JPH01250257A - Toe stretching device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To impart stimulation imparting the same effect as bamboo stepping effect at the time of walking operation by widening the spaces of the fingers of a foot in stationary state without requiring special force, by vertically providing stretch supports composed of an elastic material having a thickness capable of widening the spaces between the fingers of a foot to a base plate having a size capable of placing a toe at the position corresponding to the intervals between the fingers of the foot. CONSTITUTION:Thick wall parts 3 protruding toward streching supports 2 are formed, and stimulative protruding and recessed parts are formed to the inside of a base frame 1 to impart stimulation to the skin of a toe. These Stimulative protruding and recessed parts can be formed by vertically providing many projections 4 and longitudinal stripe like grooves 5. Four stretching supports 2 are vertically provided at the positions corresponding to the intervals between the fingers of a foot and composed of the same material as the base frame 1 and integrally formed along with said frame. As a result, the stretching supports 2 enter the spaces between five basihyal bones among the finger bones of a toe.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention is a training device that performs pine surges on the crotch of the toes and strengthens the toes by holding the toes between the crotches and keeping the toes at a wide angle. It is mainly a toe retrieval device that can be easily attached and used in places where shoes can be taken off, mainly at home, athletic clubs, hospitals, etc., and due to the thickness of the material, it can be used as is. This invention relates to the development of a toe stretching device that can be worn while walking.

(Prior art) In the past, people could move around on the ground using their five toes freely. However, recently, as seen in the development of automobiles, a wave of automation has swept over everything, cutting down on the time people spend using their feet, making it difficult to walk with feet firmly planted on the earth. It happened. Of course, this is partly due to the fact that most roads are now paved, but what has accelerated this situation is advances in the functionality of shoes and changes in fashion. The former places an extremely low burden on the feet, while the latter places an unnatural burden on the feet. It is a fact that cannot be overlooked as a result of this, in some cases, resulting in progressive weakening of the legs. Especially when wearing high heels or other shoes that constrict the toes of women, they do not allow the feet to freely move and the blood circulation in the toes is constantly impaired.
The metatarsals and phalanges of the feet are becoming increasingly weak.

For this reason, it is necessary to stretch the toes to promote foot activation. However, in the past, in order to stretch your toes, you had to use your own hands or someone else's hands, like acupressure.

(Problems to be solved by the present invention) The present invention does not require any special force, spreads the distance between the toes when in a stationary state, and has the effect of widening the distance between the toes during walking motion. Finger joints (especially around the phalanges,
To provide a toe stretching device which gives stimulation similar to the bamboo stepping effect to the proximal phalanges and middle bones, and which can be used by people in all fields who use the toe on a daily basis and in various hospitals. With the goal.

(Means for solving the problem) In order to achieve the above purpose, a stretch support made of elastic material with a thickness that allows the toes to be spread apart is placed on a board large enough for the toes to rest on. To provide a toe stretching device V, which is provided with a toe stretcher which is erected at a position corresponding to the distance between the toes.

(Example) A detailed explanation will be given below according to the illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and corresponds to the invention of claim 2.

A stretch branch 2 made of a rope material with elasticity and a thickness capable of widening the toe space is erected between the upper and lower inside of a base frame 1 which can be inserted into the foot and has elasticity.

The best material for the base frame 1 is a stretchable closed-cell foam material, but any material that can move close to that is sufficient.

The surface of the base frame 1 has a thick wall portion 3 raised toward the stretch branch 2 as shown in the vertical cross-sectional view of FIG.
is formed. In this embodiment, the thick portion 3 not only widens the space between the toes provided by the stretch strut 2, but also serves as a pressure stimulation hint for the crotch of the toes.

In addition, by forming an irritating uneven portion on the inside of the base frame 1, stimulation can be given to the skin of the toes. This irritating unevenness can be created by erecting many protrusions 4 as shown in FIG. 4, or by forming vertical striped grooves 5 as shown in FIG.

As shown in the horizontal cross-sectional view of Fig. 2, the four stretch struts 2 are erected at positions corresponding to the distance between the toes, and are made of the same material as the base frame 1, and are integrally formed. has been done.

As a result, the stretch branch 2 enters between the five proximal phalanges of the toe phalanges. However, it is also possible that the bone may hit the middle bones other than the thumb.

In addition, this stretching branch 2 may be made of natural fibers, or as shown in Figure 6, natural fibers 6 may be wrapped around the epidermis, which may stimulate the crotch of the toes or stretch the toes. It can provide a pleasant tactile sensation when worn.

Note that this embodiment is a pair of left and right lenses.

(Operations and Effects) First, in the present invention, when a person goes barefoot, as shown in FIG. 7, the stretch strut 2 is attached so as to be sandwiched between the toes of both feet. Even in this stationary state, it is possible to press the toes, their crotches, etc., and forcibly spread the toes apart.

Furthermore, since the stretch branch 2 and the base frame 1 are made of elastic material, it is possible to strengthen the muscle strength of the toes by performing flexion and extension exercises of the toes after wearing the toe stretcher. Ta.

In addition, since it utilizes the structure of the toes and its principle of movement, the attached toe stretcher can be used without coming off during walking, and the toe stretching device does not require special force when walking. It promotes wide-angle movement of the fingers, and promotes the same effect as bamboo stomping from the tip of the toe to the base of the toe (particularly in the middle phalanges, proximal phalanges and middle bones).

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
3 is a sectional view in the horizontal direction, FIG. 3 is a sectional view in the vertical direction, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment in which stimulating protrusions are formed inside the base frame, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view in the horizontal direction. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment in which stimulation grooves are formed inside the base frame, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a state in which natural fibers are wound around a stretch strut, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a stretching exercise of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a case in which the method is performed, in which (a) is an observation view from a plane, and (b) is an observation view from a side. 11. Base frame 21. Stretch strut 31. Thick part 40. Protrusion 50. Vertical striped groove 69. Textile skill 4 figure procedural amendment (voluntary) U April 28, 1988

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) Stretch posts made of elastic material with a thickness that allows the toes to spread apart are erected at positions corresponding to the distance between the toes on a board large enough for the toes to rest on. A toe stretcher. (2) A stretch support made of elastic material with a thickness that can widen the toe space between the top and bottom of the elastic base frame that can be inserted into the tip of the foot is placed at a position corresponding to the distance between the toes. A toe stretcher that stands upright and has a thick part formed by protruding the surface of the base frame toward the stretch strut. (3) Stimulating protrusions made of unevenness are formed on the top surface of a substrate large enough for the toes to be placed on, and on the inside of the elastic base frame into which the toes can be inserted, and the toes can be spread apart. This toe stretcher is made up of stretch columns made of thick and elastic material that are erected at positions corresponding to the distance between the toes.