JP2003236015A - Therapeutic tool for restoring motor function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a therapeutic tool for restoring motor functions which combines characteristics as playing tool requiring balance senses and technical skills while restoring motor functions for finger tips and grip forces efficiently. <P>SOLUTION: The tool is constituted of a pair of elastic spherical bodies 2a and 2b, two strings 3 mounted parallel across the spherical bodies 2a and 2b and a rotor 4 having a pair of through holes 5 pierced separately by the two strings 3. The rotor is made hollow while being provided with a bored part. Moreover, a bell is housed into the spherical body. In addition, a protruded part is formed on the surface of the spherical body, which has a pattern applied thereon. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a therapeutic device for rehabilitating a motor function for rehabilitating a physical function, particularly for recovering a motor function which efficiently recovers a grip function and also has characteristics as a play equipment. Regarding treatment tools.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various treatment tools have been developed to restore physical functions for persons with disabilities who have sequelae who have completed the treatment stage. Particularly, in the case of cerebral infarction such as cerebral infarction, since the motor function of the limbs is impaired, it is necessary to carry out muscle strength training for a long time in order to recover the function and return to society.

As a general therapeutic tool for recovering motor function, a ball-shaped therapeutic tool whose shape is deformed by gripping, or a machine for applying a load according to a symptom and moving a limb against the load to restore muscle strength. There is a shaped instrument.

[0004]

However, in the ball-shaped therapeutic device for recovering the motor function, which improves grip strength, the same operation is repeated monotonously, which causes fatigue for a long period of time, resulting in long-lasting fatigue. It could be painful to do.

Further, the machine-shaped device is not suitable for use in a general household because the device itself requires a large amount of cost and a place for installation. Furthermore, since a part of the muscular strength is repeatedly used, there is a problem that the overall sense of balance and technical ability cannot be obtained, and efficient functional recovery cannot be obtained.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic device for recovering motor function, which efficiently recovers the motor function of fingertips and grip strength, and also has the characteristics as a playground equipment which requires a sense of balance and technical skill. It is in.

[0007]

As a result of intensive studies to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present inventor has found that the above-mentioned object can be achieved by the following constitution, and has completed the present invention. . That is, the therapeutic device for recovering motor function of the present invention includes a pair of elastic spherical bodies, two strings laid in parallel between the spherical bodies, and the two strings separately penetrating. And a rotating body having a pair of through holes. By grasping each spherical body with the left hand and the right hand and operating the spherical body to rotate the rotating body in a certain direction, the strings laid between the spherical bodies are twisted symmetrically about the rotating body, respectively. . After that, the spherical body is alternately moved to the inner side and the outer side, so that the twisting direction of the string is repeatedly reversed and the string is expanded and contracted into a rubber shape. Therefore, the force of the fingertip that grips the spherical body, the gripping force, and the muscle force of the arm that shifts to the left and right are improved, and the motor function can be efficiently restored. Further, since it requires a proper sense of balance and skill, it has a function as a playground equipment, and it is possible to perform muscle recovery training while having fun.

Further, in the therapeutic device for recovering motor function of the present invention, by forming the rotating body in a hollow shape and providing an opening portion in the rotating body, sound is emitted from the rotating body during use, You can enhance the sense of play.

Further, in the therapeutic device for recovering the motor function of the present invention, by accommodating the bell inside the spherical body, the auditory aspect can be similarly obtained during the operation. Furthermore, the therapeutic device for recovering motor function of the present invention, by forming a convex portion on the surface of the spherical body, it is possible to stimulate acupoints of a fingertip or a palm while gripping the spherical body, By applying the design, it is possible to obtain visual enjoyment and mental comfort.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the therapeutic device of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. The therapeutic device 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a pair of elastic spherical bodies 2a and 2b.
, And two strings 3 laid in parallel between the spherical bodies 2a and 2b, and a rotating body 4 provided through the strings 3.

The spherical bodies 2a, 2b are made of a material having elasticity and are hollow or integrally formed with each other, and have a size that fits in the palm of the hand. Also, the spherical bodies 2a, 2b
It is preferable that a person with a disability having a motor function in his / her finger or hand has elasticity such that the shape is deformed by grasping. Further, it is more preferable to prepare various kinds of materials having the elasticity changed appropriately according to the muscle strength of the disabled person.

Two strings 3 are provided between the spherical bodies 2a and 2b. The string 3 is laid in parallel between the spherical bodies 2a and 2b with an appropriate interval, and is appropriately set to a length according to the size of the user's body. Note that the material and the thickness of the string 3 are not particularly limited as long as they have a strength that can withstand repeated operations.

The rotating body 4 preferably has a disc shape, and a pair of through holes 5 into which the two cords 3 are inserted are formed in the substantially central portion. The rotating body 4 is preferably formed of a material that is lightweight and has a certain degree of hardness, such as synthetic resin or wood.

As another preferred example, as shown in FIG. 2, the rotating body 4 is preferably formed in a hollow shape, and the rotating body 4 is provided with an opening portion 6. By providing the opening portion 6 on the side surface or the thick portion of the rotating body 4, sound is emitted when the rotating body 4 rotates. Therefore, the fun of the play equipment is added, and fatigue does not occur during long-term use.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, it is preferable that the spherical bodies 2a and 2b are hollow and the bell 7 is housed therein. By accommodating the bell 7 inside, the bell sound is emitted from the inside during the operation, and the auditory aspect can be obtained in the same manner as described above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the spherical bodies 2a, 2b preferably have a plurality of convex portions 8 formed on the surface thereof. By forming a plurality of convex portions 8 on the surfaces of the spherical bodies 2a, 2b with an appropriate interval, when the spherical bodies 2a, 2b are gripped, the convex portions 8 stimulate the acupuncture points of the fingertips or the palm, and the rehabilitation effect is improved. To be done.

Furthermore, the spherical bodies 2a, 2b are preferably provided with various patterns 9 on the surface thereof, as shown in FIG. By applying such a pattern 9, it is possible to obtain visual enjoyment and mental comfort during operation.

Next, a method of using the therapeutic device for recovering motor function of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). First, as shown in FIG. 6A, each spherical body 2
A and 2b are gripped by the left and right hands, and the spherical bodies 2a and 2b are rotated in a fixed direction (direction of arrow a) to rotate the rotating body 4.
When the rotating body 4 is rotated, the string 3 laid between the spherical bodies 2a and 2b is twisted in symmetrical directions about the rotating body 4, respectively.

After rotating the rotating body 4 appropriately, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the respective spherical bodies 2a, 2b are moved to the arrow b.
Direction (inside and outside). Then, the rotation direction of the rotating body 4 is repeatedly reversed, and at the same time, the rotation direction of the string 3 is repeatedly reversed, so that the string 3 is expanded and contracted into a rubber shape.
Therefore, the fingertips that grip the spherical body, the gripping force, and the muscular strength of the arm that shifts to the left and right are improved, and the motor function can be efficiently restored. In addition, since a proper sense of balance and technical skill are required, it also has the characteristics of a playground equipment, and it is possible to perform exercise recovery training while having fun.

[0020]

As described above, according to the therapeutic device for recovering motor function of the present invention, each spherical body is grasped by the left hand and the right hand, and the spherical body is operated to rotate the rotating body. By moving the spherical body to the inside and the outside, the string is expanded and contracted in a rubber shape, which improves the fingertips that grip the spherical body and the gripping force, and the muscle strength of the arm that shifts to the left and right, improving the motor function efficiently. Can be recovered. In addition, since a proper sense of balance and technical skill are required, it also has the characteristics of a playground equipment, and it is possible to perform exercise recovery training while having fun. Further, by forming the rotating body in a hollow shape and providing the rotating body with an opening portion, sound is emitted from the rotating body during use. Furthermore, by accommodating the bell inside the spherical body, the bell sound is emitted from the inside during the operation of the spherical body, and the sense of hearing can be obtained. Furthermore, by forming a convex portion on the surface of the spherical body, it is possible to stimulate the acupuncture points of the fingertip or the palm while gripping the spherical body. Furthermore, by applying a design to the spherical body, visual enjoyment and mental comfort can be obtained during operation. The therapeutic device for recovery of motor function of the present invention is
It is not limited to use for recovery of motor function such as rehabilitation and may be widely used as a general play equipment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a therapeutic device for recovering motor function of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the rotary body of the therapeutic device for recovering motor function of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is cut away.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a bell is housed inside the spherical body of the therapeutic device for recovering motor function according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a convex portion is provided on the surface of the spherical body of the therapeutic device for recovering motor function according to another preferred example of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a spherical body of a therapeutic device for recovering motor function according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, in a state in which a pattern is applied to the surface thereof.

6 (a) shows an example of use of the therapeutic device for recovery of motor function shown in FIG. 1 in a state where a rotating body is rotated. (B) A state in which the spherical body of the therapeutic device for recovery of motor function shown in FIG. 1 is moved in the left-right direction.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 treatment tools 2a, 2b spherical body 3 strings 4 rotating body 5 through holes 6 openings 7 bells 8 convex 9 patterns

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A rotation having a pair of elastic spherical bodies, two strings laid in parallel between the spherical bodies, and a pair of through-holes through which the two strings separately pass. A therapeutic device for recovery of motor function, characterized by comprising a body. 2. The rotating body is formed in a hollow shape,
The therapeutic device for recovery of motor function according to claim 1, wherein the rotating body is provided with an opening. 3. The therapeutic device for recovering motor function according to claim 1, wherein a bell is housed inside the spherical body. 4. The therapeutic device for recovery of motor function according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion is formed on the surface of the spherical body. 5. The spherical body is provided with a design, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4.
The therapeutic device for recovering motor function according to any one of the above.