JP3434501B2 - Limb body degeneration prevention device - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a training device for preventing regression of limb ability.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art One of the aging phenomena of humans with aging appears as a decrease in limb ability. Elderly people fall down and are injured or have an accident due to lack of immediate exercise. In addition, as the limb ability deteriorates, it becomes impossible to perform necessary actions and actions on a daily basis, resulting in a situation in which the person becomes bedridden. Even if this situation is a natural phenomenon and cannot be avoided at all, it is known that daily training and conscious training of limbs can be delayed to a considerable extent, although there are individual differences. Have been.

[0003] If so, to maintain their own health,
Also, from the viewpoint of reducing the burden on the so-called society, it is preferable that people who have reached middle-aged and older people make active efforts to prevent the regression of limb abilities. Limb performance is not only muscle strength,
Integral function of nerves, muscles and joints, voluntary (brain nerve)
Reactions are involved. Therefore, training to prevent regression of limb abilities must be performed intentionally and intentionally. On the other hand, this training is possible by performing voluntary movements associated with the movements of daily life in a manner suitable for the training (for example, instead of walking indiscreetly, correct the posture and walk at a speed that can be the training). However, conventionally, it has not been objectively shown which method is appropriate for the regression of limb abilities, and it is difficult to determine this unless a specialist is also an expert. In addition, even when exercising , it is necessary to objectively know the level of the limb ability of the subject (usually, in the same gender , in the same age).

[0004] In addition, a number of body training devices have been proposed in the past, but the analysis of regression of limb abilities with aging is sparse, and there is a question as to whether or not the training can be performed in a reasonable manner. Many are aimed at training a part of the limb, such as by expanding the movable area of the joint. A device suitable for young people or a forcing device to perform excessive training is meaningless from the viewpoint of preventing regression of limb abilities. JP-A-8-308899
The device for strengthening and restoring the body disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication (Kokai) No. H11-259686 is a device provided with a waist pressing tool, a shoulder hitting tool and a pedal on a pedestal having a seat, and is installed in a bathtub and the bather presses the pedal to press the waist pressing tool. Activate the shoulder impact tool to promote blood circulation and motor function of the legs and legs,
The aim is to recover the fatigue of the waist and shoulders.

[0005] Although this may be training of the leg by simply depressing the pedal, the device as a whole is a device for recovering from fatigue rather than training, and the limb in daily life accompanying aging. There is no analysis to prevent regression or technical ideas to achieve prevention. JP-A-9-2390
No. 64, "Whole body strength strengthening, health, holding device" is an upright, lower body muscle strength enhancement by simulating exercise to put a load on both hands and both feet by weight, shake hands and feet and straddle. It is a device that holds and pulls, and thereby strengthens and holds the whole body of nerves and muscles. The purpose of the device is to strengthen the decline of muscular strength with aging by training .

[0006] However, this is merely an involuntary movement of the limbs in an upright posture, simply resisting the load of the weight, even though the muscle strength of the upper body, lower body or the whole body is increased and maintained. There is no analysis that it is objectively sufficient to maintain the actions and actions required to maintain daily life. In particular, there are no indications regarding muscle strength retention in the waist. In other words, it is an empirical device based on speculation.
In addition, it is only possible to blindly train in an upright posture, and it is hard to imagine that it is possible to grasp one's limb abilities and perform appropriate training. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. Hei 8-266683 "Body training device" and Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. Hei 8-299495 "Health maintenance device having a tension structure" are intended to strengthen limb abilities rather than prevent regression of limbs. The device has a different technical idea from the present application.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a rational, easy-to-use, easy-to-use and easy-to-continue measurement / training apparatus adapted to prevent regression of limb ability with aging.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] Measurement and training of nerves and muscles related to three parts of a limb can be performed in a sitting posture. One of the features of this device is that the measurement and training are integrated by applying force for the measurement and exercising the limb to perform the measurement, that is, training, and the measurement is performed simultaneously with the training. Equipment. This eliminates the hassle of separately performing measurement and training,
An easy-to-use device can be provided. The three parts are the nerves and muscles related to the pressing force behind the lumbar region centering on the fourth lumbar vertebra, the toe plantar flexion force around the toe thumb and the dorsiflexion of the toe region Nerves and muscles related to force, and nerves and muscles related to traction and pushing force of upper limb. The reason for using three sites is as follows. That is, first, the waist is a central part of human standing work and basic activities (ADL) in daily life so that all movements cannot be performed if the waist has a defect. Next, the movements of the arms and legs and the movements of the basic movement (ADL) and the complex daily life (QO)
L) is indispensable in improving L).
As described above, the three sites are nerves and muscles that are important in performing daily movements and actions. Therefore, by training the ability of these nerves, muscles and joints, it is possible to prevent the regression of the limb ability.

[Nerve and muscles related to the pressing force behind the lumbar region around the fourth lumbar vertebra] The pushing force behind the lumbar region around the fourth lumbar vertebra is the motion of the lumbar region around the lumbar vertebra. Of which
Related to trunk flexion, flexion, lateral flexion and rotation. The active muscles are the erector spinae and rectus abdominis, and the auxiliary muscles are the iliopsoas, gluteus maximus and external oblique muscle (FIGS. 1 and 2). The main innervation is the lumbar nerve, and the sacral and thoracic nerves are supplementary. In daily life, basic actions such as turning over, sitting, standing up (A
DL). The force of the lumbar region centering on the lumbar spine to press backward is the force exerted comprehensively by these nerves and muscles.

[Nerve and muscle related to plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the toe around the toe of the toe] Toe plantar flexion of the toe around the toe of the toe Is the force by which the raised portion of the base of the thumb can press the floor downward in the form of the sole of the foot. In addition to the plantar flexion movement of the ankle joint (FIG. 3), the total force of the flexion of the toe and the leg movement Power. In addition, the dorsiflexion of the toe, centering on the toe thumb, is a movement that pulls the toe upward, centering on the ankle joint. Power. These plantar flexion and dorsiflexion are indispensable for basic movements for maintaining the balance of the body, moving the body, and changing the posture. The major muscles related to plantar flexion of the ankle joint are the peroneus longus, gastrocnemius, soleus, plantar muscles, etc. The dorsiflexion of the ankle joint is the tibialis anterior, the extensor digitor longus, the third peroneal muscle, etc. , Quadriceps, biceps, etc. are also involved. The main innervation during plantar flexion is the tibial nerve and the superficial peroneal nerve, and the innervation during dorsiflexion is the deep peroneal nerve.

[Nerve and Muscle Related to Traction Force and Pushing Force of Upper Limb] The pulling force of the upper limb is the force when grasping an object by hand and pulling it toward the body, and the pushing force pushes the body away from the body. The power of time. This is the total force exerted by the hands and arms (upper limbs) with the flexion and extension movements of the wrist and elbow joints. The wrist is capable of dorsiflexion and palmar flexion (FIG. 4), radius flexion and ulnar flexion (FIG. 5), and a combination of rotations. And the main muscles when the wrist dorsiflexes are the extensor carpi radialis longus, the flexor carpi radialis,
The extensor carpi ulnaris, and the extensor digitorum, the extensor digitorum, the extensor digitorum extensor, the extensor pollicis longus, and the like function auxiliary. The main innervation is the radial and median nerves. The main muscles when the wrist flexes palmar are the flexor carpi radialis, the palmaris longus and the flexor carpal flexor, and the superficial digital flexor, the deep digital flexor and the flexor pollicis longum function as auxiliary functions. The main innervation is the median nerve and ulnar nerve.

Regarding the movement of the arm, the active muscles when the elbow joint is bent are the biceps brachii and the brachioradialis, and the pronator muscle functions as an auxiliary muscle. The main innervation is the muscular percutaneous, radial and median nerves. In addition, the active muscle at the time of extension of the elbow joint is the triceps brachii, and the elbow muscle functions as an auxiliary. The main innervation is the radial nerve. In everyday life, the traction and pushing forces of the upper limb are related to basic activities in daily life (ADL) such as grasping, grasping, pulling, and stretching, and manual operations such as eating, cooking, or washing the body, and operating equipment. It is indispensable to improve the quality of life (QOL), such as daily-related movements or emotional expressions expressed by gestures and hand gestures.

If the functions of these three parts are maintained, independent daily actions and actions are possible. The training of these three parts is performed in a chair posture. The reason for sitting on a chair is that it is easy to fix the position and posture of the waist, legs, hands and arms,
High reproducibility of training (exercise) that needs to be repeated. In addition, the seating posture is the easiest and can be exercised without difficulty, and it is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. Furthermore, this posture has the advantage that the stability and reproducibility are high even when measuring the performance of three parts, and it is easy to obtain reliable data (measurement results).

In the present invention, the capabilities of the three parts are measured for each part and displayed as part-specific performance values. The display is performed, for example, on a display of a personal computer in real time at a predetermined cycle. Further, at the beginning of the training, the maximum exercise value is recorded for each of the three parts by performing a full exercise with respect to the three parts. Then, a target value to be aimed at in the present training is calculated by multiplying the recorded maximum value of the part-by-part capacity by a preset multiplier (for example, 0.6 or the like) and displayed. The multiplier is carefully determined so that training is not excessive. The part-specific capacity value and the target value at the time of training are displayed side by side on the display, and the measured value side of the stationary target value is changed by frame feed to facilitate comparison. Is preferred.

Further, as a result of the comparison, for example, if the current measurement value exceeds the target value, the background of the area displaying the measurement value is blinked. It is preferable to provide a means for easily displaying. The display means may be a buzzer, voice, character, or image screen displayed under the control of a personal computer. Such means is important for sharpening the training that is monotonous and difficult to make a lifestyle, and for continuing the training.

That is, the trainer is objectively notified of the current limb abilities to stimulate his / her willingness to train and improve the effect of preventing regression. As a means, usually, a so-called personal computer is additionally provided with software for automatically taking in and storing data from the measuring device and arithmetic software. Although a personal computer keyboard can be used as the command / input means, a dedicated operation panel may be added instead of the keyboard for easy understanding. The site-specific ability value is normally deleted from the personal computer after the display for a predetermined time is completed, but may be stored in the personal computer so that it can be reused later. In some cases, measurement data of a plurality of trainers is centrally managed.

Further, there may be provided means for summing up the individual maximum values of the three parts for one trainer, calculating and displaying the total ability value regarding the entire limb ability. This means is mainly composed of arithmetic software stored in a personal computer, and uses the maximum value of the part-specific capacity values measured and stored at the beginning of training. Although the maximum value of each participant ability is important as direct data to see the results of training, the original purpose is to prevent regression of limb ability as an individual as a whole, integrating the individual participatory ability values. As already mentioned (paragraph 00
09-0013) If the ability of the three parts is maintained, independent daily actions and actions are possible, so that the total ability value that can be exerted on the whole limb by integrating the maximum values of the three parts Can be an alternative. In addition, there are various means at the time of synthesis and means at the time of evaluating the total ability value, but an arrow chart of the highest value for each part is created, and the area and the average chart of the ability value at each part are obtained. The means for comparing and evaluating the area is a simple and effective means. That is, if one of the three parts (for example, the upper limb) has a high ability and the other has a low ability, it may be restricted in daily life, and rather,
It can be said that a person having a balanced ability without any prominent ability in any of the three parts has less trouble in daily life. According to this, the area of the arrow chart increases as the ability value of each part is better balanced, so the overall ability value is evaluated by comparing the area of the arrow chart regarding the highest value of the ability by part. You get. Evaluating by area in this way leads to a more comprehensive evaluation than adding each of the highest values for each part, and emphasizes a balanced and harmonious interpretation of the three parts. Become. Furthermore, using the area of the arrow chart rather than the values for each part leads to a more detailed evaluation, and the personal position of the trainer is more specific and objective through comparison with the average standard value. Can be evaluated.

Furthermore, when displaying the highest value of the ability for each part or when displaying the total ability value, advice corresponding to the ability value, for example, "Let's start waist stretching exercises" Etc. may be provided. Timely and appropriate advice is effective for effective discipline. The main component of this means is software that stores an advice table in which a large number of advice sentences are arranged in terms of ability values in a personal computer, and extracts and displays an advice sentence corresponding to the designated ability value when necessary.

The apparatus has a chair shape as a whole and includes a backrest, a seat, left and right armrests and a footrest, and based on ergonomics, can relax by relaxing the whole body in a sitting posture. As described above, it is preferable that the backrest portion, the seat portion, and the footrest portion are each reclined at a predetermined angle. A pressing force measurement and training device (abbreviated as a waist measurement and training device) for the back of the lumbar region centering on the fourth lumbar vertebra is placed on the lower front surface of the backrest, and the foot rest is centered on the toe thumb. A device that measures and trains the plantar flexion force of the toe and the dorsiflexion of the toe (foot measurement / training device) is arranged. In addition, the traction force and pushing force of the upper limb are placed on each of the left and right armrests Measurement and training equipment (upper limb measurement and training equipment).

It is preferable that each of the measurement and training devices can perform measurement and training with the same structure in order to make the device simple and easy to handle. As an example, a member that is deformed by applying a force is provided, and the magnitude of the applied force is measured by detecting the amount of deformation. It is to provide a structure capable of training the working muscles and the joints including the innervating nerves by acting as a load on the working muscles and the auxiliary muscles, and countering the load. Further, it is preferable to dispose a sound reproducing device such as a speaker. These provide the trainer with measurement data and advice, and can relax the trainer by playing music and image images.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG.
(Hereinafter referred to simply as a regression prevention device) is shown as a chair. The regression prevention device 1 has a backrest 3, a seat 4, left and right armrests 5 (5a, 5b), and a footrest 6 on a frame 2 formed by bending a steel pipe. The backrest part 3 and the seat part 4 are provided with a binding and a cushion so that they can be comfortably seated.

The backrest part 3 is fixed to the frame 2 at an angle of about 10 ° to the rear, and speakers 7 are embedded on the left and right sides of the upper part, and a waist measuring and training device 8 centering on the fourth lumbar vertebra is provided on the lower part. Is configured. Waist measurement and training device 8
Measures the pushing force from front to back as shown by the arrow,
It is something to train.

On the upper surface of the front part of the armrest 5, a handle 9 (9
a, 9b) are arranged so as to protrude upward, and each of them constitutes an upper limb measuring and training device 10 (10a, 10b). The upper limb measuring and training device 10 measures the force to push and pull the upper limb back and forth without keeping the elbow on the armrest as shown by the arrow in the figure. A small personal computer 11 is attached to the front end of the right armrest 5a, and includes a display 12, a control unit 13, and an antenna 14 for wireless communication in addition to a keyboard for operation.

The footrest portion 6 is arranged at the front lower side of the seat portion 4 so that the front edge can be adjusted up and down with respect to the frame 2 in an inclined state in which the front edge is lifted upward by about 20 °, and can be fixed at the adjustment position. The left and right foot measurement and training device 15 (1
5a, 15b). The foot measuring device 15 has a stick 16 for hanging a toe and a step 17 for pressing the toe. As shown in the figure, the foot measuring device 15 measures the force for applying the foot to the stick 16 to move the stick 16 upward and the force for pressing the step 16 in step 17.

8 to 13 are cross-sectional views and partial cross-sectional views taken along the transverse line shown in FIG. The waist measuring and training device 8 (FIGS. 8 and 9) includes a pressure receiving plate 18 and a first strain plate 19 arranged in parallel with the pressure receiving plate 18 and having both ends fixed between left and right pipes of the frame 2 and fixed to both sides of the front surface thereof. Strain sensor S
1 and a rigid left and right transmission rod 20 which connects a pressure receiving plate 18 and a first distortion plate 19. The first distortion plate 19 has a vertical length of 6c.
m, a width of 60 cm and a thickness of 0.8 cm. The pressure receiving plate 18 is obtained by cutting a lower central portion of the backrest structure plate 21 into a horizontally long rectangle, and is independent of other portions, and can move back and forth regardless of the other portions.

The pressure receiving plate 18 also has a backrest structure plate 21.
Like other parts are covered with cushions. The pressure-receiving plate 18 with the cushion can be arranged in a fixed position without arranging a special support member only by fitting it into a rectangular hole formed in the lower part of the backrest. The pressure receiving plate 1
The cushion of No. 8 has a front surface protruding in an arc shape when viewed from the side. Reference numeral 22 denotes a decorative cover for hiding the first distortion plate 19. The distortion sensor S1 is connected to an input terminal provided on the personal computer 11.

Hand measurement and training device 10 (FIGS. 10 and 11)
Is a handle 9 projecting upward at the front end of the armrest 5,
A transmission rod 23 penetrating the frame 2, a second strain plate 24, and a strain sensor S2 are provided. The transmission rod 23 penetrates a long hole 25 in the front-rear direction provided on the upper surface and the lower surface of the steel pipe constituting the frame 2, the handle 9 is attached to the upper part, and the second strain plate 24 is attached to the lower part. The upper end is fixed. The lower end of the distortion plate 24 is connected to the frame 2 via the stay.
, And a distortion sensor S2 is fixed to the front surface of the second distortion plate 24. The distortion sensor S2 is connected to an input terminal provided on the personal computer 11. Second strain plate 2
Reference numeral 4 denotes a steel plate having a length of 30 cm, a width of 4 cm, and a thickness of 0.6 cm.

Foot measuring and training device 15 (FIGS. 12 and 13)
Comprises a stick 16, a step 17, left and right transmission rods 26 connected by these, a third distortion plate 27, and a distortion sensor S3. The left and right transmission rods 26 connected by the stick 16 and the step 17 have a gate shape, and the lower part of the transmission rod 26 extends downward through a hole 28 formed in the footrest 6. The third distortion plate 27 has both ends fixed to a steel pipe on one of the left and right sides on the lower surface side of the footrest portion 6 and a stay 29 arranged on the lower surface of the footrest portion. The sensor S3 is fixed. The lower end of the transmission rod 26 is fixed to the center of the distortion plate 27, and the transmission rod 26 is moved up and down to
Can be transformed. The third strain plate 27 and the sensor S3 are separately and independently configured by the left and right foot measurement and training devices 15a and 15b, respectively.
Is connected to the input terminal provided on the personal computer. The third strain plate 27 is a steel plate having a length of 4 cm, a width of 20 cm, and a thickness of 0.8 cm.

The personal computer 11 has a function of processing measurement data as a part of the measurement device, an entertainment function of providing games, MV images, and the like, and a communication function of transmitting and receiving data through the Internet. Demonstrate. The entertainment function and the communication function use the ordinary functions of the current personal computer as they are, but the personal computer 11 serving as a processing device for the measurement data includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a memory M, and an input / output unit I / O. (FIG. 14).

The ROM stores a program for comparing and calculating the capacity values for each part, an advice selection program, a total capacity value calculation program, a target capacity value calculation program, and a measurement data processing program for controlling these programs. R
The AM is a temporary memory for temporarily preparing data required for calculation. The memory M stores data necessary for calculation and data transferred from the RAM,
This is a storage memory that can be taken out at any time, and is updated depending on the type of data. Here, a set value to be selected and an advice table are stored.

The input section I has a buffer, and the measurement data from the strain sensors S1 to S3 connected to this section is stored until the data is read from the CPU. Output unit O
Is connected to the display 12, a printer or a sound reproducing device. Note that the parts that exhibit these functions are common to the parts that exhibit other functions of the personal computer, and the measurement data and the like stored in the memory M can be used for other functions of the personal computer, for example, the communication function.

The trainer sits on the seat 4 of the regression prevention device 1,
The back is placed in the backrest 3, both hands are placed on the armrests 5, and both feet are relaxed on the footrests 6. now,
The trainer is 60 years old and male. Press the start button prepared on the keyboard of the personal computer 11. PC (R
The main flow (FIG. 15) is operated by the program stored in the OM). First, a display requesting the user to input their age and gender is made (step 1), and 40 is displayed on the screen.
Since touch switches of age, 50's, 60's and 70's and touch switches of male and female genders are displayed,
Press the [60s] and [male] switches. This input is stored in the RAM, and when the input is completed, the data is passed through step 2 to the table 1 (1a-1e).
0), the corresponding data (data in the row marked with * in the table) is taken into the RAM and stored (step 3).

Next, a display for obtaining the current maximum value of each of the pressing force for pressing the waist backward, the plantar flexion / dorsiflexion force of the forefoot, and the traction / extrusion force of the upper limb (step 4). Is made. That is, "Please push the back cushion with your waist as much as possible.", "Place your toes on the step 17 and push them downwards. First from the right."
Hang on 6, and push upward with your heel as a fulcrum. First, from the right. "Grasp the handle 9 and pull it as hard as you can without holding your elbow. First, from the right.""Grip the handle and push as much as you can without pulling your elbow. First, from the right." Display instructions.

The trainer sequentially performs the exercise for measurement according to the display. Then, the personal computer transmits the maximum value (Mx1 to Mx3) of the data input from each of the strain sensors S1 to S3 during this time from the buffer to the R value.
The data is captured and stored in the AM (step 5). The selection of the highest value uses a known means such as a comparison update method within a predetermined time.
In these cases, the amount of deformation of each of the strain plates (first, second, and third) is small, and is at most 5 mm.
The maximum value of each part obtained in this way is the basis of the current training. The maximum value of plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the foot (Mx2)
Is actually the difference between plantar flexion and dorsiflexion and left and right.
Although the species are present, they are collectively described as the highest value (Mx2). The same applies to the hand traction force and the pushing force, and there are four types, but they are collectively described as the maximum value (Mx3). The display for obtaining the highest value is the highest value (Mx1 to Mx
3) is displayed until all are acquired (step 6), and when they are acquired, they disappear sequentially, and when all are acquired, the process proceeds to the next step.

In the next step 7, the data of the highest value acquired this time is stored in a predetermined location of the memory M. By stacking such data, the average value when comparing the total ability values can be made more reliable, and can be used as basic data when separately preparing statistics on limb ability. In step 8, the training intensity is read. This strength is preset in the PC,
In this embodiment, the multipliers are uniformly set to the waist 0.5, the foot 0.7, and the upper limb 0.6, and the target values (Ex1 to Ex3) are obtained by multiplying these by the highest value of each part. The training intensity includes the number of times the same training is repeated this time, but in this embodiment, the achievement frequency is 1 and the failure frequency is 3. Achieving means that the time in which the target value is exceeded in this embodiment is 10 seconds or more, and the number of failed repetitions is the number of times that the above-mentioned 10 seconds could not be maintained. That is, in this example, if the target value is maintained for 10 seconds or more, the current training of the part ends at that point. If you fail to maintain it and repeat the three failures, the training will end at that point. This is to prevent excessive training in a state where failures are repeated.

In step 8, for example, a weak, ordinary, or strong touch switch may be formed on the screen to select the training intensity and the number of times. In addition, the training intensity may be distinguished between males and females. In this case , the data of [male] obtained in step 1 is added to the selection condition. With the above, preparations for starting the current training are completed, and a message "Start training" is displayed in step 9. It may be started from any part, and the order does not matter.

During training, some people prefer an entertainment screen such as a landscape or music screen to a data screen.
The data display screen can be switched to reduced display from the keyboard or the operation panel (steps 10 and 1).
1). The display screen (FIG. 21) shows the target designated value (E
x), the present measured value (Sc) (for each part of the hips, feet, and hands) is displayed, and the current measured value Sc exceeds the target value Ex by the processing (described later) performed in step 12. , The corresponding line is blinked.

The data sent from each of the strain sensors S1 to S3 to the personal computer 11 during the training is processed in real time. That is, the measurement values Sc sent from the distortion sensors S1 to S3 and stored in the input buffer of the personal computer 11 are taken in a predetermined cycle and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. that time,
A flag (f = 1) is set . Then, the value is temporarily stored, displayed at a predetermined position (point A in FIG. 21) on the screen (Step 21... FIG. 22), and is compared with each target value Ex (Step 22). It is determined whether it is large. If it is larger, the background color of the corresponding display is blinked (step 23) to inform the trainer that the measured value exceeds the target value. At the same time, reset the timer and start. If the number does not exceed the value, the process is terminated only by displaying the numerical value, the data is deleted, and the flow ends.

If the measured value exceeds the target value, the state is maintained or waited for 10 seconds (step 24).
If the excess state is maintained for 10 seconds, the display of the portion is reversed to notify that the training has been completed (step 25), an end signal is created (step 26), the data is erased (step 29), and the process is ended. I do. If the excess state cannot be maintained for 10 seconds, the process proceeds to step 27, and it is determined whether 3 seconds have been maintained (step 27). If it is not maintained for 3 seconds, it is determined that training was not performed as a mistake, and the data was deleted (step 2).
9), end. If the time is maintained for more than 3 seconds, it is determined that the training has been performed but could not be maintained, and it is determined whether the trial has been performed three times (step 28). (Step 30) Step 2
Return to 1. This is for avoiding excessive training when training is not enough to maintain it.
When the trial that cannot exceed the target value for 3 seconds or more is performed for the third time, the data is erased without repeating the determination in step 28 and the processing ends. Then, returning to the main flow, it is determined whether or not the end signal of step 26 has been obtained for all the trainings of the respective parts (including the left and right) (step 13), and if it is obtained, "Troubles, this is the end of the training." Is displayed (step 14), and the process ends. This main flow is usually performed two to three times a day. In this embodiment, it is set to twice. In this way, the main nerves and muscles in the lower back, legs, and upper limbs are stimulated to cause each exercise and maintain the state, and by repeating this stimulation, the nerves and muscles are trained, This will prevent limb degeneration. The measured value is the amount of "force" exerted by the muscle
However, as a result of cooperation with related nerves,
Is displayed as "Ability". Below, the measured value is the ability
It is described as.

FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 are flowcharts related to the evaluation and display of the training, which are executed in any one of Step 6 and subsequent steps of the main flow. In the process of evaluating and displaying the performance of each part, Max1 to Max3 are read in step 40, and compared with the data of table 1 for each part in step 41, and the corresponding stage on table 1 is displayed (point C in FIG. 21). ). Next, the site-specific advice corresponding to the displayed stage is selected from the table 2 (FIG. 26) and displayed. In this embodiment, the evaluation of the foot and the upper limb is a combination of right and left.

Step 5 in the evaluation and display processing of the total ability
At 0, Max1 to Max3 are read, and step 51 is executed.
Then, an arrow chart (trainer M) using Max1 to Max3 and an arrow chart (standard values S1 to S3) based on numerical values of each part shown in each stage of the table 1 are created and displayed on the screen (FIG. 21). B part). Next, it is determined which arrow chart area of the trainer M is closest to the arrow chart area of the standard values S1 to S3, and classified into three stages (step 52). This is performed for two trainings, and the advice of the corresponding stage is selected from the table 3 and displayed on the screen together with the stage (D portion in FIG. 21).

The above is one of the embodiments, and the measuring and training device is not limited to the combination of the strain sensor and the strain plate. It suffices if the pressing force, the traction force, the pushing force, the plantar flexion force and the dorsiflexion force can be detected almost accurately, and the applied force can be counterbalanced and eventually balanced. For example, use of pneumatic or hydraulic pressure is also conceivable. The display configuration on the display screen is merely an example. When managing a large number of trainers, it is preferable to collectively manage the data and advice. This makes the data in Table 1 more accurate and realistic. For collective management, the Internet can be used. Such collective management can also be used when centrally managing the regression prevention devices 1 distributed in each home.

[0043]

The present invention can be used easily and can prevent the regression of the limb ability reasonably and reasonably (without causing any physical damage). Easy measurement in a sitting posture
Training can be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing muscles of a human body.

FIG. 2 is a rear view schematically showing human muscles.

FIG. 3 is a side view for explaining movement of the ankle joint.

FIG. 4 is a side view for explaining the longitudinal movement of the wrist joint.

FIG. 5 is a side view for explaining the left and right movement of the wrist joint.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a cut-away portion.

8 is a sectional perspective view taken along line AA in FIG. 7;

9 is a perspective view of a section along line BB in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a sectional perspective view taken along line CC of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a sectional perspective view taken along line DD of FIG. 7;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a partial cross section along the line EE in FIG. 7;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a partial cross section taken along the line FF of FIG. 7;

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration;

FIG. 15 is a main flow diagram.

FIG. 16 a of table 1

FIG. 17B of Table 1

FIG. 18 c of table 1

FIG. 19: d of table 1

FIG. 20: e of table 1

FIG. 21 is a configuration of a display screen.

FIG. 22 is a processing / display flow of a measurement value for each region.

FIG. 23 is an evaluation processing / display flow (partial capability).

FIG. 24 is an evaluation processing / display flow (total ability).

FIG. 25: Table 2

FIG. 26 is a table 3

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 limb ability regression prevention device 2 frame 3 backrest portion 4 seat portion 5 armrest portion 6 footrest portion 7 speaker 8 lumbar measurement / training device (lumbar measurement / training device centering on fourth lumbar vertebra) 9 handle 10 upper limb measurement / Exercise equipment (measurement / exercise equipment for traction and pushing force of upper limb) 11 Personal computer 12 Display 13 Control unit 14 Antenna 15 Foot measurement and exercise equipment (Foot flexion force and foot centering on toe hill) 16 Stick 17 Step 18 Pressure receiving plate 19 First strain plate 20 Transmission rod 21 Backrest structure plate 22 Decorative cover 23 Transmission rod 24 Second distortion plate 25 Long hole 26 Transmission rod 27 Third strain plate 28 hole 29 stay

Continued on the front page (73) Patent holder 501026709 Yoshiji Kobayashi 6-9-17 Kamigusayanagi, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Towa Design Model 3F, Ltd. (72) Inventor Akira Nagata 1-29-1-3 Yaguchi Yaguchi, Ota-ku, Tokyo ( 56) References JP-A-60-249941 (JP, A) JP-A-62-294836 (JP, A) JP-A-2000-245865 (JP, A) JP-A-9-294823 (JP, A) 49-130956 (JP, U) Hikaru 2-109664 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A61B 5/10 300 A61B 5/22 A63B 21/002 A63B 23 / 00 A63B 23/035 A63B 69/00

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A backrest and the seat, pressing of the skeleton of the chair as a whole having a armrest portion and a foot rest portion of the seat sides, rearward waist around the fourth lumbar arranged on the backrest portion A device that measures and trains pressure, a measurement and training device for plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the toe centered on the toe thumb, placed on the footrest, and a tractive force of the upper limb placed on the armrest It has a device that measures and trains the pushing force, and a device that measures and trains the pressing force to the rear of the lumbar centered on the fourth lumbar vertebra. It is possible to measure the force pressing the lower part of the backrest backward, and to provide a reaction force that is balanced against the pressing force, and the plantar flexion force of the toe around the toe thumb. The dorsiflexion force measurement and training device is designed to apply the force of the trainer to push the steps of the toes downward in a sitting posture. Hanging the toe on a stick provided on the footrest, measuring the force to lift the toe upward with the heel as a fulcrum, and providing a reaction force that is balanced against the pressing force and the lifting force. There is a device that measures and trains the traction and pushing forces of the upper limb. A device for preventing limb regression, characterized in that it can provide a balanced reaction force in due course. 2. A device for measuring and training the rearward pressing force of the lumbar region centering on the fourth lumbar vertebra, and measuring and training the plantar flexion force and dorsiflexion force of the forefoot region centering on the foot humerus. Both the device and the device that measures and trains the traction force and pushing force of the upper limb have a flexible strain plate and a strain sensor attached to a part of it, and the strain sensor detects the deformation of the strain plate due to external force. The device for preventing limb regression according to claim 1, wherein the magnitude of the force acting on the limb is measured and the external force is balanced by the resistance of the strain plate against deformation. 3. A backward pressing of the lumbar region around the fourth lumbar vertebra.
Strength , toe flexion at the toe and the toe
The dorsiflexion of the limb and the traction and pushing of the upper limb.
That device and means for displaying the means and measurements storing measured values as a site-specific ability value, then from said respective measured values
Means for determining the maximum value of each of the
Multiply the maximum value of each part by the multiplier corresponding to each part and
Means for calculating the target values to be pursued in training respectively
Is provided, and furthermore, the performance value by each part and
If the target value has not reached the target value
Means for comparing and judging each
Claim 1 or characterized in that it comprises Shimesuru means
Limb capability regression prevention apparatus according to 2. 4. An advice corresponding to the site-specific ability value.
And it has a storage device which stores, the site-specific capability value
The advice corresponding to the maximum value of
4. The apparatus for preventing limb regression according to claim 3 , further comprising means for selecting one of the positions and displaying the contents . 5. The maximum value of the site-specific performance values measured and recorded.
Create an arrow chart using and calculate its area
Means and area value as total ability value for overall limb ability
The device for preventing limb regression according to claim 3 or 4 , further comprising means for displaying . 6. The maximum value of the site-specific performance values measured and recorded.
Create an arrow chart using and calculate its area
Means, storage device storing advice corresponding to area value
And also stores advice corresponding to the area value
Characterized by having means for selecting and displaying from the device
The limb ability regression prevention device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein 7. An audio transmission device and data to be transmitted to the audio transmission device.
Claims were characterized by comprising means for supplying music
Item 7. A limb ability regression prevention device according to any one of Items 1 to 6 .