EP3206655A1

EP3206655A1 - Tissue treatment stick with at least one treatment edge

Info

Publication number: EP3206655A1
Application number: EP15778677.3A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Christopher-Marc Gordon
Original assignee: Beurer GmbH
Current assignee: Beurer GmbH
Priority date: 2014-10-17
Filing date: 2015-10-12
Publication date: 2017-08-23
Anticipated expiration: 2035-10-12
Also published as: WO2016058998A1; US20170216136A1; US11344472B2; DE102014221116A1; DE102014221116B4; EP3206655B1

Abstract

The invention relates to a tissue treatment stick which is guided with both hands, the treatment section thereof comprising at least one edge and is vibrated during treatment.

Description

Tissue treatment bar with at least one treatment edge

To release muscular tension massage sticks with two handles and arranged between the handles treatment section for decades have been known. In these massage rods, the treatment section has a plurality of juxtaposed rollers which are rotatably mounted on an axle. At the ends of this axis, the handles are arranged. This massage stick is grasped with both hands and then the roles of the

Treatment section over the treated muscle parts rolled and thereby produce a certain massage effect.

In particular, massagers from US 2,307,554 A, EP 0 116 113 A2, US 2003/0105417 AI, the

DE 20 2014 004 900 Ul or DE 1904135 U known.

The invention has for its object to provide a tissue treatment rod with respect to a conventional massage rod improved effectiveness

provide.

This object is achieved according to the invention in a tissue treatment bar, comprising at least two handles and a treatment section arranged between the handles, in that means for generating vibrations are provided, in that the means for generating vibrations set the treatment section in vibration and the treatment section at least has a (treatment) edge. The fact that the treatment section has at least one pronounced edge makes it possible to generate a higher local pressure for a short time than when a roller rolls over the area to be treated or the part of the muscle to be treated. This already makes a more intense effect and deeper into the tissue

in reaching effect as achieved with a massage. It has been found in studies that the tone of the tissue is already very short

Treatment time of a few minutes was significantly reduced.

This effect is further enhanced by the vibrations in the

Treatment section is offset. This also deep and not directly accessible areas of the connective tissue or muscles, the muscle fasciae or tendons are treated and consequently these areas are relaxed and possibly existing adhesions or tangles of the fascia, cramps or so-called trigger points solved. In the following, for reasons of linguistic simplification, the term "tissue" is often used, which connotes connective tissue, muscles, muscle fasciae and / or tendons.

It has proved to be advantageous that the means for generating vibrations place the treatment section in vibrations with a frequency of less than 100 Hz, preferably less than 60 Hz, and more preferably less than 40 Hz.

Measurements of the effectiveness of the treatment section according to the invention have resulted in a particularly intensive and relaxing effect of the tissue treatment bar at these relatively low frequencies.

In addition, the low-frequency vibrations penetrate deeper into the connective tissue and the muscle tissue, so that also for this reason, a low-frequency

Excitation of the treatment section is desirable.

It is possible in principle to produce the desired vibrations in various ways. A proven and suitable for therapeutic purposes Possibility is to use an electrically driven vibration motor, which is equipped with an imbalance. Such electrically driven vibration motors are available on the market in various designs. The desired frequency is set via the speed of the vibration motor and / or a reduction gear. It is of course advantageously also possible to make the speed of the vibration motor controllable, so that the therapist can set the desired frequency depending on the application.

The effectiveness of the inventive tissue treatment rod can be further enhanced if the means for generating vibrations produce a directed oscillating movement of the treatment portion, the direction of the oscillating movement preferably radially from a center of the body

Treatment section through a / treatment) edge runs. Then namely the oscillating movements in the application of the tissue treatment rod act vertically into the tissue to be treated and develop in this way with minimal energy input a maximum therapeutic effect.

If the treatment section has more than one edge, it is provided in a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the direction of

oscillating motion can be directed to one of the different edges.

In the case of a treatment section with, for example, two or alternatively three edges, these are generally distributed at an angle of 180 ° or, in the case of three edges of 120 °, uniformly over the circumference.

If, in a tissue treatment with three edges, it is now possible to twist the treatment section by 120 ° relative to the handles, then each of the edges can be positioned such that the oscillating vibrations are directed precisely to the desired edge. It will

provided that the means for generating the directional oscillating movement do not rotate relative to the handles during the adjustment operation. As a result, the desired effect, namely the orientation of the directed oscillating movement to exactly one edge, achieved in a simple manner.

Of course, this applies analogously to a tissue treatment rod with two, four or five edges. Of course there are other possibilities of

Orientation.

A directional oscillating movement can be achieved, for example, by providing two counter-rotating imbalances. In a first spatial direction, the imbalances add up and in a second orthogonal to the first spatial direction, the imbalances cancel each other out. There are also known other ways to produce a directed oscillating motion from a circulating imbalance.

It has proved to be advantageous if at least one edge is made of wood. Wood is perceived by the skin of a patient as very pleasant.

In addition, it is a very light and durable material that can be exposed to constant vibration without material fatigue.

It has also proved to be advantageous to produce an edge of a rubber-elastic material. This makes a very soft and gentle treatment of the tissue possible. This edge is mainly in the range of tendons, such. As the Achilles tendon, or used in the knee joint, where a comparatively hard edge of wood would be felt by the patient as painful.

It is also possible that the at least one edge has ribs to form an even softer edge.

If, for example, three edges, each with different hardnesses or properties, are arranged on a tissue treatment rod according to the invention, then the therapist or the self-user always has a suitable edge which is suitable for the respective part of the body to be treated. It is also advantageous if at least one of the edges is replaceable. Then z. As a worn edge can be easily replaced or it can be used according to the needs of different patients, respectively, the most suitable edge in the tissue treatment rod.

A further advantageous embodiment of the tissue treatment rod according to the invention provides that a receptacle for batteries or accumulators is provided at least in one of the handles. Then, the power supply of the electric vibration motor can be ensured in a simple manner. In addition, the relatively large mass of the batteries causes the handles have a large inertia. Therefore, the vibrations of the

Treatment section transferred only to a very small extent on the handles. This makes it possible for a therapist to be able to work with the tissue treatment rod according to the invention for many hours a day without fatigue and without fear of the circulatory disturbances which can be triggered by the vibrations.

In order to ensure that no excessive forces are exerted with the edge on the tissue to be treated, at least one force sensor, but preferably two or more force sensors are provided which detect the forces acting between the handles and the treatment section forces. If the forces exceed a predetermined limit, then, for example, a signal (optical and / or acoustic) is activated. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible that in this case the vibration motor is switched off.

As a result, maltreatment is effectively avoided and it is also medical laymen can treat themselves safely with the tissue treatment rod according to the invention itself. In general, it may be preferable to define an edge as follows:

An edge has a cross-sectional radius which is smaller by at least a factor 3, preferably at least a factor 5, more preferably at least a factor 10, even more preferably at least a factor 15, than any radius of two portions immediately adjacent to the edge-forming radius or the edge ,

While the circle mediated by the cross-sectional radius lying in the normal direction to the longitudinal direction of the tissue treatment rod covers the cross-section of the tissue treatment rod, that is, in other words, inside, this does not necessarily apply to the radii of the directly adjacent to the

apply to edge-forming radius adjacent sections formed circles. In a further embodiment, the latter, in fact, can not cover the cross section of the tissue treatment rod, in other words lie outside of it.

However, the cross-sectional contour of the treatment rod is preferred

provide only the cross-section overlapping or partially overlapping circles. It is understood, moreover, that the transition from a contour formed by a radius to a contour formed by a different radius is not to be understood strictly geometrically, but that a smooth transition at this point is still within the scope of the abovementioned definition of the edge to understand.

In further advantageous embodiments, it is provided that

Tissue treatment s rod and in particular to adapt the treatment section of the body shape to be treated. The adaptation to the body shape to be treated may relate to body regions such as the neck or shoulder area of the user or of the patient. The adaptation of the treatment section can be provided completely or partially.

An advantage of this adaptation is that body regions can be treated with a larger area for the same duration of treatment than when using a treatment section that has just been formed. So is in the back or rump area to the body surface convex, ie outwardly curved portion within the treatment section advantageous. This convex shape can be in one

Be arranged centrally embodiment, wherein in a training two subsequent to both ends of the convex portion sections may in turn be straight. In another embodiment, the portions adjacent to both ends of the convex portion may be concave relative to the body region to be treated, i. be formed curved inwards, in order to be able to treat faster and more thorough body regions that connect to the transverse to the laterally extending backbone region.

Furthermore, the said sections may be alone or, if one or two handles are provided, they lie on one axis or, in another embodiment, form an angle, the apex of which however may also be outside the treatment rod.

The above-mentioned adaptation can, for example, still be realized in that a particular central section of the treatment section or the entire treatment section is bent, in particular bent in a circular ring.

In one embodiment, at least the two handles lie on a common central axis and the treatment section lying in between is curved in its longitudinal course, for example in the form of a circular ring or similar to a sinusoidal half-wave function. The transitions of the sections lying around the central axis, in particular of the handles, to the treatment section bent in the longitudinal direction can be designed to be fluid. An immediate stage transition between these sections is also provided as an alternative embodiment.

In a further embodiment, furthermore, the entire rod, ie together with the two outer handles, can be bent. The bend can be carried out by successive sections of different radii. Alternatively, the bend can be made by means of a single bend radius. In a further embodiment, the treatment rod may also be bent in different directions. Thus, for example, in one embodiment of the invention that the two handles of an imaginary center axis of the

Treatment bar bent toward the user and a central portion of the treatment section or the entire treatment section of the

Treatment bar is bent away from the user.

In all embodiments, the treatment rod is preferably formed from the side symmetric, i. the left side and the right side of the treatment rod are substantially or actually identical in their outer shape.

In one embodiment, it can further be provided that the treatment rod identifies one, in particular a single, handle, and the treatment portion is arranged, in addition or alone, at an end opposite the handle.

In this embodiment, it is provided that the treatment rod on the

Treatment section forming end is bent. The bend is preferably formed walking stick like. The bow caused by the bend spans an arc angle of preferably between 80 and 320 degrees. An edge of the treatment section is further at the end-side end face of the

Treatment section formed. Alternatively, however, the treatment section at this point may also have a non-edge-shaped configuration, for example pyramid-shaped, conical or frusto-conical or partially spherical.

In a further embodiment, it is further provided that at least the

Treatment section of the treatment rod is manually changeable in shape and thus can be converted by the user in the desired form of treatment. One aspect of said embodiment may include a pivotal function whereby parts of the treatment rod can be rotated against each other to reach different angles of attack of the treatment portion over a joint in one or two handles, thereby enabling treatment to be achieved for hard-to-reach locations such as the back , Furthermore, the

Treatment rod by such, in particular at several angles detectable, joints are compactly compacted, such as for easier transport or travel or for small-scale storage of the treatment rod.

In a further embodiment, it is proposed that the treatment section has one or more replaceable parts. These interchangeable parts are, for example, by means of simple locking elements in the body of the

Treatment bar latched. On the one hand, the interchangeability of the parts of the treatment section allows easy cleaning, such as the removal of oils and thus improved hygiene. On the other hand, parts of different sizes, in particular of different diameters and / or made of different materials, can be used, whereby a massage treatment can be individualized by the corresponding modification of the treatment rod.

If the handles are also to be changed in a further embodiment, such as by means of simple catch or screw, different sizes of the handles for different sized hands for use of a

Treatment rod to be used.

In addition to the size of the handles can also have a special design in shape and material. So the handles can be moved according to one

Padded embodiment, in particular be carried out by means of a foam material. The attachment of handles to de, treatment bar can

for example, by plugging, plugging, screwing or locking done.

In one embodiment is provided between the handles and the

Treatment section to provide a decoupling device that controls the vibration and / or oscillating movement of the treatment section attenuates or completely decoupled from the handles. Such a decoupling element can be provided, for example, as a spring element, for example as a torsion spring.

In a further embodiment, it can further be provided that at least the treatment section is provided with an antibacterial and / or antifungal

Coating is equipped. Such a coating can, for example

Having nanosilver whose antibacterial effect is well known.

In a further embodiment, it may further be provided that the vibration is supplemented or replaced by further movement functions. For example, the treatment section could be equipped with a knocking function. The execution of a mechanism that can perform a knocking such Knlopffunktion is well known. By way of example only, a driven by a transmission and thus tensionable spring element is called, which relaxes impulsively after a predetermined time or a presettable adjustment force and a hammer element actuates that beats or knocks on an anvil element. The knocking frequency can be fixed or alternatively varied by means of a control. A knocking frequency between 0.5 and 10 Hz is preferred. The

Knocking frequency can be modulated and sweep the frequency range once or several times. Furthermore, the knock strength, i. the

Movement amplitude to be modulated in a preferred embodiment of the treatment rod. It is understood that the said elements are preferably arranged in a cavity of the treatment rod.

If the treatment rod is flexible, in a further embodiment, a mechanism may be provided which allows a kneading function of the treatment rod, in particular for the treatment section. In a simple case, this kneading function may be, for example, a reciprocating or partial or complete rotation of a rod section that coincides with a certain amount

Form change of the respective section, in particular the treatment section is accompanied. As a simple example let be a rotational movement of a Called Pleuelelementes, which is arranged in a flexible shell. Within a full revolution of a drive such a connecting rod in the extended state will lead to a corresponding bulge of the shell which a simple kneading function can be achieved, which can complement or replace the vibrating massage.

In a further embodiment, it is further provided that the vibration generator is designed as a piezoelectric element. In addition to piezo actuators are in principle also known electrical or electromechanical

Vibration generation facilities. By way of example only and not

Restricting can be prestressed spring elements, thermally actuated

Vibration generating devices, combustion engines for

Vibration generation can be used in a known per se.

In one aspect, it may further be provided to position one or more identical or different vibration generators in the treatment rod. Except a central position of the or can

Vibrator also be distributed in the direction of the left and right half of the rod, there either in an equidistant distance from each other or at different distances.

It can also be provided as a further development of an embodiment that a magnetic field is generated as a permanent permanent field or as an alternating field, in particular in the region of the treatment section that acts on the body region to be treated. For a magnetic permanent field, in a simple case, a permanent magnet may be used, which is mounted in or on the treatment rod.

It can also be provided as a further development of an embodiment that a light-emitting device supports the massage effect.

Thus, for example, IR light, red or blue or green light can be used by means of appropriate LED or other known light sources. Preferably, a part of the treatment section is formed as a translucent portion that allows the passage of light. The translucent portion may be formed, for example, as one of the aforementioned treatment edges, and thus over the length of the entire treatment section of the

Extending treatment rod. It is also possible to provide the region of the treatment section lying between the edges with a light-transmitting section. The translucent portion is preferably made of glass or art glass. Especially for smaller sections is also suitable rock crystal or similar translucent rocks. By further developing the treatment rod by means of light sources, for example, heat can support the massage effect or, when red, blue, green or white light is used, a positive therapeutic influence can be exerted, in particular on the treated body region.

In a further embodiment, it is further provided that the treatment section is heated by at least one heating element. As a heating element, a heating wire or a heating foil is suitable. The heating elements can be -something by means of a

Lackschicht- covered and insulated against external influences.

As particularly positive to support a massage effect, the acoustic support has been found by means of a sstab integrated in or on the treatment speaker. This speaker can be used with audio waves in the

Frequency range of preferably below 100 Hz, more preferably below 60 Hz, even more preferably operated below 40 Hz.

Even below the audible frequency range, for example from 16 Hz to 21 Hz, a positive support of the massage effect can be shown, which is why this frequency range can also be provided in a further embodiment.

In one aspect, therefore, a frequency band may be used which projects into the inaudible lower frequency range, or sweeps over this range. In In a further aspect, the desired frequency, in particular steplessly adjustable, or different playback programs can be played back from a stored program selection. It is understood that also usual music / radio play or meditation pieces can be played by means of the at least one loudspeaker. In a further aspect, these audio pieces can be transferred to the treatment bar by other devices, such as smartphones, via a USB socket provided on the treatment bar.

In a further aspect, it is further provided that by means of a in the

Treatment rod existing socket, smart phones and other hand-hold devices are rechargeable.

Beyond such a beech are also massage measurement data, which can be stored for example by a storage device of the treatment bar. Such massage measurements include, but are not limited to, the duration of treatment, the treatment regimen chosen, and if one

appropriate sensor is present in the treatment rod, the treated body regions. In addition to the USB port or instead can in the

Treatment staff also other facilities for communication with other devices may be provided, such as an infrared interface, or devices for ultrasonic, optical or wireless communication. The communication between the treatment bar and another device, such as a smartphone, may, for example, relate to user-created massage programs that the user wishes to share with other users. Further, there are issues of

Applications in different languages possible using the communication channels provided. In particular, a device pairing may be provided between the treatment rod and a further device by means of which live communication is optionally made possible.

In a further aspect, in one embodiment, a timer function may be provided for the treatment staff by which the user searches for

Exceeding a presettable treatment time, such as Total treatment time or the recommended treatment time of certain body parts, the treatment bar turns off the outputs an audible or visual warning signal.

It is understood that having at least one edge

Treatment section can shoot other sections that have no edge and that can be designed as a rotatable roller, rotatable ball, rotating triangle or other suitable for massage forms.

Further advantages and advantageous embodiments of the invention are the following drawings, the description and the claims removable.

drawings

It shows partially schematic

FIG. 1 shows a side view of a fabric treatment according to the invention; FIG.

FIGS. 2, 3 show different embodiments of the fabric treatment according to the invention;

4 to 8 different further alternative embodiments of a

fabric treatment rod according to the invention, each having a section through a body portion of a user to be treated;

9, 10 further embodiments of a treatment rod with a

Handle;

11 to 13 views on frontal treatment sections of a

Treatment rod according to FIGS. 9 and 10;

14, 15 treatment rods with relative to each other in their position

changeable sections;

16 is a detail of a sectional view through a treatment rod;

17, 18 different arrangement of vibrating elements within a

Treatment rod;

19 to 21 each have an arrangement of a translucent portion within a

Treatment section of a treatment rod;

Fig. 22, 23 each have an arrangement of a heating element within a

Treatment rod; 24 a treatment bar connected to a hand-hold device;

25 a treatment bar with a wireless

Communication interface;

26 a further treatment rod with an edge completely rounded off on both sides;

27 another treatment rod with one on both sides

rounded edge;

28 different edge shapes in each case a sectional view;

29 to 31 different cross sections through a treatment rod;

Figure 32 is an exploded view of a treatment bar;

33 is a perspective view of a treatment rod;

FIG. 34 is a sectional view of a treatment rod of FIG. 33 and FIG

35 is a sectional view of an alternative treatment rod.

Description of the embodiments

FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a tissue treatment rod 10 according to the invention. At its ends, the tissue treatment rod has two handles 12. Between the handles 12, a treatment section 14 is formed. As indicated by an arrow 16, it is possible that the

Treatment section 14 in an oscillating or circumferential vibration staggered. This vibration is generated by means for generating vibrations 18, which are usually designed as an electric motor with an imbalance. In order to ensure the power supply of this electric motor, 12 receiving compartments 20 for batteries or batteries are formed in the handles.

The receiving compartments 20 can be opened and closed by means of a simple, preferably tool-less, mountable and removable cover 22. This makes it possible, similar to a flashlight, to replace the batteries in a very short time and in a charging station (not shown) to give. During the charging process, a second set of accumulators can be inserted into the tissue treatment rod 10 so that it can be operated almost indefinitely in terms of time.

It is of course also possible that the accumulators in the

Storage compartments 20 are charged by an external charging cable. The required socket is not shown in the figure 1.

The electrical leads from these receiving compartments 20 to the means for generating vibrations 18 are not shown in the schematic representation of Figure 1. Furthermore, an on / off switch, displays, such. As a visual warning signal (LED or display), which is output when the force exerted on the tissue force is too large, not shown in the figure 1.

In the figure 1 force measuring devices 32 are shown schematically, which detect the forces acting between handles 12 and treatment section 14. If an allowable limit is exceeded, then an audible and / or visual signal is generated. Alternatively, it is also possible to

Shut down vibration motor 18 in this case. This effectively prevents unacceptably high forces and prevents the patient from having bruises or other symptoms the day after treatment. FIG. 2 shows a cross section along the line AA according to FIG. In this embodiment, the treatment section 14 has two opposite edges 24 and 26, which are interconnected in the sectional view of Figure 2 by a circular arc. The edges 24 and 26 are slightly rounded and not sharp, because with the edges 24 and 26 of the

Treatment section 14 is painted over the tissue to be treated. A treatment with too sharp an edge would be perceived as painful by the patient and could even lead to injuries. A radius of 2mm to 8mm as the minimum radius of curvature at the edges 24 and 26 has been found to be advantageous. The edges preferably extend approximately or completely parallel to a longitudinal axis 11 of the tissue treatment rod. At least in the region of the edge 24, the treatment section 14 is preferably made of wood, inter alia because wood is perceived as pleasant by the patient. In addition, wood is a light and very powerful material, which shows no signs of fatigue even during prolonged use, even when subjected to vibration for many hundreds of hours.

The edge 26 can be inserted in the treatment section 14 and, in a further embodiment, preferably consists of a rubber-elastic material. This rubber-elastic material is much softer than the wood on the edge 24. Therefore, the edge 26 is particularly suitable for the treatment of games that little

Connective tissue or muscle mass. For example, using the edge 26, the Achilles tendon or parts in the area of the knee can be treated well.

FIG. 2 shows the means for generating vibrations 18. The curved arrow (without reference number) is intended to be the circulating unbalance of a

Indicate vibration motor.

In the figure 3 is another embodiment of an inventive

Treatment section 14 shown. In this embodiment, the treatment section 14 is in the manner of a trochoid and has three edges 24, 26 and 28 on. The edges 24 and 26 may be formed as well as those explained with reference to FIG 2.

The third edge 28 may for example also be designed as an exchangeable edge made of a rubber-elastic material and additionally have a plurality of ribs 30, which make the edge 28 even softer and more flexible.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, an embodiment is indicated by arrows 34 in which the treatment section 14 is brought into an oscillating motion, this oscillating movement having a direction starting from a

Center M of the treatment section 14 is directed radially outward to one or in the case of Figure 2 to both edges 24 and 26 respectively.

If the treatment section 14 an oscillating movement is imposed, then with minimum energy use a maximum depth effect of

Treatment achieved. It is particularly advantageous in this case if two edges 24, 26 are arranged opposite one another, because then, by simply turning, a conversion of the inventive fabric treatment rod 10 by 180 °, the desired edge 24 or 26 can be used. It is not necessary to change the direction of the oscillating motion.

The situation is different with the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 3. If, in this exemplary embodiment, a directed oscillating movement 34 corresponds to FIG

Treatment section 14 is impressed, then it is recommended that this direction can be directed from the center M radially outward either on one of the edges 24, 26 or 28. This can be achieved simply by twisting the treatment section 14 by 120 ° relative to the handles and the means for producing a directional imbalance 18 if another edge is to be used. FIGS. 4 to 8 show various other alternative embodiments of a tissue treatment rod 10 according to the invention, each having a sectional view through a body portion 28 of a user to be treated.

FIG. 4 shows a completely straight rod 10 with two handles 12 and a treatment section 14 extending therebetween.

In Figure 5, the treatment portion 14 is located on a shaft 36 except for a central portion 30. The handles 12 are also on the axis 36. The central portion 30 is bent and is opposite to a body portion 28, in this case a thigh, concave.

In FIG. 6, the treatment section 14 lies, except for a central section 30, on two axes 36 which span an angle 38. The handles 12 are also on each of the axes 36. The central portion 30 is bent and is opposite to a body portion 28, in this case a back area, convex.

In FIG. 7, the completely curved treatment section 14 no longer lies on the axis 36 but bulges relative to a body section 28.

In FIG. 8, the symmetrically formed treatment section is bent in a central region and bent in opposite directions to the central section 30 in its two end sections. The handles 12 are clearly bent relative to the treatment section 14. This treatment bar is suitable for the treatment of a rump or a body portion 28 shown

Back area.

Figures 9 and 10 show further embodiments of a treatment rod 10 here with only a handle 12. The handle 10 opposite end face 39 is shown in Figures 11 to 13 in various embodiments, which should not be construed to be exhaustive. The treatment bar flexes his the end face 39 having end portion 40 in Fig. 9 by an angle 42 of about 90 degrees. In Fig. 10, the end portion is bent at an angle of 180 degrees. With such treatment bars, the treatment of the back can be done without the treatment rod would have to be positioned over the shoulder over it. In the straight, adjoining the handle 12

Treatment section have shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 treatment bars 2 not shown here parallel to the longitudinal axis of the treatment rod edges.

FIGS. 11 to 13 show views on end faces 39 of end sections, as explained in FIGS. 9 and 10. Fig. 11 shows with the views A and B each have a side view and view C is a plan view of an end face 39, which is formed here projecting on an oval base.

FIG. 12 shows a plan view A and a view B a side view of the frusto-conical end of the end section 40 of a treatment rod according to FIGS. 9 and 10.

FIG. 13 further shows a part-spherical end face 38 of the end section 40 according to FIGS. 9 and 10, wherein view A shows a side view and view B shows a plan view of the end face 39.

In the embodiments of a tissue treatment rod 10 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, there is a rotational function with which parts of the tissue treatment rod 10 are provided

Treatment bar 10 can be rotated against each other about an axis of rotation 46 to reach over two joints 44 different angles of attack of the treatment section 14 against two handles 12 and thereby to facilitate the treatment success for hard to reach places, such as the back. Further, the treatment bar 10 can be compactly compacted by such, in particular at several angles detectable hinges 44, such as for easier transportation or travel or for small-scale storage of the treatment rod, as shown in Fig. 15 below. 16 shows a detail of a sectional view through a treatment rod, namely a coating with plastic material 48 containing nanosilver particles on a treatment section 14. As is known, this makes it difficult or completely impossible for pathogens to adhere, in particular to the treatment section 14.

FIGS. 17 and 18 show various arrangements of vibration elements in the form of two or three vibration motors 18 within a treatment rod. FIG. 17 shows a symmetrical arrangement of the vibration motors 18, and FIG. 18 shows a non-symmetrical arrangement of the vibration motors 18 with three vibration motors on the side of the fabric treatment rod 10 shown on the right.

19 shows an arrangement of a translucent portion within a treatment portion 14 of a treatment rod 10. The translucent portion is made of plastic material and extends only over a part of the treatment portion 14. A light source (not shown) transmits UV light through the translucent portion 50.

20 and 21 show in various views a further arrangement of a translucent portion 50 within a treatment portion 14 of a treatment rod 10. The translucent portion 50 is formed of glass material and extends almost completely along and forms part of the treatment portion 14. An edge 24 is used by the

Glass material formed. A light source 52 sends IR light through the

translucent section 50.

FIGS. 22 and 23 each show an arrangement of a heating element 54 in the form of a known heating conductor below an edge 24 within a

Treatment rod 10. In Fig. 22, the heating conductor is provided in a designated

Through hole introduced and in Fig. 23 is an insulation 56 of the heating element directly on a protective layer 58 of paint and forms with this an edge 24th

Fig. 24 shows a treatment bar 10, which is connected by means of a USB connector 60 to a hand-held device 62 in the form of a smartphone. The USB connector 60 allows not only the transmission of data nor the

Charging a present in the treatment bar 10 not shown here

Battery.

In FIG. 25, a treatment bar 10 communicates via a hand-held device 62 with an internet cloud 164. For this purpose, a communication interface 166 in the form of a WLAN connection is provided.

FIG. 26 shows a further treatment rod 10 with an edge 24 which is completely rounded off on both sides. The edge 24 itself has a radius of 7 mm in the center of the rod (section C - C) and in an end region (section B - B '). , Section D-D ') a smaller radius of about 2mm or at the end (section A-A') no edge radius, which is different from the radius of the treatment rod. The radius reduction is linear from both sides of the center (section C-C).

FIG. 27 shows a further treatment rod 10 with a partial oval

Cross-section with an edge 24 which is completely rounded off on both sides. The edge 24 itself has a radius of 25 mm in the center of the rod (section C-C) and thus merges into the basic shape of the rod cross-section. In one end region (section B-B '), the edge has a smaller radius of about 3 mm. The radius reduction is linear from both sides of the center (section C-C).

Fig. 28 shows various edge shapes each in a sectional view, in which the edge 24 of the view A forms a projection, in the views B, C and D, the edge 24 has a radius of 8, 4 and 2mm. FIGS. 29 to 31 show different cross sections through a respective treatment rod 10.

In FIG. 29, different radii are in a section of a

Tissue treatment bar shown in a sectional view, namely two

edge radii 64 of 2 mm, a radius 66 of 20 mm, a radius 68 of 9.5 mm and a radius 70 of 100 mm. The treatment rod has a height 72 of 18.2 m and a width 74 of 28.8 mm.

In Figure 30, different radii are in a portion of an alternative

Tissue treatment bar 10 with a vibration motor 18 disposed therein in a sectional view, namely edge radii 64 of 2 mm, a radius 66 of 35 mm and a radius 70 of 177 mm. The treatment rod has a height 72 of 32 mm and a width 74 of 52 mm.

In Figure 31, different radii are in one section of another

Tissue treatment bar 10 with a vibration motor 18 disposed therein in a sectional view, namely edge radii 64 of 4 mm, a radius 66 of 39 mm and a radius 70 of 194 mm. The treatment rod has a height 72 of 35 mm and a width 74 of 57 mm.

In general, it may be preferable to define an edge or an edge-forming radius as follows:

An edge-forming radius or an edge has a cross-sectional radius which is smaller by at least a factor 3, preferably at least a factor 5, more preferably at least a factor 10, even more preferably at least a factor 15, than any radius of two immediately adjacent to the edge-forming radius or the edge adjacent sections.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 29, by definition, radius 64 is still to be regarded as 6.66 mm as the edge-forming radius or edge 24, since the section with the smallest radius adjacent to it is 20 mm. The definition can still be restricted as follows: The smallest radius of a section adjacent to the edge-forming radius is always greater than 15 mm.

32 shows an exploded view of a treatment rod 10 with two handles 12 in the form of covers and a treatment section 14. A steel tube 76 can be inserted into an opening 78 of the treatment section 14. In the steel tube 76, the gripping pieces 80, a securing element 82, an eccentric element 84 for generating the vibration movement, a vibration motor 18, a motor bracket 86 are inserted. On the right side, a battery holder 88 is further shown with a plug contact 90, which can be inserted or pushed through the handle 80 shown on the right. On both sides of the treatment rod 10, a cover 92 is still shown with holder 94, wherein an actuating element 96 is disposed in one of the covers 92. By means of the actuating element 96, the motor 18 of the treatment rod can be switched on and off. Finally, a power supply 98 and a USB connector 60 for power supply or for charging an accumulator of the treatment rod 10 is shown.

33 shows a perspective view of a treatment rod according to FIG. 33, wherein a USB socket 102 is still shown with which the power supply 98 or other devices can be connected.

Fig. 34 is a sectional view of a treatment rod of Fig. 33, and Fig. 35 is a sectional view of an alternative treatment rod 10 which tapers from outside to inside. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10 tissue treatment bar

12 handle

14 treatment section

16 arrow

18 vibrations

18 vibration motor

20 storage compartments

22 lids

24 edge

26 edge

28 edge

30 ribs

32 force measuring devices

34 exercise

36 axis

38 angles

39 front side

40 end section

42 angles

44 joint

46 axis of rotation

48 plastic material

50 section

52 light source

54 heating element

56 insulation

58 protective layer

60 USB connector

62 hand hold device

64 -70 radius 72 height

74 width

76 steel pipe

78 opening

80 grips

82 securing element

84 eccentric element

86 motor bracket

88 B ater holder

90 plug contact

92 cover

94 bracket

96 actuator

98 power supply

102 USB socket

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166 communications s

Claims

claims

A tissue treatment rod suitable for the treatment of connective tissue, muscle, muscle fascia or tendon, comprising a treatment portion (14), characterized in that in the treatment portion means for generating vibrations (18) are provided, that the means for Generating vibrations (18) causing the treatment section (14) to vibrate, and that the

Treatment section (14) has at least one edge (24, 26, 28), wherein the edge is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tissue treatment rod.

2. tissue treatment bar according to claim 1, further comprising at least two handles (12) wherein the treatment portion (14) between the handles (12) is arranged.

3. Tissue treatment rod according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the means for generating vibrations (18) generates a frequency of less than 100 Hz, preferably less than 60 Hz and more preferably less than 40 Hz.

4. Tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for generating vibrations (18) are designed as electrically driven vibration motor.

A tissue treatment rod according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for generating vibrations (18) produce directional oscillating movement of the treatment portion (14), the direction of the oscillating movement being radially from a center (m) of the treatment portion (14) passes through an edge (24, 26, 28).

6. Tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the treatment portion (14) more than one edge (24, 26, 28), and in that the direction of the oscillating movement starting from the midpoint (M) of the treatment section (14) on the various edges (24, 26, 28) can be directed.

7. tissue treatment rod according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one edge (24) consists of wood.

8. Tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one edge (26, 28) consists of a

rubber-elastic material.

9. tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one edge (28) has ribs (30).

10. Tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one edge (24, 26, 28) is replaceable.

11. Tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least in one of the handles (12) a

Recording (20) is provided for batteries or accumulators.

12. Tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one means (32) for detecting the forces exerted by the handles (12) on the treatment portion (14) is provided.

13. Tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one optical or acoustic

Signaling device is provided which is activated when a predetermined force limit value is exceeded.

14. Tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edge (24, 26, 28) has an edge-forming Has cross-sectional radius which is smaller by at least a factor of 3, preferably at least a factor 5, more preferably at least a factor 10, more preferably at least a factor 15, than each radius of two immediately adjacent to the edge-forming cross-sectional radius sections.

15. Tissue treatment rod according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edge (24, 26, 28) has a cross-sectional radius in a range of 2 mm to 8 mm.