WO2002080837A2 - Machine for rehabilitative treatments as well as for recreational use - Google Patents

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WO2002080837A2
WO2002080837A2 PCT/IT2002/000210 IT0200210W WO02080837A2 WO 2002080837 A2 WO2002080837 A2 WO 2002080837A2 IT 0200210 W IT0200210 W IT 0200210W WO 02080837 A2 WO02080837 A2 WO 02080837A2
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  • the present invention relates to a machine for rehabilitation treatment, in particular for rachialgia, coxalgia, gonalgia, edemas of the lower limbs, and usculotensive cephalalgia as well as for recreational use in gymnasiums and similar.
  • Such conservative treatment may be in the form of lumbar traction, with manipulation or massage of the muscles functionally connected to the spine.
  • Lumbar traction may be performed in various ways: - intermittent mechanical traction: this requires a mechanical device for applying traction at intervals of a few seconds; and
  • intermittent traction permits pain relief, particularly in patients suffering from articular pain caused by degenerative pathology of the cartilage (arthrosis) at knee and hip level.
  • Musculotensive cephalalgia is generally thought to be caused by psychophysical stress, in which case, contracture of the cervical-nuchal muscles is present, and responds favourably to massotherapy and intermittent traction.
  • Edemas of the lower limbs caused by poor circulation or maintaining a fixed posture for a prolonged period of time, can be greatly reduced by foot- to-thigh massage, with the upper limb slightly raised.
  • Machines are currently available for performing the above techniques and solving the above problems singly, but which fail to provide for solving more than one problem simultaneously, and must be supervised continuously by skilled personnels both of which drawbacks translate into considerable expense to the patient, as well as a good deal of inconvenience as regards the techniques themselves.
  • a machine for rehabilitation treatment designed to provide a straightforward, low-cost solution to the drawbacks of the known state of the art, and which, at the same time, can also be used for recreational purposes in gymnasiums and similar.
  • a machine for rehabilitation treatment in particular for rachialgia, coxalgia, gonalgia, edemas of the lower limbs, and musculo ensive cephalalgia, as well as for recreational use in gymnasiums and similar,- said machine being characterized by comprising at least two modules t ltable with respect to each other and having respective moving surfaces movable independently of each other and substantially aligned longitudinally to form a single user-supporting surface; and angular adjusting means for adjusting the tilt of said modules with respect to each other, and therefore the angle formed between said two moving surfaces,- each of said modules comprising a number of supporting members defining said moving surfaces and free to rotate about respective
  • the actuating means of each module comprise at least one pair of parallel, endless belt members powered by drive wheels,- and the supporting members are arranged crosswise between, and drawn by, the belt members.
  • the supporting members are defined by cylindrical cushions fitted idly to the belt members .
  • the machine according to the present invention therefore permits treatment along the whole length of the body, and treatment can be diversified by moving the two surfaces independently of each other, in terms of direction and speed, and by adjusting the angle between the two surfaces.
  • Figure 1 shows a top view in perspective, with parts removed for clarity, of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows a larger-scale view of a detail in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 shows a larger-scale view of a further detail in Figure 1.
  • Machine l comprises a supporting frame
  • modules 3 and 4 tiltable with respect to each other, aligned longitudinally with each other, and comprising respective moving surfaces 3a and 4a defining a single supporting surface 5,- and a connecting rod-crank device 6 driven by a motor 7 to adjust the tilt of modules 3 and 4 and, therefore, the angle between moving surfaces 3a and 4a.
  • Each module 3, 4 is defined laterally by two walls
  • each pair of chains 9 is fitted with idle rollers 12 having respective axes A and defining relative moving surface 3a, 4a.
  • FIG 2 shows how rollers 12 are fitted to chains
  • the movement of chains 9 moves rollers 12 fitted to them; and the movement of rollers 12 comprises a combination of translational movement, produced by the movement of chains 9, and rotation about respective axes A, produced by the weight of the patient on rollers 12.
  • Angle ⁇ is adjustable by one end 14 of each module 3, 4 being hinged to supporting frame 2, and by the other end 15, cing the other module , 3 , being movable vertically, n the example shown, both ends 15 of modules 3 and 4 are controlled by a single bar 16, on which connecting rod-crank device 6 acts; and bar 16 comprises a first end (not shown in Figure 1) hinged to one wall 8 of module 3, and a second end 16a fitted to one wall 8 of module 4 and movable by means of a slot 17 formed in bar 16 and engaged by a member 18 fixed stably to wall 8 of module .
  • Adjustment of angle a is structurally possible by the hinged ends 14 of modules 3 and 4 being supported on rods 19 forming part of supporting frame 2 and in turn hinged to two base rods 20 resting on the floor and also forming part of supporting frame 2.
  • Each of the two surfaces is maintained in the selected angle ⁇ condition by a set of springs 21, which act in known manner on the various parts of f ame 2.
  • angle can foe set and maintained fixed throughout treatment, or be adjusted during treatment.
  • Machine 1 comprises an ankle-traction device 22 located at end 14 of moving surface 4a, obviously corresponding to the patient's feet, and which is defined (as shown in detail in Figures 2 and 3) by a roller 23 fitted at the ends with two toothed wheels 24 (only one shown) .
  • Roller 23 is wound with a harness 25 which its on to the patient's ankles; and ankle traction is effected by rotating toothed wheels 24 by means of a hammer-shaped appendix 26 fitted to each chain 9 ( Figure 2 ) and which, at each turn of chain 9, engages a respective toothed wheel 24.
  • a hammer-shaped appendix 26 fitted to each chain 9 ( Figure 2 ) and which, at each turn of chain 9, engages a respective toothed wheel 24.
  • device 22 is maintained by a spring 27 fixed to a corresponding wall 8 of module 4, and can be engaged or released by means of a lever 28 fitted to a cam 29, which is set to an engaged or release position by a pin 30, fixed to wall 8, respectively engaging a seat 31 or a seat 32 formed on cam 29.
  • the machine may also comprise a further device identical with device 22 but located at the opposite end of supporting surface 5 to exert traction on the head in accordance with known rehabilitation techniques .
  • rollers 12 may be replaced with other supporting members shaped and designed for specific treatments.
  • the effectiveness of the machine according to the invention derives in particular from the possibility of adjusting the speed and direction of the two moving surfaces independently of each other, and also adjusting the angle between the two surfaces as required, even during treatment.
  • the machine according to the invention has the advantage of performing known conservative techniques, while at the same time eliminating the need for supervision by one or more operators, and permitting repeatability of individual treatments.
  • the machine according to the invention also has the advantage of performing treatments individually or in combination, thus saving time and enabling a variety of therapeutic solutions .

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Abstract

A machine (1) for rehabilitation treatment, in particular for rachialgia, coxalgia, gonalgia, edemas of the lower limbs, and musculotensive cephalalgia, as well as for recreational use in gymnasiums and similar; the machine being defined by two modules (3, 4) tiltable with respect to each other and having respective moving surfaces (3a, 4a) movable independently of each other and aligned longitudinally to form a single supporting surface (5); and by angular adjusting means (6, 7, 16) for adjusting the tilt of the modules and therefore the angle (α) formed between the two moving surfaces (3a, 4a). Each of the two moving surfaces (3a, 4a) is defined by a number of supporting members (12) free to rotate about respective axes (A), and drawn by a pair of chains (9) engaged by respective toothed wheels (10).

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MACHINE FOR REHABILITATION TREATMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR RACHIALGIA, COXALGIA, GONALGIA, EDEMAS OP THE LOWER LIMBS AND MUSCULOTENSIVE CEPHAXiALGIA, AS WELL AS FOR RECREATIONAL USE IN GYMNASIUMS AND SIMILAR
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a machine for rehabilitation treatment, in particular for rachialgia, coxalgia, gonalgia, edemas of the lower limbs, and usculotensive cephalalgia as well as for recreational use in gymnasiums and similar. BACKGROUND ART
For rapid pain relief from lumbalgia, currently used traction and manipulation techniques are successful in most cases, with the exception of side effects clearly indicated in medical literature.
Such conservative treatment may be in the form of lumbar traction, with manipulation or massage of the muscles functionally connected to the spine.
Lumbar traction may be performed in various ways: - intermittent mechanical traction: this requires a mechanical device for applying traction at intervals of a few seconds; and
- position traction: the patient is placed in various positions, using cushions and sand-bags, to effect longitudinal traction of the vertebral structures, Manipulation is indicated when there is a general limitation of the intervertebral movement contributing towards maintaining the symptoms, providing there are no neurological signs, or radiation towards the lower limbs is imprecise. This technique consists in forcing the elements of the articulation beyond their natural range, but without exceeding the anatomical limits of the articulation.
Given the difficulty and the potential side effects involved, such as articulation and nerve damage, manipulation must be performed under strict medical supervision and by sJcilled personnel.
Massage of the muscles connected functionally to the spine is performed in the direction of the fibers, and has a sedative effect by acting as a decontractant and reactivating circulation.
Most patients suffering from cervicalgia respond to conservative treatment using the same techniques as for lumbalgia.
In the case of coxalgia and gonalgia, intermittent traction permits pain relief, particularly in patients suffering from articular pain caused by degenerative pathology of the cartilage (arthrosis) at knee and hip level. 210
Musculotensive cephalalgia is generally thought to be caused by psychophysical stress, in which case, contracture of the cervical-nuchal muscles is present, and responds favourably to massotherapy and intermittent traction.
Edemas of the lower limbs, caused by poor circulation or maintaining a fixed posture for a prolonged period of time, can be greatly reduced by foot- to-thigh massage, with the upper limb slightly raised. Machines are currently available for performing the above techniques and solving the above problems singly, but which fail to provide for solving more than one problem simultaneously, and must be supervised continuously by skilled personnels both of which drawbacks translate into considerable expense to the patient, as well as a good deal of inconvenience as regards the techniques themselves.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a machine for rehabilitation treatment, designed to provide a straightforward, low-cost solution to the drawbacks of the known state of the art, and which, at the same time, can also be used for recreational purposes in gymnasiums and similar. According to the present invention, there is provided a machine for rehabilitation treatment, in particular for rachialgia, coxalgia, gonalgia, edemas of the lower limbs, and musculo ensive cephalalgia, as well as for recreational use in gymnasiums and similar,- said machine being characterized by comprising at least two modules t ltable with respect to each other and having respective moving surfaces movable independently of each other and substantially aligned longitudinally to form a single user-supporting surface; and angular adjusting means for adjusting the tilt of said modules with respect to each other, and therefore the angle formed between said two moving surfaces,- each of said modules comprising a number of supporting members defining said moving surfaces and free to rotate about respective axes,- and actuating means for moving said supporting members.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the actuating means of each module comprise at least one pair of parallel, endless belt members powered by drive wheels,- and the supporting members are arranged crosswise between, and drawn by, the belt members.
In a further preferred embodiment, the supporting members are defined by cylindrical cushions fitted idly to the belt members .
The machine according to the present invention therefore permits treatment along the whole length of the body, and treatment can be diversified by moving the two surfaces independently of each other, in terms of direction and speed, and by adjusting the angle between the two surfaces.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OP THE DRAWINGS
A non-limiting embodiment of the present invention will be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which;
Figure 1 shows a top view in perspective, with parts removed for clarity, of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a larger-scale view of a detail in Figure 1;
Figure 3 shows a larger-scale view of a further detail in Figure 1.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Number l in Figure l indicates as a whole a preferred embodiment of a machine in accordance with the present invention. Machine l comprises a supporting frame
2; due modules 3 and 4 tiltable with respect to each other, aligned longitudinally with each other, and comprising respective moving surfaces 3a and 4a defining a single supporting surface 5,- and a connecting rod-crank device 6 driven by a motor 7 to adjust the tilt of modules 3 and 4 and, therefore, the angle between moving surfaces 3a and 4a. Each module 3, 4 is defined laterally by two walls
8, and comprises a pair of parallel chains 9 looped about respective pairs of toothed wheels 10 fitted to respective shafts 11, one of which is powered; and each pair of chains 9 is fitted with idle rollers 12 having respective axes A and defining relative moving surface 3a, 4a.
Figure 2 shows how rollers 12 are fitted to chains
9, which comprise click-on attachments 13. The movement of chains 9 moves rollers 12 fitted to them; and the movement of rollers 12 comprises a combination of translational movement, produced by the movement of chains 9, and rotation about respective axes A, produced by the weight of the patient on rollers 12.
Angle α is adjustable by one end 14 of each module 3, 4 being hinged to supporting frame 2, and by the other end 15, cing the other module , 3 , being movable vertically, n the example shown, both ends 15 of modules 3 and 4 are controlled by a single bar 16, on which connecting rod-crank device 6 acts; and bar 16 comprises a first end (not shown in Figure 1) hinged to one wall 8 of module 3, and a second end 16a fitted to one wall 8 of module 4 and movable by means of a slot 17 formed in bar 16 and engaged by a member 18 fixed stably to wall 8 of module .
Adjustment of angle a is structurally possible by the hinged ends 14 of modules 3 and 4 being supported on rods 19 forming part of supporting frame 2 and in turn hinged to two base rods 20 resting on the floor and also forming part of supporting frame 2. Each of the two surfaces is maintained in the selected angle α condition by a set of springs 21, which act in known manner on the various parts of f ame 2. In particular, angle can foe set and maintained fixed throughout treatment, or be adjusted during treatment.
Machine 1 comprises an ankle-traction device 22 located at end 14 of moving surface 4a, obviously corresponding to the patient's feet, and which is defined (as shown in detail in Figures 2 and 3) by a roller 23 fitted at the ends with two toothed wheels 24 (only one shown) . Roller 23 is wound with a harness 25 which its on to the patient's ankles; and ankle traction is effected by rotating toothed wheels 24 by means of a hammer-shaped appendix 26 fitted to each chain 9 (Figure 2 ) and which, at each turn of chain 9, engages a respective toothed wheel 24.- Rotation of toothed wheels 24 rotates roller 23, thus winding harness 25 about roller 23 and exerting traction on the ankles.
As shown in Figure 3, device 22 is maintained by a spring 27 fixed to a corresponding wall 8 of module 4, and can be engaged or released by means of a lever 28 fitted to a cam 29, which is set to an engaged or release position by a pin 30, fixed to wall 8, respectively engaging a seat 31 or a seat 32 formed on cam 29.
Though not described, the machine may also comprise a further device identical with device 22 but located at the opposite end of supporting surface 5 to exert traction on the head in accordance with known rehabilitation techniques .
Moreover, being interchangeable, rollers 12 may be replaced with other supporting members shaped and designed for specific treatments.
As stated, the effectiveness of the machine according to the invention derives in particular from the possibility of adjusting the speed and direction of the two moving surfaces independently of each other, and also adjusting the angle between the two surfaces as required, even during treatment.
The machine according to the invention has the advantage of performing known conservative techniques, while at the same time eliminating the need for supervision by one or more operators, and permitting repeatability of individual treatments. The machine according to the invention also has the advantage of performing treatments individually or in combination, thus saving time and enabling a variety of therapeutic solutions .

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l) A machine (1) for rehabilitation treatment, in particular for rachialgia, coxalgia, gonalgia, edemas of the lower limbs, and musculotensive cephalalgia, as well as for recreational use in gymnasiums and similar,- said machine being characterised by comprising at least two modules (3, 4) tiltable with respect to each other and having respective moving surfaces (3a, 4a) movable independently of each other and substantially aligned longitudinally to form a single use -supporting surface (5); and angular adjusting means (6, 7, 16) for adjusting the tilt of said modules (3, 4) with respect to each other, and therefore the angle (a.) formed between said two moving surfaces (3a, 4a); each of said modules (3, 4) comprising a number of supporting members (12) defining said moving surfaces and free to rotate about respective axes (A) ; and actuating means (10) for moving said supporting members (12) . 2) A machine as claimed in Claim 1 characterized in that the actuating means of each module (3, 4) comprise at least one pair of parallel, endless belt members (9) powered by drive wheels (10) ; the supporting members (12) being arranged crosswise between said belt members (9), and being drawn by said belt members (9).
3) A machine as claimed in Claim 2, characterised in that said supporting members are defined by substantially cylindrical rollers (12) fitted idly to said belt members (9) .
4) A machine as claimed in Claim 2 or 3, characterised in that said belt members of each module (3, 4) are defined by chains (9) engaged by respective toothed drive wheels (10) .
5) A machine as claimed in any one of the foregoing Claims, characterized in that said angular adjusting means comprise a connecting rod-crank system (6) powered by a motor (7) . 6) A machine as claimed in any one of the foregoing Claims, characterized by comprising at least one traction device (22) located at one end (14) of one of the two moving surfaces (3a, 4a) and for exerting traction on the patient's ankles or head. 7) A machine as claimed in Claim 6, characterized in that said traction device (22) comprises at least one toothed wheel (24) engaged periodically by a hammer- shaped member (26) connected to said belt members (9) .
8) A machine as claimed in Claim 6 or 7, characterized by comprising means (28, 29) for engaging/releasing said traction device (22) .
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