JP2023097670A - Motion control device and physiotherapy device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a motion control device with improved convenience, capable of selectively using a holding member depending on ease and preference of operation of each individual, and physiotherapy device.SOLUTION: An operation switch device (a motion control device) 21 includes a switch holding member 14 to be fitted in a hand, and an operation switch (motion control means) 5 separably attached to the switch holding member 14 and controlling motion of a physiotherapy device. The physiotherapy device using the operation switch device 21 is so configured that a therapist or a person undergoing a therapy operates the operation switch 5, with the switch holding member 14 fitted in the hand, to control the motion of the physiotherapy device. Such a switch holding member to be worn on a foot, a finger, a toe, an upper arm, etc. may be usable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to motion control devices and devices for use in physical therapy.

In Patent Document 1, a first switch is provided at the end of a cylindrical case, and a second switch is accommodated in the case. A motion control device exposed through an opening in the body and having a hook for attaching to the hand. Patent Document 2 discloses a control input device for electrical stimulation, comprising a stretchable belt wrapped around the hand of a paralyzed patient and an operation switch fixed to the outer surface of the stretchable belt, wherein the operation switch is between the index finger and the thumb. It is stated that an intervening elastic belt is used.

Japanese Patent No. 5915612 Japanese Patent No. 2891087

The first and second switches are fixed to the case in the motion control instrument described in Patent Document 1, and the operation switch is fixed to the elastic belt in the control input device described in Patent Document 2. In this way, the switch is fixed to the holding member (the hooked case described in Patent Document 1, the telescopic belt described in Patent Document 2) worn on the hand, and the switch is fixed to each holding member. I had to. Moreover, when it is desired to use a plurality of types of holding members to be attached to the hand or fingers according to the ease of operation and preference of each individual, it is necessary to prepare various types of holding members with switches.

The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and it is possible to select and use a holding member according to the ease of operation and preference of each individual, and to improve the convenience of operation control. The object is to provide a device and a device for physiotherapy.

The motion control device of the present invention according to claim 1 comprises a holding member attached to a part of the body, and motion control means separably attached to the holding member and controlling the motion of the physical therapy device. provided. With this configuration, it is possible to select and use the holding member according to the ease of operation and preference of each individual. improves.

In the motion control device according to claim 2, the holding member is fitted to a hand or a finger of the hand, and the holding member is configured to remain fitted to the hand or the finger of the hand even if the holding member is not gripped. characterized in that With this configuration, the motion control means can be operated without holding the holding member.

In the motion control device according to claim 3, the holding member has a first portion extending in one direction, and the holding member extends from one end of the first portion in a direction different from the one direction and then extends toward the first portion. and a second portion, and a mounting portion for mounting the operation control means in the vicinity of a portion of the second portion connected to the first portion. With this configuration, the operation control means can be operated by fitting the holding member in the hand.

The motion control device according to claim 4 is characterized in that the holding member has a ring shape to be fitted on a finger, and is provided with a mounting portion for mounting the motion control means on the peripheral surface of the ring. With this configuration, the motion control means can be operated by fitting the holding member to a finger or a toe.

A motion control device according to claim 5 is characterized in that the holding member is made of a material having flexibility and/or stretchability and/or elasticity. With this configuration, the holding member can be deformed according to the thickness and size of each person's hand and the thickness of their fingers.

The motion control device according to claim 6 is characterized in that the motion control means is connected to the physical therapy device via a wire or a radio. With this configuration, when the operation control means is connected to the physical therapy apparatus via a wire (switch cord), the operation of the physical therapy apparatus can be controlled by the operation control means. In the case of wireless, since a switch cord that connects the operation control means to the physical therapy device is unnecessary, there is no risk of disconnection of the switch cord in the case of wired, and the operation control means is easy to operate, and the operation of the physical therapy device is controlled. can be controlled.

A physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 7 is a physiotherapy apparatus using any one of the motion control devices described above, wherein the holding member is attached to a part of the body of the person being treated or the subject, and the motion The operation of the physical therapy device is controlled by the operation of the control means. With this configuration, the therapist or the person to be treated can select and use the holding member according to the ease of operation and preference of each individual, and the physical therapy apparatus can be controlled by operating the operation control means. can be done.

A physical therapy apparatus according to claim 8 is characterized in that the physical therapy apparatus is an electrical stimulator, and the electrical stimulation given to the subject is controlled by the operation of the motion control means. With this configuration, when the treating person wears the holding member on a part of the body and operates the motion control means, the holding member does not leave the part of the body, so the treating person can use both hands freely. can. For this reason, it becomes easy for the therapist to assist the person to be treated who receives electrical stimulation from falling down unexpectedly, so that the person to be treated does not fall down.

A physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 9 is characterized by comprising electrodes to be attached to the skin surface of the person to be treated and electrodes to be attached to the fingers of the person to be treated. With this configuration, electrical stimulation can be applied to the patient at the site and timing intended by the therapist.

A physical therapy device according to claim 10 is characterized in that the physical therapy device is a traction therapy device, and the traction motion to the patient is stopped by operating the motion control means. With this configuration, when the person to be treated wears the holding member on a part of the body and operates the operation control means, the holding member does not leave the part of the body, so that the person to be treated can hold the holding member. The traction operation can be stopped by operating the operation control means even if the towing operation is not performed.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is possible to select and use a holding member according to each individual's ease of operation and preference, and to provide a motion control device and a physical therapy device with improved convenience.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the electrical stimulator by Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electrical stimulator. 1 is a perspective view of an operation switch according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. It is a side view of an operation switch. 4 is a perspective view of a first switch holding member according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 4 and an enlarged view of a portion where the operation switch is attached to the first switch holding member; FIG. It is a figure which shows the usage state of a 1st switch holding member and an operation switch. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second switch holding member according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a side view of a second switch holding member; FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 7B; It is a figure which shows the use condition of a 2nd switch holding member and an operation switch. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the electrical stimulator by Embodiment 3 of this invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a finger attachment band and electrodes according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a usage state of a second switch holding member, an operation switch, a finger attachment band, and electrodes according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

An operation switch device as an example of a motion control device and an electrical stimulator as an example of a physical therapy device according to embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, an electrical stimulation device 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention includes a device main body 2 internally provided with an electrical circuit for outputting electrical stimulation, and a device attached to the skin surface of a subject. Electrical stimulation electrodes 3a, 3b for applying electrical stimulation, electrode cords 4 connecting the electrodes 3a, 3b to the device main body 2, operation switches 5 which are operation control means for controlling the operation of the electrical stimulation device 1, and It has switch cords 6a and 6b for connecting the operation switch 5 to the apparatus main body 2. As shown in FIG. The switch cord 6a is detachably connected to the switch cord 6b, and the switch cord 6b is detachably connected to the upper surface of the device body 2. As shown in FIG. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the electrical stimulation device 1 further has a first switch holding member 14, which will be described later.

The electrodes 3a and 3b are constituted by hook-type gel electrodes, and the back surfaces of the electrodes 3a and 3b are sticking surfaces to be stuck to the skin surface of the patient. The hooks of the electrodes 3a and 3b are engaged with respective tip sides of an electrode cord 4 branched into two at midpoints, and the base end side of the electrode cord 4 is detachably connected to the upper surface of the device body 2. As shown in FIG.

The device body 2 includes a rotatable dial 7 , a depressible decision button 8 arranged in the center of the dial 7 , and a display section 9 . Treatment conditions are set using the dial 7 and decision button 8 . The display unit 9 is a touch panel, and this touch panel also has the function of the decision button 8 . The display unit 9 occupies a large proportion in the longitudinal direction of the apparatus body 2 and is easy to see, and the display unit 9 displays treatment conditions, treatment results, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, the device main body 2 further includes an output unit 10 that generates electrical stimulation and outputs it to the electrodes 3a and 3b, and a control unit 11 that is configured by a microcontroller (microcomputer). A unit 11 controls the display unit 9 and the output unit 10 . The control unit 11 receives signals from the dial 7, the decision button 8, and the touch panel (display unit 9) to set treatment conditions and the like, and the set treatment conditions and treatment result data are stored in the internal memory of the control unit 11, for example. remembered. The control unit 11 controls the output unit 10 to generate electrical stimulation based on the set treatment conditions, and outputs or stops the electrical stimulation to be output to the electrodes 3a and 3b based on the signal from the operation switch 5. It controls the output section 10 . The device body 2 may include a memory for storing data of treatment conditions and treatment results.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the operation switch 5 is a tactile switch configured by fitting a push button 13 into a housing 12, and is connected to a switch cord 6a. The top surface of the push button 13 is located above the top surface of the housing 12 . The outer shape of the upper portion (housing upper portion) 12a of the housing 12 when viewed from above has a shape in which a protruding piece 12a1 is provided at one position on the circumference. The lower portion of the housing (lower housing portion) 12b has a shape in which a truncated cone is arranged on the lower side of a substantially cylindrical shape. A portion (casing middle portion) 12c between the casing upper portion 12a and the casing lower portion 12b has a shape in which the circumference is recessed inwardly from the cylindrical portion of the casing lower portion 12b, and a concave portion 12d is formed. there is A toggle switch, a rocker switch, or the like can be used as the operation switch 5 . The operation switch 5 may be provided with a light source such as an LED that is lit/unlit according to the ON/OFF state of the operation switch 5 so that the ON/OFF state of the operation switch 5 can be visually recognized. As a function of the operation switch 5, not only the ON/OFF of the output but also the output intensity may be adjusted. Also, instead of the operation switch 5, for example, a pressure sensor can be used as the operation control means.

FIG. 4 shows the first switch holding member 14 to which the operation switch 5 is separably attached. The first switch holding member 14, which is an example of a holding member, has a first portion 14a extending in one direction (the direction indicated by arrow A) and a horizontal portion extending from one end portion 14a1 of the first portion 14a in a direction different from the one direction. and a second portion 14b that extends in a direction that is inclined with respect to one direction and that is closer to the first portion 14a. A switch mounting portion 15 for mounting the operation switch 5 is provided near a portion of the second portion 14b connected to the first portion 14a, and the switch mounting portion 15 is a fitting portion into which the operation switch 5 is fitted. The switch mounting portion 15 has a recess 15a into which the upper housing portion 12a of the operation switch 5 and the switch cord 6a are inserted, and a hole portion 15b into which the intermediate housing portion 12c and the lower housing portion 12b of the operation switch 5 are inserted. ing.

5 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 4 and is an enlarged view of a portion where the operation switch 5 is attached to the first switch holding member 14. FIG. The operation switch 5 and the first switch holding member 14 constitute the operation switch device 21 in the first embodiment. The operation switch 5 is attached to the first switch holding member 14 by fitting the protrusion 15c protruding inward of the hole 15b into the recess 12d of the operation switch 5 (see FIG. 3B). The operation switch 5 is detachably attached to the first switch holding member 14, and the housing lower part 12b (see FIG. 3B) of the operation switch 5 has a truncated cone shape, and the first switch holding member 14 has a convex shape. Since the cross-sectional shape of the portion 15 c is approximately semicircular, the operation switch 5 can be easily attached to the switch attachment portion 15 . The hole portion 15b has a structure that penetrates downward from above, but it may be a hole portion that does not penetrate through (the bottom is located downward). By constructing the first switch retaining member 14 from a flexible and/or stretchable and/or resilient material such as silicone, the first switch retaining member 14 can accommodate differences in the thickness and size of each person's hand. can be transformed accordingly. Since the first switch holding member 14 having the same size and shape can be used even if the thickness and size of the hand differs from person to person, at least one type of first switch holding member 14 should be prepared. The first switch holding member 14 can be replaced with a material other than silicone, such as urethane.

Next, how to use the first switch holding member 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the therapist puts a hand (for example, the right hand in FIG. 6) between the first portion 14a and the second portion 14b of the first switch holding member 14 to grasp the first portion 14a, or Then, the first switch holding member 14 is fitted so as to sandwich the hands of the therapist, and the therapist grips the first portion 14a. It is attached to the switch attachment portion 15 of the member 14 . At this time, the first portion 14a of the first switch holding member 14 is arranged on the palm side of the therapist, and the second portion 14b is arranged on the back side of the hand. The electrodes 3a and 3b are attached to the skin surface of the person to be treated, and the treatment conditions are set using the dial 7, enter button 8, and touch panel (display unit 9) of the apparatus main body 2. FIG. Thereafter, the therapist operates the operation switch 5 (presses the push button 13) with the thumb of the right hand, so that electrical stimulation can be given to the patient, and rehabilitation for the purpose of, for example, pain relief and improvement of muscle atrophy can be performed. be able to. If a pressure sensor is used as the operation control means instead of the operation switch 5, the pressure sensor can be operated by pressing it against the patient.

As shown in FIG. 4, the end portion 14b1 of the second portion 14b of the first switch holding member 14 is close to the other end portion 14a2 of the first portion 14a, and as shown in FIG. 14, the first part 14a and the second part 14b are pressed against the palm and the back of the hand, respectively. The member 14 does not leave the hand, and the state in which the first switch holding member 14 is attached to the hand is maintained. Therefore, the therapist can freely use both hands while the first switch holding member 14 is fitted in the hand. It becomes easy to prevent the therapist from falling down by assisting him with both hands when he falls down unexpectedly. The first portion 14a of the first switch holding member 14 has a flat plate shape, and the second portion 14b extends horizontally from one end 14a1 of the first portion 14a and then bends toward the first portion 14a. Due to the extending shape, the first switch holding member 14 does not become an obstacle when the therapist applies electrical stimulation while assisting the patient.

(Embodiment 2)
Embodiment 2 is different from Embodiment 1 in that the switch holding member is a second switch holding member 16 instead of the first switch holding member 14, and other configurations are the same. 7A to 7C show the second switch holding member 16 to which the operation switch 5 is detachably attached. The operation switch 5 and the second switch holding member 16 are the operation switch device 22 (see FIG. ). The second switch holding member 16 is an example of a holding member. The second switch holding member 16 has the shape of a ring to be fitted on a finger, and has a configuration in which a switch mounting portion 16b is provided on the peripheral surface of a substantially circular ring 16a. The switch mounting portion 16b is a fitting portion into which the operation switch 5 is fitted, and is provided with a circular hole portion 17 into which the housing intermediate portion 12c and the housing lower portion 12b of the operation switch 5 are inserted. The hole 17 has a non-penetrating (bottomed) structure. A convex portion 16c that protrudes inward from the hole portion 17 is provided on the upper surface portion of the second switch holding member 16 (see FIG. 7C). The operation switch 5 is attached to the second switch holding member 16 by fitting the protrusion 16c into the recess 12d of the operation switch 5 (see FIG. 3B). The operation switch 5 is detachably attached to the second switch holding member 16, and the housing lower part 12b (see FIG. 3B) of the operation switch 5 has a truncated cone shape, and the second switch holding member 16 has a convex shape. Since the cross-sectional shape of the portion 16c is substantially semicircular, the operation switch 5 can be easily attached to the switch attachment portion 16b. By constructing the second switch holding member 16 from a flexible and/or stretchable and/or elastic material such as silicone, the second switch holding member 16 can accommodate different finger thicknesses of individuals. can be transformed into Since the second switch holding member 16 having the same size and shape can be used even if the thickness of the finger differs from person to person, at least one kind of the second switch holding member 16 should be prepared. The second switch holding member 16 can be replaced with a material other than silicone, such as urethane.

Next, a method of using the electrical stimulator 1 according to Embodiment 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the second switch holding member 16 is fitted to the finger of the therapist (for example, the middle finger of the left hand in FIG. 8), and the operation switch 5 connected to the device main body 2 by the switch cords 6a and 6b is turned to the second switch. 2 is attached to the switch holding member 16 . The electrodes 3a and 3b are attached to the skin surface of the person to be treated, and the treatment conditions are set using the dial 7, enter button 8, and touch panel (display unit 9) of the apparatus main body 2. FIG. After that, by operating the operation switch 5 (pressing the push button 13) with the thumb of the left hand of the therapist, the patient can be given electrical stimulation. Even when the therapist's hand is open, the second switch holding member 16 fitted on the finger does not separate from the finger, and the state where the second switch holding member 16 is fitted on the finger is maintained. Both hands can be freely used with the switch holding member 16 fitted on the finger. Therefore, when the therapist operates the operation switch 5 to apply the electric stimulation to the patient, it is easy to prevent the patient from falling down by assisting the patient with both hands when the patient falls unexpectedly.

(Embodiment 3)
Embodiment 3 is different from Embodiment 2 in that bipolar electrodes and electrodes to be worn on a finger are used instead of the electrodes 3a and 3b, and other configurations are the same. As shown in FIG. 9, the electrical stimulation device 1a according to Embodiment 3 includes a device main body 2, an operation switch 5, switch cords 6a and 6b, a bipolar electrode 23, and a bipolar electrode that connects the bipolar electrode 23 to the device main body 2. It has electrode cords 24 and electrode cords 25 . Furthermore, although not shown in FIG. 9, the electrical stimulator 1a has the second switch holding member 16 described in Embodiment 2, a finger attachment band 26 and an electrode 27 (see FIG. 10) which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 10, the finger attachment band 26 has a connection portion 26a, an electrode attachment portion 26b, and a plurality of holes 26c. connected to Finger band 26 is constructed of a flexible and/or stretchable and/or resilient material such as silicone. The finger attachment band 26 is wrapped around the finger so that the electrode attachment portion 26b faces outward, and the connecting portion 26a is fitted into one of the plurality of holes 26c. The electrode 27 has a substantially hemispherical electrode portion 27a on which a convex portion 27b is formed. It is attached. Electrodes 27 having different sizes are appropriately used according to the sites to be electrically stimulated. The finger attachment band 26 can be replaced with a material other than silicone, such as urethane.

Next, a method of using the electrical stimulator 1a according to Embodiment 3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the finger-attachment band 26 to which the electrode 27 is attached is wound around the finger of the therapist (for example, the index finger of the left hand in FIG. 11), and the attaching portion 25a at the end of the electrode cord 25 is attached is connected to the connection portion 26a. The electrodes 27 are electrically connected to the device main body 2 via electrode cords 25 . The second switch holding member 16 is fitted to the middle finger of the therapist, and the operating switch 5 is attached to the second switch holding member 16 . The operation switch 5 is connected to the apparatus body 2 by switch cords 6a and 6b, as shown in FIG. The bipolar electrode 23 is attached to the skin surface of the person to be treated, the person to be treated brings the electrode 27 into contact with the skin surface of the person to be treated, and the operation switch 5 is operated with the thumb of the left hand (the push button 13 is pressed). , the electrical stimulation is output between the electrode 27 and the whole bipolar electrode 23 . As a result, electrical stimulation can be given to the person to be treated at the site and timing intended by the therapist, and rehabilitation aimed at, for example, alleviating pain and improving muscle atrophy can be performed. It should be noted that the electrodes may not be bipolar electrodes, and instead of the bipolar electrodes 23, for example, unipolar electrodes may be used. Also, although the electrode cords 25 are connected to the finger-mounted band 26, the finger-mounted band 26 and the electrode cords 25 may be integrated.

As described above, the operation switch 5 is separably attached to the first switch holding member 14 and the second switch holding member 16 . Therefore, for example, when the switch cords 6a and 6b are pulled while supporting a patient who is about to fall down with both hands, the operation switch 5 is separated from the first switch holding member 14 or the second switch holding member 16, It is possible to reduce the risk of the switch cords 6a and 6b being pulled strongly and being disconnected.

By preparing the first switch holding member 14 and the second switch holding member 16 as switch holding members, the first switch holding member 14 or the second switch holding member 16 can be selected according to the ease of operation and preference of each individual. can be used as In addition, since the first switch holding member 14 and the second switch holding member 16 can be separated from the operation switch 5, one operation can be performed on a plurality of the first switch holding members 14 and/or the second switch holding members 16. A switch 5 should be prepared. Therefore, the convenience of using the electrical stimulators 1 and 1a is improved.

In Embodiments 1 to 3, the convex portion 15c of the first switch holding member 14 or the convex portion 16c of the second switch holding member 16 is fitted into the concave portion 12d of the operation switch 5. A configuration may be adopted in which a recess is provided in the first switch holding member 14 or the second switch holding member 16 to which the projection is fitted. As means for detachably attaching the operation switch 5 to the first switch holding member 14 or the second switch holding member 16, a hanging member such as a hook, a hook-and-loop fastener, an adhesive tape, a button, or the like can be used.

A plate spring is provided in the first switch holding member 14, and when the other end 14a2 of the first part 14a and the end 14b1 of the second part 14b receive a force in a direction in which they move away from each other, the metal elasticity of the plate spring brings them closer together. A force may act in a direction. In the first switch holding member 14, the other end portion 14a2 of the first portion 14a and the end portion 14b1 of the second portion 14b are in close proximity to each other. The space for inserting the hand is surrounded by the first part 14a and the second part 14b, and the first part 14a and the second part 14a are placed near the center of the hand in the space (near the centers of the palm side and the back side of the hand). The first switch holding member may have a shape in which a portion of the portion 14b is pressed. Also, the first switch holding member may be formed by a band having a switch mounting portion, the band may be wrapped around the hand, and the ends of the band may be fastened together with a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.

As the second switch holding member, the ring 16a of the second switch holding member 16 may have a shape with a gap, that is, the ring 16a may have a C-shaped ring shape. The ring-shaped second switch holding member having the C-shaped portion of the ring 16a may be made of metal, and plastic deformation of the metal may be used to fit the second switch holding member to the finger or toe. . Alternatively, the second switch holding member may be formed by a band having a switch mounting portion, the band may be wrapped around the finger, and the ends of the band may be fastened together with a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.

When the switch holding member is configured by a band having a switch mounting portion, for example, the switch holding member having the operation switch attached thereto is attached to the patient's upper arm, and the therapist massages the patient's upper body while operating the switch. can be operated. Also, the switch holding member may be configured to be fitted to the foot or toe. In this way, the switch holding member can be used by attaching it to a part of the body.

In Embodiments 1 to 3, the operation switch 5 is connected to the electrical stimulator 1, 1a via the switch cords 6a, 6b (wired), but the operation switch 5 is wirelessly operated by an infrared system, a high frequency system, etc. It may be connected to the electric stimulator 1, 1a. In the case of wireless, since the switch cords 6a and 6b for connecting the operation switch 5 to the electrical stimulators 1 and 1a are not required, the task of giving electrical stimulation to the patient is easier than in the wired case.

In Embodiments 1 to 3, an example in which the operation switch devices 21 and 22 are used in the electrical stimulation devices 1 and 1a has been described. The operation switch device of the present invention is used as an operation switch operated by the person to be treated to stop the traction action on the person to be treated when the person to be treated feels sick and wants to stop the traction treatment. be able to. When the patient puts the switch holding member on, for example, a hand or a finger and operates the operation switch, the switch holding member does not separate from the hand or the finger. You can stop the traction operation by operating the operation switch even if you do not have it.

Physiotherapy devices such as an electrical stimulator equipped with an operation switch for controlling the output of electrical stimulation given to a person to be treated, and a traction treatment device equipped with an operation switch for the person to be treated to stop the traction action can be applied.

1, 1a Electric stimulator 5 Operation switch 14 First switch holding member 14a First part 14a1 One end of first part 14a2 Other end of first part 14b Second part 14b1 End of second part 15 Switch mounting part 15a Recess 15b Hole 15c Projection 16 Second switch holding member 16a Ring 16b Switch mounting portion 16c Projection 17 Hole 21, 22 Operation switch device 23 Bipolar electrode 26 Finger mounting band 27 Electrode

Claims (10)

a holding member attached to a part of the body;
and motion control means detachably attached to the holding member for controlling motion of the physiotherapy device.
A motion control device characterized by: The holding member is to be fitted to a hand or a finger of the hand, and the holding member is configured to remain fitted to the hand or the finger of the hand even if the holding member is not gripped.
2. The motion control device according to claim 1, wherein: a first portion of the holding member extending in one direction;
a second portion extending from one end of the first portion in a direction different from the one direction and then extending toward the first portion;
A mounting portion for mounting the operation control means in the vicinity of a portion of the second portion connected to the first portion,
3. The motion control device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The holding member has the shape of a ring to be fitted on a finger, and has a mounting portion for mounting the operation control means on the peripheral surface of the ring.
3. The motion control device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The motion control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said holding member is made of a material having flexibility and/or stretchability and/or elasticity. said motion control means is connected to said physiotherapy device via a wire or wirelessly;
The motion control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A physical therapy apparatus using the motion control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the holding member is attached to a part of the body of the person being treated or treated, and the motion control means is operated wherein the operation of the physiotherapy device is controlled by
A physical therapy device characterized by: 8. The physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the physiotherapy apparatus is an electrical stimulator, and the electrical stimulation applied to the subject is controlled by operating the motion control means. 9. The physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 8, comprising electrodes to be applied to the skin surface of the person to be treated and electrodes to be worn on fingers of the person to be treated. 8. The physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the physiotherapy apparatus is a traction therapy apparatus, and the traction operation for the subject is stopped by operating the motion control means.

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