WO2016046742A1 - Orthopaedic chair, in particular for scoliosis rehabilitation - Google Patents

Orthopaedic chair, in particular for scoliosis rehabilitation Download PDF

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WO2016046742A1
WO2016046742A1 PCT/IB2015/057292 IB2015057292W WO2016046742A1 WO 2016046742 A1 WO2016046742 A1 WO 2016046742A1 IB 2015057292 W IB2015057292 W IB 2015057292W WO 2016046742 A1 WO2016046742 A1 WO 2016046742A1
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Radoslaw FALAS
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  • Orthopaedic chair in particular for scoliosis rehabilitation
  • This invention relates to an orthopaedic chair, used in particular in the rehabilitation of scoliosis.
  • PL318816A discloses a relaxation and rehabilitation chair for spine relaxation exercises.
  • Said chair comprises a reclining seat and back, wheels at the chair's legs, a mechanism for reclining the back and a pillow to support a patient's head, as well as an arms rest and a calf rest.
  • the side frames supporting the back comprise a mechanism for locking the reclining part of the chair in a selected position.
  • the calf rest is equipped with an adjustable bolster, movable in two perpendicular planes, wherein said calf rest is adjustably mounted under the seat and the arm rests are movably mounted on an axle and can be arranged in horizontal or vertical position blocked by a locking mechanism.
  • PL361394A discloses a relaxation and rehabilitation chair which enables the user's active rehabilitation while moving in said chair.
  • Said chair comprises a frame in the form of a grid consisting of tubes, rods and/or other elements including flat bars, angle bars on which handlebars, the back and the seat are mounted.
  • the seat is mounted exclusively on the top of a spring connected with the lower end thereof with the frame by means of a load-bearing element, whereas the seat is mounted to the frame in a self-aligning manner.
  • PL 160106 discloses a chair with a folding mattress for rehabilitation exercises for children.
  • the chair is designed to be utilized for rehabilitation, relaxation and fun activities in the sitting position and for fitness exercises in a lying position.
  • Said chair comprises a self-aligning seat mounted to the back by means of levers and clamps.
  • the seat comprises a frame supported by four wheels and a horizontal shelf and is upholstered with three folded segments of a four-segment mattress, and the fourth segment thereof is used as an upholstery material for the back support frame.
  • the segments of the mattress are mutually connected with aprons, wherein the first segment is mounted to the seat by means of said apron.
  • PL 369194 A discloses a rehabilitation and relaxation chair which enables spinal massage, wherein said chair comprises a frame in the form of a grid consisting of tubes, rods and/or other elements such as flat bars, angle bars and on said frame handlebars and a back are mounted.
  • the seat is mounted on the top of a spring, and the back is mounted to the frame in a self-aligning manner and has at least one head consisting of two extreme elements connected with two bolsters to make a base.
  • the connecting elements are equipped with rotatable rollers with smooth surface and/or rollers whose surface shape resembles a toothed bar.
  • PL 214074 discloses a chair for performing rehabilitation exercises. Within the base of the chair there is a mechanism for reclining the back of said chair, whereas the seat is connected to the leg supports, wherein said supports are equipped with at least one belt for immobilizing the leg comprising at least one element for electrical muscle stimulation and at least one heating element. Moreover, said supports are equipped with at least one vibrator and additionally said supports are driven by at least one actuator with a resistance sensor.
  • the aim of the invention is to design a rehabilitation device enabling effective treatment of scoliosis and spine deformations in patients who were injured in an accident and/or whose spines were deformed as a result of their occupation, or inappropriate posture or due to other causes such as idiopathic scoliosis.
  • An orthopaedic chair in particular for scoliosis rehabilitation is characterized in that it comprises two, preferably parallel, main brackets connected with an upper transverse bar and a lower transverse bar. At least two rotatable roller assemblies are mounted both on each main bracket and to the upper transverse bar. Each rotatable roller assembly is provided for passing a string therethrough, said string having a counterweight at one end and a pad at the other end.
  • the roller assemblies of each main bracket are mounted on said main bracket in a self-aligning manner horizontally towards the side and the roller assemblies of the upper transverse bar are mounted thereon rotatably in a horizontal plane.
  • the base of the orthopaedic chair is mounted to the lower transverse bar.
  • Each main bracket is equipped with a transverse crossbar enhancing the movement of the patient's arms.
  • each roller assembly comprises two rollers.
  • roller assemblies are mounted on the main bracket in a self-aligning manner by means of a pair of hinges.
  • the roller assemblies are mounted on the main bracket by means of an arch shaped extension arm.
  • the counterweight can be provided in the form of servo-motors and/or a spring and/or an automatic system with tensometers and/or accelerometers.
  • the orthopaedic chair may furthermore be equipped with a camera for providing data for biofeedback, including the possibility of telerehabilitation.
  • the advantage of the invention apart from a simple construction and uncomplicated use, is mainly the possibility to adapt the chair to each individual patient by appropriate adjustment and using the roller assembly. It is possible to apply and remove the pads quickly, and easily adjust the elements , of .the. chair during treatment and select appropriate force in the form of weights.
  • the chair is provided with a camera transferring data for biofeedback, including the possibility of telerehabilitation.
  • an application software for rehabilitation e.g. in the form of a computer game.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic front view of the orthopaedic chair construction
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of the orthopaedic chair construction including the self-aligning roller assembly
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the orthopaedic chair including the strings, attached to the weights with one end thereof and to the pads with another end thereof
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic perspective view of the orthopaedic chair in another embodiment, with the seat not shown,
  • Fig. 5 is a schematic view of a fragment of the main bracket with one arch-shaped bracket, and roller assembly is not shown,
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic top view of the main bracket including the arch- shaped bracket with the roller assembly.
  • the orthopaedic chair for scoliosis treatment is provided with two parallel main brackets K whose top ends are connected by means of an upper transverse bar B pg and the bottom ends thereof are connected by means of a lower transverse bar B P d, wherein at least two, in particular three rotatable roller assemblies Z are mounted to each main bracket K and to the upper transverse bar B pg .
  • the roller assemblies Z are mounted to each main bracket K by means of a pair of hinges Z a (fig. 2) in a self-aligning manner horizontally to the sides.
  • the self-aligning angle range is 180 degrees thus creating a semicircle.
  • each roller assembly Z is mounted to each main bracket K by means of an arch-shaped extension arm W, along which each roller assembly Z can slide and be secured in a selected position.
  • the roller assemblies Z are rotatably and mounted to the upper transverse bar B pg in a horizontal plane, for example by means of a rotatable mandrel or another rotatable element.
  • the base of the orthopaedic chair Pk is mounted to the lower transverse bar B P d.
  • each main bracket K is equipped with a transverse crossbar B pr enhancing the movement of the patient's arms.
  • the bottom ends of the main brackets K are connected with the support structure K w .
  • Each rotatable roller assembly Z is provided for passing therethrough a string L, for example a steel or plastic string with a counterweight C on one end and a pad P a on another end.
  • the roller assembly Z comprises in particular two rollers R b or R g rotatably mounted on a common arm.
  • the counterweight C may be a weight or servo-motors, springs or an automatic system with tensometers and/or accelerometers.
  • the base of the orthopaedic chair P k is fixed or adjustable, set in a selected position.
  • the orthopaedic chair can be equipped with a camera providing data for biofeedback, including the possibility of telerehabilitation.

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An orthopaedic chair, in particular for scoliosis rehabilitation, comprising two, preferably parallel, main brackets (K) whose upper ends are connected by means of an upper transverse bar (Bpg), and the lower ends of said main brackets (K) are connected by means of a lower transverse bar (Bpd). To each main bracket (K) at least two roller assemblies (Z) are mounted in a self-aligning manner, horizontally to the side, and two roller assemblies (Z) are rotatably and horizontally mounted to the upper transverse bar (Bpg). Furthermore, the base of the orthopaedic chair (Pk) is mounted to the lower transverse bar (Bpd) and each main bracket (K)is equipped with a transverse crossbar (Bpr) enhancing the movement of the patient's arms.

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Orthopaedic chair, in particular for scoliosis rehabilitation
This invention relates to an orthopaedic chair, used in particular in the rehabilitation of scoliosis.
PL318816A discloses a relaxation and rehabilitation chair for spine relaxation exercises. Said chair comprises a reclining seat and back, wheels at the chair's legs, a mechanism for reclining the back and a pillow to support a patient's head, as well as an arms rest and a calf rest. The side frames supporting the back comprise a mechanism for locking the reclining part of the chair in a selected position. The calf rest is equipped with an adjustable bolster, movable in two perpendicular planes, wherein said calf rest is adjustably mounted under the seat and the arm rests are movably mounted on an axle and can be arranged in horizontal or vertical position blocked by a locking mechanism.
PL361394A discloses a relaxation and rehabilitation chair which enables the user's active rehabilitation while moving in said chair. Said chair comprises a frame in the form of a grid consisting of tubes, rods and/or other elements including flat bars, angle bars on which handlebars, the back and the seat are mounted. The seat is mounted exclusively on the top of a spring connected with the lower end thereof with the frame by means of a load-bearing element, whereas the seat is mounted to the frame in a self-aligning manner.
PL 160106 discloses a chair with a folding mattress for rehabilitation exercises for children. The chair is designed to be utilized for rehabilitation, relaxation and fun activities in the sitting position and for fitness exercises in a lying position. Said chair comprises a self-aligning seat mounted to the back by means of levers and clamps. The seat comprises a frame supported by four wheels and a horizontal shelf and is upholstered with three folded segments of a four-segment mattress, and the fourth segment thereof is used as an upholstery material for the back support frame. The segments of the mattress are mutually connected with aprons, wherein the first segment is mounted to the seat by means of said apron.
PL 369194 A discloses a rehabilitation and relaxation chair which enables spinal massage, wherein said chair comprises a frame in the form of a grid consisting of tubes, rods and/or other elements such as flat bars, angle bars and on said frame handlebars and a back are mounted. The seat is mounted on the top of a spring, and the back is mounted to the frame in a self-aligning manner and has at least one head consisting of two extreme elements connected with two bolsters to make a base. The connecting elements are equipped with rotatable rollers with smooth surface and/or rollers whose surface shape resembles a toothed bar.
PL 214074 discloses a chair for performing rehabilitation exercises. Within the base of the chair there is a mechanism for reclining the back of said chair, whereas the seat is connected to the leg supports, wherein said supports are equipped with at least one belt for immobilizing the leg comprising at least one element for electrical muscle stimulation and at least one heating element. Moreover, said supports are equipped with at least one vibrator and additionally said supports are driven by at least one actuator with a resistance sensor.
The aim of the invention is to design a rehabilitation device enabling effective treatment of scoliosis and spine deformations in patients who were injured in an accident and/or whose spines were deformed as a result of their occupation, or inappropriate posture or due to other causes such as idiopathic scoliosis.
An orthopaedic chair, in particular for scoliosis rehabilitation is characterized in that it comprises two, preferably parallel, main brackets connected with an upper transverse bar and a lower transverse bar. At least two rotatable roller assemblies are mounted both on each main bracket and to the upper transverse bar. Each rotatable roller assembly is provided for passing a string therethrough, said string having a counterweight at one end and a pad at the other end. The roller assemblies of each main bracket are mounted on said main bracket in a self-aligning manner horizontally towards the side and the roller assemblies of the upper transverse bar are mounted thereon rotatably in a horizontal plane. The base of the orthopaedic chair is mounted to the lower transverse bar. Each main bracket is equipped with a transverse crossbar enhancing the movement of the patient's arms.
Preferably each roller assembly comprises two rollers.
In another preferable embodiment the roller assemblies are mounted on the main bracket in a self-aligning manner by means of a pair of hinges. In an alternative embodiment, the roller assemblies are mounted on the main bracket by means of an arch shaped extension arm.
The counterweight can be provided in the form of servo-motors and/or a spring and/or an automatic system with tensometers and/or accelerometers.
The orthopaedic chair may furthermore be equipped with a camera for providing data for biofeedback, including the possibility of telerehabilitation.
The advantage of the invention, apart from a simple construction and uncomplicated use, is mainly the possibility to adapt the chair to each individual patient by appropriate adjustment and using the roller assembly. It is possible to apply and remove the pads quickly, and easily adjust the elements , of .the. chair during treatment and select appropriate force in the form of weights. The chair is provided with a camera transferring data for biofeedback, including the possibility of telerehabilitation. Moreover, it is possible to use an application software for rehabilitation, e.g. in the form of a computer game.
The embodiments of the invention are presented in the drawings where:
Fig. 1 is a schematic front view of the orthopaedic chair construction, Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of the orthopaedic chair construction including the self-aligning roller assembly,
Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the orthopaedic chair including the strings, attached to the weights with one end thereof and to the pads with another end thereof, Fig. 4 is a schematic perspective view of the orthopaedic chair in another embodiment, with the seat not shown,
Fig. 5 is a schematic view of a fragment of the main bracket with one arch-shaped bracket, and roller assembly is not shown,
Fig. 6 is a schematic top view of the main bracket including the arch- shaped bracket with the roller assembly.
The orthopaedic chair for scoliosis treatment is provided with two parallel main brackets K whose top ends are connected by means of an upper transverse bar Bpg and the bottom ends thereof are connected by means of a lower transverse bar BPd, wherein at least two, in particular three rotatable roller assemblies Z are mounted to each main bracket K and to the upper transverse bar Bpg. The roller assemblies Z are mounted to each main bracket K by means of a pair of hinges Za (fig. 2) in a self-aligning manner horizontally to the sides. The self-aligning angle range is 180 degrees thus creating a semicircle. Alternatively, (fig. 4 - fig. 6) the roller assemblies Z are mounted to each main bracket K by means of an arch-shaped extension arm W, along which each roller assembly Z can slide and be secured in a selected position. The roller assemblies Z are rotatably and mounted to the upper transverse bar Bpg in a horizontal plane, for example by means of a rotatable mandrel or another rotatable element. The base of the orthopaedic chair Pk is mounted to the lower transverse bar BPd. Moreover, each main bracket K is equipped with a transverse crossbar Bpr enhancing the movement of the patient's arms. The bottom ends of the main brackets K are connected with the support structure Kw. Each rotatable roller assembly Z is provided for passing therethrough a string L, for example a steel or plastic string with a counterweight C on one end and a pad Pa on another end. The roller assembly Z comprises in particular two rollers Rb or Rg rotatably mounted on a common arm. The counterweight C may be a weight or servo-motors, springs or an automatic system with tensometers and/or accelerometers.
The base of the orthopaedic chair Pk is fixed or adjustable, set in a selected position.
The orthopaedic chair can be equipped with a camera providing data for biofeedback, including the possibility of telerehabilitation.

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1. An orthopaedic chair, in particular for scoliosis rehabilitation using strings and a counterweight in the form of a weight, characterised in that it comprises two, preferably paralel main brackets (K) connected by means of an upper transverse bar (BPg) and a lower transverse bar (BPd), wherein at least two rotatable roller assemblies (Z) are mounted both to each main bracket (K) and to the upper transverse bar (Bpg), and each rotatable roller assembly (Z) is provided for passing therethrough said string (L) with said counterweight (C) at one end and a pad (Pa) at the other end, wherein the rotatable roller assemblies (Z) of each main bracket (K) are mounted on said main bracket (K) in a self-aligning manner horizontally to the side and the roller assemblies (Z) of the upper transverse bar (Bpg) are rotatably mounted thereon in a horizontal plane, and a base of the orthopaedic chair (Pk) is mounted to the lower transverse bar (BPd), and each main bracket (K) is equipped with a transverse crossbar (Bpr) enhancing the movement of patient's arms.
2. The orthopaedic chair according to claim 1, characterised in that the roller assembly (Z) comprises two rollers (¾, Rg).
3. The orthopaedic chair according to claim 1 or 2 characterised in that the roller assemblies (Z) are mounted on the main bracket (K) in a self-aligning manner by means of a pair of hinges (Za).
4. The orthopaedic chair according to claim 1 or 2 characterised in that the roller assemblies (Z) are mounted on the main bracket (K) in a self-aligning manner by means of an arch shaped extension arm (W).
5. The orthopaedic chair according to one of the claims 1-4, characterised in that servo-motors and/or springs and/or an automatic system with tensometers and/or accelerometers are used as the counterweight (C).
6. Thenorthopaedic chair according to one of the claims 1-5 characterised in that it is equipped with a camera for providing data for biofeedback, including telerehabilitation.
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