RU184209U1 - Bulb dumbbell for classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients of a neurological clinic - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to medicine in the section of neurology and neurorehabilitation and can be used in the departments of neurorehabilitation of neurological and neurosurgical clinics when conducting classes to develop motor functions of the hands in patients of a neurological clinic with organic brain lesions of various etiologies. A useful model has a length of 300-400 mm and contains two cylindrical flasks made of transparent plastic (1) with an external diameter of 30-45 mm, at the ends of which are made rigidly made of non of transparent plastic, hollow bushings (2), each of which is 45-55 mm long, and their inner diameter corresponds to the outer diameter of the flasks (1), while the bushings (2) are hermetically connected to each other by means of a threaded connection (7) due to that one of the bushings (2) has an external thread and a sealing groove, and the other sleeve (2) has an internal thread, and at the outer ends of the bushings (2) restrictive flanges (3) are made with a width of 4-7 mm, the outer diameter of which exceeds the outer the diameter of the bushings (2) by 20-30 mm, while k the flanges (3) are rigidly fixed to the strap (4), in the central part of which there is a clasp (6). Thus, due to the design features of the “bulb dumbbell”, it becomes possible to individually select its weight for each patient with its gradual increase during the course rehabilitation classes, while providing the patient with visual feedback characterizing the movement of the used filler and providing additional control over the technique of performing exercises with a “bulb gantt” pour ».With simple design, ease of use and safety," barbell, bulb "can be widely used in clinical practice by allowing patients to perform exercises to restore motor functions of the hands in a hospital environment, and independently at home.

Description

This useful model relates to medicine in the section of neurology and neurorehabilitation and can be used in the departments of neurorehabilitation of neurological and neurosurgical clinics during classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients of a neurological clinic.

Impairment of motor functions of the hands occurs in patients with a neurological clinic due to various brain lesions associated with injuries, poisoning, infections, and vascular diseases of the brain.

Currently, various simulators, devices, as well as various types of dumbbells are used for classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients at a neurological clinic.

According to Appendix No. 5 to the Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation of August 22, 2005 No. 534 "On measures to improve the organization of neurorehabilitation care for patients with the consequences of stroke and traumatic brain injury", the dumbbell includes a list of equipment for equipping centers (departments) of speech pathology and neurorehabilitation (Information portal PRAVO -MED.RU Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation of 08.22.2005 N 534, found on 01.06.2018 on the Internet at http://pravo-med.ru/legislation/fz/3317/).

From the existing level of technology is known "Bottle dumbbell for classes on the development of motor functions of the hands of patients in a neurological clinic" (Patent RU 179873 U1, published on 05.28.2018).

Structurally, this dumbbell consists of a plastic holder, which is a holder tube, the end parts of which are screwed onto the necks of plastic bottles that contain a filler in the form of a liquid or bulk material.

 When the plastic bottles are partially filled with filler, an additional effect arises on the patient’s dumbbell holding hand due to the inertia of the filler moving inside each plastic bottle.

The disadvantages of this dumbbell when it is used during classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients with a neurological clinic are:

a) the filler moves in isolation inside each of the plastic bottles, which are of relatively short length, which reduces the effect of the inertial forces of the filler on the patient's arm holding the dumbbell;

b) the inconvenience of filling plastic bottles with bulk filler due to the narrow neck of the plastic bottles.

Also known from the prior art is the “XCO-Trainer” Movable Center of Gravity Dumbbell, which is a hollow aluminum tube filled with a filler in the form of bulk material. The total weight of this dumbbell is 614 grams. (Online store "Dom Sport 24". XCO dumbbell with a dynamic (movable) center of gravity, found on June 1, 2018, on the Internet at http://domsport24.ru/ganteli/gantel-xco-s-dinamicheskim-% 28peremeschaemyim% 29-tsentrom-tyajesti)

According to the description of this dumbbell, during various exercises the granules are constantly shifted, which creates additional resistance and makes the muscles work harder. With active, rhythmic oscillatory movements, dumbbells use the force of inertia and create a powerful counterweight. Thus, the dynamic mass increases depending on the amplitude of arm movements and the pace of the exercise.

The sound accompaniment of the displacement of the granules allows you to hear whether the movement is being performed effectively enough. This ensures that the quality and intensity of movement will constantly remain at a high level.

Standard dumbbells of the same weight do not give such pronounced impulses, do not offer incentives (sound or kinesthetic), do not provide control over the execution technique and do not give feedback, which ultimately negatively affects efficiency (GeekRunner website, Benefits XCO-Trainer dumbbell, found 01.06.2018 on the Internet at https://geekrunner.org/equipment/xco-trainer).

The disadvantages of this dumbbell when it is used during classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients with a neurological clinic are:

a) the design of this dumbbell does not allow to gradually increase its weight, which is important for classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients of a neurological clinic;

b) the initial weight of this dumbbell made of metal may be excessive for patients with severe impairment of the motor functions of the hands;

c) this dumbbell provides the practitioner with sound and kinesthetic feedback, but does not provide control of the execution technique through visual feedback;

d) the design of this dumbbell does not allow the change of the filler used in it, in the form of solid granules, which does not allow changing its characteristics during the classes.

In order to overcome the above drawbacks, the “Bulb dumbbell for classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients of a neurological clinic" (hereinafter referred to as the "bulb dumbbell") was developed.

The tasks to be solved by the claimed technical solution are:

1. The possibility of a gradual increase in the weight of the "bulb dumbbell" during the course of classes;

2. The light weight of the body “bulb dumbbell” provides the opportunity for classes for patients with severe impairment of motor functions of the hands;

3. The ability to change the characteristics of the "bulb dumbbell" through the use of different types of fillers;

4. Providing the patient with visual feedback, consisting in the visual perception of the filler moving inside the “bulb dumbbell”, making the exercises with the “bulb dumbbell” more interesting and attractive, as well as providing additional control over the execution technique;

5. The safety of the use of the "bulb dumbbell" by patients, due to the lack of metal elements in its design.

The technical result of the claimed utility model is the expansion of the functionality of “Dumbbells with a movable center of gravity" XCO-Trainer "", provided by the structural elements of the claimed "bulb dumbbell", allowing for the individual selection of its weight for each patient with its gradual increase during the course occupations, while providing the patient with visual feedback characterizing the movement of the used filler and providing additional control over the technique th exercise.

This technical result is achieved due to the fact that the “bulb dumbbell” has a length of 300-400 mm and contains two cylindrical flasks made of transparent plastic, with an external diameter of 30-45 mm, at the ends of which hollow bushings made of opaque plastic are rigidly fixed, the length of each of which is 45-55 mm, and their inner diameter corresponds to the outer diameter of the flasks, while the bushings are hermetically connected to each other by a threaded connection due to the fact that one of the bushings has an outer p the thread and the sealing groove, and the other sleeve has an internal thread, and at the outer ends of the bushings there are made restrictive flanges 4-7 mm wide, the outer diameter of which exceeds the outer diameter of the bushings by 20-30 mm, while the strap is rigidly fixed to the restrictive flanges, in the central part of which is the clasp.

  In a preferred embodiment, "bulb dumbbell" the wall thickness of the flasks is 2-3 mm

  In a preferred embodiment, "bulb dumbbell" the wall thickness of the sleeves is 5-8 mm

  In a preferred embodiment, the "bulb dumbbell" on the outer surfaces of the bushings made notches.

  In a preferred embodiment, the “bulb dumbbell" strap may be made of fabric material or leather.

  In a preferred embodiment of the “bulb dumbbell" various liquids are used as a filler, for example, water tinted with some color, or fillers consisting of various elements, for example, plastic balls of different colors.

The essence of the utility model "Bulb dumbbell for classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients of a neurological clinic" is illustrated by the drawings, which depict:

In FIG. 1 is a general view of a “bulb dumbbell”;

In FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a “bulb dumbbell”.

The inventive "bulb dumbbell" includes two cylindrical flasks made of transparent plastic (1), at the ends of which hollow sleeves (2) are fixed, which are connected to each other by means of a threaded connection (7), forming a holder, by which the patient holds by his hand "Bulb dumbbell" during the classes (see Fig. 1).

The total length of the “bulb dumbbell” is 300-400 mm, the outer diameter of the flasks (1) is 30-45 mm, and the wall thickness of the flasks (1) is 2-3 mm.

The hollow bushings (2) are made of opaque plastic and are hermetically connected to each other by means of a threaded connection (7), which is made as follows (see Fig. 2): one of the bushings (2) has an external thread (not shown in the figures) and a sealing groove (not shown in the figures), and the other sleeve (2) has an internal thread (not shown in the figures).

The length of each sleeve (2) is 45-55 mm, their inner diameter corresponds to the outer diameter of the flasks (1), and the wall thickness of the bushings (2) is 5-8 mm.

At the outer ends of the bushings (2), restrictive flanges (3) are made that prevent the patient’s hand from slipping off the holder during exercises with the “bulb dumbbell”.

The restriction flanges (3) have a width of 4-7 mm, and their outer diameter exceeds the outer diameter of the bushings (2) by 20-30 mm.

Each sleeve (2) is rigidly connected (for example, by means of adhesive bonding) to one of the flasks (1), which are inserted inside the bushings (2) in such a way that when connecting the bushings (2) by means of a threaded connection (7), the inner ends of the flasks (1) ) as close as possible to each other in order to ensure free movement of the filler (figures not shown) from one bulb (1) to another (see Fig. 2).

Thus, due to two transparent flasks (1), the patient is provided with visual feedback characterizing the movement of the used filler and providing additional control over the technique of performing exercises with the “bulb dumbbell”.

On the outer surfaces of the bushings (2), notches (5) are made, which prevent slipping of the hand during the exercises with the “bulb dumbbell”, as well as providing the convenience of assembling / disassembling it when filling with the filler.

For reliable fixation of the “bulb dumbbell” in the patient’s hand, a strap (4) made of fabric material or leather is rigidly fixed to the restrictive flanges (3) of the holder, in the central part of which there is a clasp (6), which ensures accurate adjustment of the length of the strap (4) to the patient’s hand, as well as the ability to disassemble the "bulb dumbbell" when it is filled with filler.

Various liquids are used as filler for the “bulb dumbbell”, for example, water, which can be tinted with dyes of different colors to enhance the visual feedback received by the patient.

Along with liquids, fillers consisting of various elements, for example, plastic balls of different colors, which also provide visual feedback and help increase the attractiveness of exercises with a “bulb dumbbell" for children, can be used as a filler for a “bulb dumbbell”.

The filler must partially fill the inner space of the “bulb dumbbell”, due to which there is an additional effect on the patient's arm holding the “bulb dumbbell” due to the inertia of the filler moving inside the “bulb dumbbell”. The strength of the additional effect depends on the total length of the “bulb dumbbell" and the filler used.

Work with the “Bulb dumbbell for classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients of a neurological clinic” is as follows:

Before the start of the course, the specialist individually selects the volume of the filler of the “bulb dumbbell”, depending on the type and severity of impaired motor functions of the hands in this patient.

To fill the filler (increase the volume of the filler or replace the filler) "bulb dumbbell" the following actions are performed:

a) the fastener (6) of the strap (4) of the "bulb dumbbell" opens;

b) one sleeve (2) with the bulb (1) is unscrewed from the other sleeve (2) with the bulb (1);

c) one of the flasks (1) is filled with the required amount of filler, after which another sleeve (2) with a flask (1) is screwed onto the sleeve (2) of this flask (1);

d) if liquid filler is used, the tightness of the connection of both bushings (2) with each other is checked;

e) the clasp (6) of the strap (4) is fastened, after which the “bulb dumbbell” becomes ready for use.

Then, the specialist fixes the “bulb dumbbell” in the patient’s hand by means of a strap (4), fitting it under the patient’s wrist. After this, the patient performs various exercises to restore the motor functions of the arm under the guidance of a specialist, receiving visual feedback during the exercise, providing additional control over the technique of performing movements.

After mastering the course of exercises with the “bulb dumbbell” under the guidance of a specialist, the patient gets the opportunity to conduct independent exercises with her both in a hospital and at home.

As the patient achieves positive results in the development of motor functions of the arm, complication of the movements performed by him is carried out as follows:

a) by filling the "bulb dumbbell" with a large amount of filler;

b) by using a denser, and accordingly heavier filler.

Along with classes on the development of motor functions of the hands in patients of a neurological clinic, the “bulb dumbbell” can also be effectively used in the development of motor functions of the hands that are impaired due to various other diseases, for example, hand injuries, consequences of surgical operations, etc.

In addition to the use of the “bulb dumbbell” in clinical practice, it can be widely used in the sports field, in particular, when conducting sports and recreational classes with children and adults.

 Thus, due to the design features of the “bulb dumbbell”, it becomes possible to individually select its weight for each patient with its gradual increase during the course of rehabilitation classes, while providing the patient with visual feedback characterizing the movement of the used filler, and providing additional control over technique of performing exercises with the "bulb dumbbell."

Due to the simplicity of design, convenience and safety of use, the “bulb dumbbell” can be widely used in clinical practice, allowing patients to carry out exercises to restore the motor functions of the hands both in a hospital and on their own, at home.

Claims (6)

1. Bulb dumbbell for classes on the development of motor functions of the hands of patients in a neurological clinic, characterized in that it has a length of 300-400 mm and contains two cylindrical flasks made of transparent plastic with an external diameter of 30-45 mm, the ends of which are rigidly fixed of opaque plastic, hollow bushings, each of which is 45-55 mm long, and their inner diameter corresponds to the outer diameter of the flasks, while the bushings are hermetically connected to each other by means of a threaded joint I am due to the fact that one of the bushings has an external thread and a sealing groove, and the other sleeve has an internal thread, and at the outer ends of the bushings there are made restrictive flanges 4-7 mm wide, the outer diameter of which exceeds the outer diameter of the bushings by 20-30 mm, at the same time, a strap is fixed to the restrictive flanges, in the central part of which there is a fastener, and the flasks are filled with colored filler, made with the possibility of moving from one flask to another. 2. Bulb dumbbell according to claim 1, characterized in that the wall thickness of the flasks is 2-3 mm. 3. Bulb dumbbell according to claim 1, characterized in that the wall thickness of the bushings is 5-8 mm 4. Bulb dumbbell according to claim 1, characterized in that notches are made on the outer surfaces of the bushings. 5. Bulb dumbbell according to claim 1, characterized in that the strap can be made of fabric material or leather. 6. Bulb dumbbell according to claim 1, characterized in that various liquids are used as a filler, for example, water tinted with some color, or fillers consisting of various elements, for example, plastic balls of different colors.

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