RU132723U1 - SPEECH CORRECTION DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for speech correction, characterized in that it consists of a massager and a massager holder made of rubber of uniform thickness with a diameter of 1.0 cm and a length of 3.0 cm, on the surface of which are mounted 2 valves with a diameter of 0.8-1.2 cm for air supply to the massager, the massager 2.5-5 cm in size consists of two hollow chambers filled with air under different pressures, a pressure of 30-35 mm water column is provided in the inner chamber, and 20-25 mm water column in the outer chamber ., the inner chamber of the massager is made of rubber of uniform thickness, and the outer cam Era - from rubber with variable thickness.

Description

The invention relates to medicine, namely to pediatrics, neuropsychology, neurology and can be used in speech correction in children with congenital and acquired disorders, including in children who have suffered a head injury, stroke, as well as for voice vocalists.

Speech activity plays a significant role in the individual development of the child and, above all, in the formation of his intellect and thinking. Existing technical devices for the correction of speech disorders in children do not provide for a complex effect on the mobility of the muscles of the nasopharynx and oropharynx, muscle tone of the vocal apparatus, and also do not provide for stimulation of blood supply in the area of the vocal apparatus.

In the patent and periodic literature there is extensive information on the use of various devices for speech correction [Patent RU No. 2162313 from 01/27/2001; patent RU No. 2215475 of November 10, 2003, etc.], which do not provide for the development and functioning of the muscles of the vocal apparatus, but are intended for supplying a jet of air with different intensities to the vocal cords.

As a prototype, a device was selected for massaging the muscles of an articulation apparatus using a set of probes made of elastic metal wire [Patent RU No. 2195245 of 12/27/2002]. This invention is applicable in the practice of speech therapist, corrective manipulation is performed by a specialist. When using the proposed device, injury to the soft tissues of the articulation apparatus is not excluded. a loped doctor with an elastic metal wire performs the following manipulations: tingling, pricking with pumping, pressure, springy warming, chopping, springy pulling and grinding. Naturally, a child cannot independently use this device at home.

The objective of the present invention is to develop a device that does not cause injury to the soft tissues of the nasopharynx, as well as expanding the possibility of using the device not only in specialized institutions by a loped, but also at home by reducing injuries when using the device.

The technical result is achieved through the use of a massager, consisting of two hollow chambers filled with air under different pressures, the inner chamber is made of food-grade rubber of uniform thickness, and the outer chamber is made of rubber with variable thickness.

The air supplied to the chambers under various pressures, and the soft effect of rubber on muscle tissue reduces injuries from the use of the proposed device and provides an increase in muscle tone and, if necessary, a decrease in muscle tone of the articulation apparatus. Ease of use, the absence of injuries and the effectiveness of the impact on the articulation apparatus allows you to use the proposed device at home. The device does not require large material costs, its effect is based on the stimulating and restorative effect of massage on the muscles of the vocal apparatus. As a result of this, the functional activity of muscles increases, their mobility and the sound range of vocalists expands.

The technical result is achieved by the fact that according to the invention, the device consists of a massager and a massager holder made of rubber of uniform thickness with a diameter of 1.0 cm and a length of 3.0 cm, on the surface of which are mounted 2 valves with a diameter of 0.8-1.2 cm for supplying air to massager, massager 2.5-5.0 cm in size consists of two hollow chambers filled with air under different pressures, a pressure of 30-35 mm water column is provided in the inner chamber, and 20-25 mm water column in the outer chamber, the inner chamber of the massager is made of rubber of uniform thickness ny, and the outer chamber is made of rubber with variable thickness.

The proposed utility model is illustrated by graphic material. The figure 1 presents a General view and figure 2 is a frontal section of the proposed device, where 1 is a massager, 2 is the inner chamber of the massager, 3 is the outer chamber of the massager, 4 is food rubber with a uniform wall thickness, 5 is food rubber with a variable wall thickness, 6 - massager holder, 7 - valve for filling the inner chamber of the massager with air, 8 - valve for filling the outer chamber of the device with air.

Practical use of the proposed utility model. The device through 7 and 8 valves is filled with air under pressure, providing a pressure of 30-35 mm of water in the inner chamber (2), and 20-25 mm of water in the outer chamber (3), and then the massager is immersed in the oral cavity. Using the holder (6), the device is moved in the oral cavity in various directions, depending on the individual characteristics of the body. Using chewing movements have an effect on reducing or increasing the tone of the muscles of the oral cavity providing mobility of the nasopharynx and oropharynx. If necessary, you can use the proposed device to massage the external buccal surface. The specified ratio of the diameter of the massager to the diameter and length of the handle of the device - 2.5-5.0 cm and 1.0-3.0 cm provides ease of use. The proposed procedure is carried out 2 times a day for 1-3 months.

The proposed device provides an optimal effect on the muscles involved in speech function, causing relaxation or decrease in muscle tone and increases muscle strength, and also affects the expansion of the range of vocal capabilities of vocalists.

Examples of practical use of the device

Example 1

Child S., 6 years old, aged 3 years old, suffered an organic brain disease. The hypertonicity of the muscles of the articulation apparatus was diagnosed. The device through 7 and 8 valves was filled with air under pressure, providing a pressure of 30-35 mm of water in the inner chamber (2), and 20-25 mm of water in the outer chamber (3), and then the massager was immersed in the oral cavity. Using the holder (6), the massager was moved in the oral cavity in various directions, depending on the individual characteristics of the body. Using chewing movements, they influenced the decrease in the tone of the muscles of the oral cavity providing mobility of the nasopharynx and oropharynx. At the same time, the proposed device was used to massage the external buccal surface. The specified ratio of the diameter of the massager to the diameter and length of the handle of the device - 2.5-5.0 cm and 1.0-3.0 cm provided ease of use. A relaxing massage was performed 2 times a day for 1 month. After 2 weeks, the ability to articulate significantly increased: the number of chewing movements per second increased.

Example 2

Child 5 years old, with consequences of perinatal brain damage. A gross violation of the articulation of hissing sounds was noted. According to the speech therapist, there was a decrease in muscle tone of the organs of articulation.

The device through 7 and 8 valves was filled with air under pressure, providing 30-35 mm of water in the inner chamber (2) and 20-25 mm of water in the outer chamber (3), and then the massager was immersed in the oral cavity. Using the holder (6), the massager was moved in the oral cavity in various directions, depending on the individual characteristics of the body. Using chewing movements had an effect on increasing the tone of the muscles of the oral cavity providing mobility of the nasopharynx and oropharynx. The proposed device was used to massage the external buccal surface.

The proposed procedure was carried out 2 times a day for 1 month. After 3 weeks of training, the child’s muscles took shape, and the necessary tension for productive articulation, signs of hypotension disappeared.

The above examples indicate the possibility of using the proposed device to normalize the tone and increase the functional activity of the muscles involved in speech function.

The observation was carried out on the basis of the preschool educational institution "Kindergarten No. 97" of the city of Tyumen, the state budgetary institution of the Tyumen region "Regional Hospital No. 2" of the city of Tyumen. Examination and treatment of 10 children aged 5 to 6 years with a general speech underdevelopment of the II-III level, in the structure of disorders of which was dominated by muscle hypertonicity in 6 children and hypotonicity was observed in 4 children (Table 1). A positive effect of the device was observed after 1-3 months. regular use.

The impact of the proposed device on the muscle tissue of the vocal apparatus allowed to reduce the recovery time of speech function, expand the vocal range by 0.5-1.0 musical octave and get an economic effect when using one device compared to the prototype by 1500 rubles (table 2).

Table 1 Terms of restoration of the functions of the articulation apparatus Duration of observations (in months) one 2 3 The number of children who restored the function of the vocal apparatus with hypotension four one one The number of children who restored the functions of the vocal apparatus with hypertonicity 3 one 0

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table 2 Comparative characteristics of the proposed utility model in comparison with the prototype No. Sign Suggested device Prototype one Device cost 500 rub 2000 rub. 2 Possibility of independent use by children Yes no 3 Ability to use at home Yes no four Number of items one 9 5. Save money on using the 1st device 1 500 rub.

Claims (1)

A device for speech correction, characterized in that it consists of a massager and a massager holder made of rubber of uniform thickness with a diameter of 1.0 cm and a length of 3.0 cm, on the surface of which are mounted 2 valves with a diameter of 0.8-1.2 cm for air supply to the massager, the massager 2.5-5 cm in size consists of two hollow chambers filled with air under different pressures, a pressure of 30-35 mm water column is provided in the inner chamber, and 20-25 mm water column in the outer chamber ., the inner chamber of the massager is made of rubber of uniform thickness, and the outer cam Era - from rubber with variable thickness.

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