JP2003325700A - Forward and backward bending and stretching exercises assist tool for foot fingers - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To assist forward and backward bending and stretching exercises of foot fingers by oneself, and to stimulate effective points of the sole to help blood circulation. <P>SOLUTION: A flat belt material formed of a long size cloth is twisted at one end thereof, and a surface and a back surface thereof are bonded to each other at bonding parts to form an annular body 11, and both ends of the flat belt body are bonded to each other to form a loop. Inner surfaces of the flat belt body forming the loop are bonded to each other at bonding parts to form a ring body 13 as a foot-hang belt 1. Length of the belt body between the bonding part and the bonding part of the inner surfaces is formed longer by 3-10 cm on a side, on which outside of a foot is hung. A pair of such foot-hang belts are prepared, and two ring bodies 13 and 13 of each foot-hang belt 1 and 1 are connected to an elastic extending/shrinking body 2. Dynamic forward and backward bending and stretching exercises of the foot fingers is possible by using this tool. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an anterior-posterior flexion / extension exercise assisting device for use in anteroposterior flexion / extension motion of a toe.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The invention disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-107323, which has been applied as a training tool, includes a foot holder connected to a string-shaped elastic elastic body, which is used for the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger of the five fingers of the foot. A loop of three strips or a loop through which all of the toes are passed one by one is attached to both toes, and both hands and feet are moved to extend a string-like elastic elastic body, which is connected to it. The foot holder pulls the toes, which stimulates the toes and activates blood circulation and nerves. It tries to encourage development.

[0003]

The problem to be solved by the invention is that, in the above-mentioned training tool, the loop of the belt body in which the three central toes of the toes are passed through the foot holder interlocked with the elastic elastic body in the form of a cord. , Or it is fixed with a loop that passes five fingers one by one, so you can move your toes by moving both hands and both feet, but you can move your toes continuously and dynamically. This is a point that cannot be achieved.

On the other hand, in modern society, an increasing number of people are suffering from chronic diseases that are hard to cure no matter how many doctors they see. The number of such people is increasing, and it is an era when many people are spending hard days without enjoying the joy of life, which is hard for their health.

In Oriental medicine, human health is considered to be maintained by the balance of "blood" and "qi". "Blood" carries fresh oxygen and nutrients to every corner of the body. , Plays a role in carrying out carbon dioxide and waste products on the way back, and this is called metabolism, and it is the "ki" that controls the flow of such "blood", and this "ki" is for the human body. There is a passage called a "pathway" that carries, and if the flow of the "pathway" is smooth, the metabolism works well and the human body becomes fresh and healthy. , Will cause diseases such as diabetes.

[0006] Acupoint therapy is effective in improving the flow of this "path", and conventional training tools
Although it is effective in strengthening muscles, it cannot continuously and dynamically move the toes and stimulate the acupoints on the soles of the feet to promote blood circulation.

[0007]

A toe-back flexion / extension exerciser according to claim 1 (hereinafter referred to as "the present invention 1") is constructed by twisting a long cloth flat strip 15 at one end and The back surface is joined at the joining portion 16 to form the annular body 11, both ends of the flat strip 15 are joined to form the loop 12, and the inner surfaces of the flat strip 15 forming the loop 12 are joined together. One that hangs on the outer side of the foot by joining at the portion 14 to form the ring-shaped body 13 to form the footrest belt 1 at this time Is made longer than the other by 3 to 10 cm, and a pair of the footrest belts 1 thus obtained is prepared. The two ring-shaped bodies 13.13 of the respective footrest belts 1.1 are made into a string-like elastic stretchable body 2.
It is an anterior-posterior flexion / extension movement assisting device for toes, which is characterized by being connected to.

A toe-back flexion / extension exerciser according to claim 2 (hereinafter referred to as the present invention 2) comprises the above ring-shaped body 13.13.
The present invention is characterized in that the elastic elastic bodies 2 in the form of strings are connected by a length adjuster 3.

Examples of the material of the long cloth flat strip 15 (hereinafter referred to as flat strip) according to the present invention include durable cloths such as artificial leather and jeans.
The part of one side of the shoe 5 that contacts the sole of the foot may be provided with, for example, a synthetic resin or rubber core material, porcelain, or the like. The length is preferably about 70 to 150 cm and the width is preferably about 1 to 4 cm.

The ring-shaped body 11 formed by the present invention has an opening like the collar of a shirt when viewed from above, and the opening has a shape in which the lower side is large and the upper side is narrower than the lower side. With this shape, when the big toe is fitted, it fits the big toe and gives a comfortable feeling to the sole.

The length of the circumference of the opening above the opening in the annular body 11 is preferably about 13 to 18 cm, which fits the big toe. Junction portion 16 of flat strip 15 forming loop 12 and joint portion 1 between the insides
Between 4 and 4, the length on the outside of the foot is 3c more than the other
If it is less than m, the thumb and the outside of the foot will feel uncomfortable.
When the length is 0 cm or more, the thumb and the inside of the foot feel uncomfortable, and it becomes difficult to use for a long time. Therefore, the difference in length is limited to 3 to 10 cm.

As a material of the cord-shaped elastic body 2, for example, a cylindrical rubber tube is preferable, but the material is not limited to this, and an elastic body such as a rubber cord or a rubber belt can also be used. When using a cylindrical rubber tube, it is preferable that the elastic force is about 0.5 kg when the length of 150 cm is extended by 20 cm. However, the elastic force of the string-like elastic body should be adjusted according to the height and muscle strength of the user. By changing the length and strength to the appropriate one, it is possible to easily adjust the load on the foot. The length is 100 to 170c.
It is preferably about m, but the length is 200 to 340c
It is also possible to double the size of about m.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the present invention 1 shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a cloth-made strip 15 of jeans having a length of 100 cm, a thickness of 1.5 mm and a width of 2.5 cm is twisted at one end, The front surface and the back surface are joined at the joining portion 16 to form the annular body 11, and both ends of the flat strip 15 are joined to form the loop 12, and the flat strip 1 forming the loop 12 is formed.
The inner surfaces of 5 are joined at the joining portion 14 to form the ring-shaped body 13 to form the footrest belt 1, and at this time, the length of the flat belt-like body 15 between the joining portion 16 and the joining portion 14 between the inner surfaces is The one hanging on the outside of the foot is made longer than the other by 7 cm, and a pair of the footrest belts 1 thus obtained is prepared. The two ring-shaped bodies 13.13 of the respective footrest belts 1.1 have a length of 150c.
It was connected to the cord-shaped elastic body 2 of a cylindrical rubber tube having a thickness of m and a thickness of 1 mm. In this example, when the rubber strength was extended by 20 cm, the elastic force was 0.5 kg.

The present invention 1 is, as described above, the footrest belt 1
And the string-shaped elastic body 2, as shown in FIG.
Rotate the central part of the string-shaped elastic body 2 around your waist and cross it in front of your body.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the annular body 11 of the footrest belt 1 is used as an auxiliary tool for hanging the thumb from the sole of the foot to lightly extend the knee, and performing the forward and backward flexion and extension movements of the toes while the foot is loaded. is there.

Although it is preferable to hang the foot belt 1 on bare feet, it is also possible to put on socks into which a thumb or five fingers can be put and hang it on the sock.

In the second aspect of the present invention, the ring-shaped body 13.13 and the string-shaped elastic body 2 are connected by the length adjuster 3 as shown in FIG. 7, and the string is adjusted according to the height of the person and the strength of the muscles of the foot. Elastic body 2
The length is changed by the length adjuster 3 so that the load on the foot can be adjusted.

[0018]

EFFECT OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention 1, the central portion of the elastic stretchable body 2 is rotated around the waist and crossed in front of the body, and as shown in FIGS. After applying it to the thumb from the sole side of the foot, extend the knee to moderately tension the muscles of the lower limbs, and slowly repeat the forward and backward flexion and extension of the toes,
The foot belt connected to this stimulates the pressure points on the soles of the feet and promotes blood circulation.

As described above, the toes are continuously and dynamically moved to stimulate the acupoints on the soles of the feet to promote blood circulation, thereby increasing energy and concentration, and at the same time, to treat cold, depression, It is possible to reduce insomnia and the like.

By applying a load to the big toe, force is applied to all the fingers, and the forward and backward flexion / extension of the toes can be easily performed. Since neither strength nor leg strength is required, men and women of all ages can use it comfortably.

Moreover, since the present invention can be used in various postures and postures, for example, the posture of sitting on a chair (extending legs), the posture of sitting on a chair, the posture of lying on the back, and the sleeping sideways. It can be used in different postures.

Further, since the present invention is made of rubber and cloth belt material, it can be manufactured at low cost, does not damage the body, is lightweight and compact, is convenient to carry, and saves space. No, for example, at home (while watching TV, on a bed, on a futon, etc.) at work,
It can be easily used anywhere such as in hotels, airplanes, trains, and chartered buses.

Further, with this forward and backward flexion and extension movements of the toes, there is almost no resistance to the body and the user feels good, so that they can be used continuously without getting tired.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, all the effects of the first aspect of the present invention can be exhibited, and it can be used by men and women of all ages regardless of their height and their leg strength.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view showing an example of the foot belt of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view showing the annular body 11 of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view of the sole side showing a state in which the foot belt of the present invention is used.

FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view of the instep side of the foot showing a state where the footrest belt of the present invention is used.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing an example of a state in which the anterior-posterior flexion / extension exercise assisting tool of the present invention is actually used.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an implementation of the length adjuster 3 used in the present invention 2.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 foot belt 2 String-like elastic elastic body 3 length adjuster 11 ring 12 loops 13 ring-shaped 14 Joints between insides of long strips of cloth 15 Long strips of cloth 16 Front and back joints of a long strip of cloth

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A long belt-shaped body 15 made of cloth is twisted at one end, the front surface and the back surface thereof are joined at a joint portion 16 to form an annular body 11, and both ends of the belt-shaped body 15 are joined. To form the loop 12, and the inner surfaces of the flat strips 15 forming the loop 12 are joined at the joining portion 14,
The ring-shaped body 13 is formed to form the footrest belt 1. At this time, the length of the belt-shaped body 15 between the joint portion 16 and the joint portion 14 between the inner surfaces is set to be 3 to 10 cm longer on the outside of the foot than on the other. A pair of the footrest belts 1 thus obtained is prepared, and the two ring-shaped bodies 13.13 of each footrest belt 1.1 are connected to the elastic elastic body 2 in the form of a string. Exercise aids. 2. The anterior-posterior flexion / extension exercise assisting device for a toe according to claim 1, wherein the ring-shaped body 13.13 and the elastic elastic body 2 in the form of a string are connected by a length adjuster 3. .