WO2009073933A1 - Appareil d'exercices pour les muscles anti-gravité et procédés d'utilisation de celui-ci - Google Patents

Appareil d'exercices pour les muscles anti-gravité et procédés d'utilisation de celui-ci Download PDF

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WO2009073933A1
WO2009073933A1 PCT/AU2008/001839 AU2008001839W WO2009073933A1 WO 2009073933 A1 WO2009073933 A1 WO 2009073933A1 AU 2008001839 W AU2008001839 W AU 2008001839W WO 2009073933 A1 WO2009073933 A1 WO 2009073933A1
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  • the invention described herein relates generally to an exercise device which can be used to enhance the stability of the spine, shoulder girdle and upper limb joints, and to promote muscle and bone health in the region.
  • the invention is directed to the use of the exercise device for specifically activating the antigravity posture muscles which support and protect the spine from injury.
  • the spine, shoulder girdle and upper limb are necessarily very mobile parts of the body which take part in a huge variety of everyday movements needed for normal activities as well as sports and recreation.
  • This upwardly directed antigravity muscle force is also required to counteract the compressive force of gravity on the joints.
  • This type of exercise is often referred to as 'weightbearing' exercise. It is the axial strength and stiffness of the spine that is the most important requirement to counteract the vertical, compressive forces of gravity and therefore is the most critical element for the protection of the spine from injury.
  • the axial compressive load applied to the head can be quantified
  • the axial load is applied through the axis of the spine (through the ear, shoulder, and hip in sagittal plane) when the spine is in a neutral, lordotic posture.
  • Objects of the invention are to provide an exercise device that meets this need and to provide methods utilizing the device.
  • the invention provides an exercise device comprising: a pair of opposed longitudinal handles which are rigidly separated at their proximal ends by a spacing member, wherein the spacing member has a central portion which is displaced from the handles and the central portion includes an indicator of a force applied by way of the device.
  • the invention provides a method of strengthening and increasing the stability of the spine by providing a self resisted axial head load, the method comprising the steps of: a) holding the device according to the first embodiment by said handles; b) positioning the central portion of the device against the top of the head; c) applying pressure on the device via the hands holding the device while counteracting that pressure with an opposite axial force, wherein said applied pressure generates a force no greater than a maximum force signal given by the indicator included in the device; d) relaxing the applied pressure while reducing the counteractive force; and e) repeating steps (c) and (d).
  • the invention provides a method of maintaining upper trunk postural alignment and spinal stability during lower limb exercise, the method comprising the steps of: a) holding the device according to the first embodiment by said handles; b) positioning the central portion of the device against the top of the head; and c) holding the upper trunk in postural alignment while exercising the lower limbs.
  • the invention provides a method of graduated unstable weight- bearing exercise for the spine, shoulder girdle and arms, the method comprising the steps of: a) holding the device according to the first embodiment by said handles; b) positioning the device against a surface; c) bending and extending the arms to move the body towards or away from the surface; and d) maintaining a neutral spine position and postural cues during said exercise.
  • the indicator included in the central portion of the device according to the first embodiment can be a deformable member or spring.
  • a member can be connected to a user selectable audible or visual alarm and can be mechanical or electronic in its operation. In this manner a therapeutic regime can be prescribed and monitored. Loading can be prescribed by the therapist and a user selectable indication or alarm provided which is activated on reaching the required axial load. Electronic measurement and recording of the axial force applied can also be implemented.
  • Such electronic means advantageously interface to a personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), or ambulatory electronic display device (iPod) for storage of recordings and display of performance.
  • PDA personal digital assistant
  • iPod ambulatory electronic display device
  • the central portion of the device can be padded to afford greater comfort when the device is applied to the head of a user.
  • the indicator can be incorporated into the padding.
  • the exercise device can be manufactured from any suitable material including metals and plastics. Typically however, the device is manufactured from aluminium or steel. Devices according to the invention will be described in greater detail below.
  • the second embodiment provides a method of strengthening and increasing the stability of the spine by providing a self resisted axial head load, to give simulated axial compression of the spine.
  • the method is generally employed with at least the torso of the user upright.
  • the downward pressure applied by the arms holding the device acts as a resistance to the upwardly directed muscle activity created by postural cues. It is important to ensure that the axial load is applied through axis of the spine (through the ear, shoulder, and hip in sagittal plane) when the spine is in a neutral, lordotic posture.
  • An added advantage of this 'isometric' exercise is that the downward pressure or force on the device is provided by a simultaneous action of bringing the shoulder blades downwards and inwards.
  • This action of the shoulder girdle is, in turn, also reinforcing the postural cues involved in the 'stretch tall' action.
  • this method of increasing the stability of the spine by self resisted isometric exercise can be applied in a variety of body positions, not just in upright (vertical) positions which are demonstrated below.
  • the same antigravity muscle action i.e., antigravity exercise
  • the exercise is performance of 'simulated' weightbearing.
  • step (b) of the second and third embodiment methods the central portion of the device is applied to back part of the crown of the head, just above the ears.
  • step (c) of the second embodiment method is aided by the device having appropriately shaped padding associated with the central portion. It is important in step (c) of the second embodiment method to ensure that the axial load is applied through the axis of the spine (see below).
  • the exercise device can be used in conjunction with the posture indicator described in International Application No. PCT/AU2007/000685 (WO 2007/134380), the entire content of which is incorporated herein by cross-reference. This aspect of the invention will be exemplified below.
  • the surface is typically a vertical surface or a horizontal surface such as a wall or a floor, respectively.
  • the surface can be at any angle between vertical and horizontal.
  • FIGS. Ia and Ib are elevation and plan views, respectively, of an exercise device according to the invention.
  • Figures 2a and 2b are perspective views of a central portion of the device shown in Figures Ia and Ib to illustrate the nature and function of a force indicator.
  • Figures 3a to 3c are, respectively, an elevation view, a plan view from above, and a plan view from below, of an alternative exercise device according to the invention while Figure 3d is a cross section at A-A of Figure 3a.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an individual to illustrate correct postural alignment.
  • FIGS 5 to 11 are illustrations of methods according to the second to fourth embodiments, in which embodiments an exercise device of the invention is utilized.
  • exercise device 1 comprising handles 2 and 3, and spacing member 4.
  • Handles 2 and 3 can be seen to be angled away from a plane normal to a central plane of the device. The angle is about 5° but can be between 0 and 10°.
  • Spacing member 4 has a central portion 5 which can be seen to be displaced from handles 2 and 3. It can be further appreciated from Figure Ib that the central portion is bifurcated thereby broadening the portion in a plane normal to the central plane of the device.
  • a pad 6 is located on the underside of the central portion and is mounted to a plate 7 which spans the central portion by a spring (see Figures 2a and 2b).
  • Device 1 has an overall length of about 920 mm and the handles are about 450 mm apart.
  • Central portion 5 has a length of about 100 mm and a width of about 170 mm.
  • the device can be hinged at a convenient site in central portion 5 for ease of storage.
  • FIG. 2a and 2b The components of the force indicator referred to above are shown in greater detail in Figures 2a and 2b.
  • the bifurcated central portion 5 of the device of Figures Ia and Ib is shown in Figures 2a and 2b.
  • Figures 2a and 2b also show how pad 6 and spring 12 function as a force indicator.
  • spring 12 When there is no head pressure on pad 6, spring 12 will be decompressed and hence a user will be aware that the head is not being forced against central portion 5 of the device (see Figure 2a). However, as the user moves his or head towards the central portion (as generally shown by the arrow in Figure 2b), spring 12 will compress so that the force against the device can be sensed.
  • FIG. 3a to 3d An alternative form of the exercise device of the invention is shown in Figures 3a to 3d.
  • exerciser 13 comprising handles 14 and 15 extending from spacing member 16 which is curved.
  • Rubber hand grips 17 and 18 are fixed to each of the handles and the ends of the members have knobs screwed thereinto — see items 19 and 20.
  • broadened area 21 is laterally curved. This affords greater comfort when the lower surface of the area is applied to the head of a user (see below).
  • the handles 14 and 15, and spacing member 16, of device 13 are unitary with this unitary article typically being manufactured from steel tubing.
  • the unitary article can also be manufactured as an aluminium moulding.
  • broadened area 21 can have an opening through there into which a unitary article comprising padding 22 and 23 is fitted.
  • the device includes a force indicator which is incorporated into padding 22 and 23.
  • Device 13 as illustrated in the drawings has a length of 850 mm while curved member 16 separates handles 14 and 15 by about 350 mm.
  • the overall height of the device (see Figure 3a) is 125 mm.
  • Knobs 19 and 20 have diameters of 85 mm.
  • FIG 4 there is shown an individual 24 in a standing position and adopting a neutral spine position as generally indicated at 25.
  • a line of gravity 26 passes through the ear lobe 27, shoulder joint 28, and hip joint 29.
  • An axial head load as generally indicated by arrow 30 will consequently act on the line of gravity.
  • FIG. 5a Use of the device in accordance with the second embodiment method is depicted in Figures 5a and 5b.
  • user 31 can be seen gripping device 1 by each of the handles with spacing member 4 over and against the head 32 of the user.
  • Arrow 33 indicates the downward axial force.
  • the user exerts an upward force 34 to counteract the pressure applied via the arms of the user, the latter being indicated by arrows 35.
  • Figure 5b is a back view.
  • User 31 can again be seen gripping device 1 by each of the handles 2 and 3 with spacing member 4 over and against the head 32 of the user.
  • Arrow 33 again indicates the downward axial force.
  • the user exerts an upward force 34 to counteract the pressure 35 applied via the arms of the user.
  • This pressure simultaneously uses muscle action 36 which involves stabilization of the shoulder blades 37.
  • the third embodiment method is depicted in Figure 6. It comprises maintaining upper trunk postural alignment by gripping device 1 by each handle 2 and 3 using arm force 35, with the pad 6 of spacing member 4 in line with the neutral spine alignment (see 25 of Figure 4). This isometric exercise is held while exercising the lower limbs.
  • device 1 is gripped by each of the handles and applied to a wall 38 by way of spacing member 4.
  • the arms 39 and 40 of user 41 are bent so that the body is moved in the direction indicated by arrow 42. Extending the arms reverses this movement while repetition of the extending-bending cycle exercises antigravity muscles.
  • the stretch tall cue 43 is maintained during the exercise.
  • Application of device 1 to a surface such as floor 44 as shown in Figure 8 affords greater effort by virtue of the 'rolling' capability of the device.
  • This rolling capability can be enhanced by fitting a hemispherical member (not shown in the drawing) to the surface of central portion 5 closest floor 44 when the device is in use (that is, the surface of central portion 5 that is opposite the surface that is placed against the head in the methods of use illustrated in Figures 5 and 6).
  • the hemispherical member can be fitted to the device by any suitable means such as straps or clips, allowing the member to be removed when the device is to be used in other methods according to the invention.
  • the rolling capability described in the previous paragraph can be eliminated by laying the device flat so that is it applied to the surface by its knobbed ends, 7 and 8, and the spacing member 4 (see Figure 9).
  • Figure 10 depicts use of a device of the invention when the user is in a supine position, such as on a floor 45.
  • user 46 can be seen gripping device 1 by its handles (not visible in the drawing) with spacing member 4 against the head 47 of the user.
  • a pillow 48 is positioned under head 47.
  • Arrow 49 indicates the force opposite to the force — indicated by arrow 50 — exerted by the user.
  • a footrest 51 is provided to assist in exerting the latter force.
  • use of a device of the invention in accordance with the Figure 10 method affords 'simulated' weightbearing exercise.
  • the posture indicator comprises an adjustable belt formed from a flexible but inextensible material.
  • the belt has fixed to its inside surface a solid and impervious spine contact member comprising a plurality of ridges. This member is fixed at a portion of the belt which spans the lumbar region of a wearer when the belt is in situ.
  • the spine contact member is positioned within the lumbar curve of the wearer and the ridges are in contact with the lumbar spine and adjacent lumbar regions. This provides tactile feedback regarding posture to the wearer without providing passive support.
  • FIG 11 there is shown user 52 holding device 1 in the same manner as illustrated in Figures 5a and 5b.
  • user 52 is also wearing a posture indicator 53.
  • the spinal contact member 54 of indicator 53 allows user 52 to sense incorrect posture and hence correct his or her posture in continuing with the exercise. This allows the user to gain the maximum benefit from the use of device 1.
  • Figure 1 Ib is a side view of user 52 of Figure 11a. It can be appreciated from the former figure that use of posture indicator 53 allows further sensing of posture via belt 55 of the device. This sensing, at the abdomen (item 56), gives information when the user has lost the antigravity postural muscle activity — as generally indicated by the arrows, one of which is item 57 — and the abdomen begins to 'bulge outwards'.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif d'exercices (1) comprenant une paire de poignées longitudinales opposées (2, 3) qui sont séparées de manière rigide au niveau de leurs extrémités proximales par un élément d'espacement (4). L'élément d'espacement présente une partie centrale (5) qui est déplacée par rapport aux poignées. La partie centrale comprend un indicateur (6) d'une force appliquée au moyen du dispositif. L'invention concerne en outre des procédés d'exercices au moyen du dispositif de l'invention.
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