 198 28 283 It is known to apply tension to the vertebral column by means of shoulder strap.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a device for stretching the human body, which is for a simple and therefore suitable for household use and with the other a long-lasting effect of stretching can be achieved.
  • the stretching device is a detachable part of a bed or a bed, that it includes head and foot side mounted holders for the human body, with the aid of which the human body is fixed between two attachment points, and that at least one of the holders can be acted on by a force acting in the longitudinal direction of the couch or the bed against the resistance of the human body.
  • the holder arranged on the head has in this case means for fixing the shoulders.
  • the device according to the invention allows the user 'to maintain its horizontal position even after its extension. After the stretching phase, the user releases his body from the head and foot mounts without having to straighten or bend his body. After that he can keep his horizontal position as long as he likes. Forces which counteract the stretching that has taken place do not occur during this time. If the stretching device is part of the user's bed, he can subject his body to falling asleep before stretching. For the duration of his subsequent sleep, he retains his horizontal position.
  • the force acting on the human body can be generated motorically, pneumatically or by muscle power of the patient himself.
  • Appropriate means are an electric motor, a pneumatically operated cylinder / piston device, pulley, spindle, ratchet or the like.
  • the force generated should not exceed the required level or force limiting means (adjustable resistances) should be provided.
  • the patient with 1 the bed or the bed with 2, the frame with 3, the associated mattress with 4 and head and foot parts with 5 and 6 respectively.
  • the carriers 7 resting slat or mattress grate with 8.
  • FIG. 1 The head of the patient rests on an anatomically shaped head rest 9.
  • Head and foot parts 6, 7 are each equipped with a holder 11, which consist of two longitudinally slidably connected brackets 12, 13.
  • the brackets 12, 13 surround the head or foot part from the outside and thus on the one hand form fixed, but in total releasable brackets for attachment points 14, 15th
  • the attachment point 14 is located on the headboard side and is passive. By means of a rope or strap 16 it communicates with loops 17 or other means which allow the fixation e.g. the armpits of the patient 1 serve.
  • the attachment point 15 is located on the foot part side and is active ( FIGS. 1, 2 ). About a rope or a belt 18 it is connected to loops 19 or other means that serve to fix the feet of the patient 1.
  • a linkage 21 is provided, which is pivotally mounted in the lower region of the bracket 11 via a hinge 22, that the active attachment point 15, which is located at the free end of the linkage 21, with respect to the couch 2 longitudinal movement performs.
  • a means for generating force is an exemplified pneumatic cylinder 23, which is in communication with a control unit 24. This is in turn connected via a to the power supply and via another line with an actuator 25 in communication, which is operated by the patient 1.
  • the active attachment point 15 moves away from the patient 1 (dashed line 21 ') causing the desired elongation.
  • the active (15) and passive (14) attachment points may also be reversed.
  • FIG. 4 shows a variant of the active attachment point 15.
  • a holder 11 On the support 7 of the foot part 6, a holder 11 is fixed, which extends between the foot part 6 and mattress 4 upwards.
  • a fold-up (shown in phantom) support 28 for the pneumatic cylinder 23 (or other means for Kraffterzeugung) is provided. In its position of use, the cylinder 23 extends horizontally.
  • the active attachment point 15 consists of a component connected to the cylinder 23, which moves during the actuation of the cylinder 23 in a guide 29.
  • the Figures 5 and 6 show a space-saving embodiment with a pulley 31 as a force-generating means.
  • the holder 11 releasably connected to the support 11 is formed as a substantially rectangular angled frame, which is preferably arranged kitteil paragraph.
  • a first preferably longer leg 32 extends below the mattress 4.
  • the perpendicular thereto second leg 33 is located between the foot part 6 and mattress 4 and extends beyond the top edge of the mattress.
  • the first leg 32 is about ropes or straps 16 with the means 17 for fixed fixation of the shoulders - eg here foam sheathed straps, which are positioned under the armpits - the patient. 1 connected.
  • the ropes 16 are deflected twice by about 90 ° (deflection points 34, 35) and thus cover the headboard side of the mattress 4.
  • the upper deflection point forms the passive attachment point 14th
  • the frame portion 32 of the pulley 3 Within the frame portion 32 of the pulley 3 is housed. Its fixed rollers 36 rotate about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the couch 1, lying in the plane of the section 32 axis. On the support of his loose rollers 37, the belt 18 is attached, which is in communication with the loops 19 for fixing the feet of the patient 1. This belt 18 is also deflected twice so that it includes the mattress 4 foot part side. In the Beriech the deflection points 38, 39 are expediently in the frame 32 rotatably mounted shafts. The deflection point 39 corresponds to the active attachment point 15. The guided between the rollers 36, 37 of the pulley rope 41 is also deflected by these waves and extends to the hands of the patient 1. The force that has a stretching effect on his body, the patient can generate 1 by train himself. The bottle breaker reduction is chosen so that overstretching can not take place.
  • FIG. 6 shows a bed 2, in which the sake of clarity foot and head parts are not shown. This figure also shows one of the mounting options of the device.
  • the angled frame 11 is equipped with a rail 42, with which it is supported on the bed frame. At laterally beyond the frame width sections belts 43, 44 are provided with which the device can be attached to the bed frame.
  • the pulley 31 could be replaced by a perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bed or the couch extending shaft, which is driven for example by an electric motor.
  • the winding of the belt 18 on this shaft produces the desired effecting the expansion of the body force.
  • the foot-side fixation may be in the ankle area, knee area and hip area, e.g. with the help of a hip corset.
  • a chin-head strap can also be used on the head side.
  • the patient 1 lays down on the couch or bed and makes the connections of his body with the foot and head mounts. Thereafter, he operates the means that serve to generate the stretching force.
  • the therapeutic effect of stretching can be enhanced by heat (heating pad, ABC patch, etc.). After the stretching phase of e.g. 5 to 10 minutes, he releases his body from the brackets. Bending is not required so that he can maintain his lying position. In this he can rest undisturbed afterwards.
  • the device according to the Figures 5 and 6 is small, light and can be fixed to almost any bed, so it is also suitable for traveling.

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Geräte zur Streckung des menschlichen Körpers sind bekannt. Sie dienen insbesondere der Dehnung der Wirbelsäule. Dadurch werden neben einer Entlastung beengter Nerven und komprimierter Wirbelgelenke auch eine verstärkte Regeneration der Bandscheiben (Flüssigkeitsaufnahme) sowie eine bessere Durchblutung erreicht.Devices for stretching the human body are known. They serve in particular the stretching of the spine. As a result, in addition to relieving constricted nerves and compressed vertebral joints, increased regeneration of the intervertebral discs (fluid intake) as well as better blood circulation are achieved.

Bei den bekannten Geräten handelt es sich zum einen um große und aufwendige Einrichtungen, die nicht für den Hausgebrauch geeignet sind. Bei anderen, die zum privaten Gebrauch angeboten werden, wird der Körper an den Füßen, d.h. mit dem Kopf nach unten aufgehängt. Die Streckung erfolgt durch das Gewicht des Oberkörpers. Dabei besteht das nicht unerhebliche Risiko von Gefäßrupturen (Apoplexie). Schließlich ist allen Heimgeräten gemeinsam, dass der Benutzer nach erfolgter Streckung das Gerät verlassen und seine aufrechte Stellung wieder einnehmen muss. Die Streckung wird dadurch rückgängig gemacht, d.h., dass die Wirbelsäule wieder komprimiert wird. Die therapeutische Wirkungsdauer der Streckung selbst ist also kurz.The known devices are on the one hand to large and expensive facilities that are not suitable for household use. In others offered for private use, the body on the feet, i. hung upside down. The extension is made by the weight of the upper body. There is a considerable risk of vascular rupture (apoplexy). Finally, all home devices have in common that the user must leave the device after stretching and must take his upright position again. The stretch is thereby reversed, that is, the spine is compressed again. The therapeutic duration of the extension itself is therefore short.

Aus DE 199 34 887 ist eine medizinische Streckvorrichtung bekannt, die an einem Bett oder an einer Liege befestigt ist. Die Streckung erfolgt mit Hilfe eines Federelements, das über eine Zugvorrichtung mit den Fußgelenken sowie mit dem Kopf verbunden ist. Aus DE 198 28 283 ist es bekannt, Zug auf die Wirbel Säule mittels Schultergurt auf zubringen.Out DE 199 34 887 There is known a medical stretching device attached to a bed or a couch. The extension takes place by means of a spring element, which is connected via a pulling device with the ankles as well as with the head. Out DE 198 28 283 It is known to apply tension to the vertebral column by means of shoulder strap.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Gerät zur Streckung des menschlichen Körpers zu schaffen, das zum einen einfach und deshalb für den Hausgebrauch geeignet ist und mit dem zum anderen eine langanhaltende Wirkung der Streckung erzielt werden kann.The present invention has for its object to provide a device for stretching the human body, which is for a simple and therefore suitable for household use and with the other a long-lasting effect of stretching can be achieved.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass das Streckungsgerät lösbarer Bestandteil einer Liege oder eines Bettes ist, dass es kopf- und fußseitig angeordnete Halterungen für den menschlichen Körper umfasst, mit deren Hilfe der menschliche Körper zwischen zwei Befestigungspunkten fixiert wird, und dass mindestens eine der Halterungen mit einer Kraft beaufschlagbar ist, die in Längsrichtung der Liege oder des Bettes gegen den Widerstand des menschlichen Körpers wirkt. Die kopfseitig angeordnete Halterung weist hierbei Mittel zur Fixierung der Schultern auf.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the stretching device is a detachable part of a bed or a bed, that it includes head and foot side mounted holders for the human body, with the aid of which the human body is fixed between two attachment points, and that at least one of the holders can be acted on by a force acting in the longitudinal direction of the couch or the bed against the resistance of the human body. The holder arranged on the head has in this case means for fixing the shoulders.

Das erfindungsgemäße Gerät erlaubt es dem Benutzer, 'auch nach seiner Streckung seine horizontale Lage beizubehalten. Nach der Dehnphase löst der Benutzer seinen Körper aus den kopf- und fußseitigen Halterungen ohne dabei seinen Körper aufrichten oder beugen zu müssen. Danach kann er beliebig lange seine horizontale Lage beibehalten. Kräfte, die der erfolgten Streckung entgegenwirken, treten in dieser Zeit nicht auf. Ist das Dehnungsgerät Bestandteil des Bettes des Benutzers, kann er seinen Körper vor dem Einschlafen der gewünschten Streckung unterwerfen. Für die Dauer seines anschließenden Schlafs behält er seine horizontale Lage.The device according to the invention allows the user 'to maintain its horizontal position even after its extension. After the stretching phase, the user releases his body from the head and foot mounts without having to straighten or bend his body. After that he can keep his horizontal position as long as he likes. Forces which counteract the stretching that has taken place do not occur during this time. If the stretching device is part of the user's bed, he can subject his body to falling asleep before stretching. For the duration of his subsequent sleep, he retains his horizontal position.

Die auf den menschlichen Körper einwirkende Kraft kann motorisch, pneumatisch oder durch Muskelkraft des Patienten selbst erzeugt werden. Zweckmäßige Mittel sind ein Elektromotor, eine pneumatisch betriebene Zylinder/Kolben-Einrichtung, Flaschenzug, Spindel, Ratsche o.dgl. Um eine zu starke Dehnung zu verhindern, sollten entweder die erzeugte Kraft das erforderliche Maß nicht überschreiten oder Mittel zur Kraftbegrenzung (einstellbare Widerstände) vorgesehen sein.The force acting on the human body can be generated motorically, pneumatically or by muscle power of the patient himself. Appropriate means are an electric motor, a pneumatically operated cylinder / piston device, pulley, spindle, ratchet or the like. To prevent overstretching, either the force generated should not exceed the required level or force limiting means (adjustable resistances) should be provided.

Weitere Vorteile und Einzelheiten der Erfindung sollen anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen erläutert werden, von denen einige in den Figuren schematisch dargestellt sind. Es zeigen

  • Figur 1 eine Liege mit einer Einrichtung nach der Erfindung, bei der sich ein Patient zwischen einem festen (passiven) und einem mit einer Kraft beaufschlagten (aktiven) Befestigungspunkt befindet,
  • Figuren 2, 3 und 4 Konstruktionsbeispiele für aktive und einen passiven Punkt sowie
  • Figuren 5 und 6 ein Ausführungsbeispiel für ein Gerät nach der Erfindung mit einem Flaschenzug als Kraft erzeugendes Organ.
Further advantages and details of the invention will be explained with reference to embodiments, some of which are shown schematically in the figures. Show it
  • FIG. 1 a couch with a device according to the invention, in which a patient is located between a fixed (passive) and a force (active) attachment point,
  • FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 Construction examples for active and a passive point as well
  • Figures 5 and 6 an embodiment of a device according to the invention with a pulley as a force-generating organ.

In den Figuren sind der Patient mit 1, die Liege oder das Bett mit 2, der Rahmen mit 3, die zugehörige Matratze mit 4 sowie Kopf- bzw. Fußteile mit 5 bzw. 6 bezeichnet. An den Kopf- bzw. Fußteilen 5 bzw. 6 befestigte Träger sind mit 7, der den Trägern 7 aufliegende Latten- oder Matratzenrost mit 8 bezeichnet. In Figur 1 ruht der Kopf des Patienten auf einer anatomisch geformten Kopfauflage 9.In the figures, the patient with 1, the bed or the bed with 2, the frame with 3, the associated mattress with 4 and head and foot parts with 5 and 6 respectively. At the head or foot parts 5 and 6 fixed carrier are denoted by 7, the carriers 7 resting slat or mattress grate with 8. In FIG. 1 The head of the patient rests on an anatomically shaped head rest 9.

Beim Ausführungsbeispiel nach den Figuren 1 bis 3 sind Kopf- und Fußteile 6, 7 jeweils mit einer Halterung 11 ausgerüstet, die aus zwei längs verschiebbar miteinander verbundenen Bügeln 12, 13 bestehen. Die Bügel 12, 13 umgreifen das Kopf- bzw. Fußteil von außen und bilden damit einerseits feste, insgesamt jedoch lösbare Halterungen für Befestigungspunkte 14, 15.In the embodiment of the FIGS. 1 to 3 Head and foot parts 6, 7 are each equipped with a holder 11, which consist of two longitudinally slidably connected brackets 12, 13. The brackets 12, 13 surround the head or foot part from the outside and thus on the one hand form fixed, but in total releasable brackets for attachment points 14, 15th

Der Befestigungspunkt 14 befindet sich kopfteilseitig und ist passiv. Über ein Seil oder einen Gurt 16 steht er mit Schlaufen 17 oder anderen Mitteln in Verbindung, die der Fixierung z.B. der Achseln des Patienten 1 dienen.The attachment point 14 is located on the headboard side and is passive. By means of a rope or strap 16 it communicates with loops 17 or other means which allow the fixation e.g. the armpits of the patient 1 serve.

Der Befestigungspunkt 15 befindet sich fußteilseitig und ist aktiv (Figuren 1, 2). Über ein Seil oder einen Gurt 18 ist er mit Schlaufen 19 oder anderen Mitteln verbunden, die der Fixierung der Füße des Patienten 1 dienen. Zur Erzeugung der gewünschten Kraft ist ein Gestänge 21 vorgesehen, das im unteren Bereich der Halterung 11 über ein Gelenk 22 derart schwenkbar befestigt ist, dass der aktive Befestigungspunkt 15, der sich am freien Ende des Gestänges 21 befindet, eine in Bezug auf die Liege 2 längs gerichtete Bewegung ausführt. Als Mittel zur Krafterzeugung dient ein beispielhaft dargestellter Pneumatik-Zylinder 23, der mit einem Steuergerät 24 in Verbindung steht. Dieses steht seinerseits über eine mit der Energieversorgung und über eine weitere Leitung mit einer Betätigungseinrichtung 25 in Verbindung, die vom Patienten 1 bedient wird. Während der Betätigung des Pneumatik-Zylinders 23 bewegt sich der aktive Befestigungspunkt 15 vom Patienten 1 weg (gestrichelte Darstellung 21') und bewirkt die gewünschte Dehnung.The attachment point 15 is located on the foot part side and is active ( FIGS. 1, 2 ). About a rope or a belt 18 it is connected to loops 19 or other means that serve to fix the feet of the patient 1. To generate the desired force, a linkage 21 is provided, which is pivotally mounted in the lower region of the bracket 11 via a hinge 22, that the active attachment point 15, which is located at the free end of the linkage 21, with respect to the couch 2 longitudinal movement performs. As a means for generating force is an exemplified pneumatic cylinder 23, which is in communication with a control unit 24. This is in turn connected via a to the power supply and via another line with an actuator 25 in communication, which is operated by the patient 1. During actuation of the pneumatic cylinder 23, the active attachment point 15 moves away from the patient 1 (dashed line 21 ') causing the desired elongation.

Bei der Lösung nach den Figuren 1 bis 3 können der aktive (15) und der passive (14) Befestigungspunkt auch vertauscht sein.In the solution after the FIGS. 1 to 3 For example, the active (15) and passive (14) attachment points may also be reversed.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Variante für den aktiven Befestigungspunkt 15. Am Träger 7 des Fußteils 6 ist eine Halterung 11 befestigt, die sich zwischen Fußteil 6 und Matratze 4 nach oben erstreckt. Am freien Ende ist ein hochklappbare (gestrichelt dargestellt) Träger 28 für den Pneumatik-Zylinder 23 (oder ein anderes Mittel zur Kraffterzeugung) vorgesehen. In seiner Gebrauchsstellung erstreckt sich der Zylinder 23 horizontal. Der aktive Befestigungspunkt 15 besteht aus einem mit dem Zylinder 23 verbundenen Bauteil, das sich während der Betätigung des Zylinders 23 in einer Führung 29 bewegt. FIG. 4 shows a variant of the active attachment point 15. On the support 7 of the foot part 6, a holder 11 is fixed, which extends between the foot part 6 and mattress 4 upwards. At the free end of a fold-up (shown in phantom) support 28 for the pneumatic cylinder 23 (or other means for Kraffterzeugung) is provided. In its position of use, the cylinder 23 extends horizontally. The active attachment point 15 consists of a component connected to the cylinder 23, which moves during the actuation of the cylinder 23 in a guide 29.

Die Figuren 5 und 6 zeigen ein Platz sparendes Ausführungsbeispiel mit einem Flaschenzug 31 als Kraft erzeugendes Mittel. In diesem Fall ist die mit der Liege lösbar verbundene Halterung 11 als im wesentlichen rechtwinklig abgewinkelter Rahmen ausgebildet, der vorzugsweise fußteilseitig angeordnet ist. Ein erster vorzugsweise längerer Schenkel 32 erstreckt sich unterhalb der Matratze 4. Der dazu senkrechte zweite Schenkel 33 befindet sich zwischen Fußteil 6 und Matratze 4 und erstreckt sich bis über die Oberkante der Matratze hinaus. Der erste Schenkel 32 ist über Seile oder Gurte 16 mit den Mitteln 17 zur festen Fixierung der Schultern - z.B. hier Schaumstoff ummantelte Bügel, die unter den Achseln positioniert werden - des Patienten 1 verbunden. Im Bereich des Kopfteiles 5 sind die Seile 16 zwei Mal um etwa 90° umgelenkt (Umlenkpunkte 34, 35) und umfassen damit kopfteilseitig die Matratze 4. Der obere Umlenkpunkt bildet den passiven Befestigungspunkt 14.The Figures 5 and 6 show a space-saving embodiment with a pulley 31 as a force-generating means. In this case, the holder 11 releasably connected to the support 11 is formed as a substantially rectangular angled frame, which is preferably arranged Fußteilseitig. A first preferably longer leg 32 extends below the mattress 4. The perpendicular thereto second leg 33 is located between the foot part 6 and mattress 4 and extends beyond the top edge of the mattress. The first leg 32 is about ropes or straps 16 with the means 17 for fixed fixation of the shoulders - eg here foam sheathed straps, which are positioned under the armpits - the patient. 1 connected. In the region of the head part 5, the ropes 16 are deflected twice by about 90 ° (deflection points 34, 35) and thus cover the headboard side of the mattress 4. The upper deflection point forms the passive attachment point 14th

Innerhalb des Rahmenabschnittes 32 ist der Flaschenzug 3 untergebracht. Seine festen Rollen 36 rotieren um eine zur Längsachse der Liege 1 senkrechte, in der Ebene des Abschnittes 32 liegende Achse. Am Träger seiner losen Rollen 37 ist der Gurt 18 befestigt, der mit den Schlaufen 19 zur Fixierung der Füße des Patienten 1 in Verbindung steht. Dieser Gurt 18 wird ebenfalls zwei Mal umgelenkt, damit er die Matratze 4 fußteilseitig umfasst. Im Beriech der Umlenkpunkte 38, 39 befinden sich zweckmäßig im Rahmen 32 drehbar gelagerte Wellen. Der Umlenkpunkt 39 entspricht dem aktiven Befestigungspunkt 15. Das zwischen den Rollen 36, 37 des Flaschenzugs geführte Seil 41 ist ebenfalls über diese Wellen umgelenkt und erstreckt sich bis zu den Händen des Patienten 1. Die Kraft, die eine streckende Wirkung auf seinen Körper hat, kann der Patient 1 durch Zug selbst erzeugen. Die Fla schenzug-Untersetzung ist so gewählt, dass eine Überdehnung nicht stattfinden kann.Within the frame portion 32 of the pulley 3 is housed. Its fixed rollers 36 rotate about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the couch 1, lying in the plane of the section 32 axis. On the support of his loose rollers 37, the belt 18 is attached, which is in communication with the loops 19 for fixing the feet of the patient 1. This belt 18 is also deflected twice so that it includes the mattress 4 foot part side. In the Beriech the deflection points 38, 39 are expediently in the frame 32 rotatably mounted shafts. The deflection point 39 corresponds to the active attachment point 15. The guided between the rollers 36, 37 of the pulley rope 41 is also deflected by these waves and extends to the hands of the patient 1. The force that has a stretching effect on his body, the patient can generate 1 by train himself. The bottle breaker reduction is chosen so that overstretching can not take place.

Figur 6 zeigt ein Bett 2, bei dem der Übersicht halber Fuß- und Kopfteile nicht dargestellt sind. Diese Figur lässt zusätzlich eine der Befestigungsmöglichkeiten des Gerätes erkennen. Der abgewinkelte Rahmen 11 ist mit einer Schiene 42 ausgerüstet, mit der er sich auf dem Bettrahmen abstützt. An seitlichen, über die Rahmenbreite hinausgehenden Abschnitten sind Gurte 43, 44 vorgesehen, mit denen das Gerät am Bettrahmen befestigt werden kann. FIG. 6 shows a bed 2, in which the sake of clarity foot and head parts are not shown. This figure also shows one of the mounting options of the device. The angled frame 11 is equipped with a rail 42, with which it is supported on the bed frame. At laterally beyond the frame width sections belts 43, 44 are provided with which the device can be attached to the bed frame.

Bei einer Lösung, wie sie in den Figuren 5 und 6 dargestellt ist, könnte der Flaschenzug 31 ersetzt werden durch eine sich senkrecht zur Längsachse des Bettes oder der Liege erstreckende Welle, die z.B. von einem Elektromotor angetrieben wird. Das Aufwickeln des Gurtes 18 auf diese Welle erzeugt die gewünschte die Dehnung des Körpers bewirkende Kraft.For a solution like that in the Figures 5 and 6 is shown, the pulley 31 could be replaced by a perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bed or the couch extending shaft, which is driven for example by an electric motor. The winding of the belt 18 on this shaft produces the desired effecting the expansion of the body force.

Auch in Bezug auf die Art und Weise der Halterung des Patienten zwischen den Befestigungspunkten sind weitere Varianten möglich. Die fuß-seitige Fixierung kann im Fußgelenkbereich, im Kniebereich und im Bereich der Hüfte, z.B. mit Hilfe eines Hüftkorsetts, erfolgen. Kopfseitig kann neben den beschriebenen Schlaufen oder Bügeln für die Achseln auch ein Kinn-Kopf-Gurt verwendet werden.Also in relation to the manner of the holder of the patient between the attachment points more variants are possible. The foot-side fixation may be in the ankle area, knee area and hip area, e.g. with the help of a hip corset. In addition to the described straps or straps for the armpits, a chin-head strap can also be used on the head side.

Um seinen Körper zu strecken, legt sich der Patient 1 auf die Liege bzw. das Bett und stellt die Verbindungen seines Körpers mit den fuß- und kopfseitigen Halterungen her. Danach betätigt er die Mittel, die der Erzeugung der dehnenden Kraft dienen. Die therapeutische Wirkung der Dehnung kann durch Wärme (Heizkissen, ABC-Pflaster usw.) verstärkt werden. Nach der Dehnphase von z.B. 5 bis 10 Minuten löst er seinen Körper aus den Halterungen. Ein Beugen ist dabei nicht erforderlich, so dass er seine liegende Stellung beibehalten kann. In dieser kann er danach ungestört ruhen.To stretch his body, the patient 1 lays down on the couch or bed and makes the connections of his body with the foot and head mounts. Thereafter, he operates the means that serve to generate the stretching force. The therapeutic effect of stretching can be enhanced by heat (heating pad, ABC patch, etc.). After the stretching phase of e.g. 5 to 10 minutes, he releases his body from the brackets. Bending is not required so that he can maintain his lying position. In this he can rest undisturbed afterwards.

Insbesondere das Gerät nach den Figuren 5 und 6 ist klein, leicht und an fast jedem Bett fixierbar, also auch reisetauglich.In particular, the device according to the Figures 5 and 6 is small, light and can be fixed to almost any bed, so it is also suitable for traveling.

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  1. Device for stretching the human body, as a detachable part of a stretcher or a bed (2), provided with a head- and a foot-side support (17, 19) for a human body (1), by means of which a human body is fixed between two fastening points (14, 15) of the supports (17, 19)on the stretcher or the bed (2), wherein at least one of the supports (11) is adapted to be subjected to a force that acts in the longitudinal direction of the stretcher or the bed (2) against the resistance of a human body,
    characterized in that
    the head-side support (11) comprises means for fixing the shoulders (17).
  2. Device of claim 1, characterized in that means (23, 24, 31) for generating force are provided that are connected with the at least one support (11), and that these means are adapted to be actuated either mechanically/pneumatically or by the muscle power of the patient (1).
  3. Device of claim 2, characterized in that the at least one support (11) is connected with the force generation means (23, 24, 31) via a belt (18) or a rope, and that force is generated by shortening the belt or rope section between the support and the force generation means.
  4. Device of claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that a tensile force limitation or a torque limitation is provided.
  5. Device of one or a plurality of the preceding claims, characterized in that that it is designed as a mobile device, and that it is detachably mounted to a part of the stretcher or the bed (2).
  6. Device of claim 5, characterized in that the bed or the stretcher (2) is provided with at least one head or foot part (5, 6), and that at least the active fastening point (15) is fixed to the head or foot part (5, 6) by means of a support (11).
  7. Device of claim 6, characterized in that the support (11) is formed by two brackets (12, 13) embracing the head or the foot part (5, 6), respectively.
  8. Device of claim 5, characterized in that it is designed as an angled frame, that its first, preferably longer leg (32) extends below the mattress (4), that its second leg (33) extends between the head or foot part (6, 7) and the mattress, and that the means generating the stretching force are fastened to the frame.
  9. The device of claim 8, characterized in that a manually actuable pulley (31) is provided within the angled frame, preferably within the leg (32).
  10. Device of one or a plurality of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the head-side support (17) is formed by axillary straps or brackets, preferably assisted by an anatomic head part (9).
  11. Device of one or a plurality of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the foot-side support (19) is formed by means that fix the ankle portion, the knee portion or the hip portion (hip corset).
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