KR20040048968A - Multifunctional physiotherapy device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of physical therapy devices for use in health care, beauty treatment, sports facilities, hotels and homes. The purpose of this device is to be able to perform hydrotherapy, heat therapy and vibration massage simultaneously with the automatic sterilization of the tube and surface in contact with the patient's skin. In order to achieve this object, the apparatus of the present invention further comprises a sterilizer 15, an automatic sterilization system 24, preprogrammed control modules 16, 17, 18, 27, and a time recorder 31 of various functions. do. The device is divided into three sections; The lower section comprises a water treatment tank 1 with a capacity of 80-200 liters with a hand shower 9, a thermal mixer 10 and an underwater hand massager 8; The middle section can adjust the height in the range of 42-80 cm and has a vibration massage table 20; The upper section includes four programs of massage showers 24 with 16 nozzles, an openable steam screen 26, a manual / automatic aroma device 19 and an infrared radiator 25.

Description

Multifunctional Physiotherapy Device {MULTIFUNCTIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY DEVICE}

Similar known devices include:

Hydrotones consisting of hydromassage baths, steam saunas, circulating showers, and aromatherapy (shown at the fair Esthe & Cosmetic Expo 2001 held in Tokyo, Japan, June 18-20, 2001); ("Fairs Esthe & Cosmetic Expo 2001" held in Tokyo, Japan, June 18-20, 2001; "Beauty 2001" held in Dusseldorf, Germany from March 30 to April 1; 2001, "4 Dermalife, exhibited at "Cosmoprof 2001" in Bologna, Italy, 21-23 March, consisting of a steam sauna, a vibrating massage bed, an infrared sauna and aromatherapy; held in Santa Clara, California, June 14-16, 2001 "Fair Face & Body 2001"; Alfa massage device consisting of dry air sauna, vibrating massage bed and aroma therapy (shown at "Beauty 2001" held in Dusseldorf, Germany from March 30 to April 1, 2001) have.

Compared with the multifunctional physiotherapy apparatus of the present invention, the existing apparatus does not have much function, and there is no automatic disinfection system for the part in contact with the user's skin.

International patent application PCT / US00 / 09598 also discloses the "Therapeutic steam and heat treatment cabinet" (published October 19, 2000). This device is a personal therapy device in the form of a capsule with a bed inside which the patient can lie down. The capsule is equipped with an open / close cover, which can be opened, laid on the bed and closed to allow the patient to lie down in a confined space. The cover has a separate plate that separates the head and lower body of the bed so that the head of the patient lying in the space is outside. Heating elements that radiate energy to the patient lying in bed are located in part of the cover. The steam generator controlled by the user can send steam to the internal space or, if desired, the user can directly spray steam toward the user's face.

This invention has the following disadvantages:

-The separator is not open, so after closing the device the access to the control panel is complicated and the upper body of the patient cannot be accessed.

The material of the separator and vibrating massage bed is limited to leather, which is inconvenient to clean easily, and therefore does not meet high hygiene standards and avoids the risk of infection; Only one ingredient can be used.

-After each use, the device should be cleaned by hand.

During treatment, the user has to lie on his back, and closing the cover makes it very difficult to flip inside the device; It's also inconvenient to lie down on your bed from the beginning.

-Water is not available when needed, so hydrotherapy is impossible.

-There is no time recorder for various functions.

The present invention relates to the field of physical therapy devices for use in health care, beauty treatment, sports facilities, hotels and homes. This device occupies a narrow space and can be used alone or as a hydrotherapy device, heat therapy device or vibration massager, preventive treatment (health promotion, disease prevention), prevention (wound or dysfunction prevention), rehabilitation treatment ( It may also be used in fragrance therapy for people with poor health to achieve and maintain high levels of physical, sensory, intellectual and social activity.

1 is a cross-sectional view of the multifunctional physiotherapy apparatus of the present invention.

The object of the present invention is as follows:

-Automatic sterilization of the tubes and surfaces in contact with the customer's skin;

Use of a combination of hydrotherapy, thermotherapy and vibration massage functions independently or in combination with a single device;

-Improving and promoting the effects of relaxation and restorative therapies;

Improving and accelerating cosmetic treatment outcomes;

-Ensure convenience and comfort for users and operators.

The apparatus of the present invention is a hydrotherapy tank (1), body back massage nozzle (2), body side massage nozzle (3), lower body massage nozzle (4), underwater light (5), foot massage nozzle (6), hydrotherapy Discharge / Bypass Tube (7), Underwater Hand Massager (8), Hand Shower (9), Heat Mixer (10), Steam Generator (11), Pump (12), Blower (13), Massage Function Separator (14), sterilizer (15), water treatment tank control panel (16), water treatment tank control block (17), sauna dome control block (18), manual / automatic aroma device (19), vibration massage table (20), Vibration engine (21), suspension ball (22), device cover (23), programmable massage shower (24) with sterilization function, infrared radiator (25), steam screen (26), sauna dome control panel (27), pillow ( 28), the program end button 29, the magnetic switch 30, the time recorder 31 and the support pillow 32 of various functions of the apparatus.

Multifunctional physiotherapy apparatus of the present invention is divided into three sections to perform the following functions:

Subsection-Ergonomically designed hydrotherapy bath (1), and water massage baths (1,2,3,4,6) to program partial massage, underwater hand massagers with massage nozzles (8), hand showers (9) ).

Intermediate Section-Vibration Massage Table 20, Vibration Massage 14 that adjusts vibration in continuous and pulsed modes.

Upper section-cover 23, infrared radiator 25, steam generator 11, aroma device 19, massage shower 24 having four programs and adjusting spray rate and spray pressure.

Combining various functions, various massages, thermotherapy, heat treatments can be carried out in a variety of ways, the treatment of customers can be effective and comfortable.

The height of the lower section of the multifunctional physiotherapy apparatus, ie the height of the hydrotherapy tank 1 of 80-200 liter capacity, can be adjusted according to the ergonomic conditions. The height of the device of the present invention can be adjusted from 42-80 cm or fixed to 80 cm. In this way, by ergonomically securing the height of the middle section of the vibration massage table 20, various massages, facials and body treatments are possible without harming the health of the operator due to the wrong position. The hydrotherapy tank may carry out various hydrotherapy methods. That is, the apparatus of the present invention is provided with a massage nozzle 2 for the body back, a nozzle 3 for the body side, a lower body massage nozzle 4 and a foot massage nozzle 6. A special heater can be used to keep the water temperature in the water bath as desired.

Hand showers (9), thermal mixers (10) and underwater hand massagers (8) with various massage nozzles were added. In order to make the customer as comfortable as possible, a special support pillow 32 has been developed for the body in the water. A special head restraint ensures proper ergonomic positioning of the head during treatment.

In order to control the lower section 1, the upper section 23 and the vibration massage table 20, specially pre-programmed control modules 16, 17, 18 and 27 have been developed and control factors can be measured. Therefore, it can operate in a continuous mode and a pulse mode. By installing the vibration massage table 20, the device can be changed from a water massage bath to a sauna device and a treatment table. The vibrating massage table 20 is composed of low heat capacity, easy cleaning and sterilizable acrylic (these materials feel warm when they touch the body). A linear electromagnetic engine was used for the vibration massage table.

The transparent plastic screen, ie the steam screen 26 separating the body part and the head of the vibrating massage table 20 is openable. For this reason, even if the cover 23 which is a sauna dome is closed, the head, neck, and upper body of a body can be easily accessed. You can also have facial and body treatments at the same time.

Four program massage showers with 16 nozzles, a so-called Vichy shower 24, can be used to control the water speed and spray pressure. In order to ensure the hygiene of the inner surface of the device and the tube in contact with the customer's skin to meet high hygiene standards, the device of the present invention is equipped with a unique automatic sterilization system (15, 24) that operates at the push of a button.

Two separate control panels can be installed, one for the customer and the other for the operator.

There is a special button 29 that automatically stops the operation of the device simply by pressing it for customer safety. The automatic operation stop is made by the magnetic switch 30 and double of the automatic stop by the program when the cover is opened 2 cm.

A time recorder 31 has been added as a special device for recording the operating time of various functions of the multifunctional physical therapy device of the present invention and for enabling troubleshooting. The steam from the steam generator 11 is scented by the aroma device 19 before going to the top of the device, ie under the cover 23, which is automatic or manual.

The steam from the steam generator 11 is evenly distributed to the cover 23, because the generated steam is first filled in the lower section 1 and then evenly distributed under the cover 23. Steam is prevented from going to various parts of the body. There is an elongated infrared radiator 25 having a main body of a length installed above the device under the cover 23, which distributes heat evenly. Infrared energy at temperatures below 55 ° C is very effective for the healing and recovery of the body.

The present invention uses a high quality porous and easy to clean material. The surface of the device is ergonomically designed.

The device of the present invention is designed to perform various massage, hydrotherapy, thermotherapy and sauna procedures, and by developing a control system for comfortable use / operation of the device, various functions of the device can be easily adjusted.

Individual treatment programs can be programmed and stored in the device's memory according to customer needs and prescription treatments. Various functions, the number of times, the temperature as well as the treatment time can be conveniently set in the control panel.

This device is designed to prevent health care, prevent disease, relieve work-related stress, complex rehabilitation of chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system, complex therapy of degenerative rheumatism, post-traumatic rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system, and rehabilitation as a general physical therapy device. It is used in sports medicine.

For cosmetic treatments, metabolic treatments are performed with special active serums, creams, and wraps that improve and balance metabolism for general vitality enhancement processes, such as relaxing, refreshing or relieving stress and complex skin treatments. The apparatus of the present invention can be used for this purpose.

The device of the present invention may also be used in sports facilities or hotels that are required for recovery after severe exercise or preparation before training, for the purpose of obtaining better results, avoiding injuries, effectively relieving tension, and gaining vitality.

Multifunctional physiotherapy devices are suitable for home use for all of the above purposes.

Medical facilities such as rehabilitation clinics, outpatient rehabilitation centers, massage therapists, physiotherapists, orthopedic clinics, mental hospitals, sports medicine centers, beauty treatment clinics, health centers, beauty salons, recreation centers, tanning studios, sports clubs, gymnasiums In the hotel, sauna, swimming pool, etc., the multifunctional physical therapy apparatus of the present invention can be used.

Example

The 40-year-old man, a senior manager sitting almost in front of the computer for almost all day, has been less active in the past two years. He complained of tiredness, weight gain, nervous breakdowns, muscle sprains, and neck and shoulder stratification. Patients / clients who participated in the week-long rehabilitation program underwent objective medical examinations to determine their health and exercise load tests to determine cardiovascular status and training volume. Contraindications to thermotherapy, hydrotherapy and massage are prohibited. He was also consulted on nutritional issues.

The use of the multifunctional physiotherapy device of the present invention in combination therapy is described below. Taking into account the general SMART rehabilitation principles below, we have prepared a sample program in a series of (daily) courses including active, passive and healthy diets. Where S-specific, M-measurable, A-activity-related, R-realistic, T-time-specified.

1. A 20-minute low-temperature infrared sauna with gentle massage to relieve stress, bring relaxation, reduce muscle sprains, and prepare for continuous activity therapy, that is, exercise therapy. Reduced muscle sprains and pain and overall improved feelings make exercise therapy more effective.

2. 30 minutes of exercise therapy according to general / neck-shoulder program. Use a different program every day.

3. Light meal and rest.

4. 30 minutes of cycling training with a pulse meter of moderate load according to the results of a pre-exercise exercise test when healthy.

5. Next, the treatment process in the programmed water treatment tank (temperature 37 ° C.) of the multifunctional physiotherapy apparatus using an underwater hand massager.

6. Next, rest period after treatment. Your body should return to normal body temperature after a break in water treatment and recover before leaving the health center.

The fitness program may include spare parts, as well as a low temperature infrared sauna with an aroma therapy device, or a low temperature steam sauna with an aroma therapy device, depending on the individual's preferences. can do. Parafango may be applied to the pain area during the relaxation process to improve the therapeutic effect.

Multifunctional physiotherapy apparatus of the present invention is economical compared to other special equipment for physiotherapy. It combines the function of facial and body treatment and automatic sterilization system to save time. The device also optimizes space use while saving water, energy and manpower.

While adjusting the height of the multifunctional physiotherapy device, the depth of the lower portion, that is, the water treatment section is shallow, various types of poultice therapy can be applied.

Claims (1)

In a multifunctional physiotherapy device comprising a horizontal bed, a retractable cover, a separator, a heat sink, a steam generator and a heating element: A sterilizer 15, an automatic sterilization system 24, preprogrammed control modules 16, 17, 18, 27, and a time recorder 31 of various functions; Divided into three sections; The lower section comprises a water treatment tank 1 with a capacity of 80-200 liters with a hand shower 9, a thermal mixer 10 and an underwater hand massager 8; The middle section can adjust the height in the range of 42-80 cm and has a vibration massage table 20; The upper section is characterized by a four-function massage shower 24 with 16 nozzles, an openable steam screen 26, a manual / automatic aroma device 19 and an infrared radiator 25. Physical therapy device.