JP2008104667A - Health measuring apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To concisely and repeatably measure a health index related to a subject's athletic ability at a general home. <P>SOLUTION: A health measuring apparatus includes a step to put the subject's foot 13 thereon, a block 8b buried in the step, a posture adjuster 29, 30, 31 to change the subject's standing posture by moving up and down the block 8b, a detector to detect the subject's barycentric position with its foot 13 on the step, and a calculation part to calculate a parameter of the center of gravity sway from the barycentric position detected by the detector and to calculate the health index related to the subject's athletic ability from the calculated parameter. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a health measurement device that measures health indices related to the body's motor ability, such as muscle strength, joint flexibility, and balance sensation, from body sway parameters.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a device that measures a health index related to a body's athletic ability by measuring a body's center-of-gravity sway parameter such as the length of the body's center-of-gravity position or the area surrounded by the locus of the center of gravity position is known. . Specifically, it displays the current body centroid position and the target body centroid position, and measures the time it takes for the body centroid position to move from the current centroid position to the target centroid position. An apparatus for measuring an index and an apparatus for measuring a health index from load fluctuations applied to a platform of a weight scale have been devised (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).
JP 2002-253534 A JP 2006-051158 A

  When measuring the center-of-gravity sway parameter, the subject needs to hold a measurement posture such as a single-leg standing posture, a maximum forward tilt posture, or a maximum backward tilt posture for a predetermined time. This is very difficult for elderly people and the like, and there is a problem in terms of safety. In addition, measurement postures such as the maximum forward leaning posture and maximum backward leaning posture vary depending on the subject's subjectivity, and because the measurement posture reference is unclear, the health index is reproduced by changing the measurement posture at each measurement. It is difficult to measure well. For this reason, the conventional apparatus is mainly used in medical institutions and is not widely used for general households.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a health measuring device that can easily and easily measure a health index related to physical exercise ability even in a general home. is there.

  A health measurement device according to the present invention includes a step on which a subject's foot is placed, a block unit embedded in the step, a posture adjustment unit that changes the standing posture of the subject by moving the block unit up and down, and a step A detection unit that detects the position of the center of gravity of the subject in a state where the foot is placed on the body, and calculates a center of gravity swing parameter from the position of the center of gravity detected by the detection unit, and health related to the exercise ability of the subject based on the calculated center of gravity swing parameter And an arithmetic unit for calculating an index.

  According to the health measurement device of the present invention, the posture of the subject is guided to the measurement posture necessary to calculate the center-of-gravity sway parameter by raising and lowering the block embedded in the platform, and therefore, related to the exercise ability of the subject. Health indicators can be measured easily and with good reproducibility even in general households.

  Hereinafter, the structure of the health measuring apparatus which becomes embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

[First Embodiment]
First, with reference to FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 4, the structure of the health measuring apparatus used as the 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

[Device configuration]
As shown in FIG. 4, the health measuring apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a platform 2 on which both feet of the subject are placed, and load cells (load sensors) 3 a, 3 b, 3 c, 3 d embedded in the platform 2. And amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d for amplifying and outputting the output signals of the load cells 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d, and an AD converter for AD (analog / digital) conversion of the output signals of the amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d 5, a calculation unit 6 that calculates a centroid swing parameter and a health index related to the exercise ability of the subject using the output signal of the AD converter 5, a centroid swing parameter calculated by the centroid position of the subject and the calculation unit 6, and The display part 7 which displays the health parameter | index relevant to a test subject's athletic ability is provided as a main component.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the body 1 of the health measuring device includes a display unit 7, blocks 8 a and 8 b provided at predetermined positions on the platform 2, a changeover switch 9, a power switch 11, and a foot fixing position guide. 12a and 12b are provided. The blocks 8a and 8b are formed of a rubber elastic body or the like, and as shown in FIG. 2, the elevation is controlled up and down by an actuator (not shown) in conjunction with the pressing operation of the changeover switch 9 by the subject. Specifically, the upper surfaces of the blocks 8 a and 8 b are normally embedded so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the platform 2, but the actuator generates hydraulic pressure by the pump 29, and the plan is generated in the cylinder 30. By pushing out the jar 31, it is raised by a predetermined amount as shown in FIG.

[Operation during health index measurement]
The health measuring device having such a configuration measures a health index related to the exercise ability of the subject by operating as follows. That is, first, after the subject switches the power switch 11 to the on state, the subject gets on the step board 2 and puts the foot 13 on the foot fixing position guides 12a and 12b as shown in FIG. Next, the amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d amplify the detection signals of the load cells 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and the AD converter 5 converts the output signals of the amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d to AD at a predetermined sampling frequency. Convert. Next, the calculation unit 6 converts the output signal of the AD converter 5 into the center-of-gravity position coordinates, and uses the converted center-of-gravity position coordinates to calculate center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as a trajectory length, a rectangular area, and an average center-of-gravity position. The method for calculating the center-of-gravity sway parameter is well known at the time of filing of the present invention and will not be described. For details, see Japanese Patent Publication Nos. 48-33950, 50-16918, 60-16919, 2760471, 2710223, and 2760472.

  Next, the actuator is actuated in response to the subject pressing the changeover switch 9, whereby the blocks 8 a and 8 b are raised by a predetermined amount from the horizontal surface of the platform 2. Then, the subject again puts the foot 13 on the foot fixing position guides 12a and 12b, and keeps a stationary standing state in a state where a part of the sole, for example, the arch 14 is lifted as shown in FIG. When the arch 14 is lifted, the ground contact area between the foot 13 and the platform 2 is reduced, and the balance of the subject's body is worse than when the blocks 8a and 8b are not raised. Therefore, in order to maintain the balance, the muscle strength of the sole and the flexibility of the ankle joint are required. In this state, the center-of-gravity fluctuation is measured again for a predetermined time, and the center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as the locus length, the rectangular area, and the average center-of-gravity position are calculated.

  As described above, in the health measurement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the blocks 8a and 8b are raised to calculate the center-of-gravity sway parameters in the two types of measurement postures. It is possible to measure health indicators related to the motor ability of subjects such as flexibility and balance sensory function. In general, when the muscle strength, joint flexibility, and balance sensory function are excellent, the difference in the center-of-gravity sway parameter in the same posture is small. On the other hand, when the muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function are inferior, the difference in the center-of-gravity sway parameter between both postures appears greatly. Further, if muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function are improved by training such as exercise, the difference in the center-of-gravity sway parameter between the two postures is reduced, so that the training effect can be measured easily and safely.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the configuration of a health measuring apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the health measuring apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the inclined plates 15a and 15b are held horizontally on the platform 2 by the lock mechanisms 16a and 16b. The upper surfaces of the inclined plates 15a and 15b are normally embedded so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the platform 2, but the actuator generates hydraulic pressure by the pump 29 and the plungers 31a and 31b in the cylinder 30. Raise a predetermined amount. In addition, electromagnetic valves 32a and 32b are provided between the pump 29 and the cylinder 30, and the hydraulic pressure generated by the pump 29 can be switched.

[Operation during health index measurement]
The health measuring device having such a configuration measures a health index related to the exercise ability of the subject by operating as follows. That is, first, the subject switches the power switch 11 to the on state, gets on the platform 2 as shown in FIG. 6 (a), puts his / her feet on the foot fixing position guides 12a and 12b, and maintains the stationary standing state. Next, the amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d amplify the detection signals of the load cells 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and the AD converter 5 converts the output signals of the amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d to AD at a predetermined sampling frequency. Convert. Next, the calculation unit 6 converts the output signal of the AD converter 5 into the center-of-gravity position coordinates, and uses the converted center-of-gravity position coordinates to calculate center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as a trajectory length, a rectangular area, and an average center-of-gravity position.

  Next, in response to the subject pressing down the changeover switch 9, one of the locking mechanisms 16a of the inclined plate 15b is released and the electromagnetic valve 32a and the electromagnetic valve 32b are opened and closed, respectively. Next, the plunger 31a is lifted by the actuator, and the block 19a is raised, whereby the inclined plate 15b is tilted and the flange portion 17 is lifted as shown in FIG. 6 (b). In this state, the center-of-gravity fluctuation is measured for a predetermined time, and the center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as the locus length, the rectangular area, and the average center-of-gravity position are calculated. Thereafter, the pump 29 lowers the hydraulic pressure to return the inclined plate 15b to the horizontal state, the lock mechanism 16a is activated, and the inclined plate 15b is held horizontally again.

  Next, when the subject presses the changeover switch 9 again, the lock mechanism 16b is released and the electromagnetic valve 32a and the electromagnetic valve 32b are closed and opened, respectively. Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the block 19b is raised by the actuator, and the mound hill part 18 is lifted and guided to tilt the body at a predetermined angle. In this state, the center-of-gravity fluctuation is measured for a predetermined time, and the center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as the locus length, the rectangular area, and the average center-of-gravity position are calculated. Thereafter, when the pump 29 lowers the hydraulic pressure, the inclined plate 15b is returned to the horizontal state, the lock mechanism 16b is activated, and the inclined plate 15b is kept horizontal.

  As described above, in the health measurement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the gravity center fluctuation parameters in the three types of measurement postures are calculated by tilting the inclined plates 15a and 15b as the blocks 8a and 8b are raised. Can be used to measure health indicators related to the subject's motor skills, such as muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function. In general, when the subject's sole is lifted, the balance of the posture of the subject becomes worse as compared to the state of standing on the horizontal plane. Therefore, when the muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function are excellent, the difference between the parameters in the three types of measurement postures is small. On the other hand, when the muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function are inferior, the difference between the parameters appears greatly. In addition, if the muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function are improved by training such as exercise, the difference between the parameters is reduced, so that the training effect can be measured easily and safely.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the structure of the health measuring apparatus which becomes the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

  In the health measuring apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, blocks 19 a to 19 d are provided on the platform 2 so as to substantially come into contact with the heel part 17 and the thumb hill part 18. Yes. The upper surfaces of the blocks 19a to 19d are normally embedded so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the platform 2, but the actuator generates hydraulic pressure by the pump 29 or lowers the hydraulic pressure so that the plan is generated in the cylinder 30. The jars 31a and 31b are moved up and down to move a predetermined amount.

[Operation during health index measurement]
The health measuring device having such a configuration measures a health index related to the exercise ability of the subject by operating as follows. That is, first, the subject switches the power switch 11 to the on state, gets on the platform 2 as shown in FIG. 8A, puts his / her feet on the foot fixing position guides 12a and 12b, and maintains a stationary standing posture. Next, the amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d amplify the detection signals of the load cells 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and the AD converter 5 converts the output signals of the amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d to AD at a predetermined sampling frequency. Convert. Next, the calculation unit 6 converts the output signal of the AD converter 5 into the center-of-gravity position coordinates, and uses the converted center-of-gravity position coordinates to calculate center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as a trajectory length, a rectangular area, and an average center-of-gravity position.

  Next, when the subject presses the changeover switch 9 again, the electromagnetic valve 32a and the electromagnetic valve 32b are opened and closed, respectively. Next, when the actuator is actuated, the block 19a is raised by a predetermined amount from the horizontal surface of the platform 2 as shown in FIG. 8 (b), and the posture of the subject is guided to a slightly forward tilted posture by lifting the buttocks 17. Is done. In this state, the center-of-gravity fluctuation is measured for a predetermined time, and the center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as the locus length, the rectangular area, and the average center-of-gravity position are calculated.

  Next, in response to the subject pressing down the changeover switch 9 again, after the block 19a returns to the position on the horizontal surface of the platform 2, the electromagnetic valve 32a and the electromagnetic valve 32b are in a closed state and an open state, respectively. Next, when the actuator is operated, hydraulic pressure is generated, and as shown in FIG. 8C, the block 19b is raised from the horizontal surface of the platform 2 by a predetermined amount, so that the toe hill portion 18 of the sole is lifted. At this time, the body of the subject is guided to a slightly backward tilted posture by lifting the pinnacle 18. In this state, the center-of-gravity fluctuation is measured for a predetermined time, and the center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as the locus length, the rectangular area, and the average center-of-gravity position are calculated. Thereafter, the block 19b returns to the position of the horizontal surface of the platform 2.

  As described above, in the health measurement apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the blocks 19a to 19d are raised, so that the center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters in the three types of measurement postures are calculated. It is possible to measure health indicators related to the exercise ability of the subject such as joint flexibility and balance sensory function. Lifting the subject's heel 17 and phalange hill portion 18 makes the balance worse than when standing on a horizontal plane. Therefore, when the muscle strength, joint flexibility, and balance sensory function are excellent, the difference between the center-of-gravity sway parameters in each posture is small. On the other hand, when the muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function are inferior, the difference between the center-of-gravity parameters of each posture appears greatly. In addition, if muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function are improved by training such as exercise, the difference between the center-of-gravity sway parameters of each posture is reduced, so that the training effect can be measured easily and safely. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the toe flexor strength does not work by lifting only the toe hill portion 18 without the block being applied to the toes. Therefore, the inclined plate shown in FIG. 6 is used. Compared with the conventional measuring method, the flexibility evaluation of only the ankle joint becomes clearer.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, FIG. 10, the structure of the health measuring apparatus used as the 4th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

  In the health measuring apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the upper surfaces of the blocks 19a to 19d are normally embedded so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the platform 2 as shown in FIG. 10 (a). . As shown in FIG. 9, the blocks 19a and 19b and the blocks 19c and 19d are connected to the regions 23a and 23b by connecting portions 24a to 24d formed of an elastic material such as an elastomer, respectively.

[Operation during health index measurement]
The health measuring device having such a configuration measures a health index related to the exercise ability of the subject by operating as follows. That is, first, the subject switches the power switch 11 to the on state, gets on the platform 2 as shown in FIG. 10 (a), puts his / her feet on the foot fixing position guides 12a and 12b, and holds in a stationary standing position. Next, the amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d amplify the detection signals of the load cells 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and the AD converter 5 converts the amplified signals of the amplifiers 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d to AD at a predetermined sampling frequency. Convert. Next, the calculation unit 6 converts the output signal of the AD converter 5 into the center-of-gravity position coordinates, and uses the converted center-of-gravity position coordinates to calculate center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as a trajectory length, a rectangular area, and an average center-of-gravity position.

  Next, in response to the subject pressing down the changeover switch 9, the electromagnetic valve 32a and the electromagnetic valve 32b are opened and closed, respectively. Then, when the actuator is operated, as shown in FIG. 10B, the block 19a sinks from the horizontal surface of the footrest 2 by a predetermined amount, and the region 23a is also pulled by the block 19a and tilted accordingly. At this time, the posture of the subject is slightly backward tilted by lowering the heel. In this state, the center-of-gravity fluctuation is measured for a predetermined time, and the center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as the locus length, the rectangular area, and the average center-of-gravity position are calculated.

  Next, in response to the subject pressing the changeover switch 9 again, the block 19a returns to the position on the horizontal surface of the platform 2, and then the electromagnetic valve 32a and the electromagnetic valve 32b are in a closed state and an open state, respectively. When the actuator 10 is actuated, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the block 19b sinks from the horizontal surface of the footrest 2 by a predetermined amount, and the region 23a is also tilted by being pulled by the block 19b. At this time, the subject's posture is guided slightly forward by lowering the thumb hill. In this state, the center-of-gravity fluctuation is measured for a predetermined time, and the center-of-gravity fluctuation parameters such as the locus length, the rectangular area, and the average center-of-gravity position are calculated. Thereafter, the block 19b returns to the position of the horizontal surface of the platform 2.

  As described above, in the health measurement device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the blocks 19a to 19d are settled, and the region 23a and the region 23b are tilted. These parameters can be used to measure health indicators related to the subject's motor ability, such as muscle strength, joint flexibility, and balance sensory function. It should be noted that the balance of the posture of the subject is worsened by lifting the subject's heel and thumb hill compared to the state of standing on the horizontal plane. Here, when the muscle strength, joint flexibility, and balance sensory function are excellent, the difference between the center-of-gravity sway parameters in each posture is small. On the other hand, when the muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function are inferior, the difference between the center-of-gravity parameters of each posture appears greatly. In addition, if muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function are improved by training such as exercise, the difference between the center-of-gravity sway parameters of each posture is reduced, so that the training effect can be measured easily and safely. Further, in this embodiment, since the foot is placed in the hollow of the main body 1, it is difficult to fall down in the event of an emergency, and the measurement can be performed safely.

[Other Embodiments]
In the health measuring device shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of blocks 19a to 19e are embedded in the platform 2, and a switching mechanism such as an electromagnetic valve for switching a block to be moved vertically between the blocks 19a to 19e and the actuator 10 is provided. Is provided. Further, the memory provided in the main body 1 stores in advance a database representing the relationship between the foot size and the position of the heel and the toe hill. When the subject inputs the size of the foot, for example, the subject's heel and thumb The optimum two blocks 19b and 19d corresponding to the hill position are selected. The actuator 10 moves only the block 19b or the block 19d up and down by the changeover switch 9. According to such a configuration, muscle strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function can be evaluated under the same conditions regardless of the size of the subject's foot.

  In the health measuring apparatus shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of blocks 19i (1) to i (n) embedded in the step board 2 are formed of elastomer pressure sensors to form a matrix, and the power switch 11 is turned on. When the state is reached, the pressure distribution of the sole is first measured, the part showing the high pressure distribution is identified as the heel and the thumb hill, and the block 10i corresponding to the heel and the thumb hill is moved up and down by the actuator 10, so that different posture states are obtained. Guide and measure the sway parameter. According to such a configuration, muscular strength, flexibility, and balance sensory function can be more strictly evaluated regardless of the shape of the foot.

  In the health measuring apparatus shown in FIG. 13, concave members 20 a, b that match the physiological curvatures of the ridges 17 and the thumb hills 18 are provided on the blocks 19 a, b embedded in the platform 2. According to such a configuration, the subject can easily position the foot by aligning the foot heel and the toe hill with this member. As shown in FIG. 14, positioning can also be easily performed by providing a convex member 21 that matches the physiological curvature of the arch 14 and aligning the arch 14 with the convex member 21. By doing in this way, position shift decreases and measurement accuracy improves.

  The health measuring device shown in FIG. 15 is configured so that the foot heel 17 and the blocks 19a and 19b of the thumb hill 18 are alternately raised continuously. According to such a configuration, it is possible to evaluate the following ability of muscle strength, ankle joint, and balance sensory function. Note that the alternating ridges may be regular or irregular. By doing so, dynamic balance ability, muscle strength, and ankle joint flexibility can be understood in more detail.

  In the health measuring device shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the sole electrodes 22a to 22d are provided on the surfaces of the blocks 19a to 19d, respectively, and a weak alternating current having a predetermined frequency is applied to the sole electrodes 22a and 22c. Is used to measure the impedance by measuring the voltage between the other sole electrodes 22b and 22d, and calculate body composition components such as visceral fat, muscle mass, and water content by using a predetermined conversion equation. . According to such a configuration, by combining the body composition component and the center-of-gravity fluctuation parameter, the health condition such as physical condition and the improvement effect by exercise can be understood in more detail from the sole.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment which applied the invention made by the present inventors was described, this invention is not limited by the description and drawing which make a part of indication of this invention by this embodiment. For example, the health index measuring apparatus of the present embodiment measures body composition components, and simultaneously performs electrocardiographic measurement using a sole electrode, or measures a pulse wave signal using a photoelectric sensor instead of the electrode. Alternatively, the blood flow state may be measured simultaneously, the pulse wave propagation time may be measured using electrocardiogram measurement and a pulse wave signal, or the blood pressure may be calculated based on a predetermined conversion formula.

  Further, in this embodiment, the actuator is a hydraulic type, but any configuration may be used as long as the mechanism moves the block up and down, such as air pressure, water pressure, and air spring. Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of measurement postures are guided by the changeover switch 9, but after the power switch 11 is turned on, measurements in a plurality of measurement postures may be continuously performed at predetermined intervals. .

  In this embodiment, the block is moved by an actuator. However, a predetermined amount of depression may be provided in advance at a predetermined position of the platform, and the block may be embedded. The shape of the block may be a quadrangular prism, a cylinder, a semi-cylinder, or the like. In this embodiment, the measurement is performed with both feet placed on the platform, but the measurement may be performed one foot at a time. As described above, it is a matter of course that all other embodiments, examples, operation techniques, and the like made by those skilled in the art based on the above embodiments are included in the scope of the present invention.

It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus used as the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure at the normal time of the health measuring apparatus shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure at the time of block protrusion of the health measuring apparatus shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus used as the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating the operation | movement at the time of the gravity center fluctuation parameter measurement of the health measuring apparatus shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus used as the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating operation | movement at the time of the gravity center fluctuation parameter measurement of the health measuring apparatus shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus used as the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating operation | movement at the time of the gravity center fluctuation parameter measurement of the health measuring apparatus shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus which becomes other embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus which becomes other embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus which becomes other embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus which becomes other embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus which becomes other embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the structure of the health measuring apparatus which becomes other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1: Body 2: Steps 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d: Load cells 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d: Amplifier 5: AD converter 6: Calculation unit 7: Display unit 8a, 8b: Block 9: Changeover switch 10: Actuator 11 : Power switch 12a, 12b: Foot fixing position guide 30: Cylinder 31: Plunger

Claims (11)

A platform on which the subject's feet can be placed;
A block unit embedded in the platform, and a posture adjustment unit that changes the standing posture of the subject by raising and lowering the block unit in the vertical direction;
A detection unit for detecting the position of the center of gravity of the subject in a state where his / her foot is placed on the platform;
A health measuring device comprising: a computing unit that calculates a center of gravity swing parameter from the center of gravity detected by the detection unit, and calculates a health index related to the exercise ability of the subject based on the calculated center of gravity swing parameter. .   The health measurement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the posture adjustment unit tilts the subject's standing posture forward or backward by inclining a part of the subject's sole by raising the block portion. A health measuring device characterized by guiding to a tilted posture.   The health measurement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the posture adjustment unit tilts the subject's standing posture forward by sinking a part of the subject's sole by sinking the block unit. A health measuring device characterized by guiding to a backward tilt posture.   The health measurement apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a part of the sole is a heel or a thumb hill part.   5. The health measuring apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the posture adjusting unit guides the posture of the subject to a backward tilted posture so that a load is not applied to the sole portion ahead of the thumb hill portion. Health measuring device.   6. The health measurement apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the posture adjustment unit includes means for detecting positions of the heel and the phalanx.   7. The health measurement apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the posture adjustment unit includes a database that stores data indicating a relationship between a foot length and a position of a heel and a toe hill, and corresponds to a subject's foot length. A health measuring device that detects the position of the heel and the heel head portion by reading out the data of the position of the heel and the heel head portion from the database.   The health measurement apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the posture adjustment unit detects a pressure distribution of a sole and detects positions of a heel and a toe hill based on the detected pressure distribution. Health measuring device.   The health measurement device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the step includes a concave or convex member for positioning a subject's foot. apparatus.   The health measuring apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the posture adjusting unit induces a forward leaning posture and a backward leaning posture alternately and continuously. measuring device. The health measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
Impedance was calculated from the electrodes provided on the surface of at least four blocks, the current applied from two electrodes of the electrodes, and the voltage detected from the remaining two output electrodes, and calculated based on a predetermined conversion formula. And a means for determining the health condition of the subject by calculating the body composition from the impedance.

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