RU71259U1 - DEVICE FOR SIMULTANEOUS TRAINING OF LOWER EXTREMITY MUSCLES, DEVELOPMENT OF MOVEMENTS IN THE ANKLE JOINT AND MASSAGE OF THE FOOT - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model is aimed at simultaneous conduct, for example, in patients with the consequences of an ankle fracture, the development of movements in the ankle joint, and, consequently, the training of muscles of the lower limb, while simultaneously massaging the plantar surface of the foot. The specified technical result is achieved by the fact that the device consists of a tetrahedral shape of a wooden case, in the center of which a plate with a multi-row massager is located by means of rubber rods and calibrated springs. The vertical arrangement of the device is carried out by using telescopic stops, and the presence of a cord allows you to fix the device and give a certain angle to the body.

Description

The utility model relates to the field of medicine and medical technology, namely to devices designed to train the strength of the muscles of the lower limb, increase mobility, i.e. range of motion in the ankle joint and foot massage in humans.

The purpose of the utility model is to create opportunities for simultaneous training in a person of the strength of the muscles of the lower limb, increase in range of motion in the ankle joint and foot massage.

A device for training the muscles of the legs of an athlete [1], which is strengthened on the leg, in the pockets of which are placed removable loads.

It is also known a device for the development of muscle strength of the dorsal flexors of the foot [2], made in the form of a pair of blocks in the form of the foot, the base of which contains a sliding cord mechanism that promotes loading of the foot.

A device for developing the muscles of the lower leg and foot [3] is known, which is placed on a movable support of a height-adjustable rack, in the upper part of which a platform for the leg is mounted on a ball bearing. The platform is equipped with a load spring and can rotate relative to its vertical axis.

A known device "Spring" strongman "for the foot [4], consisting of a base and a platform connected by a hinge. The load element is a coil spring.

The objective of the utility model is to create a device that allows a person having traumatic consequences

training effect on strengthening the muscles of the thigh and lower leg, on the one hand, an increase in the mobility of the ankle joint, on the other hand, and foot massage on the third.

The problem is solved by using a technical device (Fig. 1), consisting of a tetrahedral shape of a wooden casing 1, from the corners of which rubber rods 2 extend, having, on the one hand, a hook 3 for fixing to the casing 1, and on the other, calibrated a spring 4 with a hook 5 for fixing in the holes 6 of the plate 7 mounted in the center of the housing 1.

The plate 7 is made of light aluminum alloy with a size of 30 × 15 cm, on which a multi-row massager is installed 8. The rollers 9 for foot massage are made of wood (as stationery scores) and placed on the arcuate planks 10. Spokes with rollers 9 are inserted into the openings of the arcuate planks 10 and their rotation on the knitting needles is free and without play. To fix the foot (if necessary), the slot 7 contains slots 11 in which a soft strong tape with Velcro 12 is fixed. In patients whose treatment requires the horizontal location of the damaged limb (after applying the Ilizarov apparatus, closed intraosseous osteosynthesis with a metal rod, etc. ) the vertical arrangement of the device and its reliable fixation is carried out by using telescopic stops 13 (Fig. 2.). Telescopic stops 13 by means of a hinge are mounted at the outer-upper corners of the housing 1. The presence of a strong silk cord 14, fixed at the outer-lower corners of the housing 1 and the stop 13 allows, firstly, to fix the device, and, secondly, to give a certain angle case 1.

Figure 1 shows a general view of a utility model.

The utility model works as follows. Depending on the stage of rehabilitation treatment, the device can be installed in the gym or on the patient’s bed. A patient who is on a bed or rug lying on his back sets his foot on the massager 8 and, depending on the functional state of the injured leg, actively or with the help of a methodologist, massages the plantar surface of the foot, which is achieved by sliding the foot along the rollers 9.

To train the strength of the muscles of the lower limb and increase the range of motion in the ankle joint, the foot should be fixed with a soft strong tape 12 to the massager 8. Alternately pressing the toe or heel of the foot on the plate 7, the patient performs, on the one hand, an increase in flexion and extension movements in the ankle joint , on the other hand - training of the muscles of the flexors and extensors of the lower leg. The advantage of the device is the ability to use isometric muscle tension not only of the lower leg or thigh, but of the entire limb as a whole.

As the functionality of the muscles of the thigh and lower leg and mobility in the ankle joint increase, the calibrated springs 4 are replaced by stiffer ones.

Information sources:

1. Boyle J.J. Pat. 3910577 (USA). Exercising device. - Publ. 10/7/75.

2. Sholtz M.L. Pat. 4371160 (USA). Exercising device for runners. - Publ. 02/01/83.

3. Fiore R. D. Pat. 4,186,920 (USA). Exerciser for lowel leg. ankle and foor muscles. - Publ. 02/05/80.

4. Jinotti W.J. Pat. 4111416 (USA). Exerciser - Publ. 09/05/78.

Claims (1)

A device for simultaneously training the muscles of the lower limb, developing movements in the ankle joint and massage the foot, characterized in that the plate located in the center of the body containing the massager, using four rubber rods and calibrated springs allows simultaneous training of muscles of the lower limb, the development of movements in the ankle joint and foot massage, the angle of the device being adjusted by telescopic stops.