Exercise apparatus and method for training proprioceptive sensation of lower limbs

Abstract

The invention aims to disclose a sports apparatus and method for training proprioceptive sensation of lower limbs, and relates to the technical field of lower limb exercise and rehabilitation, the sports apparatus comprises a circularly rotating belt for a user to walk and a plurality of bulges arranged on the surface of the belt, the height of each bulge is 0.5-1cm, and the area of each bulge is 5cm < 2 >-200cm < 2 >; the outer surface of the bulge is a smooth surface; the bulges are regularly or irregularly distributed; compared with the prior art, the device has the advantages that the protrusions are arranged on the surface of the belt which is used for a user to walk and rotates circularly, the belt rotates according to the set speed, and the user needs to avoid the protrusions to complete rehabilitation or training in the lower limb rehabilitation or exercise process; or, the user needs to step on the protrusions, and meanwhile needs to keep the body balanced, so that the body feeling of the lower limbs of the user is recovered or trained; or, the protrusions are distributed according to a certain rule, the user needs to step on the protrusions according to the rule, set actions can be completed, and it is indicated that the body feeling of the lower limbs of the user is recovered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of lower limb exercise and rehabilitation, and in particular to an exercise device and method for training lower limb proprioception. Background Art

[0002] Proprioception refers to the sensations produced by muscles, tendons, joints, and other motor organs in different states (movement or stillness). Lower limb proprioception involves the coordinated movement of the foot, ankle, and leg. Lack of timely or insufficient proprioception can impair motor function and lead to sprains. Proprioception training is essential during postoperative rehabilitation of lower limbs, ankles, or feet. Currently, rehabilitation is primarily achieved through gradual outdoor walking or exercise. Currently, there are no devices that simulate outdoor walking scenarios indoors.

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to develop an exercise device and method for training lower limb proprioception to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to disclose an exercise device and method for training lower limb proprioception.

[0005] The first object of the present invention is to provide an exercise device for training lower limb proprioception.

[0006] The second object of the present invention is to provide a method for training lower limb proprioception.

[0007] To achieve the first object of the invention, the present invention provides an exercise device for training lower limb proprioception, comprising a circularly rotating belt for a user to walk on and a plurality of protrusions provided on the surface of the belt, wherein the height of the protrusions is 0.5 cm to 1 cm, and the area of ​​the protrusions is between 5 cm 2 ~200cm 2 ; The outer surface of the protrusion is a smooth surface; The protrusions are distributed regularly or irregularly.

[0008] Preferably, the plurality of protrusions are a plurality of footprint-shaped protrusions or arrow-shaped protrusions distributed according to walking rules.

[0009] Preferably, the plurality of protrusions are a plurality of cobblestone-shaped protrusions that are randomly distributed.

[0010] Preferably, the plurality of protrusions are a plurality of regularly distributed blind-path-shaped protrusions.

[0011] Preferably, a pressure sensor or a pressure sensing lamp is provided between the protrusion and the belt.

[0012] Preferably, the running speed of the belt is 0.5m / s-2m / s.

[0013] Preferably, the protrusion is made of transparent material.

[0014] Preferably, the slope of the belt is 0°-7°.

[0015] Preferably, first guardrails are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the belt, and handrails are provided on the top of the first guardrails; Second guardrails are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the belt; The first guardrail and the second guardrail enclose a rectangular space.

[0016] Based on the same inventive principle, in order to achieve the above-mentioned second invention object, the present invention provides a method for training lower limb proprioception, using the exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception described in the first invention, comprising the following steps: S1: user walks on the belt; S2: The user's feet avoid the protrusions or step on the protrusions; S3: Counting the number of times the user accidentally steps on a plurality of protrusions, or the number of times the user steps on the protrusions, to represent the sensitivity of the user's lower limb proprioception.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: A plurality of protrusions are provided on the surface of a circularly rotating belt for the user to walk on. The belt rotates at a set speed. During the rehabilitation or exercise of the lower limbs, the user needs to avoid the protrusions to complete the rehabilitation or training; or, the user needs to step on the protrusions while maintaining body balance, so as to rehabilitate or train the proprioception of the user's lower limbs; or, the protrusions are installed in a certain regular distribution, and the user needs to step on the protrusions according to the rules. If the predetermined action can be completed, it means that the proprioception of the user's lower limbs has been rehabilitated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic top view of an exercise device for training lower limb proprioception according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 2 is a schematic top view of a sports apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 1 is a schematic top view of a sports apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 1 is a schematic top view of a sports apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6 It is a flow chart of the method for training lower limb proprioception according to the present invention.

[0021] Among them, 1. belt; 11. first guardrail; 111. handrail; 12. second guardrail; 2. protrusion; 21. footprint-shaped protrusion; 22. arrow-shaped protrusion; 23. cobblestone-shaped protrusion; 24. blind path-shaped protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the various embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but it should be noted that these embodiments are not limitations of the present invention, and any equivalent transformations or substitutions in functions, methods, or structures made by ordinary technicians in this field based on these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0024] The specific implementation process of the present invention is described below through multiple embodiments. Example 1

[0025] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment discloses a specific implementation of an exercise device for training lower limb proprioception.

[0026] Exercise equipment for training lower limb proprioception, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a circular rotating belt 1 for users to walk on and a plurality of protrusions 2 arranged on the surface of the belt 1. The height of the protrusions 2 is 0.5 cm to 1 cm, and the area of ​​the protrusions 2 is between 5 cm 2 ~200cm 2The outer surface of the protrusion 2 is a smooth surface, so that the protrusion 2 can play the role of identification and barrier while preventing the user from tripping at will; the protrusions are regularly distributed, and some of the protrusions 2 are footprint-shaped protrusions 21 distributed according to walking rules; a pressure sensor and a pressure sensing light are set between the protrusion 2 and the belt 1, and every time the user's foot steps on a footprint-shaped protrusion 21, the footprint-shaped protrusion 21 is lit up, letting the user know whether he has stepped on it, and it is also convenient to count the user's stepping rate to indicate the degree of recovery or health of his lower limb proprioception; the footprint-shaped protrusion 21 is lit up, which can make the user have A sense of accomplishment and experience, especially for patients in recovery; to adapt to different users, the running speed of the belt 1 is 0.5m / s-2m / s, the speed of 0.5m / s-1m / s is adapted to the ankle joint rehabilitation period or other postoperative rehabilitation period, and the speed of 1m / s-2m / s is adapted to normal users to exercise their lower limb proprioception, and the protrusion 2 is made of transparent material, which can expose the pressure sensing light; the slope of the belt 1 is 0°-7°, among which the slope of 0°-3° is adapted to the ankle joint rehabilitation period or other postoperative rehabilitation period, and the slope of 3°-7° is adapted to normal users to exercise their lower limb proprioception.

[0027] To ensure the safety of users, especially those in the ankle joint rehabilitation period or other postoperative rehabilitation period, first guardrails 11 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the belt 1, and handrails 111 are provided on the top of the first guardrails 11; second guardrails 12 are respectively provided on the front and back sides of the belt 1, and the first guardrails 11 and the second guardrails 12 form a rectangular space, and the belt 1 is centrally placed in the rectangular space; when the user accidentally falls or topples due to the presence of the protrusion 1, the first guardrail 11 and the second guardrail 12 play a protective role; and the handrails 111 can provide hand support for users in the ankle joint rehabilitation period or other postoperative rehabilitation period. Example 2

[0028] The difference from the first embodiment is that, see Figure 3 In this example, the protrusions are several arrow-shaped protrusions 22 distributed according to walking rules. The user selects the appropriate belt running speed and belt slope according to his or her own situation, and steps on the arrow-shaped protrusions 22 with both feet according to the pace. Pressure sensors and pressure sensing lights are also set between the arrow-shaped protrusions 22 and the belt. While increasing the experience, it is convenient to count the stepping rate, thereby characterizing the proprioception of the user's lower limbs. During the rehabilitation or exercise process, the belt running speed and belt slope can also be gradually increased to gradually increase the difficulty of rehabilitation or exercise, and continuously improve the proprioception of the user's lower limbs.

[0029] The sports apparatus for training lower limb proprioception described in the second embodiment is similar to that in the first embodiment, so please refer to the first embodiment and will not be described in detail here. Example 3

[0030] The difference from the first embodiment is that, see Figure 4 In this example, the protrusions are a number of irregularly distributed cobblestone-shaped protrusions 23. The user selects a suitable belt running speed and belt slope according to his or her own situation, and deliberately steps on the cobblestone-shaped protrusions 23 with both feet to rehabilitate or train his or her proprioception ability in facing uneven roads, or deliberately avoids the cobblestone-shaped protrusions 23 to rehabilitate or train his or her proprioception ability in avoiding obstacles; pressure sensors and pressure sensing lights are also provided between the cobblestone-shaped protrusions 23 and the belt, which not only increases the experience but also facilitates the statistics of the stepping-on rate or the misstepping rate, thereby characterizing the proprioception ability of the lower limbs; during the rehabilitation or training process, the belt running speed and belt slope can also be gradually increased to gradually increase the difficulty of rehabilitation or training, and continuously improve the proprioception of the user's lower limbs.

[0031] The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception described in Example 3 is similar to that in Example 1. Please refer to Example 1 and will not be described in detail here. Example 4

[0032] The difference from the first embodiment is that, see Figure 5 In this example, the protrusions are irregularly distributed tactile protrusions 24. The user selects a suitable belt running speed and belt slope according to their own situation, and walks along the tactile protrusions 24 to rehabilitate or train their proprioception ability when facing uneven roads, or to help blind patients rehabilitate their lower limb proprioception. During the rehabilitation or training process, the belt running speed and belt slope can be gradually increased to gradually increase the rehabilitation or training difficulty and continuously improve the user's lower limb proprioception.

[0033] The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception described in Example 4 is similar to that in Example 1. Please refer to Example 1 and will not be described in detail here. Example 5

[0034] See also Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment discloses a specific implementation of a method for training lower limb proprioception.

[0035] For methods of training lower limb proprioception, see Figure 6 As shown, the exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception described in Example 1, Example 2, Example 3 or Example 4 includes the following steps: S1: The user walks on the belt; specifically, the user selects a suitable belt speed and belt slope according to their own situation and walks on the belt surface; S2: The user's feet avoid or step on several bumps; specifically, depending on the user's condition, the user intentionally steps on bump 2 to rehabilitate or train their proprioception ability when facing uneven roads, or intentionally avoids bump 2 to rehabilitate or train their proprioception ability when avoiding obstacles; S3: Counting the number of times the user accidentally steps on several protrusions, or the number of times the foot hits the protrusions, characterizes the sensitivity of the user's lower limb proprioception. Specifically, a pressure sensor and a pressure sensing light are also set between the protrusion 2 and the belt. While increasing the experience, it is convenient to count the hitting rate or the mis-stepping rate, thereby characterizing the proprioception ability of the user's lower limbs. During the rehabilitation or exercise process, the belt running speed and the belt slope can also be gradually increased to gradually increase the difficulty of rehabilitation or exercise, and continuously improve the proprioception of the user's lower limbs.

[0036] The method for training lower limb proprioception described in Example 5 uses the sports equipment for training lower limb proprioception described in any one of Example 1, Example 2, Example 3 or Example 4. For the similarities with Example 1, Example 2, Example 3 or Example 4, please refer to Example 1, Example 2, Example 3 or Example 4, and no further details will be given here.

Claims

1. An exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a circular rotating belt for users to walk on and a plurality of protrusions arranged on the surface of the belt, wherein the height of the protrusions is 0.5 cm to 1 cm, and the area of ​​the protrusions is between 5 cm and 1 cm. 2 ~200cm 2 ; The outer surface of the protrusion is a smooth surface; The protrusions are distributed regularly or irregularly.

2. The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of protrusions are a plurality of footprint-shaped protrusions or arrow-shaped protrusions distributed according to walking rules.

3. The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of protrusions are a plurality of cobblestone-shaped protrusions that are randomly distributed.

4. The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of protrusions are a plurality of regularly distributed blind path-shaped protrusions.

5. The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A pressure sensor or a pressure sensing lamp is arranged between the protrusion and the belt.

6. The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to claim 5, characterized in that: The running speed of the belt is 0.5m / s-2m / s.

7. The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to claim 5, wherein: The protrusion is made of transparent material.

8. The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to claim 5, wherein: The slope of the belt is 0°-7°.

9. The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to claim 5, wherein: First guardrails are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the belt, and handrails are provided on the top of the first guardrails; Second guardrails are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the belt; The first guardrail and the second guardrail enclose a rectangular space.

10. A method for training lower limb proprioception, characterized in that: The exercise apparatus for training lower limb proprioception according to any one of claims 1 to 9 comprises the following steps: S1: user walks on the belt; S2: The user's feet avoid the protrusions or step on the protrusions; S3: Counting the number of times the user accidentally steps on a plurality of protrusions, or the number of times the user steps on the protrusions, to represent the sensitivity of the user's lower limb proprioception.

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