WO2018117926A1

WO2018117926A1 - A handheld machine adapted for administration of anti-inflammatory compounds into a body

Info

Publication number: WO2018117926A1
Application number: PCT/SE2017/000056
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hans BOHLIN; Karl ARFORS
Original assignee: Atlasbalans Ab
Priority date: 2016-12-23
Filing date: 2017-12-27
Publication date: 2018-06-28

Abstract

The invention relates to a handheld machine (10, 28), a method, and a utilization adapted to treatment of inflammatory fascia tissue by applying the machine on anti-inflammatory compounds applied on human beings, and animals having an inflammation. The machine (10, 28) has a motor driver (22) and a motor (24) driven to produce a cam wave through a cam transmission (26) operating on a plunger (30) thrusting back and forth in predetermined low frequencies.

Description

Title

A handheld machine adapted for administration of anti-inflammatory

compounds

Technical Field

The present invention pertains to a handheld machine adapted for administration of anti-inflammatory compounds for the treatment of inflammations in human beings, and animals. It is also directed to a method and a utilization therefore.

Background Art

New scientific research has been targeted on the fascia/muscular connective tissue, and its influence on body strains on both human beings, and animals having such as mammals. Fascia is for instance surrounding muscles from foot to head.

If skin from humans, and animals is removed, the first layer of fascia is super fascia, the next is scapas fascia, and then the deep fascia. These layers can adhere/glue to each other, and create deficiencies causing painful problems to a body such as headache, back pain, knee pain, neck pain, and pain almost everywhere a body has been mistreated by repeated movements, blows, wrong body postures, other injuries and the like. Also, pain and fascia deficiencies can have their issue from surgery whereby the fascia is punctured, and thus the fascia layers can adhere to each other or be twisted causing pain.

The pain induced from injury may spread along the fascia to other body parts apart from where the injury actually occurred. Current treatment for fascia injuries are almost entirely directed to cure the actual spot where the injury occurred through skin massage and/or shock wave treatment by a machine with a plunger hammering/pounding the injured spot to soften muscles and/or ligaments, or twisted/misplaced tendons.

Inflammation is a necessary local reaction-taking place in the connective tissue, the fascia. Many studies have showed that chronic pain in the neck, low back and tennis elbowed all have inflammation. Recent studies have demonstrated that low-back pain can come from inflammation with in the lumbar fascia.

Inflammation showed by redness, swelling, heat and pain. The swelling can reduce the microcirculation within the connective tissue, the fascia. Improving the

microcirculation, with in the fascia can reduce the inflammation process.

Recently a German scientist has shown that in humans, connective tissue can transport 15 I of water per 48 h, which is a relatively large volume.

There are several studies showing that to a large extent, manual therapy it related to movement of water in the tissue. In many different experiments it has been shown that manual therapy normally is not related to treatment of the tissue treatment but it enables increased water transport in the tissue.

Fascia plasticity - a new neurobiological explanation- Part 1 (Schlep 2002), Looking in particular at flow of fluid through that tissue (Reed 2011), Mathematical Analysis of the Flow of Hyaluronic Acid Around Fascia During (Roma et al 2013), A theoretical framework for the role of fascia in manual therapy (Simmonds et al 2010) ( Elevated (11 C) - D-Deprenyl uptake in chronic whiplash associated disorder suggest persistent

musculoskeletal inflammation Effects of a fasciitis of the innervation of the rat thoracolumbar fascia. A new approach of looking at mechanisms of manual therapy through the physiology of inflammation and connective tissues. Assessment of Atlasbalans whiplash treatment using mfBIA A-case report, http://www.fasciacongress.org/2015/Abstracts/56 Elbrond.pdf. Multi- frequency bioimpedance and myofascial release therapy: An equine "AtlasOrangel" validation study.

A machine utilized to fascia treatment is described by the document WO

2015/133956 A1 to Bohlin, and titled "A machine for fascia treatment".

A shock wave machine is disclosed through the US patent application document US2013261516 A1 , which is utilized for the mentioned massage treatment of injured body spots.

In a 2006 study conducted by Fauna Communications, researchers found that the frequency of a cat's purr (between 25 and 140 Hz), convers the same frequencies that are therapeutic for bone growth and fracture healing, pain relief, swelling reduction, wound healing, muscle growth and repair, tendon repair, and mobility of joints.

A link www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlFDwDdGnhQ shows about current findings of the importance of fascia, and the function of fascia.

Summary of the invention

It is provided a handheld machine known machine in the present field of the Invention, described through WO 2015/133956 A1 to Bohlin to treat pain induced by fascia deficiencies on human beings, and animals. Hereby, the machine is utilized for deep wave treatment of the entire string/meridians of myofascia connected to an injured fascia spot, i.e. not only the injured spot. To be able to achieve this objective the fascia has to be treated with different frequencies, depending on where on the fascia, the machine wave treatment is applied. Frequencies applied should be in the lower range of the Hertz scale such as for instance, the range 1 Hz to 60 Hz, this to enable a deep wave treatment to reach fascia surrounding muscles, not just the upper layer reachable to a local target therapy massage and/or shock wave treatment. Shock wave treatment, if utilized improper can cause more damage than good. Also, the present invention provides different time periods for the operation by frequencies utilized.

The present invention has as one aim among many to provide a handheld machine to treat inflammatory pain in fascia tissue with the aid of anti-inflammatory compounds, and the like. Hereby, it for instance utilizes the machine described in WO 2015/133956 A1 adapted to treatment of inflammations in fascia.

Hence, the present invention sets forth a handheld machine adapted for administration of anti-inflammatory compounds for the treatment of inflammations in human beings, and animals. Hereby, the invention comprises:

a motor driver and a motor driven to produce a cam wave through a transmission operating on a plunger thrusting back and forth in low frequencies;

the low frequencies compelling an anti-inflammatory compound applied on skin to penetrate into an inflamed fascia tissue area in a body faster than by just applying itself on skin to reach the inflamed area when the machine is applied on the anti-inflammatory compound, enabled by increased water transport in the inflamed tissue by increasing the flow of connective tissue fluid from 3 to 12 times by using static vibrations depending on the frequency used.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the lower frequency region is from 1 Hz to 60 Hz with utilized time periods between 0,5 to 5 sec.

Moreover, the present invention sets forth a method to a handheld machine adapted for administration of anti-inflammatory compounds for the treatment of

inflammations in human beings, and animals. Hereby, the invention comprises the step of:

applying a motor driver and a motor to a body, driven to produce a cam wave (26) through a transmission operating on a plunger thrusting back and forth in low

frequencies, the low frequencies compelling an anti-inflammatory compound applied on skin to penetrate into an inflamed fascia tissue area in a body faster than by just applying itself on skin to reach the inflamed area when the machine is applied on the anti-inflammatory compound, enabled by increased water transport in the inflamed tissue by increasing the flow of connective tissue fluid from 3 to 12 times by using static vibrations depending on the low frequencies utilized.

One embodiment comprises that the lower frequency region is from 1 Hz to 60 Hz with utilized time periods within 0.5 to 5 sec.

Furthermore, the present invention sets forth a utilization of a handheld machine for administration of anti-inflammatory compounds for the treatment of

inflammations in human beings, and animals. Thus, the invention comprises:

It provides an embodiment where the lower frequency region is from 1 Hz to 60 Hz with utilized time periods within 0.5 to 5 sec.

The attached dependent method, and utilization claims of the present invention adhere to the attached dependent machine claims.

A brief description of the drawings

Henceforth, reference is had to the accompanying drawings throughout the present description for a better understanding of the present inventions embodiments, and given examples, wherein:

Fig. 1 schematically illustrates a block diagram, in one embodiment, of a prior art machine described through WO 2015/133956 A1 , in one embodiment in accordance with the present invention; and

Fig. 2 schematically illustrates the machine of Fig. 1 in one possible actual appearance, in one embodiment, according to the present invention.

Detailed description of preferred embodiments

The present invention utilizes, as mentioned a handheld machine to treat pain by reducing Inflammations, with anti-inflammatory compounds, induced by fascia deficiencies on human beings, and animals such as mammals. In accordance with the present invention

Hereby, the machine is utilized for deep wave treatment of the entire string of fascia connected to an injured fascia spot, i.e. not only the injured spot. To achieve this objective the fascia has to be treated with different frequencies, depending on where on the fascia, the machine wave treatment is applied. Frequencies applied should be in the lower range of the Hertz scale such as for instance, the range 1 Hz to 60 Hz, this to enable the wave treatment to reach fascia surrounding muscles, not just the upper layer reachable to a local target therapy massage and/or shock wave treatment. Shock wave treatment if utilized improper can cause more damage than good. Also, the present invention provides different time periods for the operation of frequencies utilized. Hence, the treatment regards for instance fascia and myofascial changes, on the superficial backline, superficial front line, the functional lines, superficial front arm line.

The Fascia Wave Treatment (FWT) can accelerate the microcirculation and by this treatment reduce an Inflammation in fascia tissue. With combining FWT with anti- inflammation cream the FWT will optimize the microcirculation and will probably cancel the inflammation and/or reduce it.

There are 6 times as many nerve cells in connective tissue compared to muscle, which provide information about both pain and position. These nerve cells are affected by both vibration and movement, which could explain why FWT could lead to a reduction in pain and increased elasticity of the tissue.

According to scientific findings with the machine utilized it is possible to increase flow of connective tissue fluid from 3 to 12 times by using static vibrations depending on the frequency used.

Understanding the superficial back Line as a whole gives insights into hamstring problems that you cannot get from considering the hamstrings alone. The spiral line shows how to resolve rotational compensations in a way that no analysis of any single muscle can give. Thus the present invention deep wave treatment machine is deployed along the myofascial meridians not just where the fascia is damaged. For example, the shoulders involve six myofascia meridians.

Fascia and myofascia is a body tissue that provides forms to the entire body and is responsible of intercellular communication and cellular metabolism. The fascia is like a matrix of cells. Fascia is the biological fabric that holds us together. A human being has about 70 trillion cells all humming in relative harmony; fascia is the 3-D spider web of fibrous, gluey, and wet proteins that hold them all together in their proper placement.

Moreover fascia has a wider definition: all the collagenous-based soft-tissues in the body, including the cells that create and maintain that network of extra-cellular matrix (ECM). That definition includes all the tissues traditionally designated as 'fascia' in classical anatomy, plus all the other actual; tendons, ligaments, bursae, and all the fascia in and around the muscles endomysium, perimysium, epimysium. Also included would be the fascia around the organs: the coelomic bags that hold the organs in the peritoneum and mesentery in your abdominal cavity, the mediastinum, pericardium, and pleura that hold the organs in the chest cavity, and the membranes dura and pia and perineuria that surround the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

If the fascia lost its tension, the entire body would fall into the fetal position. Through the book "Anatomy Trains, Myofascial Meridians for Manual &

Movement for Therapists", Thomas W. Meyers teaches the importance of fascia in therapy.

A treatment of horse's fascia during tests with the machine of the present invention has been very successful, and in some cases cured a horse with a leg deficiency during a twenty minute treatment session. More to read about fascia, and massage of horses can be found at the link http://www.equine-equilibrium.com/myofascialrelease.php.

A second fixed pattern wave mode 16 is generated to create the pattern needed out of two, three or more frequencies and times.

Furthermore, a third mode is available as a stochastic mode 18 changing frequencies, and time periods randomly from a preprogrammed stochastic mode 18. It is of course anticipated that a computer, micro controller or the like, with its necessary peripheral devices is comprised in the machine 10 to execute the programs, and modes of operation mentioned.

Fig. 1 schematically illustrates a block diagram of a prior art machine 10 in one embodiment utilized for massaging a body with anti-inflammatory compounds in accordance with the present invention. An operator 12 choses through a machine 10 buttons/touchpad or the like a program of his/her owns choice, or a stored computer program for a selected treatment session. Preferably there are at least three modes of operations 14, 16, 18, which can be chosen by the operator. Those are the dual mode 14, where frequencies, and time periods are chosen by the operator 12, a stored pattern computer program with predetermined frequencies and time periods for the machine 10 to operate within. A second fixed pattern wave mode 16 is generated to create the pattern needed out of two, three or more frequencies and times. Furthermore, a third mode is available as a stochastic mode 18 changing frequencies, and time periods randomly from a preprogrammed stochastic mode 18. It is of course anticipated that a computer, micro controller or the like, with its necessary peripheral devices is comprised in the machine 10 to execute the programs, and modes of operation mentioned.

Depending on the chosen mode a control unit 20 executes the selected/chosen operator 12 treatment by monitoring speed, time, and force applied by the machine 10, when utilized during treatment. A motor driver 22 controlled by the control unit 20 applies the control of a motor 24, which drives a transmission, for instance a cam 26 generating waves to a plunger 30, depicted in Fig. 2.

The present invention thus sets forth a handheld machine 10 for instance in accordance with Fig. 1 , adapted for administration of anti-inflammatory compounds for the treatment of inflammations in human beings, and animals. Hereby, the invention comprises a motor driver and a motor driven to produce a cam wave through a transmission operating on a plunger thrusting back and forth in low frequencies.

Whereby low frequencies compelling an anti-inflammatory compound applied on skin to penetrate into an inflamed tissue area in a body faster than by just applying itself on skin to reach the inflamed area when the machine is applied on the anti-inflammatory compound. This is enabled by increased water transport in the inflamed tissue by increasing the flow of connective tissue fluid from 3 to 12 times by using static vibrations depending on the frequency used.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the lower frequency region is from 1 Hz to 60 Hz with utilized time periods within 0.5 to 5 sec.

In Fig. 2, the machine 10, 28 in Fig. 1 is depicted in one possible actual appearance, in accordance with the present invention. Thus, the machine 28 has a plunger 30 driven by the motor 24 through a transmission for instance as simple as a cam 26 (cam not shown). This cam 26 provides axial movements back and forth to the plunger 30 according to the set modes of operation 14, 16, 18. Moreover, Fig. 2 depicts a set of buttons 32 utilized to preset the operation of the wave machine 10, 28 in accordance with the chosen mode of operation 14, 16, 18. Also depicted in Fig. 2 is the power cord 34 delivering electric power to the machine 10, 28.

Any anti-inflammatory compound/creme/solution/lotion/ointment to be rubbed/administrated into a body can be utilized in the present invention such as cur cumin and its mixtures/compounds/creme/lotions/ointments.

Furthermore, the machine 10, 28 is utilized through a method of it, two machines 10, 28 can be utilized at the same time, held in each one hand of the operator 12, to follow for instance fascia meridians, and to massage anti-inflammatory compounds in to an inflammatory area of a body in accordance with the above description.

Moreover, the present invention provides a utilization of the machine 10 to massage anti-inflammatory compounds in to an inflammatory area of a body in accordance with the above description.

Further, the present invention provides a utilization of the machine 10 to massage anti-inflammatory compounds in to an inflammatory area of a body in accordance with the above description.

Furthermore, the machine 10, 28 is utilized through a method for usage claimed by the present invention, and two machines 10, 28 can be utilized at the same time, held in each one hand of the operator 12, to follow the myofascia meridians.

A deep wave massage with a machine 10, 28 of the present invention, through the connective tissues (fascial, myofacial/superfascial chains) releases tensions in muscles and other complications in movement and the like. Low frequencies for instance in the range of 1 to 60 Hz should be applied by the plunger to produce deep body waves reaching the entire fascia. The present invention is not restricted to the highest low frequency of 60 Hz mentioned, slight higher frequencies maybe utilized for some applications, for instance a cat utilizes frequencies as high as 140 Hz to keep fit.

In accordance with the present invention a method of massage has been developed named deep wave massage for treatment of connective tissue, soft tissue, and muscles. This method has been utilized several times, and has shown being efficient for instance to enhance movability regarding "Frozen ShoulderVAdhesive Capsulitis, ICD-10 M75.

The attached set of claims determines other possible embodiments of the present invention to a person skilled in the art of the present technical field.

Claims

Claims:

1. A handheld machine (10, 28) adapted for administration of anti- Inflammatory compounds for the treatment of inflammations in human beings, and animals, comprising:

a motor driver (22) and a motor (24) driven to produce a cam wave (26) through a transmission operating on a plunger (30) thrusting back and forth in low frequencies, from 1 Hz to 60 Hz, with utilized time periods between 0,5 to 5 seconds in operation compelling an anti-inflammatory compound applied on skin to penetrate into an inflamed fascia tissue area in a body faster to reach said inflamed area when said machine is applied on said antiinflammatory compound, by increased water transport in said inflamed tissue, increasing the flow of connective tissue fluid from 3 to 12 times by said static vibrations depending on the frequency used.

2. A method to a handheld machine (10, 28) adapted for administration of anti-inflammatory compounds for the treatment of inflammations in human beings, and animals, comprising the step of:

applying a motor driver (22) and a motor (24) to a body, driven to produce a cam wave (26) through a transmission operating on a plunger (30) thrusting back and forth in low frequencies from 1 Hz to 60 Hz, with utilized time periods between 0,5 to 5 seconds in operation, said low frequencies compelling an anti-inflammatory compound applied on skin to penetrate into an inflamed fascia tissue area in a body faster to reach said inflamed area when said machine is applied on said anti-inflammatory compound, enabled by increased water transport in said inflamed tissue by enhancing the flow of connective tissue fluid from 3 to 12 times by using static vibrations depending on said low frequencies utilized

3. A utilization of a handheld machine (10, 28) for administration of anti-

Inflammatory compounds for the treatment of inflammations in human beings, and animals, comprising:

applying a motor driver (22) and a motor (24) to a body, driven to produce a cam wave (26) through a transmission operating on a plunger (30) thrusting back and forth in low frequencies from 1 Hz to 60 Hz, with utilized time periods between 0,5 to 5 seconds in operation, said low frequencies compelling an anti-inflammatory compound applied on skin to penetrate into an inflamed fascia tissue area in a body faster to reach said inflamed area when said machine is applied on said anti-inflammatory compound, enabling increased water transport in said inflamed tissue by enhancing the flow of connective tissue fluid from 3 to 12 times by using static vibrations depending on said low frequencies utilized.