JPH10192337A - Flexible tape - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flexible tape capable of coping with complicated movement by forming it so as to movably restrain the part of a human body by an air permeable material provided with flexibility in a certain direction, the direction vertical to it and an oblique direction and an adhesive layer. SOLUTION: These multi-directional flexible tapes 10 and 11 are formed by an air permeable and adhesive material as thin as possible provided with the flexibility in many directions for hardly giving a rash and harms to the human body. The flexible tapes 10 and 11 are stuck to pain points 12 and 13 appearing on body surfaces 14 and 15. As the way of sticking them, they can be stuck by being stretched from the center of the pain point 12 or being pulled from the periphery of the pain point 13. In such a manner, by using urethane nonwoven fabric for instance and forming the multi-directional flexible tape, flexible ability is demonstrated in many directions and the degree of freedom of the movement of a sticking human body part is improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention belongs to the technical field of elastic tapes used for taping on the human body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Early taping theories in Japan are:
In American football and sports competitions, it was developed with the aim of preventing joints, continuing the competition due to injury and preventing recurrence. At present, first aid when injured by trauma,
A new taping theory has been devised and applied in the fields of physical education, sports, physiotherapy, acupuncture and moxibustion, judo reduction, and chiropractic for the purpose of fixing and resting the affected area, preventing recurrence, protection and prevention after the progress. .

[0003] The spiral taping theory for the purpose of treatment was devised based on Oriental medicine and the spiral theory, and a unique theoretical system was established by applying a non-stretchable tape. Since non-stretchable tape is superior in terms of fixing force, the spiral taping theory can be used in the concept of fixing a joint.

[0004] The functional taping theory is a method corresponding to a combination of a non-stretchable tape and a stretchable tape. The fixing method and strength of the taping vary depending on the progress of the damaged area, the degree of the damage, and the type of sports competition. Some may require some movement while still fixed. Functional taping theory was devised in response to those requests. If a certain degree of fixation is required and the joint movement function is also required, functional taping theory can be used.

[0005] However, the functional taping theory is mainly devised for sports competitions, and thus does not have a fixed persistence required for treatment and does not function as a care of daily life. What is important at the treatment site is the persistence of the fixation, the difference in the thickness of the tape, the adhesive strength, the air permeability, the degree of rash on the skin, and the like, and the sensibility when applied to the body must also be considered.

[0006] Kinesio taping theory devised for therapeutic purposes is a taping theory based on chiropractic. According to the kinesio taping theory, a unidirectional elastic tape is used to restore a muscle that has impaired its original function or a muscle in which various disorders have occurred to a normal state. Use unidirectional elastic tape to increase muscle strength when running muscles with muscle weakness.

[0007] Taping aims at resting the affected part by fixing the joints during sports competitions or when injured, promoting the natural healing power, etc., preventing recurrence of the affected part, continuation of the competition or injury. Has been developed in medicine and the like for the purpose of prevention. At present, the above taping theory has been devised, and non-stretchable tapes and unidirectional stretchable tapes that expand and contract in one direction are used. In fact, even in the conventional taping theory aiming at fixing a sprain in the ankle joint, a non-stretchable tape or a stretchable tape that expands and contracts in one direction is used.

[0008]

A taping method for coping with a sprain in the ankle joint differs depending on whether the affected part is at the beginning or after the injury, or whether the degree of the damage is light or severe, and the tape used also changes. For example, it is generally better not to use stretchy tape at the beginning of the injury or for severe injury because of swelling. This is because there is a possibility that the affected part may be pressed by the stretching force of the tape.

By the way, between the bones forming the joint due to the sprain, a force to separate the bones to a greater or lesser degree acts. Pain in the ankle joint when stepping on the foot during walking or weight transfer and applying force causes a breakaway force between the bones in the injured joint, which has a subtle effect on the joint structure. In order to oppose the separating force, use of an elastic tape can be expected. Using the power of the tape with elasticity,
It works to draw between the dissected bones.
However, what should be considered here is the question of what kind of tape can be used as long as it has elasticity.

The problem is not simple when considering the joint function structure. Here, when the joint structures are classified, they can be classified into planar joints, molar joints, ball joints, condylar joints, hinge joints, axle joints, saddle joints, and the like according to the motion style. In addition, it can be classified into a uniaxial joint, a biaxial joint, a triaxial joint, and a multiaxial joint according to the motion axis.

[0011] Considering the human body weight axis, biomechanics, and kinematics, in the case of the ankle joint function, the direction of movement is low bending, dorsiflexion, adduction, abduction, inversion (valgus, dorsiflexion, Eversion), eversion (e.g., varus, hypoflexion, adduction)
In order to perform the eversion exercise, three movement functions are required in one operation. Considering the motor function of the ankle joint, three joint functions must work simultaneously in one movement. Articulation does not simply bend, stretch, or rotate, but performs complex movements such as bending, twisting, turning, etc. in one movement.

For example, in an operation of eating an object, there is an operation of grasping an object with chopsticks and carrying it to the mouth. There, the fingers, elbows, and shoulder joints work, and the muscle elasticity bends, stretches, abducts, abducts, internal application, external application, and torsion, and these operations function in a complex manner. Thus, the movement of the joint is not only a bending and stretching, but also a complicated movement. Considering that, the conventional elastic tape cannot cope with the complicated movement. The first object of the present invention is not to simply fix a joint or the like, but also to enable a movement corresponding to a complicated movement, and to recover and hold a desired position while maintaining elasticity. Is to provide tape.

In the functional taping theory, a thick tape is frequently used when an ankle joint is damaged. It is difficult to tap using a unidirectional elastic tape in consideration of the complex operation function of the joint.
In order to cope with this by applying a large amount of tape, it is necessary to attach the tape in multiple directions in consideration of the complicated movement direction of the joint and the expansion and contraction direction of the tape. In addition, conventional one-way elastic tape is too thick, so if you put on the tape around the swollen ankle and put on shoes, it will adversely affect the toes, Achilles tendon or knee etc. Will be. The frequent use of thick tapes has a subtle effect on joint movement function and body gravity.

When the tape is thick, the tape is easily peeled off due to friction between the attached portion and, for example, clothes. Furthermore, if too thick tape is applied to the foot, friction with the shoe may cause the foot to be impaired, which may affect walking. As described above, various adverse effects occur depending on the thickness of the tape. A second object of the present invention is to provide an elastic tape in which the thickness of taping does not increase.

[0015] Further, when looking at the conventional elastic tape, it can be pointed out that the elastic force is not appropriate. If the stretching force is weak, the breaking force acting between the bones in the injured joint cannot be sufficiently reduced. The conventional elastic tape lacks the fixing force to the joint and the tractive force against the separating force acting between the bones in the joint, so that the repairing force of the ligament and the like cannot be increased. Conversely, if a tape having too strong a stretching force is used, an excessive shrinking force acts in a specific direction, which has an adverse effect on healing. A third object of the present invention is to provide a stretchable tape which can sufficiently reduce a separating force acting between bones and has an appropriate retaining force.

[0016]

Means for solving the above problems are as described in the claims, in one direction,
This is a stretchable tape made of a breathable material having a stretching force in a direction perpendicular to the direction and in an oblique direction, and an adhesive layer, and keeping a part of a human body movable. In one direction, a direction perpendicular to this direction, and an oblique direction,
Using a permeable material having a stress of 00% elongation in the range of 40 to 1,000 g / cm and a recovery rate of 100% elongation in the range of 80 to 100%, 100% in each direction of the permeable material Elongation stress is 100-500 g / cm
And the recovery rate of 100% elongation is desirably 8%.
And those in the range of 5 to 100%. In addition, 10
The stress of 0% elongation means the force applied when the base material is stretched by 100%, and the recovery rate of 100% elongation means that the base material is 100% elongated.
It means the recovery rate when the percentage is extended and returned. For example, if a tape having a recovery rate of 90% is extended by 10 cm, the tape is returned by 9 cm.

Also, it has a stretching force in a certain direction, a direction perpendicular thereto, and an oblique direction.
The stress at 00% elongation is in the range of 40 to 1,000 g / cm, the recovery of 100% elongation is in the range of 80 to 100%, and the strength at break is in the range of 90 to 3,000 g / cm. And a stretchable tape comprising an air-permeable material and an adhesive layer having a breaking elongation in the range of 370 to 1,500%. Preferably, the breaking strength in each direction is 200
１，1,700 g / cm, and the elongation at break is 3
An elastic tape comprising a tape substrate and an adhesive layer in the range of 70 to 750%. The breaking strength refers to the force applied when the base material is stretched until it breaks, and the breaking elongation refers to the elongation percentage when the base material is stretched until it breaks.

In addition, it has a stretching force in one direction, a direction perpendicular thereto, and an oblique direction.
00% elongation stress is in the range of 100-500 g / cm, 100% elongation recovery is in the range of 85-100%, and break strength is in the range of 200-1700 g / cm. And a stretchable tape comprising a breathable material having an elongation at break in the range of 370 to 750% and an adhesive layer.

Further, it has a gas-permeable material having elasticity in one direction, a direction perpendicular to the direction, and an oblique direction, and a stiffness in each direction in the range of 10 to 70 mm, and an adhesive layer. It is an elastic tape. The rigidity is defined as a 2 cm x 15 cm sample of a base material, one end of which is aligned with the scale base line on a smooth surface with a 45-degree slope at one end. When one end of the test piece comes into contact with the slope A by gently sliding in the direction, the other end is a value read by a scale.

Further, the tape material in the above means is as follows:
An elastic tape having a structure in which filaments of elastic fibers are laminated. Since it is a nonwoven fabric instead of a cross-woven fabric, there is no directionality in the stretchability.

Further, there is provided a stretchable tape using polyurethane as the elastic fiber in the above means. Polyurethane elastic fibers can obtain a specific high elongation in any direction, and exhibit extremely high sliding resistance in terms of coefficient of friction.

[0022]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The elastic tape according to the present invention acts on subcutaneous sensory receptors and autonomic nervous system by stimulation by elasticity or the like, thereby promoting metabolism of the body and improving blood circulation. The therapeutic effect using the elasticity of the tape is exhibited, and the circulation is improved to promote metabolism. In this way, it acts on the subcutaneous autonomic nerve and affects sensory receptors, blood vessels, muscles, and the like.

Further, the elastic tape according to the present invention makes the taping site conscious by its strong elastic force. Therefore, the natural healing power of the human / animal instinct is activated. Based on the theory that conscious sites heal faster than unconscious sites, this is a field of new stimulation therapy that replaces intradermal needles and magnetism. Awareness by applying multi-directional elastic tape increases the natural healing ability of human beings. This is based on the theory that heals faster than the unconscious part.

In addition, the elastic tape according to the present invention is considered to have therapeutic effects in addition to early treatment, prevention, and recurrence of injured sites, or fixation, protection, and prevention of protective muscles and joints. For example, the fixing force and the traction force between the bones where the disengagement force is exerted in the joint increase the repairing force of the ligament and the like.

As described above, a sprain is a phenomenon in which a breaking force acts between the bones constituting the joint and damages the ligament. In the joint where the disengagement force has acted, the ligament has some damage and the joint becomes unstable. Therefore, considering the joint structure and the motor function, the unstable joint is stabilized if the taping tape has a traction force that draws the bones. The elastic tape according to the present invention, which has elasticity in multiple directions, allows the joint to move, does not lose its functionality, and keeps the joint in a desired position. The adverse effect on the system can be reduced. Further, as in the case of the functional taping theory, it is not necessary to use a lot of tape, so that the thickness of the taping can be suppressed.

Further, the elastic tape according to the present invention has the advantage of having elasticity in multiple directions in terms of biomechanics and structure. Even if you are not sprained, it may have an effect on diseases caused by structural problems of the human body. It is also effective from the viewpoint of joint structural characteristics and motor function. For example,
Deformation of the foot (a structural change) affects the knee, which in turn affects the hips, back, shoulders, and forehead, which can lead to major abnormalities. The spine that constitutes them also has an adverse effect on the autonomic nervous system distributed in each visceral organ, and it is conceivable that the vertebrae may shift to a medical disease. Considering this way, you can see how it is not good for you to lose your balance. Therefore, the multi-directional elasticity of the elastic tape according to the present invention corrects a part that places a burden on the body.

[0027]

Embodiment 1 The tape material is firstly stretchable in many directions regardless of the material of the tape material. Second, it is as thin as possible. Thirdly, if the material is suitable for the condition that it is hard to cause rash and harm to the human body, fourthly, it has good air permeability and fifthly, it is sticky. It doesn't matter.

Table 1 shows a comparison of various tape performances. The tape A is a non-stretchable tape, and has no stretching force, and thus has the strongest fixing force. The tape B is a kinesio tape made of cloth, and has a small fixing force because it has a stretching force and a weak contracting force. The tape C is a cloth elastoretape and has a small fixing force because it has elasticity and weak contraction. The tape D is a nylon-based chemi-spo tape, which has a certain degree of fixing force due to its strong contracting force, though it has elasticity.

The tape E is a multidirectional elastic tape made of a urethane nonwoven fabric. Although it has an elasticity, it has a very high contracting force and a considerable fixing force. The base material of the tape E is made of polyurethane elastic fiber, and is embossed. The substrate is 100% in each direction
The elongation stress is in the range of 40 to 1,000 g / cm, the recovery of 100% elongation is in the range of 80 to 100%, and the breaking strength in each direction is 90 to 100 g / cm.
3,000 g / cm, and the elongation at break is 37
The stress may be in the range of 0 to 1,500%, but the stress of 100% elongation in each direction is 40 to 47%.
0 g / cm, 100% elongation recovery in each direction is 88-92%, breaking strength is 0.09 kg / cm
~ 1.65kg / cm, elongation at break is 370% ~ 740
%, And those having a stiffness of about 11 mm to 61 mm are more preferable. The substrate of this example has a stress of 100% elongation of 190 to 190%.
215 g / cm, recovery rate 89%, breaking strength 0.5
0-0.70 kg / cm, elongation at break 460-510
%, And the hardness is 30 to 33 mm, and an adhesive is applied thereto. The tape E has a paste thickness of 50 μm,
The base material thickness is 168 μm to 188 μm, and the tape thickness is 210
μm to 240 μm.

[0030]

[Table 1]

In Table 1, the elongation, shrinkage, and recovery are respectively about 5 to 10 cm.
The contractile force / recovery force was calculated. Here, the contraction force refers to the force applied when the tape is stretched to the maximum, and the stronger the contraction force, the more the traction force of the tape can be utilized without extending the tape to the maximum. In addition, the resilience means the rate at which the tape shrinks after being stretched to the maximum.

Multi-directional elastic tape Theoretically, tape A,
Tapes using fabrics such as B and C have only one-way expansion and contraction ability, so these are out of the question. The tape D is made of nylon and has a honeycomb pattern, and has a multidirectional function. However, the problem is that the traction force (stretching force) when worn on the human body changes depending on the damage to the joint function and the human body structure. It is better that the elongation of the tape is equal in each direction on average, and a tape that exerts a uniform shrinkage force is ideal. Further, when the tape is extended and adhered to the maximum, the traction force on the skin surface of the human body increases, and the skin is peeled instead of the rash, and the use of the tape at the maximum extension is dangerous. Therefore, a multi-directional elastic tape D using urethane is the best because a tape having a high degree of elasticity is optimally used without using the maximum degree of elongation of the tape.

As for the conclusions derived from Table 1, first,
Kinesio Tape B and Elast Pore Tape C, which use cloth, have the ability to expand and contract in one direction, while Multidirectional Stretch Tape E, which uses a urethane nonwoven fabric, expands and contracts in many directions, as the name implies. There is noh power. Secondly, when compared to a multidirectional elastic tape E using a urethane nonwoven fabric, the material itself is different from Chemispo tape D (made of nylon), which has elasticity in multiple directions. Also, in the case of Chemispo tape D, unlike the tape E using urethane, the elongation varies depending on the elongation direction, so that the functional balance is poor. Third, depending on the thickness of the tape, depending on whether the frictional resistance value is high or low, it is easy to peel off or hard to peel off. Fourth,
As described in the theory of multi-directional elastic taping, a multi-directional elastic tape that is thin, has high elasticity, and has uniform elongation when considering the structural function of the human body. E (made of urethane nonwoven fabric) can be said to be an ideal tape from the viewpoint of human body structural function.

[0034]

Embodiment 2 FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an embodiment for pain points. The elastic tapes 10, 11 according to the present invention are applied to the pain points 12, 13 appearing on the body surfaces 14, 15. The method of sticking is to extend from the center of the painful part as shown in FIG. 1 (a) and to stick it around the painful part as shown in FIG. 1 (b). .
It can be pain from skin or muscle tension that appears on the body surface, and pain from laxity (lazyness or dull pain).
Because there is. This resembles the relationship between Oriental medicine and phlegm, but "supplement" refers to the use of acupuncture or moxibustion to compensate for weak and weak skin and muscles. The idea is to reverse the overstrain in the opposite of "phletter".

When a neurological symptom is caused by excitation of the autonomic nervous system, for example, when an abnormality occurs in the internal organs, related pain appears on the body surface as internal organ wall reflex (Heab band). There are times when this excitement on the body surface is suppressed or, conversely, when it is necessary to promote it. In addition, it can also suppress or promote pain that is present on the body surface, such as skin and muscle-specific pain.

[0036]

[Embodiment 3] Fig. 2 is a view for explaining an embodiment for an internal joint of an ankle joint, and the order of taping with an elastic tape according to the present invention is indicated by the following numbers. By the way, in addition to standing and supporting the human body, the legs perform movements such as walking, running, jumping, and kicking. The joint of the foot is a complex joint body and has three main axes of movement. Ankle movements include dorsiflexion / low flexion exercises performed at the talar joints, varus (adduction, abduction, plantar flexion) and valgus (abduction / rotation) performed at the subtalar joint and talar heel boat joint. Inside, dorsiflexion). Sprains of any minor nature are thought to have caused dissection or some other obstacle between the bones that make up the joint. Therefore, it is an important role of the tape function to attract the disjointed joint with the tape having the expansion and contraction function. Up / down
By applying tape from the skin surface using a tape that has elasticity in many directions such as left, right, diagonal, etc., it can affect muscles, bones (joints), autonomic nerves, sensory receptors, etc. . As shown in the figure, it is a matter of course that the joint part can be held by using a wide tape so as to cover a part or the whole of the joint part.

[0037]

[Embodiment 4] The elastic tape according to the present invention can affect the antigravity muscles and the body gravity axis, so that the posture balance can be corrected. It can deal with muscle, soft tissue, autonomic nervous and biomechanical and structural mechanics issues. Considering structural mechanics, in order to move the bones, it is first instructed to stretch or bend at the command of the nerve and it is transmitted to the muscles and contracts, at which time the contractile muscle and the relaxing muscles antagonize and move The bone moves at the beginning. Considering this, it is possible to use the tape by making use of the elasticity of the tape. In other words, it is used for parts where a burden is placed on the body.

When the stretchable tape according to the present invention is used for a living body, the stretching force of the tape should not be maximized. This is because when the stretching force is maximized, friction occurs on the skin surface, causing shock and rash. For example, even if the maximum stress of the elastic tape is 420 g / cm, it should not be used to the maximum, but must be dealt with individually according to the strength, symptom or environment of the skin.

[0039]

The use of the elastic tape according to the present invention makes it possible to balance muscles when muscle strength is reduced or tensed for some reason.
In addition, when a malfunction occurs due to intra-joint damage and joint movement is abnormal, the joint function can be improved, and soft tissues such as ligaments and tendons can be protected from damage and kept at rest. Furthermore, by maintaining the joint function improved by the treatment and keeping it movable, it can be useful for early treatment of the affected part.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example for pain points.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining an embodiment for an inner joint of an ankle joint.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10,11 Multi-directional elastic tape 12,13 Pain point 14,15 Body surface

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An elastic tape comprising a breathable material having an elastic force in one direction, a direction perpendicular to the direction, and an oblique direction, and an adhesive layer for holding a part of a human body movably. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the air-permeable material has a thickness of 10 in each direction.
The elastic tape according to claim 1, wherein the stress at 0% elongation is in the range of 40 to 1,000 g / cm, and the recovery rate at 100% elongation is in the range of 80 to 100%. 3. The permeable material has a breaking strength in each direction in the range of 90 to 3,000 g / cm, and a breaking elongation in the range of 370 to 1,500%. 2. The elastic tape according to 2. 4. The elastic tape according to claim 1, wherein the breathable material has a structure in which filaments of elastic fibers are laminated. 5. The elastic tape according to claim 4, wherein polyurethane is used for said elastic fiber.