RU2834730C1 - Spinal stress relief device - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: invention refers to medical equipment, namely to a device for spinal stress relief. Device comprises axillary supports, a base and a horizontal platform fixed on the base, located above the base at distance of 20-30 cm. On the sides of the base opposite each other there are two U-shaped posts fixed on the base by free ends of vertical parts by means of fasteners with horizontal axes with possibility of rotation around horizontal axes. Upper horizontal part of each U-shaped post is made in the form of an axillary support, in the middle part of each U-shaped post there is a handle in the form of a horizontal crossbar with the possibility of height adjustment. Vertical parts of U-shaped posts pass through holes in horizontal platform. Holes have dimensions for free displacement of axillary supports towards each other by at least 8 cm. U-shaped posts are made with possibility of installation between axillary cavities of the user by means of retainers located on a horizontal plank located below the handle. Retainer is made with possibility of installation at a distance by means of a vertical plank fixed on the base. In the middle of the horizontal platform between the vertical U-shaped posts there is a hole in which a movable support for support with feet is located.

EFFECT: wider range of products for spinal stress relief.

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Description

The invention relates to medical equipment, namely to devices designed to relieve stress from the spine and prevent osteochondrosis of the thoracic and lumbosacral spine.

One of the most common diseases of the spine is osteochondrosis, associated with compression and deformation of the intervertebral discs. For the prevention and treatment of this disease, various devices and devices for spinal traction are used, such as Swedish walls, traction tables, horizontal bars, etc. Devices for the treatment and unloading of the spine are known [1], [2], [3], [4]. These devices are bulky, difficult to implement, some of them require a specially equipped room. For example, when using device [1], the user with a naked torso lies down on an inclined support. In this case, this is a mandatory condition, which is a limitation on the use of this device, since it requires a separate room.

One of the known methods of stretching the spine is the use of a horizontal bar, a crossbar or the top edge of a door [5], [6], [7]. The user, holding the crossbar, hangs freely for several minutes, resulting in the spine being stretched. However, hanging on a horizontal bar is labor-intensive, it is quite difficult to regulate the required time of spine stretching, since it mainly depends on the patient's body weight, and most importantly, on the degree of training of the muscles of his arms. Not everyone can hang freely on a horizontal bar, especially in old age.

There are known devices for unloading the spine of people whose work or rest is associated with prolonged sitting. An example of such a device is [2]. This device consists of underarm supports, a waist belt and spacer nodes. It is put on and worn to reduce the load on the spine, during prolonged sitting. In this case, a person can sit down and get up, move around the apartment, on the street and in transport. The disadvantage of this and similar devices is that it requires constant wear, while it is very difficult or impossible to perform physical work, for example, it is impossible to dig the ground.

In the device [3], the spine is stretched under the action of the person's own weight, who, grasping the handles with his hands, lies on an inclined shelf with his head up. Despite its apparent simplicity, this device has a relatively complex design, and its inclined shelf is manufactured using a special technology, for example, similar to the technology used to manufacture cross-country skis.

The closest to the claimed device in technical essence is the device "Rehabilitation spine stand" [4]. This stand, taken as a prototype, is designed for mechanical action on the muscular-ligamentous apparatus of the spine and its axial extension, and can be used for rehabilitation, prevention and treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine. The stand is made in the form of a frame, the working surface of which is made in the form of a lifting platform on which soft axillary stops are installed with the possibility of movement. An electric drive is used to adjust the axillary stops in width. A control unit and a lifting mechanism are fixed on the base of the frame, including an electric drive and a drive shaft, while the axillary stops are equipped with a separate electric drive installed on the frame and connected to the control unit. For treatment of the lumbar spine, the patient is fixed on the lifting platform using axillary stops, after which the platform rises, taking an inclined position. Spinal traction is carried out under the influence of the person's own weight.

Despite all its positive qualities, the prototype has a complex structure and high cost. To stretch the lumbar region, the patient is placed on the movable parts of the platform with an open lumbar region, so a separate room is required for treatment, which is also a limitation for the use of the prototype.

Thus, the complex mechanism of the device, the relatively high cost, the need for a separate room for treatment and the participation of medical personnel in the process of use are disadvantages of the prototype, limiting the possibility of its use.

The technical problem that the claimed invention is aimed at solving is to expand the arsenal of means for relieving stress from the spine.

The specified technical result is achieved in that the device for relieving loads from the spine comprises axillary supports, a base and a horizontal platform fixed to the base, located above the base at a distance of 20-30 cm, wherein two U-shaped posts are mounted opposite each other on the sides of the base, fixed to the base with the free ends of the vertical parts by means of fastening elements with horizontal axes with the possibility of rotation around the horizontal axes, the upper horizontal part of each U-shaped post is made in the form of an axillary support, in the middle part of each U-shaped post there is a handle in the form of a horizontal crossbar with the possibility of height adjustment, the vertical parts of the U-shaped posts pass through openings in the horizontal platform, wherein the openings have dimensions for free movement of the axillary supports towards each other by at least 8 cm, wherein the U-shaped posts are designed with the possibility of installation between the user's axillary cavities by means of clamps located on the horizontal bar located below the handle, the clamp is designed with the possibility of installation at a distance by means of the vertical bar, fixed to the base, and in the middle of the horizontal platform between the vertical U-shaped posts there is a hole in which a movable stand for support with the feet is located.

The invention is illustrated by figures, where the following is indicated:

1 - horizontal platform;

2 - base;

3 - horizontal axis;

4 - vertical bar;

5 - retainer;

6 - handle;

7 - vertical U-shaped stand;

8 - underarm support;

9 - leg hole;

10 - movable footrest.

The design of the proposed device is shown in Fig. 1-3. The device for relieving loads from the spine comprises a horizontal platform 1, a base 2, two vertical U-shaped posts 7 and a movable footrest 10. The horizontal platform 1 is fixed at a height of at least 20 cm above the base 2. The U-shaped posts 7 are mounted on the sides of the base 2 opposite each other and fixed to it by the free ends of the vertical parts using fasteners with horizontal axes 3 in such a way that they can rotate around them. The upper horizontal parts of the U-shaped posts 7 are axillary supports 8. In the middle part of each of the U-shaped posts 7 there is a handle 6, the position of which is adjustable in height. The vertical parts of the U-shaped posts 7 pass through the openings in the horizontal platform 1, and the openings have dimensions that allow the underarm supports 8 to move freely towards each other by at least 8 cm. To install the U-shaped posts 7 in the desired position, taking into account the distance between the user's underarms, clamps 5 are used, located on the horizontal bar between the vertical parts of the U-shaped posts 7 below the handles 6. The clamps 5 secure the U-shaped post 7 in the desired position using vertical strips 4, rigidly fixed to the base 2.

In the middle of the platform, between the vertical U-shaped posts, there is a hole for legs 9. Under this hole there is a movable support 10 for legs.

The principle of operation of the proposed device is shown in Fig. 4-6. The device operates as follows. First, the position of the handles 6 on the U-shaped posts 7 is selected taking into account the length of the user's arms. Then, if necessary, the U-shaped posts 7 are secured using clamps 5 and vertical bars 4, taking into account the distance between the user's armpits.

To relieve the load from the spine, the user needs to stand on the horizontal platform 1, fixed on the base 2, between the vertical U-shaped posts 7 above the hole 9, and place the legs on both sides of the hole 9 next to the vertical U-shaped posts 7. After this, place the armpit supports 8 in the armpits, and grab the handles 6 with the hands. Then lean on the vertical U-shaped posts 7, as on crutches (Fig. 4), and then lower the legs into the hole 9 so that they hang freely (Fig. 5). Next, you need to relax your back, body and legs as much as possible.

Thus, the operation of the proposed device consists of independent stretching of the spine under the user’s own weight.

To reduce the spinal traction force, a movable footrest 10 is provided, on which you should gently lean your feet, adjusting the spinal traction force so that the procedure does not cause painful sensations (Fig. 6). If the movable footrest 10 is not needed, it is removed.

At the end of the session, you need to lift your legs and place them on both sides of the hole 9 (Fig. 4). After this, you can stand up and step onto the floor from the horizontal platform 1 forward or backward.

The handles 6 are fixed in the middle part of the vertical U-shaped posts 7 with the possibility of their movement in the vertical direction. This allows the device to be adjusted taking into account the length of the hands of different users.

The vertical U-shaped posts 7 of the proposed device are mounted on horizontal axes 3, with the possibility of rotation (Fig. 1-3). On the one hand, this ensures free passage between the vertical U-shaped posts 7. In order to freely stand between the vertical U-shaped posts 7 on the horizontal platform 1, the vertical U-shaped posts 7 can be tilted, increasing the distance between them (Fig. 3). On the other hand, when the user stands on the horizontal platform 1 and leans on the vertical U-shaped posts 7, they automatically take a position corresponding to the distance between the user's armpits. This ensures automatic adjustment of the device taking into account the features of the user's build.

For ease of use, the device also provides for fixation of the U-shaped posts 7 using clamps 5 and vertical bars 4. Thus, the device has two options for use. In the first option, the U-shaped posts 7 are not fixed, and in the second option, the U-shaped posts 7 are fixed.

Thus, rotation and fixation of vertical U-shaped posts 7, as well as the possibility of moving handles 6 in the vertical direction, ensures ease of use and adjustment of the proposed device taking into account the features of the user's build. In this case, the body is not fixed by any other devices, except for the armpit supports 8 and handles 6, which is convenient for the user.

The design of the claimed device allows the user, by supporting his armpits on the armpit supports 8, to hang on the U-shaped stands 7, lowering his legs into the opening 9, and to stretch the spine under the influence of his own weight, thereby reducing compression in the spine, relaxing muscles, improving blood circulation and, as a result, relieving back pain.

The proposed device has a simple design and takes up little space. The version of its implementation has dimensions of 70 cm by 60 cm in the horizontal plane, while the horizontal platform is at a height of 22 cm above the floor. In this implementation, wood was used, and the fasteners and clamps were made of metal. Different materials can be used to manufacture the device: wood, plastic, metal.

The distinctive features of the device for relieving stress from the spine are simple design, low cost, and ease of use.

The claimed device can be used for independent stretching of the spine in case of osteochondrosis of the thoracic and lumbosacral spine, as well as their combination. It can be used for the prevention of spinal diseases after heavy physical exertion.

The device is suitable for people who work a lot in the garden, in the vegetable garden. The peak load especially increases in the spring, when you have to dig the ground, bend over a lot. All work in the gardens is associated with heavy loads on the spine, especially on the lumbar region. Also, heavy loads on the spine are experienced by people who do heavy physical work due to their profession. The proposed device allows you to relieve the load from the spine after finishing work.

The proposed device can be used to relieve the spine when a person's work or rest is associated with prolonged sitting. It can be used both for people working at a computer and for drivers of vehicles whose working day is spent in a sitting position. The proposed device allows for the removal of the resulting compression of the lumbar spine. The range of application of the proposed device is very wide, from young athletes to elderly people. The proposed device for relieving loads from the spine allows for its use in the prevention of spinal diseases at home and in sanatoriums, indoors and outdoors.

Literature:

1. Patent of the Russian Federation No. 2394529 for invention, published: 20.07.2010 Bulletin No. 20.

2. Russian Federation Patent No. 129808 for a utility model, published: 10.07.2013 Bulletin No. 19.

3. Patent of the Russian Federation No. 2242207 for invention, published: 20.12.2004 Bulletin No. 35.

4. Russian Federation Patent No. 2368368 for invention, published: 09.27.2009 Bulletin No. 27 (prototype).

5. Kuznetsov V.F. Vertebro-neurology, Clinic, diagnostics, treatment of diseases of the spine. Minsk: Book House. 2004, p. 568.

6. Semenov S.P. Osteochondrosis (collection of recommendations for those who suffer from osteochondrosis). St. Petersburg, 1992, p. 113.

7. Krivtsov A.G. Ancient folk and modern methods of treating osteochondrosis. Rostov-on-Don. Rostov University Publishing House. 1991.

Claims (1)

A device for relieving loads from the spine, comprising axillary supports, a base and a horizontal platform fixed to the base, located above the base at a distance of 20-30 cm, wherein two U-shaped posts are mounted opposite each other on the sides of the base, fixed to the base with the free ends of the vertical parts by means of fastening elements with horizontal axes with the possibility of rotation around the horizontal axes, the upper horizontal part of each U-shaped post is made in the form of an axillary support, in the middle part of each U-shaped post there is a handle in the form of a horizontal crossbar with the possibility of height adjustment, the vertical parts of the U-shaped posts pass through openings in the horizontal platform, wherein the openings have dimensions for free movement of the axillary supports towards each other by at least 8 cm, wherein the U-shaped posts are designed with the possibility of installation between the user's axillary cavities by means of clamps located on the horizontal bar located below the handle, the clamp is designed with the possibility of installation at a distance by means of a vertical bar fixed to the base, and In the middle of the horizontal platform between the vertical U-shaped posts there is a hole in which a movable footrest is located.

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