JP2023027796A - Balance training tool - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a portable balance training tool that can be mounted easily for doing effective training anywhere in an easy manner.SOLUTION: A balance training tool for adjusting the posture in standing and walking includes a columnar shaped body made of an elastic material for fixing a state that a portion between toes is expanded by being held between the toes of the foot. The balance training tool is a set of a plurality of the bodies.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a balance training device for training the trunk and adjusting the sense of balance.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, various goods for balance training have been invented in order to train the body's sense of balance and to walk stably. Patent Document 1 is a training device that develops a sense of balance by walking on a rail-shaped device, and by walking on a rail-shaped elastic body having a raised surface, develops a sense of balance. .

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-180669

The balance training device of Patent Literature 1 requires a rail-shaped device to be laid on the floor, and is suitable for training in a space with a certain amount of space. However, training was not possible in a narrow space or in a place without a flat surface on which to lay the rail-shaped equipment. The balance training device of the present invention can easily train the sense of balance even in a narrow space. Even if you don't dare to train, you can train your body's sense of balance just by walking or going about your daily life while wearing the balance training device of the present invention. The balance training device of the present invention stabilizes the balance of the body by being worn on the toes, so that even elderly people, people with weak leg muscles, and people with physical disabilities can walk stably and are less likely to fall. have the effect of

The balance training device of the present invention is a balance training device that adjusts the posture during standing and walking, is made of an elastic material, and is sandwiched between the toes to widen the toes. It is characterized by having a pillar-shaped main body fixed with.

According to the present invention, a column-shaped main body made of an elastic material and having a circular upper surface and a lower surface is firmly fixed between the toes to hold the toes in a spread state, allowing the body to move freely. Easier to balance. It is possible to experience a state of balance, make the body remember the sense of balance in the body, efficiently train the trunk, and perform balance training to cultivate the sense of balance.

In addition, the balance training device of the present invention is a balance training device that adjusts the posture when standing and walking, is made of an elastic material, has a circular upper surface and a lower surface, and is constricted in the vicinity of the center in a drum shape. It is characterized by having a main body that is held between the toes and fixed in a state in which the toes are spread out.

According to this invention, a drum-shaped main body having a circular upper surface and a lower surface made of an elastic material is firmly fixed between the toes to keep the toes spread, thereby maintaining the balance of the body. becomes easier to obtain. It is possible to experience a state of balance, make the body remember the sense of balance in the body, efficiently train the trunk, and perform balance training to cultivate the sense of balance.

In addition, the balance training device of the present invention is a balance training device that adjusts the posture when standing and walking, is made of a material with a foam structure having air bubbles, and is sandwiched between the toes to support the toes. It is characterized by having a pillar-shaped main body that is fixed with the gap widened.

According to this invention, a hand drum-shaped main body having a columnar upper surface and a lower surface made of a material having a cellular structure with air bubbles is firmly fixed between the toes and the toes are held in a spread state, Makes it easier to balance your body. It is possible to experience a state of balance, make the body remember the sense of balance in the body, efficiently train the trunk, and perform balance training to cultivate the sense of balance.

Also, the balance training device of the present invention is characterized by being made of a foam rubber material.

According to this invention, the balance training device made of a foam rubber material is firmly fixed between the toes to keep the toes spread, thereby making it easier to balance the body. The foam rubber material has moderate elasticity and can provide a balance training device that fits snugly on any toe size. In addition, by using this balance training device, one can experience a state of being in balance, let the body remember the sense of balance in the body, efficiently train the trunk, and perform balance training to cultivate the sense of balance. can.

Also, the main body of the balance training device of the present invention is characterized by having an open cell structure and/or a closed cell structure.

In accordance with the present invention, a balance training device comprising an open and/or closed cell cellular structure is placed between the toes to hold the toes in a spread-out position in a tightly secured manner to maintain body balance. easier to take. The open-cell structure is a structure in which air-containing cells are continuously formed, and has moderate elasticity, so it is possible to provide a balance training device that fits perfectly on any toe size. In addition, by using this balance training device, one can experience a state of being in balance, let the body remember the sense of balance in the body, efficiently train the trunk, and perform balance training to cultivate the sense of balance. can.

Further, the main body of the balance training device of the present invention is characterized by having a hardness of 20 or more and 35 or less.

According to this invention, since the hardness of the main body of the balance training device 100 is 20 or more and 35 or less, it is possible to provide the balance training device 100 which has moderate elasticity and fits between the toes.

Also, the balance training device of the present invention is characterized by being a set of a plurality of said main bodies having the same diameter and/or height.

According to this invention, the toes can be spread and fixed with a comfortable strength by sandwiching a balance training device having a diameter suitable for the space between the toes. If the space between the toes and the toes can be fixed with appropriate strength, the posture balance during standing and walking can be greatly improved. In addition, since it is a balance training device with a uniform shape, it is not bulky and can be easily carried in a bag.

Moreover, the balance training device of the present invention is characterized by being a set of a plurality of said main bodies having different diameters and heights.

According to this invention, the toes can be spread and fixed with a comfortable strength by sandwiching a balance training device having a diameter suitable for the space between the toes. If the space between the toes and the toes can be fixed with appropriate strength, the posture balance during standing and walking can be greatly improved.

1 is a perspective view of balance training equipment 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. (a) is a plan view of the balance training device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and (b) is an enlarged view of part A in FIG. 2(a). 1 is a front view of balance training equipment 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a reference front view for demonstrating the shape of the balance training equipment 100 of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a reference perspective view for explaining how to use balance training equipment 100 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a reference perspective view for explaining how to use balance training equipment 100 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a reference perspective view for explaining how to use balance training equipment 100 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a reference perspective view for explaining how to use balance training equipment 100 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a balance training device 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention; (a) is a plan view of the balance training device 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, and (b) is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 10(a). Fig. 10 is a front view of the balance training device 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention; It is a reference perspective view for explaining the usage method of the balance training equipment 200 of Embodiment 2 of this invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a balance training device 300 according to modification 3 of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a balance training device 400 of modification 4 of the present invention; (a) is a perspective view of the balance training device 500 of Modified Example 5 of the present invention, and (b) and (c) are views for explaining the usage. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a balance training device 600 of modification 6 of the present invention; FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the balance training device 700 of Modification 7 of the present invention, and (b) is a view for explaining the usage.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
1 is a perspective view of a balance training device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2(a) is a plan view, FIG. 2(b) is an enlarged view of part A of (a), and FIG. 3 is a front view. It is a diagram. FIG. 4 is a reference front view for explaining the shape of the balance training device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 5 to 8 are reference perspective views for explaining how to use the balance training device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the balance training device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention has a circular upper surface 11 and a lower surface, and the side surface 12 is an inwardly curved curved surface. It has a constricted drum-shaped body. The balance training device 100 of Embodiment 1 is made of a foam rubber material. A foamed rubber material is a material made by foaming rubber, and has an open-cell structure consisting of interconnected cells, and has moderate elasticity. The balance training device 100 of Embodiment 1 uses foamed rubber made of nitrile rubber (NBR sponge) material. Foamed rubber made of nitrile rubber (NBR sponge) material has oil resistance, wear resistance, and aging resistance, and can be used as the balance training device 100 that is durable and easy to handle. The balance training device 100 can also use foamed rubber, which is a rubber material other than nitrile rubber (NBR sponge). The foam rubber preferably has a hardness of 5 or more and 40 or less, and most preferably has a hardness of 20 or more and 35 or less. By setting the hardness of the foamed rubber to the hardness described above, the balance training device 100 can be easily pinched when pinched between the toes, and can be fixed with the toes spread out by moderate tightening.

As shown in FIG. 2(a), the top surface of the balance training device 100 is circular. As shown in FIG. 2(b), when the balance training device 100 is enlarged, it has a cell structure having cells. As shown in FIG. 3, the balance training device 100 has a shape close to a cylinder when viewed from the front, but the side surfaces are curved rather than facing. Shape. When viewed from the front, the side surfaces of the balance training device 100 are gently curved inward from the upper and lower ends toward the vicinity of the center. As shown in FIG. 4, the width c near the center of the balance training device 100 is smaller than the width d at the upper and lower ends. The dimension of c is 0.8 to 0.99 times the dimension of d. By making the part near the center slightly thinner and having a constricted shape, it is easy to pinch between the toes, and after pinching, the foot is supported from above and below by the upper and lower surfaces, so that the body can be easily balanced. .

Next, how to use the balance training device 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the balance training device 100 is used by being sandwiched between the toes, and four balance training devices 100 are used for each foot. When the side of the balance training device 100 is held with the fingers of the hand and pinched between the fingers to crush the balance training device 100, the balance training device 100 is easily crushed and becomes thin. The balance training device 100 is squashed and thinned with the fingers, inserted between the toes, and when the device is inserted deep between the toes, the hand is released. Then, the balance training device 100 returns to its original size and is firmly fixed with the toes spread. By repeating this procedure, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the balance training device 100 is sandwiched between the toes one by one.

The balance training device 100 of the first embodiment uses four balance training devices 100, but depending on the condition of the feet and toes, only one or two or three may be used. It is also possible to implement it by reducing the number. At first, if the toes do not open enough and it is difficult to pinch all four, use it only between the big toe and index finger at first, then increase the number and pinch it on other fingers as you get used to it. You can also try to

As shown in FIG. 8, when the balance training device 100 is sandwiched between all the toes, the toes are fixed in a more spread out state than usual. By spreading the toes, the area where the soles of the feet come into contact with the floor surface becomes larger, and a sense of stability is obtained, making it easier to maintain balance. By using the balance training device 100 of the present invention, even those who are originally weak or weakened such as the elderly, physically handicapped, etc., can fix their toes in a spread state, making it easier to walk. , It is difficult to fall, and you will be able to maintain your body balance well. When walking training and various types of training are performed while wearing the balance training device 100 of the present invention, the training effect is amplified, and the balance training device 100 of the present invention can be worn outside of training as well as during normal walking. Therefore, it becomes possible to develop a habit of maintaining good body balance, strengthen the trunk, and maintain a stable walking posture.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a balance training device 200 according to Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. FIG. 9A and 9B are perspective views of a balance training device 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, in which FIG. 10A is a plan view, FIG. 10B is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. is. FIG. 12 is a reference perspective view for explaining how to use the balance training device 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

A balance training device 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, has a cylindrical main body having a circular upper surface 11 and a circular lower surface. The balance training device 200 of Embodiment 2 is made of a foam rubber material. A foam rubber material is a material with moderate elasticity. The balance training device 100 of Embodiment 1 uses foamed rubber made of nitrile rubber (NBR sponge) material. Foamed rubber made of nitrile rubber (NBR sponge) material has oil resistance, wear resistance, and aging resistance, and can be used as the balance training device 100 that is durable and easy to handle. The balance training device 100 can also use foamed rubber, which is a rubber material other than nitrile rubber (NBR sponge).

As shown in Figure 9, the balance training device 200 is a cylinder. It has the same configuration as the balance training device 100 of Embodiment 1, except that the main body has a cylindrical shape. The balance training device 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention has a simple columnar shape, so that it is easy to manufacture and process. In addition, when pinching the toes, the main body having a wider width than that of the balance training device 100 of the first embodiment is pinched, so that the toes can be fixed in a state of being spread further. It is advisable to use the balance training device 200 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention after getting accustomed to widening the space between the toes.

(Modification 3)
FIG. 13 shows a balance training device 300 of Modification 3 of the present invention. Modification 3 is a set consisting of a plurality of balance training devices 300 with different diameters. Modification 3 has a set of four. The thickest diameter is sandwiched between the big toe and index finger, and the thinnest diameter is sandwiched between the index and middle toes and between the middle and ring fingers. The remaining one is used by sandwiching it between the ring finger and little finger of the foot. Since the size of the space between the toes and the toes is different, by holding the balance training device 300 having a diameter that matches the space between the toes, the feet can be stretched with a comfortable strength. You can spread your fingers and fix it. If the space between the toes and the toes can be fixed with appropriate strength, the posture balance during standing and walking can be greatly improved.

(Modification 4)
FIG. 14 is a balance training device 400 of Modification 4 of the present invention. Modification 4 is a set consisting of a plurality of balance training devices 400 with different heights. In modification 4, a set of four is provided. The tallest one is sandwiched between the big toe and index finger, and the other low balance training device 400 is sandwiched between the other toes. The big toe is the largest and tallest of the toes. The balance training device 400 with which the big toe touches can firmly hold the big toe if it has a sufficient height. By sandwiching the balance training device 400 having a height that matches the height of each toe, the toes can be spread and held firmly with a comfortable strength. If the space between the toes and the toes can be fixed with appropriate strength, the posture balance during standing and walking can be greatly improved.

(Modification 5)
FIG. 15(a) is a balance training device 500 of Modified Example 5 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 15( a ), a balance training device 500 of Modification 5 has a notch 15 in the columnar main body 1 . As shown in FIGS. 15(b) and 15(c), Modification 5 is used by inserting it into the thong portion of sandals or flip-flops. By using Modification 5, balance training can be easily performed even when going out. In addition, by using the balance training device 500 of Modification 5, the body is balanced and stabilized, so that it is possible to prevent falls when going out, and the wearer is less likely to get tired even after walking for a long time.

(Modification 6)
FIG. 16 is a balance training device 600 of Modification 6 of the present invention. Since the balance training device 600 of Modification 6 has an elliptical shape, it can be easily inserted into the toes by crushing the main body so that the cross section becomes elongated, and even the elderly or disabled who have weak strength can easily wear it. It can be a balance training device 600 .

(Modification 7)
FIG. 17(a) is a balance training device 700 of Modification 7 of the present invention. The balance training device 700 of Modification 7 is a training device that is used by holding it between the fingers of the hand instead of the toes. As shown in FIG. 17(b), the balance training device 700 of Modification 7 is held between the fingers of the hand instead of the toes. When the balance training device 700 of Modification 7 is inserted between the fingers of the hand, the fingers of the hand spread out firmly, and when the hand is grasped or opened while the training device 700 is worn, the muscles of the fingers of the hand are stretched. is strengthened, grip strength is strengthened, and it leads to the prevention of dementia.

100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 balance training device 11 upper surface 12 side surface 12a side center portion 12b side end portion 13 rubber 14 bubble 15 notch H foot P hand

Claims (7)

A balance training device that adjusts the posture when standing and walking, and is made of an elastic material and has a pillar-shaped main body that is held between the toes and fixed in a state in which the toes are spread out. A balance training device characterized by comprising: A balance training device for adjusting the posture during standing and walking, which is made of an elastic material, has a circular upper surface and a circular lower surface, and has a drum shape with a constriction near the center, and is made of toes and toes. A balance training device characterized by comprising a main body which is held between the toes and fixed in a state in which the toes are spread out. A balance training device that adjusts the posture when standing and walking, is made of a material with a foam structure having air bubbles, and has a pillar shape that is held between the toes and fixed in a state in which the toes are spread out. A balance training device characterized by comprising a main body of 4. The balance training device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the main body is made of a foamed rubber material. The balance training device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the main body has a hardness of 20 or more and 35 or less. 6. A balance training device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it is a set of a plurality of said bodies having the same diameter and/or height. 7. A balance training device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it is a set of a plurality of said bodies with different diameters and/or heights.

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