KR102420602B1 - System for fascia relaxation - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fascia relaxation system, comprising: a fascia relaxation device capable of replacing and combining a plurality of fascia relaxation tools having different shapes, and generating at least one of ultrasound and vibration to apply to the fascia relaxation tool; and a user who selects and guides a treatment protocol corresponding to patient disease information while pre-acquiring, storing and managing a plurality of treatment protocols corresponding to each of a plurality of diseases, and remotely controlling the myofascial relaxation device according to the selected treatment protocol It includes a terminal, wherein the treatment protocol is characterized in that a treatment site, a type of myofascial relaxation tool, an ultrasound control value, and a vibration control value are sequentially defined for each treatment time period.

Description

Fascia relaxation system {System for fascia relaxation}

The present invention relates to a myofascial relaxation system, and more particularly, to a myofascial relaxation system that can be used more easily and effectively through a myofascial relaxation tool.

Fascia relaxation therapy stretches the fascia and stretches and massages it at the same time to control nerve excitability, pleasure, decrease body fat, activate small intestine and stomach functions, improve muscle function, improve flexibility, and relax muscles. It is a treatment method that relieves pain with a gentle technique, improves blood and lymph circulation, removes toxins accumulated in body tissues, and is helpful for treatment and myofascial pain.

Adhesion between the surgical site and organs may occur after surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, which causes discomfort in daily life.

Therefore, myofascial relaxation therapy relieves the adhesion phenomenon, restores body balance from gravity, helps the muscles to find their proper position and rearranges them, and reduces muscle fatigue and myofascial pain caused by continuous pressure.

However, the conventional fascia relaxation treatment was performed using only a fascia relaxation tool specially manufactured for the body structure as shown in FIG. there was

In addition, the fascia relaxation tool has a limitation in enabling only the fascia pressurization, and there is a growing demand for a method capable of providing more various physical stimuli together.

Utility Model Registration No. 20-0487117 (Registration Date: 2018.07.31)

Accordingly, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a myofascial relaxation system capable of identifying a treatment protocol optimized for a patient's disease and guiding the user with corresponding guide information.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a myofascial relaxation system and method for additionally applying stimulation such as ultrasound or vibration to the patient's body through a myofascial relaxation tool.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a myofascial relaxation system that allows the myofascial relaxation action to be continuously performed only when the myofascial relaxation tool is in contact with the skin.

The object of the present invention is not limited to the object mentioned above, and other objects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description.

As a means for solving the above problem, according to an embodiment of the present invention a plurality of fascia relaxation tools having different shapes; Device body implemented in a shape that can be gripped by hand; a coupling part positioned at the front end of the device body to support replacement coupling of each of the fascia relaxation tools; an ultrasonic device capable of generating and outputting ultrasonic waves while adjusting an ultrasonic wave generating pattern; a vibration element capable of generating and outputting vibration while adjusting a vibration generation pattern; and a processor for controlling the operation of the ultrasound element and the vibration element according to a treatment protocol corresponding to the patient's disease information or a user control value, wherein the treatment protocol includes a treatment site, a type of fascia relaxation tool, an ultrasound control value, and vibration control It provides a myofascial relaxation device, characterized in that the values are sequentially defined for each treatment time period.

The fascia relaxation device may further include a skin contact sensor for sensing whether the fascia relaxation tool is in contact with the skin.

The processor may further include a function of temporarily stopping the operation of the ultrasonic element and the vibration element according to the sensing result of the skin contact sensor.

As a means for solving the above problem, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of fascia relaxation tools having different shapes can be exchanged and combined, and at least one of ultrasonic waves and vibrations can be generated and applied to the fascia relaxation tools. capable fascia release device; and a user who selects and guides a treatment protocol corresponding to patient disease information while pre-acquiring, storing and managing a plurality of treatment protocols corresponding to each of a plurality of diseases, and remotely controlling the myofascial relaxation device according to the selected treatment protocol It includes a terminal, wherein the treatment protocol provides a myofascial relaxation system characterized in that a treatment site, a type of myofascial relaxation tool, an ultrasound control value, and a vibration control value are sequentially defined for each treatment time period.

The user terminal includes: a protocol management unit for pre-acquiring, storing and managing a plurality of treatment protocols corresponding to each of a plurality of diseases; a protocol guide unit that, when patient disease information is input, selects a treatment protocol corresponding to the patient disease information, and guides the user; a treatment time calculation unit for counting the elapse of treatment time only while the skin contact of the muscle relaxation tool is notified by the myofascial relaxation device; and obtaining and using an ultrasound control value and a vibration control value corresponding to the treatment time in the selected treatment protocol to remotely control the myofascial relaxation device, but when the treatment time counting is stopped, the remote control of the myofascial relaxation device is also stopped It is characterized in that it comprises a remote control.

The protocol guide may further include a function of informing a replacement time of a muscle relaxation tool and a type of a muscle relaxation tool to be replaced based on the selected treatment protocol.

As a means for solving the above problems, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of treatment protocols corresponding to each of a plurality of diseases are defined, and each of the treatment protocols is a treatment site, a type of myofascial relaxation tool, and an ultrasound control value. , and the vibration control value is sequentially defined for each treatment time; when patient disease information is input, selecting a treatment protocol corresponding to the patient disease information, and then guiding a user; counting the lapse of treatment time only while the skin contact of the muscle relaxation tool is notified by the myofascial relaxation device; and obtaining and using an ultrasound control value and a vibration control value corresponding to the treatment time in the selected treatment protocol to remotely control the myofascial relaxation device, but when the treatment time counting is stopped, the remote control of the myofascial relaxation device is also stopped It provides a fascia relaxation method comprising the step of.

The present invention enables myofascial relaxation treatment using a myofascial relaxation tool without professional knowledge.

In addition, stimuli such as ultrasound and vibration can be additionally applied to the patient's body through the myofascial relaxation tool, so that the myofascial relaxation treatment effect can be maximized.

In addition, by allowing the fascia relaxation operation to be continuously performed only when the fascia relaxation tool is in contact with the skin, the user's convenience can be maximized.

1 is a view showing fascia relaxation tools according to the prior art.
2 is a view showing a fascia relaxation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a detailed view showing the fascia relaxation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a detailed diagram illustrating a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 to 7 are views for explaining a fascia relaxation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The following is merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art will be able to devise various devices that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present invention and are included within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Further, it is to be understood that all conditional terms and examples listed herein are, in principle, expressly intended solely for the purpose of enabling the concept of the present invention to be understood, and not limited to the specifically enumerated embodiments and states as such. should be

Moreover, it is to be understood that all detailed description reciting the principles, aspects, and embodiments of the invention, as well as specific embodiments, are intended to cover structural and functional equivalents of such matters. It is also to be understood that such equivalents include not only currently known equivalents, but also equivalents developed in the future, i.e., all devices invented to perform the same function, regardless of structure.

Thus, for example, the block diagrams herein are to be understood as representing conceptual views of illustrative circuitry embodying the principles of the present invention. Similarly, all flowcharts, state transition diagrams, pseudo code, etc. may be tangibly embodied on computer-readable media and be understood to represent various processes performed by a computer or processor, whether or not a computer or processor is explicitly shown. should be

The functions of the various elements shown in the figures including a processor or functional blocks represented by similar concepts may be provided by the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware having the ability to execute software in association with appropriate software. When provided by a processor, the functionality may be provided by a single dedicated processor, a single shared processor, or a plurality of separate processors, some of which may be shared.

In addition, the clear use of terms presented as processor, control, or similar concepts should not be construed as exclusively referring to hardware having the ability to execute software, and without limitation, digital signal processor (DSP) hardware, ROM for storing software. It should be understood to implicitly include (ROM), RAM (RAM) and non-volatile memory. Other common hardware may also be included.

In the claims of the present specification, a component expressed as a means for performing the function described in the detailed description includes, for example, any form of software including a combination of circuit elements or firmware/microcode that performs the above function. It is intended to include all methods of performing the functions of the device, coupled with suitable circuitry for executing the software to perform the functions. Since the present invention defined by these claims is combined with the functions provided by the various enumerated means and in a manner required by the claims, any means capable of providing the functions are equivalent to those contemplated from the present specification. should be understood as

The above-described objects, features and advantages will become more apparent through the following detailed description in relation to the accompanying drawings, and accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement the technical idea of the present invention. There will be. In addition, in the description of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

2 is a view showing a fascia relaxation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the myofascial relaxation system of the present invention includes a myofascial relaxation device 100 and a user terminal 200 .

The fascia relaxation device 100 may replace and couple a plurality of fascia relaxation tools 110 having different shapes, and also generate at least one of ultrasound and vibration for patient treatment assistance and apply it to the fascia relaxation tool 110 . make it possible

The user terminal 200 enables the remote control and operation monitoring of the fascia relaxation device 100 . In particular, after automatically designing a treatment protocol according to the patient's disease information, it is possible to guide it to the user. In addition, by remotely controlling the operation of the myofascial relaxation device 100 at the same time, even a user without specialized medical knowledge can provide a treatment service optimized for the patient's current condition.

Figure 3 is a detailed view showing the fascia relaxation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the fascia relaxation device 100 of the present invention includes a plurality of fascia relaxation tools 110 having different shapes, the device body 120 implemented in a shape that can be gripped by hand, and the device body 120 . The coupling unit 130 that is located at the tip of the fascia relaxation tool 110 and supports replacement coupling of each, the ultrasound element 140 capable of generating and outputting ultrasound while adjusting the ultrasound generation pattern (frequency, intensity, etc.), the vibration The vibration element 150 capable of generating and outputting vibration while adjusting the generation pattern (frequency, intensity, etc.), and a processor that controls the operation of the ultrasonic element 140 and the vibration element 150 under the control of the user terminal 200 160 , and a communication unit 170 supporting wired or wireless communication with the user terminal 200 , and the like.

In addition, in the fascia relaxation device 100 of the present invention, when the fascia relaxation tool 110 is actually used, considering that the fascia relaxation tool 110 always comes into contact with the user's body (particularly, the skin), skin contact or not A skin contact sensor 180 for sensing and notifying may be additionally provided. Accordingly, the processor 160 or the user terminal 200 may determine whether to perform treatment based on the sensing result of the skin contact sensor 180 . For example, the treatment time is counted only when the skin is in contact, and the control time of the myofascial relaxation device 100 can be determined based on this.

Also, the processor 160 may directly determine a treatment protocol corresponding to the patient's disease information instead of the user terminal 200 . That is, it stores and manages a plurality of treatment protocols corresponding to each of a plurality of disease information, and determines the optimal treatment protocol by directly receiving patient disease information from the user, and then independently performs the myofascial relaxation treatment operation accordingly. .

To this end, the present invention additionally includes a control panel 190 including buttons, liquid crystals, speakers, etc., through which patient disease information is directly input and the operation result of the processor 160 can be directly notified. . In addition, the device control value is input through the control panel 190 , and through this, the ultrasonic element 140 and the vibration element 150 can be individually controlled.

That is, when interworking with the user terminal 200 is impossible, the fascia relaxation device 100 is independently driven according to the user control value directly obtained through the control panel 190 instead of the user terminal 200 . It is also possible to perform relaxation therapy movements.

4 is a detailed diagram illustrating a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the user terminal 200 of the present invention acquires, stores, and manages a treatment protocol corresponding to each of the communication unit 210 and the disease information supporting wired or wireless communication with the myofascial relaxation device 100 in advance, It is implemented as an application 220, a touch screen, a mouse, a keyboard, a speaker, etc. that generates and guides user guide information using a treatment protocol and simultaneously controls the myofascial relaxation device 100 to receive a user control value or an application ( It may include a user interface 230 for guiding the operation state of 220 , a main controller 240 for controlling overall operation of the user terminal, and the like.

At this time, the application 220 defines a plurality of treatment protocols corresponding to each of a plurality of diseases, and the treatment protocol is such that a treatment site, a type of myofascial relaxation tool, an ultrasound control value, and a vibration control value are sequentially defined for each treatment time period. When the protocol management unit 221, when patient disease information is input, a treatment protocol corresponding to the patient disease information is selected, and then the skin contact of the muscle relaxation tool is performed by the protocol guide unit 222 and the myofascial relaxation device 100 that guides the user. Only during notification, the treatment time calculation unit 223 for counting the elapse of treatment time, the ultrasound control value corresponding to the treatment time in the selected treatment protocol, and the vibration control value are obtained and used to obtain and use the myofascial relaxation device 100 Remote control, but includes a remote control unit 224 that also stops the remote control of the myofascial relaxation device when the treatment time counting is stopped.

Hereinafter, a method for relaxing the fascia according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 5 .

First, a treatment protocol corresponding to each of a plurality of disease information is pre-established as shown in FIG. 6 , and then stored and managed (S1).

In this case, as shown in FIG. 7 , the treatment protocol is sequentially defined for each treatment time period of the treatment site, the type of myofascial relaxation tool, the ultrasound control value, and the vibration control value.

In this state, when patient disease information (disease name, disease degree, etc.) is input by the user (S2), after obtaining a treatment protocol corresponding to the currently input patient disease information, guide information for guiding the treatment protocol audio-visually By generating and outputting , the user can grasp in detail which myofascial relaxation device 100 should be used in what order and in what manner based on the guide information to perform the myofascial treatment operation (S3).

Therefore, after the user selects the first fascia relaxation tool with reference to the guide information and combines it with the fascia relaxation device 100 (S4), when the fascia relaxation tool is actually brought into contact with the patient's skin for patient treatment (S5), the fascia is relaxed In response, the device 100 starts counting the lapse of the treatment time (S6).

Then, the user terminal 200 retrieves the ultrasound control value and the vibration control value corresponding to the current treatment time from the treatment protocol based on the time counting result of the myofascial relaxation device 100 and converts it into a device control value, and then the myofascial relaxation device (100) to provide (S7).

In response to the device control value, the myofascial relaxation device 100 additionally generates ultrasonic waves and vibrations and transmits them to the myofascial relaxation tool, so that the myofascial treatment using the myofascial relaxation tool can be more effectively supported (S8).

In addition, if it is necessary to change the fascia relaxation tool at the current treatment time, information to guide the user is additionally generated and guided, so that the user can refer to this and pause the treatment operation and then proceed with the replacement of the fascia relaxation tool. .

In this way, when the user replaces the myofascial relaxation tool or pauses the myofascial relaxation treatment by another external situation and releases the skin contact state of the myofascial relaxation tool (S4), the myofascial relaxation device 100 responds to the treatment time to stop counting (S9).

Then, the user terminal 200 also temporarily stops the provision of the device control value, so that the ultrasonic wave and vibration of the fascia relaxation device 100 are not additionally generated (S10).

That is, the present invention enables the user to perform a myofascial relaxation treatment operation using a myofascial relaxation tool while confirming the treatment protocol audio-visually.

And, by counting the elapse of treatment time only when the myofascial relaxation tool comes into contact with the actual skin for myofascial relaxation treatment, it is possible to always accurately track and monitor the treatment time without the user's separate control action.

The method according to the present invention described above may be produced as a program to be executed by a computer and stored in a computer-readable recording medium. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape. , a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like, and also includes those implemented in the form of a carrier wave (eg, transmission through the Internet).

The computer-readable recording medium is distributed in a network-connected computer system, so that the computer-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. In addition, functional programs, codes, and code segments for implementing the method can be easily inferred by programmers in the art to which the present invention pertains.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and it is common in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Various modifications may be made by those having the knowledge of, of course, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

Claims (7)

delete delete delete a fascia relaxation device that can replace and couple a plurality of fascia relaxation tools having different shapes, generate at least one of ultrasound and vibration, and apply it to the fascia relaxation tool; and
A user terminal that selects and guides a treatment protocol corresponding to patient disease information while pre-acquiring, storing and managing a plurality of treatment protocols corresponding to each of a plurality of diseases, and remotely controlling the myofascial relaxation device according to the selected treatment protocol includes,
The treatment protocol is
The treatment site, the type of myofascial relaxation tool, the ultrasound control value, and the vibration control value are sequentially defined for each treatment time period,
The user terminal is
a protocol management unit for pre-acquiring, storing, and managing a plurality of treatment protocols corresponding to each of a plurality of diseases;
a protocol guide unit for guiding a user after selecting a treatment protocol corresponding to the patient's disease information when patient disease information is input;
a treatment time calculation unit for counting the lapse of treatment time only while the skin contact of the muscle relaxation tool is notified by the myofascial relaxation device; and
Obtaining and using an ultrasound control value and a vibration control value corresponding to the treatment time in the selected treatment protocol, and remotely controlling the myofascial relaxation device, but also stopping the remote control of the myofascial relaxation device when the treatment time counting is stopped comprising a remote control;
The protocol guide
The myofascial relaxation system according to claim 1, further comprising a function of notifying the time of replacement of the muscle relaxation tool and the type of the muscle relaxation tool to be replaced based on the selected treatment protocol. delete delete delete

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