A method for standing and writing rehabilitation training based on a bendable brush pen

Abstract

This invention discloses a method for intellectual rehabilitation training based on a bendable calligraphy brush, comprising: a) writing in a standing posture using a bendable brush, with the bend of the brush tip driving the muscles of the back of the hand and the joints of the whole body, combined with squatting and squatting movements for 15 minutes; b) simultaneously performing abdominal breathing 4-6 times / minute, with the rhythm matching the writing movements; c) simultaneously playing music, with the rhythm consistent with the breathing; d) setting the training duration according to the target group: 45 minutes / session for art students, 15 minutes / session for the general population, with no more than 2 sessions per day, and a total daily training time of ≤45 minutes for all individuals. It also includes preferred steps such as pre-sleep meditation and abdominal massage, and acupressure on acupoints. Through the synergy of movement, breathing, and music, it regulates dopamine and cortisol levels, improves the function of the nervous and motor systems, and can be used for assisted rehabilitation of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, promotion of children's intellectual development, and is also applicable to auxiliary intervention for diseases related to the eight major systems of the human body, the recovery period of tumors, and depression.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of rehabilitation training technology, and in particular to a method for rehabilitation training based on a bendable calligraphy brush. Background Technology

[0002] Current rehabilitation training methods mostly focus on single-limb function exercises (such as joint range of motion training and muscle strengthening) or independent breathing regulation, lacking a multi-dimensional and synergistic intervention program that integrates "whole-body joint coordinated movement - rhythmic abdominal breathing - synchronized music stimulation - guided meditation - abdominal massage". For patients with neurological diseases such as Parkinson's syndrome and Alzheimer's disease, as well as children who need to promote intellectual development, traditional rehabilitation methods suffer from problems such as monotonous training methods, low patient compliance, and limited effectiveness in promoting neuro-motor integration.

[0003] Regarding writing rehabilitation tools, the inventors have previously applied for related patents. Among them, patent CN212555589U, titled "A Type of Calligraphy Brush with a Rotatable Tip," solves the technical difficulties of twisting and turning the brush tip in traditional calligraphy by setting a rotating mechanism between the brush tip and the brush handle, allowing the brush tip to bend and adjust the angle within a range of 60-180 degrees, thus expanding the range of motion of the fingers and arms. Another patent, CN114083922A, titled "A Novel Powerful Calligraphy Brush," further incorporates a joint connector and an electric rotating mechanism between the brush hairs and the brush handle, enabling active or passive rotation of the brush tip during writing. However, these patents are all limited to structural improvements to the writing tool itself and do not integrate these special brushes with systematic rehabilitation training movements, breathing rhythms, music intervention, and population adaptation duration control, thus failing to form a complete and verifiable rehabilitation training method. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a method for rehabilitation training based on a bendable calligraphy brush, aiming to solve the technical problems of insufficient coordination of "movement-breathing-sensory", lack of targeted tools, and poor adaptability to special groups (such as people with disabilities, children, and elderly patients) in existing rehabilitation training.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: A method for intellectual development and rehabilitation training based on a bendable calligraphy brush includes the following steps: a) Steps for full-body coordinated training of holding the pen and bending the wrist: Using the "new type of powerful calligraphy brush" with authorization announcement number CN114083922A or the "calligraphy brush with rotatable tip" with authorization announcement number CN212555589U, hold the brush in a standing posture and write specific strokes or single characters by bending the brush tip and keeping the brush handle nearly vertical (standing brush). Before starting to write, the trainee should stand with their feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and spine straight. During the writing process, actively bending the wrist drives the pen tip to rotate, which in turn triggers the movement of the muscle groups on the back of the hand, and then sequentially links the shoulder, elbow, wrist joints and the lower limb joints such as the hip, knee and ankle, forming a whole-body kinetic chain from the fingers to the soles of the feet; The writing motion follows the principle of "from top to bottom, repeating according to the rules". Each round of writing includes the beginning, middle and end of the stroke. During the writing process, the trainee needs to simultaneously complete the rhythmic lower limb movement of "squatting into a horse stance - continuing to squat - slowly standing up". That is, when the pen tip moves from top to bottom, the body squats down at a constant speed until the angle between the thigh and the ground is about 120° (half squat), and when continuing to move down, squats down to about 90° (deep squat); when the pen tip is lifted from bottom to top, the body rises back to the starting standing position at a constant speed. Each continuous writing training session lasts 15 minutes, during which the above-mentioned full-body coordinated movements are repeatedly performed.

[0006] b) Synchronized abdominal breathing regulation steps: While writing and moving their limbs in step a), the trainee uses abdominal breathing: when inhaling, the abdomen slowly expands outward, and when exhaling, the abdomen contracts inward. The respiratory rate should be controlled at 4-6 breaths per minute (that is, each complete inhalation + exhalation cycle lasts 10-15 seconds). The breathing rhythm must match the frequency of writing movements: each breathing cycle corresponds to 1-2 complete cycles of "squatting to write - standing up to lift the pen", ensuring that the exhalation phase corresponds to the downward pen movement with greater force, and the inhalation phase corresponds to the upward pen lifting or pen tip adjustment process.

[0007] c) Synchronized music stimulation steps: During training, pre-selected soothing music (such as classical strings, natural white noise, or metronome lead-in) is played through audio equipment. Specifically, for writing regular script, the music decibel level should be controlled between 60 and 80 decibels; while for writing running script and cursive script, the music decibel level should be adjusted accordingly. The rhythm (tempo) of the music must be consistent with the abdominal breathing frequency set in step b), that is, the music beat cycle is 10-15 seconds / cycle, or use very slow music with 4-6 beats per minute, in order to guide and strengthen the regularity of breathing.

[0008] d) Training duration and target population adaptation steps: Based on the physiological condition and training goals of the trainees, the duration of each training session and the total daily training should be controlled according to the following rules: Art school calligraphy major students (combining skills training and rehabilitation): Single training session lasts 45 minutes; General population (daily health care and stress management): Each training session should last 15 minutes, and no more than twice a day (total not exceeding 20 minutes). For patients with neurological disorders (such as mild Alzheimer's disease or stable Parkinson's syndrome) and children (to promote intellectual development): the initial single session should be 15 minutes, and gradually extended according to tolerance, but the total daily training time should not exceed 45 minutes. All individuals must adhere to the following: the maximum total daily training time is 45 minutes, and the interval between two training sessions must be no less than 4 hours.

[0009] Through the synergistic effect of steps a) to d) above, central neurotransmitters are regulated (dopamine secretion is increased and cortisol levels are reduced), improving the functional state of the nervous system and the coordination of the motor system, thus achieving auxiliary rehabilitation for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's syndrome, as well as promoting children's hand-eye-brain coordination and intellectual development, and having preventive and adjunctive therapeutic effects on a variety of diseases related to neuromotor function. Technical solution

[0010] In addition to the method described in this application, it also includes: Pre-sleep meditation and abdominal massage: After completing your daily writing practice, lie on your back before going to sleep. Place your palms on your abdomen and massage in a clockwise direction 15 times, then in a counterclockwise direction 15 times, centering on your navel. The pressure should be as comfortable and tolerable as possible. At the same time, practice abdominal breathing and meditate, focusing your mind on the lower abdomen, specifically the dantian area (three inches below the navel). Keep your mind focused and clear of distractions for 10-15 minutes. Acupoint stimulation (optional): For women in the perinatal period (37-40 weeks of pregnancy), press the "Jian Neng" acupoints on both sides (extraordinary acupoints, location refers to traditional acupoint location) before and after training. Press for 3-5 minutes each time to help relax the body and mind, assist in the physiological regulation of oxytocin secretion, and promote the natural childbirth process. Extended indications: This method can also be used as an adjunct intervention for the following conditions: chronic diseases related to dysfunction of the eight major systems of the human body (such as functional dyspepsia and chronic fatigue syndrome), physical and mental conditioning during the recovery period of cancer patients, and mood regulation for depression and anxiety. Beneficial effects

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application has the following beneficial effects: 1. Multi-dimensional synergistic enhancement of neuroplasticity: Through the synchronization of four rhythms—"pen writing, squatting and standing exercises, slow abdominal breathing, and music in sync"—a strong sensory-motor integration stimulus is formed. Preclinical observations show that it can significantly increase the release of dopamine in the brain and reduce the level of the stress hormone cortisol. It has an improving effect on bradykinesia and myotonia symptoms in patients with Parkinson's syndrome and has a stabilizing effect on the cognitive function and emotional state of patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

[0012] 2. Targeted tools and movement design enhance rehabilitation efficiency: Using a powerful calligraphy brush with a bendable tip, users are forced to actively bend their wrists while writing. This movement is more effective than ordinary pen grip in activating the inherent muscle groups of the hand and the flexor and extensor muscles of the forearm. Through the "standing pen" posture, the force is transmitted to the shoulder, waist, and lower limbs, achieving the rehabilitation effect of "using the extremities to move the central nervous system and stabilizing the whole body with the lower limbs". This improves balance and coordination faster than traditional single-limb training.

[0013] 3. Precise population adaptation and safe duration control: Differentiated durations of 15 minutes and 45 minutes are set for art students (high-intensity skills training), the general population (daily health care), patients and children (rehabilitation / development), respectively, and an absolute upper limit of 45 minutes per day is set to avoid excessive fatigue, which is especially suitable for the weak and the elderly.

[0014] 4. Expanding application scenarios and integrating mind and body: The method is compatible with wheelchair use scenarios (people with disabilities can sit and write while coordinating upper limb and trunk movements), and integrates traditional health preservation methods such as meditation, abdominal massage, and acupressure. It is not only for nervous system diseases, but can also be used for tumor rehabilitation, emotional disorders, and perinatal mind and body regulation, and has broad application prospects. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to examples. These embodiments are provided to make this application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0016] Example 1 (Assisted Rehabilitation for Early-Stage Parkinson's Syndrome Patients) Patient Jiang, female, 65 years old, was diagnosed with Parkinson's syndrome 2 years ago, mainly presenting with right-hand resting tremor, bradykinesia, and mild postural instability. In addition to conventional drug treatment, the method described in this application was used for intervention: Tools: Select the "new type of power brush" with authorization announcement number CN114083922A. The brush head is bent to 90° and fixed. The brush handle has a built-in vibration micro motor (not used, only as a counterweight to increase the proprioception).

[0017] Training actions: Sit on a stable chair (or wheelchair), adjust the table height so that the elbows are naturally bent at 90°. Place the feet flat on the ground. The writing content is the continuous repetition of the seal character 'Yong' and the horizontal 'tapered head and swallow tail' strokes. For each stroke written, lean forward with the upper body and make a small rotation of the torso. When the lower limbs cannot complete the squatting and standing-up movements, replace them with alternating heel tapping on the ground.

[0018] Breathing and music: Use a metronome app to set the breathing guiding sound, inhaling for 6 seconds and exhaling for 6 seconds (5 times per minute). At the same time, play alpha brain wave music at 60 decibels. The therapist verbally guides beside, saying 'When inhaling, the abdomen bulges, and when exhaling, press down the pen tip'.

[0019] Duration: Train once a day, 15 minutes each time, for 8 consecutive weeks.

[0020] Results: After 8 weeks, the score of the third part (motor examination) of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) decreased by 21% compared to the baseline; the writing ability of the right hand improved, and the legibility of the handwriting increased; the patients reported subjectively that 'the body became lighter after writing, and the tremor time of the hands shortened'.

[0021] Example 2 (for promoting children's intellectual development and concentration) A second-grade boy in a primary school, 8 years old, has problems of inattention in class and clumsy fine motor skills. The method of this application is used for after-school training: Tool: A writing brush with a rotatable pen tip (CN212555589U), the pen tip is bent to 90°, which is convenient for children to fold the pen.

[0022] Actions: Stand on a soft mat on the ground, feet shoulder-width apart. After writing one character each time, perform a set of'ma step squat - deep squat - stand up' movements. The writing content is the basic seal characters (horizontal, vertical, arc). The parents supervise the rhythm.

[0023] Breathing and music: Play a children's version of soothing piano music (60 - 70 decibels). There is no mandatory requirement for breathing, but guide 'exhale slowly through the mouth when squatting down, and inhale through the nose when standing up'.

[0024] Duration: Train once a day in the afternoon, 15 minutes each time, for 12 consecutive weeks.

[0025] Results: The parents reported that the sitting posture of the child improved when completing homework, and the child no longer held the pen too hard; the head teacher observed that the small movements in class decreased; the performance IQ part in the Wechsler Intelligence Scale increased by 9%.

[0026] Example 3 (for physical and mental adjustment of perinatal pregnant women) Pregnant woman Zhang, a primipara, 38 weeks pregnant, has prenatal anxiety and poor sleep quality. With the informed consent of an obstetrician, the method of this application (preferred plan) is adopted: Tools: Traditional calligraphy brush (replacing the power brush), actively rotate the brush handle to simulate wrist bending.

[0027] Additional steps: Before training, sit quietly and meditate, focusing your mind on your lower abdomen (Dantian) for 5 minutes; write for 15 minutes (with reduced movements, only standing and not squatting); before bed, massage your abdomen clockwise and counterclockwise 15 times each; press the Jianneng acupoints (both sides) for 3 minutes each.

[0028] Breathing and Music: 70 decibels of uterine environment-simulating music (low-frequency humming), breathing rate 4 times / minute.

[0029] Duration: Once a day, 15 minutes each time, for 2 consecutive weeks until delivery.

[0030] Results: The pregnant woman's Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) score decreased from 56 to 43; the total labor time of natural childbirth was about 7 hours (lower than the average of 8.5 hours for primiparous women in the hospital); and the postpartum lactation initiation time was normal.

[0031] Example 4 (For digestive system disorders - functional constipation) Patient Li, female, 42 years old, office worker, suffered from long-term functional constipation (Rome IV diagnostic criteria), with spontaneous bowel movements ≤2 times per week, Bristol stool type 1-2, and a Patient Constipation Quality of Life Scale (PAC-QOL) score of 32. No organic intestinal lesions were found. The intervention method described in this application was adopted: Tools: Bendable calligraphy brush (CN212555589U), with the brush tip bent at 90°.

[0032] Training exercise: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and write the seal script characters for "qi" and "tu" for 15 minutes each time, incorporating squatting and standing movements, focusing on tightening the transverse abdominis muscle when exhaling and descending.

[0033] Breathing and music: Use abdominal breathing at a rate of 5 breaths per minute (6 seconds inhalation, 6 seconds exhalation), and play soothing bamboo flute music at 65 decibels, synchronizing the rhythm with your breathing.

[0034] Duration: One training session per day (afternoon), 15 minutes each time, 5 days a week, for 8 consecutive weeks. Also, perform abdominal massage (15 times clockwise and 15 times counterclockwise) before bed each day.

[0035] Results: After 8 weeks, the PAC-QOL score dropped to 12; spontaneous bowel movements increased to 4-5 times per week; Bristol stool type improved to type 3-4; the patient no longer needed to use laxatives to assist bowel movements.

[0036] Example 5 (Combined intervention for diseases related to the eight major systems of the human body—circulatory system and endocrine system) Patient Wang, male, 55 years old, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (fasting blood glucose 7.8 - 8.5 mmol / L, glycated hemoglobin 7.2%) combined with stage 1 hypertension (systolic blood pressure 140 - 155 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure 85 - 95 mmHg). Insulin was not used, and metformin and amlodipine were taken orally. At the same time, there was mild anxiety (GAD-7 score 9 points). On the basis of unchanged conventional medications, the method of this application was used for assisted rehabilitation training: Tool: The "New Type of Power Writing Brush" with the publication number CN114083922A, the tip of the brush was bent 90°, and the electric rotation function was turned off (only using its bending structure).

[0037] Training actions: Stand on an anti-slip mat with feet shoulder-width apart. Alternately write the seal script characters "heart" and "kidney". Each time of writing was strictly coordinated with the squatting and standing of the lower limbs: lift the pen and rise the body when inhaling; lower the pen and squat to the deep squat position when exhaling. Rest for 30 seconds every 5 minutes and continuously complete for 15 minutes.

[0038] Respiration and music: Use a smart bracelet to guide the breathing rhythm, set the inhalation time to 5 seconds and the exhalation time to 7 seconds (5 times per minute). Play the sound of natural flowing water at 70 decibels (including a stable low-frequency beat), and the beat period was 12 seconds.

[0039] Duration: Train once every morning (15 minutes), and perform meditation and abdominal massage before going to bed at night (10 minutes, without writing), continuously for 12 weeks.

[0040] Results: Blood pressure: At the 12th week, the average systolic blood pressure measured at home was 132 mmHg, and the diastolic blood pressure was 82 mmHg. The dose of amlodipine was reduced by 1 / 3.

[0041] Blood glucose: Fasting blood glucose dropped to 6.3 - 6.8 mmol / L, and glycated hemoglobin dropped to 6.5%.

[0042] Anxiety: GAD-7 score dropped to 3 points. <s

[0043] Subjective feeling: The patient reported that "after writing and squatting every day, the whole body gets hot, the spirit gets better, and I don't always think about being sick anymore". This case shows that this method has a multi-system collaborative improvement effect on the circulatory system (hypertension) and endocrine system (type 2 diabetes) as well as emotional disorders, reflecting the potential for assisted intervention in "diseases related to the eight major systems of the human body".

[0044] Example 6 (for cancer rehabilitation patients - breast cancer postoperative fatigue syndrome) Patient Zhao, female, 48 years old, 6 months after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer, radiotherapy and chemotherapy have been completed, and letrozole is currently taken orally. The main complaints are persistent fatigue (CFS score of the cancer fatigue scale is 28 points), poor sleep, and mild depression (PHQ-9 score is 10 points). Under the guidance of the oncology rehabilitation department, this method was used: Tool: Traditional writing brush (replace the bent writing brush), actively rotate the pen body and write the characters "Song" (loose) and "Jing" (quiet).

[0045] Action adjustment: Due to insufficient physical strength, sit on a chair with a backrest throughout the process, place both feet flat on the ground, and keep the upper body upright. Squatting is not required. Instead, alternate stepping on the ground with the heels to match the writing rhythm. The writing time starts from 10 minutes and is extended to 15 minutes after the 3rd week.

[0046] Breathing and music: Abdominal breathing, 4 times per minute (inhale for 7.5 seconds and exhale for 7.5 seconds), play meditation guiding music at 60 decibels (including α-wave frequency).

[0047] Additional steps: Meditate and focus on the Dantian for 15 minutes before each training, and rub the abdomen 15 times before going to bed.

[0048] Duration: Once a day, 15 minutes each time, 5 days a week, for 8 consecutive weeks.

[0049] Results: The CFS fatigue score decreased from 28 points to 16 points, and the PHQ-9 score decreased to 4 points; the sleep efficiency (Pittsburgh Sleep Index) improved from 14 points to 7 points. The patient said, "The process of writing made me forget about my illness. My breathing became deeper and I had more strength." This example shows that this method has a positive supporting effect on the physical and mental state of cancer patients during the recovery period.

[0050] The embodiments of the present application have been described above. The above description is exemplary and not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations are obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The choice of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application, or the improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable other ordinary skill in the art to understand the disclosed embodiments.

Claims

1. A method for standing and writing rehabilitation training based on a bendable brush, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: a) Use a bendable brush as the writing tool for the person undergoing rehabilitation. Write in a standing position, and use the bendable brush tip to assist in bending the brush. During the bending and holding of the brush, actively drive the muscles on the back of the hand to move, thereby linking the joints of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. When starting to write, separate the feet to shoulder width and repeatedly move the brush from top to bottom. During the up and down brush movement, complete the squatting horse stance and continue squatting, repeating for 15 minutes. b) Perform abdominal breathing simultaneously during writing. When inhaling, the abdomen should expand and when exhaling, the abdomen should contract. The breathing rate should be 4-6 times per minute, and the breathing rhythm should match the frequency of the writing action. c) Play music synchronously, with the music rhythm matching the frequency of abdominal breathing; Specifically, for writing regular script, the music decibel level should be controlled between 60 and 80 decibels; while for writing running script and cursive script, the music decibel level should be adjusted accordingly. d) Adjust training duration according to the physiological conditions of the population: 45 minutes per session for art school students, 15 minutes per session for the general population and no more than 2 sessions per day, with a cumulative total of no more than 20 minutes. The total daily training duration for all populations shall not exceed 45 minutes. Through the synergistic effect of steps a)-d), dopamine and cortisol levels are regulated, thereby improving the function of the nervous system and the coordination of the motor system. This can be used for the auxiliary rehabilitation of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's syndrome, as well as to promote children's intellectual development.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, It also includes pre-sleep meditation and abdominal massage: After completing daily writing training, lie on your back before going to sleep, place your palms on your abdomen, and massage your abdomen 15 times clockwise and then 15 times counterclockwise, with the pressure as the upper limit that you feel comfortable and can tolerate. During the process, practice abdominal breathing and meditation, focusing your mind on the lower abdomen, specifically the dantian area (three inches below the navel), maintaining inner peace and eliminating distracting thoughts for 10-15 minutes.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, It also includes the step of pressing the Jianneng acupoint, which is used on women around 37-40 weeks of pregnancy without drug intervention to promote oxytocin secretion and natural childbirth.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method is applicable to the adjunctive intervention of diseases related to the eight major systems of the human body, the cancer recovery period, and depression.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, The bendable brush is either the "new type of powerful brush" with publication number CN114083922A or the "brush with a rotatable tip" with publication number CN212555589U.