EP1747048A2 - Pelvic floor training device - Google Patents

Pelvic floor training device

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EP1747048A2
EP1747048A2 EP05715409A EP05715409A EP1747048A2 EP 1747048 A2 EP1747048 A2 EP 1747048A2 EP 05715409 A EP05715409 A EP 05715409A EP 05715409 A EP05715409 A EP 05715409A EP 1747048 A2 EP1747048 A2 EP 1747048A2
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pelvic floor
training device
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Marco Schuurmans Stekhoven
Bernhard Brinkhaus
Karel Noten
Hendrik Eltje Kwant
Splinter Justus Spierenburgh
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/20—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for vaginal muscles or other sphincter-type muscles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B71/0619—Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
    • A63B71/0622—Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
    • A63B2071/0625—Emitting sound, noise or music
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/50—Force related parameters
    • A63B2220/51—Force

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  • the present invention relates to a device which is used to train the muscles of the pelvic floor of a person. It contains pressure or force transducers that are placed externally to the human body. The coupling of the very soft muscles to a suitable pressure force absorption unit with feedback options takes place while sitting and thus by gravity.
  • a training device for the same problem is known, for example, from US Pat. No. 5,531,226.
  • the known training device comprises a tube body which expands again elastically after compression. It is not precisely defined where this can be compressed.
  • a major disadvantage of such training devices is that they e.g. must be worn directly on the skin for them to have an effect. This means that such a device can only be used individually or must be cleaned thoroughly before or after use.
  • a training device for training the pelvic floor muscles which comprises a saddle-like element with built-in control and stimulation means, which is applied to the body and can selectively exert pressure at various points.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a training device for the pelvic floor muscles, which enables a defined simple pressure or force measurement on the pelvic floor muscles.
  • the invention thus relates to a training device for training human pelvic floor muscles, which is provided for training for external application to the human body directly or indirectly between the two sit bones while sitting.
  • the training device comprises a compressive force absorption unit which is compressible at least on the side facing the pelvic floor and is expandable on a side not facing the pelvic floor, a force transducer coupled to the compressive force absorbing unit on its expandable side, and a feedback unit for the generation connected to the force transducer a feedback signal, for example vibrations of the filling.
  • the state of the muscle activity just measured can be stimulated again via the coupling measuring unit itself.
  • a training device with a pressure force absorption unit is created so that the force emanating from the pelvic floor muscles can always be coupled vertically. This is possible because the pressure force is is compressible on all sides and the pressure force unit is located between the sit bones of the pelvic floor during operation. Without muscle activity, only gravity works, which can be compensated electronically.
  • the training device according to the invention comprises a few components and is easy to manufacture.
  • the training device according to the invention can be used without having to be worn on the body. This is more hygienic than known training equipment and measures more precisely because of the pressure sensor system and the seated posture of the user. During the tightening of the pelvic floor, a muscle pressure force arises that can be measured precisely.
  • the pressure force transducer comprises a radially elastic body filled with liquid, gel or gas and a sensor which is suitable for measuring pressure force.
  • the pressure force measuring units and or feedback units can be set to a zero position during operation. This separates the weight-related signal and the tension in the pelvic floor muscles can only be measured.
  • the measured pressure force of the pelvic floor muscles is evaluated as an amplitude as a function of time in an assigned evaluation or control unit. This makes it possible to display the different phases of the training (rest, tension, and relaxation) for the user, which increases the effectiveness of the training. This information can be represented, for example, by the amplitude and frequency (tensing and relaxing) of the waveforms. External devices can be connected for evaluation, e.g. Printers, personal computers and the like.
  • the training device can comprise a receiving seat element in which the compressive force receiving unit is positioned. is tionable. As a result, the training device is easy to use and can be integrated on a chair seat surface or as a seat for a fitness device or the like. A device for adjusting the height of the pressure absorption unit with respect to the seat part can be provided. An arrangement of the pressure force absorption unit that is comfortable for the user can achieve better contact with the force transducer, which improves the signal quality.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view showing a first embodiment of the exercise device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the training device of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of a training device during use
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the tramming device according to the invention with seat
  • Fig. 5 is a sectional view of a further embodiment of the exercise device according to the invention with a seat part.
  • FIG. 1 shows an exploded view and FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of a first embodiment of the training device 10 for the pelvic floor muscles according to the invention.
  • the training device 10 comprises an easily deformable part (Full media; liquids, gels or gases in a round body or the like) as a pressure force absorption unit 11, which is held in a radially expandable and axially non-expandable, sleeve-like body 12.
  • the sleeve body 12 ensures that the compressive force absorption unit 11 can only be deformed, ie compressed, in the radial direction by compressive force. It can only be expanded in the axial direction on the sensor-side end face 13.
  • the composition of the pressure force absorption unit 11 and the sleeve body 12 can be held in a base plate 14.
  • the compressive force absorption unit 11 is made, for example, from an elastic round body which is filled with liquid, gel or gas.
  • a housing 15 can also be inserted into the base plate 14.
  • the housing 15 has space for a display unit 16, e.g. an LCD display, various actuation buttons (Em / Aus button 17, zero button 18) and several other switching elements, which are arranged for example on a printed circuit board (PCB) 19 with components which can be provided with a USB port 20, for example.
  • the housing 15 offers space for a holding body 24 in which, for example, batteries 25 can be placed.
  • the holding body 24 also carries a pressure force sensor 21, a pressure force distributor or actuator 22 for initiating muscle-stimulating functions and a pressure conductor 23. These ensure that a pressure force introduction to the pressure force sensor 21 is passed on exactly.
  • the housing 15 can be positioned at various points in relation to the pressure force absorption unit 11 and the sleeve body 12. This can be done in many ways known to those skilled in the art, for example with a self-locking slot in the bottom plate 14.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of a tram rates during application. It is illustrated how the pelvic floor training device 10 according to the invention can be used in practice
  • the pelvic floor of a person consists of a number of bony structures that are held together by muscles.
  • the most important bony structures in the pelvic floor are the two sit bones 50 (Tuber Ischiadicum), the pubic bone 51 (Os Pubis), the coccyx 52 (Os Coccygis) and the sacrum 53 (Os Sacrum).
  • the pelvic floor training device 10 is used by one person while sitting. Both seat bones 50 are located parallel to the side of the device 10.
  • the pelvic floor (the permeum) is stretched, on the one hand by the pressure force absorbing unit 11 and on the other hand because the seat bones are caused by the action of gravity move apart on the axis of rotation 54 of the pelvic joint.
  • the seat bones 50 are moved towards each other again, as a result of which the compressive force absorption unit 11 is radially compressed.
  • the pressure force absorption unit 11 cannot expand because the base plate is stiff and the pelvic floor muscles on the upper side try to return to their normal position. As a result, the pressure force absorption unit 11 is simultaneously radially compressed from above and from the side.
  • the pressure force absorption unit 11 can only exert the pressure force generated in it on the side of the force pressure sensor 21. All the forces exerted during the training are thus transmitted from the pressure force absorption unit 11 and forwarded to the pressure force sensor 21.
  • the signal of the pressure force sensor 21 is processed (electronically or mechanically) into a feedback signal , which shows the user how tense the pelvic floor muscles are. represents that the device 10 without tension on the pelvic floor muscles on its display device 16 displays zero force. This separates the large weight from the small measurement signal. Any change in the tension in the pelvic floor muscle is thus visible in the feedback signal.
  • the different phases of the training can be made understandable and visible, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
  • the feedback can take place with the aid of a display unit 16, for example in the form of an audio signal or optically by means of a pointer or analog or digital display 16.
  • the electronics unit 19 is provided with components such as a processor and associated storage elements which are designed to amplify and store the signal of the pressure force sensor 21 and to generate a feedback signal which is forwarded to the display unit 16.
  • the electronics unit 19 is supplied by a battery, built-in solar cells or an external power source.
  • FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the training device 10 according to the invention.
  • the device is additionally provided with a seat part 30, which is provided with a slot at the point where the training device 10 can be inserted.
  • the upper side of the seat part preferably has two flat areas 37, which are provided with flat surfaces that drop off to the side and to the front. This results in an optimal sitting position (straight and tense against gravity) for performing the training of the pelvic floor muscles.
  • Fig. 5 shows a sectional drawing of yet another embodiment of the invention.
  • the pelvic floor drain device is integrated in the seat part. It consists of a lower or base part 33, a holder part 36, on which the pressure force absorption unit 11 is mounted, and an upper part 35, which may be provided with fabric 34.
  • the electronics unit 19 can be fastened on the lower part 33 and the batteries 25 underneath it.
  • the display unit 16 is arranged above it, possibly with control buttons.
  • the compressive force absorption unit 11 is fastened to the holder part 36, but can transmit the force to the compressive force sensor 21.
  • the pressure force sensor 21 is fastened to an adjustable sensor holder 31 and receives the force exerted by the pressure force absorption unit 11 via a pressure force mediator or conductor 23 and pressure force distributor (or actuator for initiating muscle-stimulating functions) 22.
  • the adjustable sensor holder 31 is attached to the lower part 33. Turning an adjusting device 32 leads to a movement of the sensor holder 31 back and forth. In this way, the device 10 can be adjusted in the idle state so that the pressure force absorption unit 11 just touches the pressure force transmitter 23. This setting can be made individually for each user of different weights.
  • the adjustment device 32 is preferably suspended in the base or base part 33 in such a way that the sensor holder 31 can only be adjusted over a restricted range.

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Abstract

A training device for training the pelvic floor muscles of a human, which can be externally placed on the human body and can be connected to feedback units that produce feedback signals, such as vibrations. The training device is, at least on one side, aligned with the pelvic floor, can be compressed and can be axially deformed on its sensor side. A pressure force sensor unit of the training device can be positioned during the operation in such a manner that the ischial tuberosities of the pelvic floor can be situated on both sides on the pressure sensor unit, and a gravitational force component passing through the pelvic floor acts upon the pelvic floor training device, making a precise measurement of the exertion on the pelvic floor possible.

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BECKENBODENTRAININGSGERAT BECKENBODENTRAININGSGERAT
Gebiet der ErfindungField of the Invention
Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Einrichtung, welche zum Trainieren der Muskeln des Beckenbodens eines Menschen benützt wird. Sie beinhaltet Druck- oder Kraftaufnehmer, die extern zum menschlichen Körper plaziert werden. Die Ankopp- lung der sehr weichen Muskeln an eine geeignete Druckkraf aufnahmeeinheit mit Rückkopplungsmöglichkeiten erfolgt im Sitzen und somit durch die Schwerkraft .The present invention relates to a device which is used to train the muscles of the pelvic floor of a person. It contains pressure or force transducers that are placed externally to the human body. The coupling of the very soft muscles to a suitable pressure force absorption unit with feedback options takes place while sitting and thus by gravity.
Stand der TechnikState of the art
Ein Trainingsgerät für die gleiche Problematik ist beispielsweise aus der US 5 531 226 A bekannt. Das bekannte Trainingsgerät umfaßt einen Schlauchkörper, der sich nach Kompression wieder elastisch aufweitet. Es ist nicht genau definiert, wo dieser zusammengedrückt werden kann. Ein großer Nachteil derartiger Trainingsgeräte ist weiter, daß diese z.B. direkt auf der Haut getragen werden müssen, damit sie Wirkung erzielen. Das heißt, daß ein solches Gerät nur individuell benützt werden kann oder vor oder nach der Anwendung gründlich gereinigt werden muß.A training device for the same problem is known, for example, from US Pat. No. 5,531,226. The known training device comprises a tube body which expands again elastically after compression. It is not precisely defined where this can be compressed. A major disadvantage of such training devices is that they e.g. must be worn directly on the skin for them to have an effect. This means that such a device can only be used individually or must be cleaned thoroughly before or after use.
In der US 6 436 029 Bl ist ein Trainingsgerät zum Trainieren der Beckenbodenmuskeln beschrieben, das ein sattelartiges Element mit eingebauten Steuerungs- und Stimulationsmitteln umfaßt, welches an den Körper angelegt wird und an verschiedenen Stellen selektiv Druck ausüben kann.In US 6 436 029 B1 a training device for training the pelvic floor muscles is described, which comprises a saddle-like element with built-in control and stimulation means, which is applied to the body and can selectively exert pressure at various points.
Weiter gibt es Trainingsgeräte (z.B. WO 2004/045411 A) , bei denen der Körper an eine Stuhlvorrichtung durch eine mechanische Höheneinstellung angekoppelt werden soll. Zudem sind intrakor- porale Ankopplungsmechanismen von elektrischen Meß- und Reiz- elektroden vorgeschlagen worden, die praktisch nur m urologischen Praxen eingesetzt werden dürfen.There are also training devices (for example WO 2004/045411 A) in which the body is to be coupled to a chair device by means of a mechanical height adjustment. In addition, intracorporeal coupling mechanisms of electrical measurement and stimulus electrodes have been proposed that can practically only be used in urological practices.
Zusammenfassung der ErfindungSummary of the invention
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Trainingsgerät für die Beckenbodenmuskeln zu schaffen, welches eine definierte einfache Druck- bzw. Kraftmessung an den Beckenbodenmuskeln ermöglicht .The invention has for its object to provide a training device for the pelvic floor muscles, which enables a defined simple pressure or force measurement on the pelvic floor muscles.
Diese Aufgabe ist bei einem Trainingsgerät mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen des erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgeräts sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche .This object is achieved in a training device with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the training device according to the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
Gegenstand der Erfindung ist somit ein Trainingsgerät zum Trainieren von menschlichen Beckenbodenmuskeln, welches für das Training zur externen Anlage an den menschlichen Körper direkt oder indirekt zwischen den beiden Sitzknochen im Sitzen vorgesehen ist. Das Trainingsgerät umfaßt eine Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit, die mindestens auf der dem Beckenboden zugewandten Seite komprimierbar ist und auf einer dem Beckenboden nicht zugewandten Seite ausdehnbar ist, einen mit der Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit auf deren ausdehnbarer Seite gekoppelten Kraftaufnehmer, sowie eine mit dem Kraftaufnehmer verbundene Rück- kopplungseinheit für die Erzeugung eines Rückkopplungssignals, beispielsweise Vibrationen der Füllung.The invention thus relates to a training device for training human pelvic floor muscles, which is provided for training for external application to the human body directly or indirectly between the two sit bones while sitting. The training device comprises a compressive force absorption unit which is compressible at least on the side facing the pelvic floor and is expandable on a side not facing the pelvic floor, a force transducer coupled to the compressive force absorbing unit on its expandable side, and a feedback unit for the generation connected to the force transducer a feedback signal, for example vibrations of the filling.
Während einer Meß- und Trainingsperiode kann gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung der Zustand der gerade gemessenen Muskelakt1- vität über die Koppelmeßeinheit selbst wieder stimuliert werden.According to the present invention, during a measurement and training period, the state of the muscle activity just measured can be stimulated again via the coupling measuring unit itself.
Mit der vorliegenden Erfindung wird ein Trainingsgerät mit einer Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit so geschaffen, daß die von den Beckenbodenmuskeln ausgehende Kraft immer senkrecht angekoppelt werden kann. Dies ist möglich, weil die Druckkraf aufnahmeem- heit allseitig kompressibel ist und die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit sich während dem Betrieb zwischen den Sitzknochen des Beckenbodens befindet. Ohne Muskelaktivität wirkt nur die Schwerkraft, welche elektronisch kompensiert werden kann. Das erfindungsgemäße Trainingsgerät umfaßt wenige Bauteile und ist einfach herstellbar.With the present invention, a training device with a pressure force absorption unit is created so that the force emanating from the pelvic floor muscles can always be coupled vertically. This is possible because the pressure force is is compressible on all sides and the pressure force unit is located between the sit bones of the pelvic floor during operation. Without muscle activity, only gravity works, which can be compensated electronically. The training device according to the invention comprises a few components and is easy to manufacture.
Das Trainingsgerät gemäss der genannten Erfindung kann benützt werden, ohne auf dem Körper getragen werden zu müssen. Dieses ist hygienischer als bekannte Trainingsgeräte und mißt genauer wegen des Druckkraftaufnahme-Sensor-Systems und der sitzenden Haltung des Benutzers. Während des Anspannens des Beckenbodens entsteht eine Muskeldruckkraft, die genau gemessen werden kann.The training device according to the invention can be used without having to be worn on the body. This is more hygienic than known training equipment and measures more precisely because of the pressure sensor system and the seated posture of the user. During the tightening of the pelvic floor, a muscle pressure force arises that can be measured precisely.
Bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführung des erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsgeräts umfaßt der Druckkraftaufnehmer einen radialelastischen Körper, gefüllt mit Flüssigkeit, Gel oder Gas und einen Sensor, welcher geeignet ist Druckkraft zu messen.In an advantageous embodiment of the training device according to the invention, the pressure force transducer comprises a radially elastic body filled with liquid, gel or gas and a sensor which is suitable for measuring pressure force.
Die Druckkraftmeßeinheiten und oder Rückkopplungseinheiten sind während des Betriebes auf eine Nullposition einstellbar. Dadurch wird das gewichtsedingte Signal separiert und das Anspannen der Beckenbodenmuskulatur erst überhaupt meßbar.The pressure force measuring units and or feedback units can be set to a zero position during operation. This separates the weight-related signal and the tension in the pelvic floor muscles can only be measured.
Die gemessene Druckkraft der Beckenbodenmuskeln wird als Amplitude in Abhängigkeit von der Zeit in einer zugeordneten Auswerte- beziehungsweise Kontrolleinheit ausgewertet. Dadurch ist es möglich, die verschiedenen Phasen des Trainings (Ruhe, Anspannen, und Entspannen) für denn Benutzer darzustellen, wodurch die Effektivität des Trainings erhöht wird. Diese Informationen sind beispielsweise durch die Amplitude und Frequenz (Anspannen und Entspannen) der Wellenformen darstellbar. Es können externe Geräte für die Auswertung angeschlossen werden, z.B. Drucker, Personal Computer und dergleichen.The measured pressure force of the pelvic floor muscles is evaluated as an amplitude as a function of time in an assigned evaluation or control unit. This makes it possible to display the different phases of the training (rest, tension, and relaxation) for the user, which increases the effectiveness of the training. This information can be represented, for example, by the amplitude and frequency (tensing and relaxing) of the waveforms. External devices can be connected for evaluation, e.g. Printers, personal computers and the like.
Das erfindungsgemäße Trainingsgerät kann ein Aufnahmesitzelement umfassen, in welchem die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit posi- tionierbar ist. Das Trainingsgerat ist dadurch einfach zu benutzen und kann auf einer Stuhlsitzflache oder als Sitz eines Fitnessgerates oder dergleichen integriert werden Eine Einrichtung zur Einstellung der Hohe der Druckaufnahmeeinheit in bezug auf das Sitzteil kann vorgesehen sein. Durch eine für den Benutzer komfortable Anordnung der Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit kann erreicht werden, daß ein besserer Kontakt mit dem Kraft - aufnehmer erzielt wird, was die Signalqualltat verbessert.The training device according to the invention can comprise a receiving seat element in which the compressive force receiving unit is positioned. is tionable. As a result, the training device is easy to use and can be integrated on a chair seat surface or as a seat for a fitness device or the like. A device for adjusting the height of the pressure absorption unit with respect to the seat part can be provided. An arrangement of the pressure force absorption unit that is comfortable for the user can achieve better contact with the force transducer, which improves the signal quality.
Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings
Die vorliegende Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand von Ausfüh- rungsbeispielen mehr im einzelnen und unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung beschrieben. In dieser zeigen:The present invention is described in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the drawing. In this show:
Fig. 1 eine Explosionsansicht, die eine erste Ausfuhrungsform des erfmdungegemäßen Trainingsgerätes zeigt,1 is an exploded view showing a first embodiment of the exercise device according to the invention,
Fig. 2 eine Schnittansicht des Trainingsgerätes von Fig. 1,2 is a sectional view of the training device of FIG. 1,
Fig. 3 eine schematische Darstellung eines Trainingsgerätes während der Anwendung,3 shows a schematic representation of a training device during use,
Fig. 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer zweiten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemaßen Trammgsgerates mit Sitz¬Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the tramming device according to the invention with seat
Fig. 5 eine Schnittansicht einer weiteren Ausfuhrungsform des erfindungsgemaßen Trainingsgerätes mit Sitzteil.Fig. 5 is a sectional view of a further embodiment of the exercise device according to the invention with a seat part.
Detaillierte Beschreibung von AusfuhrungsbeispielenDetailed description of exemplary embodiments
In Fig. 1 ist eine Explosionsansicht und in Fig. 2 eine Schnittansicht einer ersten Ausfuhrungsform des Trainingsgerats 10 für die Beckenbodenmuskeln gemäß der Erfindung gezeigt .1 shows an exploded view and FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of a first embodiment of the training device 10 for the pelvic floor muscles according to the invention.
Das Trainingsgerat 10 umfaßt einen leicht verformbaren Teil (Fullmedien; Flüssigkeiten, Gele oder Gase in einem Rundkörper oder dergleichen) als Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11, welcher in einem radial dehnbaren und axial nicht dehnbaren, hulsenartigen Korper 12 gehalten wird. Der Hülsenkörper 12 sorgt dafür, daß die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 durch Druckkraft nur in der radialen Richtung verformbar, d.h. komprimierbar, ist. Lediglich auf der sensorseitigen Stirnseite 13 ist er in der axialen Richtung ausdehnbar.The training device 10 comprises an easily deformable part (Full media; liquids, gels or gases in a round body or the like) as a pressure force absorption unit 11, which is held in a radially expandable and axially non-expandable, sleeve-like body 12. The sleeve body 12 ensures that the compressive force absorption unit 11 can only be deformed, ie compressed, in the radial direction by compressive force. It can only be expanded in the axial direction on the sensor-side end face 13.
Die Zusammensetzung von Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 und Hülsen- korper 12 kann m einer Bodenplatte 14 gehalten werden. Die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 ist beispielweise aus einem elastischen Rundkörper hergestellt, der mit Flüssigkeit, Gel oder Gas gefüllt ist.The composition of the pressure force absorption unit 11 and the sleeve body 12 can be held in a base plate 14. The compressive force absorption unit 11 is made, for example, from an elastic round body which is filled with liquid, gel or gas.
In die Bodenplatte 14 kann zusätzlich ein Gehäuse 15 eingeschoben werden. Das Gehäuse 15 bietet Platz für eine Anzeigeeinheit 16, z.B. ein LCD-Display, verschiedene Betätigungstasten (Em/Aus-Taste 17, Nulltaste 18) und mehrere andere Schaltelemente, die beispielsweise auf einer Leiterplatte (PCB) 19 mit Bauteilen angeordnet sind, welche zum Beispiel mit einem USB-Anschluß 20 versehen werden kann. Des weiteren bietet das Gehäuse 15 Platz für einen Haltekörper 24, in dem zum Beispiel Batterien 25 plaziert werden können. Der Haltekorper 24 trägt außerdem einen Druckkraftsensor 21, einen Druckkraftverteiler oder Aktuator 22 zur Einleitung von muskelstimulierenden Funktionen und einen Druckleiter 23. Diese sorgen dafür, daß eine Druckkrafteinleitung auf den Druckkraftsensor 21 exakt weitergeleitet wird.A housing 15 can also be inserted into the base plate 14. The housing 15 has space for a display unit 16, e.g. an LCD display, various actuation buttons (Em / Aus button 17, zero button 18) and several other switching elements, which are arranged for example on a printed circuit board (PCB) 19 with components which can be provided with a USB port 20, for example. Furthermore, the housing 15 offers space for a holding body 24 in which, for example, batteries 25 can be placed. The holding body 24 also carries a pressure force sensor 21, a pressure force distributor or actuator 22 for initiating muscle-stimulating functions and a pressure conductor 23. These ensure that a pressure force introduction to the pressure force sensor 21 is passed on exactly.
Das Gehäuse 15 kann an verschiedenen Stellen in bezug auf die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 und den Hulsenkorper 12 positioniert werden. Dies kann auf viele dem Fachmann bekannte Wege gemacht werden, zum Beispiel mit einem selbstarretierenden Schlitz in der Bodenplatte 14.The housing 15 can be positioned at various points in relation to the pressure force absorption unit 11 and the sleeve body 12. This can be done in many ways known to those skilled in the art, for example with a self-locking slot in the bottom plate 14.
Fig. 3 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines Tramingsge- rates wahrend der Anwendung. Es ist veranschaulicht, wie das erfmdungsgemaße Beckenbodentrainmgsgerat 10 in der Praxis benutzt werden kann3 shows a schematic representation of a tram rates during application. It is illustrated how the pelvic floor training device 10 according to the invention can be used in practice
Der Beckenboden eines Menschen besteht aus einer Anzahl von knöchernen Strukturen, welche durch Muskeln zusammengehalten werden. Die wichtigsten knöchernen Strukturen im Beckenboden sind die beiden Sitzknochen 50 (Tuber Ischiadicum) , das Schambein 51 (Os Pubis) , das Steißbein 52 (Os Coccygis) und das Kreuzbein 53 (Os Sacrum) .The pelvic floor of a person consists of a number of bony structures that are held together by muscles. The most important bony structures in the pelvic floor are the two sit bones 50 (Tuber Ischiadicum), the pubic bone 51 (Os Pubis), the coccyx 52 (Os Coccygis) and the sacrum 53 (Os Sacrum).
Das erfmdungsgemaße Beckenbodentrainmgsgerat 10 wird von einer Person im Sitzen angewendet. Beide Sitzknochen 50 befinden sich parallel seitlich zum Gerat 10. Wenn eine Person sich auf das Gerat 10 setzt, wird der Beckenboden (das Permeum) gedehnt, und zwar einerseits durch die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 und andererseits, weil die Sitzknochen sich als Folge der Einwirkung der Schwerkraft auf die Rotationsachse 54 des Beckengelenkes auseinanderbewegen. Indem eine Person wahrend des Trainings ihre Beckenbodenmuskeln anspannt, werden die Sitzknochen 50 wieder aufeinander zu bewegt, wodurch die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 radial komprimiert wird. Auf der Unterseite kann sich die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 nicht ausdehnen, weil die Bodenplatte steif ist und auf der oberen Seite die Beckenbodenmuskeln versuchen, ihre normale Position wieder einzunehmen. Dadurch wird die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 gleichzeitig von oben und von der Seite radial zusammengedruckt .The pelvic floor training device 10 according to the invention is used by one person while sitting. Both seat bones 50 are located parallel to the side of the device 10. When a person sits on the device 10, the pelvic floor (the permeum) is stretched, on the one hand by the pressure force absorbing unit 11 and on the other hand because the seat bones are caused by the action of gravity move apart on the axis of rotation 54 of the pelvic joint. By tensing their pelvic floor muscles during training, the seat bones 50 are moved towards each other again, as a result of which the compressive force absorption unit 11 is radially compressed. On the underside, the pressure force absorption unit 11 cannot expand because the base plate is stiff and the pelvic floor muscles on the upper side try to return to their normal position. As a result, the pressure force absorption unit 11 is simultaneously radially compressed from above and from the side.
Die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 kann die in ihr generierte Druckkraft nur auf der Seite des Kraftdrucksensors 21 ausüben Alle wahrend des Trainings ausgeübten Kräfte werden so von der Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 übertragen und zum Druckkraftsensor 21 weitergeleitet Das Signal des Druckkraftsensors 21 wird (elektronisch oder mechanisch) zu einem Ruckkopplungssignal verarbeitet, das dem Benutzer anzeigt, wie die Beckenbodenmuskulatur angespannt ist Das Ruckkupplungssignal wird so einge- stellt, daß das Gerät 10 ohne Anspannung der Beckenbodenmuskeln auf seinem Anzeigegerät 16 Null Kraft anzeig . Damit wird die große Gewichtskraft von dem kleinem Meßsignal separiert . Jede Veränderung der Kraftanspannung des Beckenbodenmuskels wird somit im Rückkopplungssignal sichtbar.The pressure force absorption unit 11 can only exert the pressure force generated in it on the side of the force pressure sensor 21. All the forces exerted during the training are thus transmitted from the pressure force absorption unit 11 and forwarded to the pressure force sensor 21. The signal of the pressure force sensor 21 is processed (electronically or mechanically) into a feedback signal , which shows the user how tense the pelvic floor muscles are. represents that the device 10 without tension on the pelvic floor muscles on its display device 16 displays zero force. This separates the large weight from the small measurement signal. Any change in the tension in the pelvic floor muscle is thus visible in the feedback signal.
Während eines Beckenbodentrainings werden verschiedene Muskeln und Muskelgruppen trainiert, sowohl die tiefen Muskelschichten (Diaphragma Pelvica) als auch die oberflächlichen Muskeln (Diaphragma Urogenitalis) . Dieses ist nützlich für verschiedene Arten der Behandlungen von Problemen wie Inkontinenz, sexuale Disfunk ionen, Rückenbeschwerden und Erektionsstörungen.Various muscles and muscle groups are trained during pelvic floor training, both the deep muscle layers (Pelvica diaphragm) and the superficial muscles (Urogenital diaphragm). This is useful for various types of treatments for problems such as incontinence, sexual disorders, back problems and erectile dysfunction.
Mit dem Trainingsgerät gemäß der Erfindung können die verschiedenen Phasen des Trainings (Entspannen und Anspannen) verständlich und sichtbar gemacht werden, und zwar sowohl quantitativ als auch qualitativ.With the training device according to the invention, the different phases of the training (relaxing and tensing) can be made understandable and visible, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Die Rückkopplung kann stattfinden mit Hilfe einer Anzeigeeinheit 16, beispielsweise Form eines Audiosignals oder optisch mittels eines Zeigers oder analogen bzw. digitalem Displays 16.The feedback can take place with the aid of a display unit 16, for example in the form of an audio signal or optically by means of a pointer or analog or digital display 16.
Die Elektronike heit 19 ist mit Komponenten versehen, wie z.B. einem Prozessor und dazugehörigen Speicherelementen, welche darauf ausgerichtet sind, das Signal des Druckkraftsensors 21 zu verstärken und zu speichern und ein Rückkopplungssignal zu generieren, welches zur Anzeigeeinheit 16 weitergeleitet wird. Die Elektronikemheit 19 wird von einer Batterie, eingebauten Solarzellen oder einer externen Stromquelle versorgt.The electronics unit 19 is provided with components such as a processor and associated storage elements which are designed to amplify and store the signal of the pressure force sensor 21 and to generate a feedback signal which is forwarded to the display unit 16. The electronics unit 19 is supplied by a battery, built-in solar cells or an external power source.
Fig. 4 zeigt eine andere Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemaßen Trainingsgerätes 10. Das Gerät ist zusätzlich mit einem Sitzteil 30 versehen, welches an der Stelle mit einem Schlitz versehen ist, wo das Trainingsgerat 10 eingeschoben werden kann. Vorzugsweise hat die Oberseite des Sitzteils zwei Flachenberei- che 37, die mit seitlich und nach vorne abfallenden Flachen versehen sind Dadurch ergibt sich eine optimale Sitzposition (gerade und entgegen der Schwerkraft anspannend) für das Ausfuhren des Trainings der Beckenbodenmuskeln.4 shows another embodiment of the training device 10 according to the invention. The device is additionally provided with a seat part 30, which is provided with a slot at the point where the training device 10 can be inserted. The upper side of the seat part preferably has two flat areas 37, which are provided with flat surfaces that drop off to the side and to the front. This results in an optimal sitting position (straight and tense against gravity) for performing the training of the pelvic floor muscles.
Fig. 5 zeigt eine Schnittzeichnung einer noch anderen Ausfuhrungform der Erfindung. Bei dieser Ausfuhrungsform ist das Beckenbodentrainmgsgerat im Sitzteil integriert . Es besteht aus einem Unter- bzw. Sockelteil 33, einem Halterteil 36, auf dem die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 montiert ist und einem Oberteil 35, welches eventuell mit Stoff 34 versehen ist.Fig. 5 shows a sectional drawing of yet another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the pelvic floor drain device is integrated in the seat part. It consists of a lower or base part 33, a holder part 36, on which the pressure force absorption unit 11 is mounted, and an upper part 35, which may be provided with fabric 34.
Auf dem Unterteil 33 kann die Elektronikemheit 19 befestigt werden und darunter die Batterien 25. Darüber angeordnet ist die Anzeigeeinheit 16, eventuell mit Bedienungstasten. Die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 ist am Halterteil 36 befestigt, kann aber die Kraft auf den Druckkraftsensor 21 weiterleiten. Der Druckkraftsensor 21 ist an einem verstellbarem Sensorhalter 31 befestigt und nimmt über einen Druckkraftmittler bzw. -leiter 23 und Druckkraftverteiler (oder Aktuator zur Einleitung von muskelstimulierenden Funktionen) 22 die von der Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 ausgeübte Kraft auf.The electronics unit 19 can be fastened on the lower part 33 and the batteries 25 underneath it. The display unit 16 is arranged above it, possibly with control buttons. The compressive force absorption unit 11 is fastened to the holder part 36, but can transmit the force to the compressive force sensor 21. The pressure force sensor 21 is fastened to an adjustable sensor holder 31 and receives the force exerted by the pressure force absorption unit 11 via a pressure force mediator or conductor 23 and pressure force distributor (or actuator for initiating muscle-stimulating functions) 22.
Der verstellbare Sensorhalter 31 ist am Unterteil 33 befestigt. Drehen an einer Einstellungvorrichtung 32 führt zu einer Hm- und Herbewegung des Sensorhalters 31. Auf diese Weise kann das Gerat 10 im Ruhezustand so eingestellt werden, daß die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 gerade den Druckkraftmittler 23 berührt. Dieses Einstellen kann für jeden Anwender unterschiedlichen Gewichts individuell vorgenommen werden.The adjustable sensor holder 31 is attached to the lower part 33. Turning an adjusting device 32 leads to a movement of the sensor holder 31 back and forth. In this way, the device 10 can be adjusted in the idle state so that the pressure force absorption unit 11 just touches the pressure force transmitter 23. This setting can be made individually for each user of different weights.
Alle wahrend des Trainings von den Beckenbodenmuskeln ausgeübten Kräfte werden netzt durch die Druckkraftaufnahmeeinheit 11 auf den Druckkraftsensor 21 übertragen. Die Emstellungvorrich- tung 32 ist vorzugsweise so im Grund- bzw. Sockelteil 33 aufgehängt, daß der Sensorhalter 31 nur über einen eingeschränkten Bereich einstellbar ist. All the forces exerted by the pelvic floor muscles during the training are transmitted to the pressure force sensor 21 by the pressure force absorption unit 11. The adjustment device 32 is preferably suspended in the base or base part 33 in such a way that the sensor holder 31 can only be adjusted over a restricted range.

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1. Trainingsgerät (10) zum Trainieren von menschlichen Beckenbodenmuskeln, welches für das Training zur externen Anlage an den menschlichen Körper direkt oder indirekt zwischen den beiden Sitzknochen im Sitzen vorgesehen ist, umfassend eine Druckaufnahmeeinheit (11, 12), die mindestens auf der dem Beckenboden zugewandten Seite komprimierbar ist und auf einer dem Beckenboden nicht zugewandten Seite (13) ausdehnbar ist, einen mit der Druckaufnahmeeinheit (11, 12) auf deren ausdehnbarer Seite gekoppelten Kraftaufnehmer (23, 21), eine mit dem Kraftaufnehmer verbundene Rückkopplungseinheit (16, 19) für die Erzeugung eines Rückkopplungssignals.1. Training device (10) for training human pelvic floor muscles, which is provided for training for external application to the human body directly or indirectly between the two seat bones while sitting, comprising a pressure recording unit (11, 12), at least on the pelvic floor facing side is compressible and expandable on a side (13) not facing the pelvic floor, a force transducer (23, 21) coupled to the pressure receiving unit (11, 12) on its expandable side, a feedback unit (16, 19) connected to the force transducer for the generation of a feedback signal.
2. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß das Rückkopplungssignal ein Vibrationssignal ist .2. pelvic floor training device according to claim 1, characterized e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the feedback signal is a vibration signal.
3. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Druckaufnahmeeinheit einen flexiblen Körper (11) mit komprimierbarem Material umfaßt.3. pelvic floor training device according to claim 1, characterized in that the pressure-receiving unit comprises a flexible body (11) with compressible material.
4. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach Anspruch 3, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß der flexible Körper (11) Gas, Gel- oder Flüssigkeitsmaterial enthält, welches an der dem Beckenboden zugewandten Fläche von einer nicht dehnbaren Umhüllung (12) gehalten wird.4. pelvic floor training device according to claim 3, characterized g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the flexible body (11) contains gas, gel or liquid material which is held on the surface facing the pelvic floor by a non-stretchable covering (12).
5. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß der flexible Körper (11) eine im wesentlichen zylindrische Gestalt hat und sich die ausdehnbare Seite (13) an einer Zylinderstirnseite befindet .5. pelvic floor training device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the flexible body (11) has a substantially cylindrical shape and the expandable side (13) is located on a cylinder end face.
6. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 5, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Druckaufnahmeeinheit (11, 12) und der Kraftaufnehmer (23, 21) in bezug aufeinander verstellbar sind.6. pelvic floor training device according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the pressure receiving unit (11, 12) and the force transducer (23, 21) are adjustable with respect to each other.
7. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß ein Sitzteil (30) vorgesehen ist, in dem das Beckenbodentrainingsgerät (10) positioniert ist.7. pelvic floor training device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a seat part (30) is provided, in which the pelvic floor training device (10) is positioned.
8. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach Anspruch 7, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß eine Einsteileinrichtung für die Einstellung der Höhe des (10) der Druckaufnahmeeinheit (11, 21) in bezug auf das Sitzteil (30) vorgesehen ist.8. pelvic floor training device according to claim 7, characterized g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that an adjusting device for adjusting the height of (10) of the pressure receiving unit (11, 21) is provided in relation to the seat part (30).
9. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis9. pelvic floor training device according to one of claims 1 to
8, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß eine Nullstellung des Sensorsignals für den Ruhezustand vorgesehen ist.8, characterized in that a zero position of the sensor signal is provided for the idle state.
10. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis10. pelvic floor training device according to one of claims 1 to
9, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß eine zeitabhängige Darstellung des Rückkopplungssignals vorgesehen ist.9, characterized in that a time-dependent representation of the feedback signal is provided.
11. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis11. pelvic floor training device according to one of claims 1 to
10, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß an den Kraftsensor (21) Signalverarbeitungsgeräte für die Verarbeitung und Registrierung der Meß- oder Rückkopplungssignale anschließbar oder ankoppelbar sind.10, characterized in that signal processing devices for processing and registering the measurement or feedback signals can be connected or coupled to the force sensor (21).
12. Beckenbodentrainingsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis12. pelvic floor training device according to one of claims 1 to
11, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß ein Druck- kraftverteiler (22) oder Aktuator mit dem Kraftaufnehmer (23) zur Einleitung von muskelstimulierenden Funktionen vorgesehen ist . 11, characterized in that a pressure force distributor (22) or actuator with the force transducer (23) is provided for initiating muscle-stimulating functions.
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