CA2118334A1 - Apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a person - Google Patents
Apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a personInfo
- Publication number
- CA2118334A1 CA2118334A1 CA002118334A CA2118334A CA2118334A1 CA 2118334 A1 CA2118334 A1 CA 2118334A1 CA 002118334 A CA002118334 A CA 002118334A CA 2118334 A CA2118334 A CA 2118334A CA 2118334 A1 CA2118334 A1 CA 2118334A1
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- Prior art keywords
- person
- side frames
- harness
- lower ends
- rib cage
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
- A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
- A61H1/0218—Drawing-out devices
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
- A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
- A61H1/0218—Drawing-out devices
- A61H1/0229—Drawing-out devices by reducing gravity forces normally applied to the body, e.g. by lifting or hanging the body or part of it
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
- A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
- A61H1/0292—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the spinal column
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
- A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
- A61H2201/1619—Thorax
- A61H2201/1621—Holding means therefor
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- Public Health (AREA)
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- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
- Biomedical Technology (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
- Vascular Medicine (AREA)
- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
- Nursing (AREA)
- Neurology (AREA)
- Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
Abstract
An apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a person comprising a harness adapted to be firmly held to the lower part of theperson's rib cage, and a side frame attached to each side of the harness for supporting the body in an elevated position so that the weight of the legs and lower body exert traction on the spine. The harness has a support member at each side to which the tops of the side frames are hingedly attached, and adjustable straps which extend around the rib cage to connect said support members.
Description
This invention relates to an apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a person.
Traction is useful in relieving problems of the spine of the lower back. A desirable form of traction is frequent traction for short periods of time.
The purpose of the frequent traction is to restore the thi~kness and elasticity of spinal discs which have been co~ ressed by long-term weight bearing, to reduce bulging of spinal discs, and to restore the normal operation of facet joints which have lost their mobility. All of this is int~n~le-l to reduce lower back pain.
Spinal traction has in the past been provided primarily in hospitals or other institllho~ for limited periods of time using non-portable devices.
Such non-portable devices are not suitable for providing frequent short-term traction for individuals who are not in a hospital or institution. It is therefore desirable to have an apparatus for providing traction that is easily portable and sllit~hle for use in the home or wo~ re.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back that is easy to use by a person in the home or workplace, and that can easily be moved from one location to another.
According to this invention, an apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a person comprises a harness adapted to be firmlyheld to the lower part of the person's rib cage, and a side frame a*ached to each side of the h~rness to support the body of a person in an elevated position, so that the weight of the legs and lower body exert traction on the spine.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the upper ends of the side frames are hingedly ~tt~ e~ to the harness so that the lower ends of the . _ -2-side frames are movable toward or away from the person to raise or lower the body of the person while the harness rPm~ins firmly held to the rib cage.
Other objects and advantages of the invention can be seen from the following description of the apparatus and its use in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus made in accordance with this invention showing the overall arrangement of the components.
Figure 2 is a side elevation showing a person using the a~ alus.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention showing an arrangement with two legged side frames and a connectin~ cross member.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the invention showing an arrangement with three legged side frames.
Figure 1 illustrates a harness consisting of support members 15 co~mPctP(l by straps 17. The straps 17 extend around the support m~PmhPrs 15 andthe rib cage to hold the support members 15 in position on the rib cage. The straps 17 are held in place by guides 19. The straps could also be att~ e-l to fasteners near the edges of the support members to span the rlict~nce between the support members.
The straps 17 can be adjusted to different lengths by means of adjusting devices 18 to increase or decrease the distance between the support members for dirrele~lt sized rib cages. The inner sides of the support members 15 ~118334 . ~ -3-have a layer of p~ ling 16 on the surfaces that contact the rib cage. Side frames 10 are attached at their upper ends to each side of the harness. The side frames 10 are hingedly connected at their upper ends to support members 15 by hinge devices 14 on cross members 13. The lower ends of the side frames 10 have legs 12 and are movable toward or away from the person to raise or lower the body of the person while the harness remains firmly held to the rib cage.
Side frame 10 has a hand grip 11 to assist the person in supporting the body weight, and in raising and lowering the body by moving the lower ends of the side frames 10 toward or away from the body. The hand grips 11 are adjustable up or down for persons of different arm lengths. The heights of the side frames 10 are adjustable up or down for persons of di~erel,t heighf~, and may be ll~ot~h~ble from the h~rness. The side frames 10 may be made of wood, tubular metal or other simil~r materials.
Figure 2 illustrates the use of the apparatus. A person using the apparatus fastens the harness around the lower part of the rib cage while the lower ends of the side frames 10 are slanted sharply outwardly from the body.
The person then moves the lower ends of the side frames 10 toward the body to elevate the body. For forward and backward stability, the person operates the apparatus with the back le~ning against a wall. For side to side stability, the person operates the apparatus with the side frames sl~ntefl outwardly from the - body. In the elevated position, the weight of the legs and lower body exert traction on the spine of the lower back.
Another embo~1iment of the invention is shown in figure 3. In this embo~im~nt, the lower ends of each side frame have two legs 20 cont~chng the floor, and may have one or more detachable cross members 21 connecting the lower ends of the side frames. The cross members 21 may be attached so as to m~int~in a fixed distance between the lower ends of the side frames, or may be adjustable to vary the distance. Cross members 21 may be adapted to serve as a platform on which the person can stand when the harness is being attached to the rib cage. When using the apparatus with this embodiment, the legs 20 will provide fol vvdrd and backward stability. Side to side stability is provided by the outward slant of the side frames.
Another embodiment of the invention is shown in figure 4. In this embodiment, the lower ends of each side frame have three or more legs cont~ct ng the floor. Height adjl1~tments of the side frames is accomplished by telesco~.g tubes with slide fit secured by lo~king pin 22.
When using this embo~iiment, the three or more legs will provide forward and backward stability, as well as side to side stability. When the person using the apparahus is fastening the harness, the lower ends of the side frames may be sl~nte-l outwardly from the body. To elevate the body, the lower ends of the side frames are moved toward the body. When the person is in the elevated posihon, the side frames are held in a subst~nh~lly vertical posihon by the three or more legs.
It is not intPnded to limit the invention except with re~elel-ce to the appended l l~im~.
Traction is useful in relieving problems of the spine of the lower back. A desirable form of traction is frequent traction for short periods of time.
The purpose of the frequent traction is to restore the thi~kness and elasticity of spinal discs which have been co~ ressed by long-term weight bearing, to reduce bulging of spinal discs, and to restore the normal operation of facet joints which have lost their mobility. All of this is int~n~le-l to reduce lower back pain.
Spinal traction has in the past been provided primarily in hospitals or other institllho~ for limited periods of time using non-portable devices.
Such non-portable devices are not suitable for providing frequent short-term traction for individuals who are not in a hospital or institution. It is therefore desirable to have an apparatus for providing traction that is easily portable and sllit~hle for use in the home or wo~ re.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back that is easy to use by a person in the home or workplace, and that can easily be moved from one location to another.
According to this invention, an apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a person comprises a harness adapted to be firmlyheld to the lower part of the person's rib cage, and a side frame a*ached to each side of the h~rness to support the body of a person in an elevated position, so that the weight of the legs and lower body exert traction on the spine.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the upper ends of the side frames are hingedly ~tt~ e~ to the harness so that the lower ends of the . _ -2-side frames are movable toward or away from the person to raise or lower the body of the person while the harness rPm~ins firmly held to the rib cage.
Other objects and advantages of the invention can be seen from the following description of the apparatus and its use in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus made in accordance with this invention showing the overall arrangement of the components.
Figure 2 is a side elevation showing a person using the a~ alus.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention showing an arrangement with two legged side frames and a connectin~ cross member.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the invention showing an arrangement with three legged side frames.
Figure 1 illustrates a harness consisting of support members 15 co~mPctP(l by straps 17. The straps 17 extend around the support m~PmhPrs 15 andthe rib cage to hold the support members 15 in position on the rib cage. The straps 17 are held in place by guides 19. The straps could also be att~ e-l to fasteners near the edges of the support members to span the rlict~nce between the support members.
The straps 17 can be adjusted to different lengths by means of adjusting devices 18 to increase or decrease the distance between the support members for dirrele~lt sized rib cages. The inner sides of the support members 15 ~118334 . ~ -3-have a layer of p~ ling 16 on the surfaces that contact the rib cage. Side frames 10 are attached at their upper ends to each side of the harness. The side frames 10 are hingedly connected at their upper ends to support members 15 by hinge devices 14 on cross members 13. The lower ends of the side frames 10 have legs 12 and are movable toward or away from the person to raise or lower the body of the person while the harness remains firmly held to the rib cage.
Side frame 10 has a hand grip 11 to assist the person in supporting the body weight, and in raising and lowering the body by moving the lower ends of the side frames 10 toward or away from the body. The hand grips 11 are adjustable up or down for persons of different arm lengths. The heights of the side frames 10 are adjustable up or down for persons of di~erel,t heighf~, and may be ll~ot~h~ble from the h~rness. The side frames 10 may be made of wood, tubular metal or other simil~r materials.
Figure 2 illustrates the use of the apparatus. A person using the apparatus fastens the harness around the lower part of the rib cage while the lower ends of the side frames 10 are slanted sharply outwardly from the body.
The person then moves the lower ends of the side frames 10 toward the body to elevate the body. For forward and backward stability, the person operates the apparatus with the back le~ning against a wall. For side to side stability, the person operates the apparatus with the side frames sl~ntefl outwardly from the - body. In the elevated position, the weight of the legs and lower body exert traction on the spine of the lower back.
Another embo~1iment of the invention is shown in figure 3. In this embo~im~nt, the lower ends of each side frame have two legs 20 cont~chng the floor, and may have one or more detachable cross members 21 connecting the lower ends of the side frames. The cross members 21 may be attached so as to m~int~in a fixed distance between the lower ends of the side frames, or may be adjustable to vary the distance. Cross members 21 may be adapted to serve as a platform on which the person can stand when the harness is being attached to the rib cage. When using the apparatus with this embodiment, the legs 20 will provide fol vvdrd and backward stability. Side to side stability is provided by the outward slant of the side frames.
Another embodiment of the invention is shown in figure 4. In this embodiment, the lower ends of each side frame have three or more legs cont~ct ng the floor. Height adjl1~tments of the side frames is accomplished by telesco~.g tubes with slide fit secured by lo~king pin 22.
When using this embo~iiment, the three or more legs will provide forward and backward stability, as well as side to side stability. When the person using the apparahus is fastening the harness, the lower ends of the side frames may be sl~nte-l outwardly from the body. To elevate the body, the lower ends of the side frames are moved toward the body. When the person is in the elevated posihon, the side frames are held in a subst~nh~lly vertical posihon by the three or more legs.
It is not intPnded to limit the invention except with re~elel-ce to the appended l l~im~.
Claims (16)
1. An apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a person, comprising a harness adapted to be firmly held to the lower part of the person's rib cage, and a side frame attached to each side of the harness to support the body of the person in an elevated position so that the weight of the legs and lower body exert traction on the spine.
2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which the upper ends of the side frames are hingedly attached to the harness so that the lower ends of the side frames are movable toward or away from the person to raise or lower the body of the person while the harness remains firmly held to the rib cage.
3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 2, in which the harness has a support member at each side with a curved surface adapted to contact the lower part of the rib cage of the person, and one or more straps extending around the rib cage to hold the support members in position on the rib cage.
4. An apparatus as claimed in claim 3, in which the upper ends of the side frames are attached to the support members of the harness.
5. An apparatus as claimed in claim 4, in which the straps are adjustable to increase or decrease the distance between the support members for different sized rib cages.
6. An apparatus as claimed in claim 5, in which the support members are padded on the surfaces that contact the rib cage.
7. An apparatus as claimed in claim 6, in which hand grips are provided on each side frame to assist the person in supporting the body weight and in raising and lowering the body by moving the lower ends of the side frames toward or away from the body.
8. An apparatus as claimed in claim 7, in which the hand grips are adjustable up or down for persons of different arm lengths.
9. An apparatus as claimed in claims 1 to 8, in which the heights of the side frames are adjustable up or down for person of different heights.
10. An apparatus as claimed in claims 1 to 8, in which the side frames are detachable from the harness.
11. An apparatus as claimed in claims 1 to 8, in which the lower end of each side frame has two legs extending generally downwardly to a supporting surface and said legs support the side frames so as to provide improved balance for the person when in the elevated position.
12. An apparatus as claimed in claims 1 to 8, in which the lower ends of each side frame has two legs extending generally downwardly to a supporting surface so that said legs support the side frames to provide improved balance for the person when in the elevated position, the lower ends of the side frames are connected by one or more cross members to maintain a fixed distance between said lower ends, and the cross member or cross members are adapted to serve as aplatform on which the person can stand when the harness is being attached to the rib cage.
13. An apparatus as claimed in claims 1 to 8, in which the lower end of each side frame has three or more legs extending generally downwardly to a supporting surface and said legs support the side frames so as to provide improved balance for the person when in the elevated position.
14. An apparatus as claimed in claims 1 to 8, in which the lower ends of the side frames are connected by one or more cross members to maintain a fixed distance between said lower ends.
15. An apparatus as claimed in the claims 1 to 8, in which the lower ends of the side frames are adjustably connected by one or more cross members to provide an adjustable distance between said lower ends.
16. An apparatus as claims in claims 1 to 8, in which the lower ends of the side frames are connected by at least one cross member adapted to serve as aplatform on which the person can stand when the harness is being attached to the rib cage.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002118334A CA2118334A1 (en) | 1994-10-18 | 1994-10-18 | Apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a person |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002118334A CA2118334A1 (en) | 1994-10-18 | 1994-10-18 | Apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a person |
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| CA2118334A1 true CA2118334A1 (en) | 1996-04-19 |
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| CA002118334A Abandoned CA2118334A1 (en) | 1994-10-18 | 1994-10-18 | Apparatus for applying traction to the spine of the lower back of a person |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2009055873A1 (en) * | 2007-11-01 | 2009-05-07 | Marcus Andrew Rawlings | A lumbar traction device |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2009055873A1 (en) * | 2007-11-01 | 2009-05-07 | Marcus Andrew Rawlings | A lumbar traction device |
| US8652081B2 (en) | 2007-11-01 | 2014-02-18 | Marcus Andrew Rawlings | Lumbar traction device |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Discontinued |