Pad comprising a pressure element

Abstract

The invention relates to pads (200), in particular for orthopedic aids, comprising a pad pressure element (100). The invention also relates to orthoses, bandages or compression garments which comprise the claimed pads.

Description

[0001] Pelotte comprising a pressure element

[0002] DESCRIPTION

[0003] The invention relates to pads, in particular for orthopedic aids and sports aids, comprising a pad pressure element. The invention also relates to the use of the pads according to the invention in orthoses, bandages or compression garments, as well as orthoses, bandages or compression garments that incorporate the pads according to the invention.

[0004] Pelottes are known in various designs and for various prophylactic and therapeutic applications. Various pelottes are known, for example, from DE 27 22 563 C2, EP 0598 291 Al, EP 1 688 107 Al and EP 0600218 A2.

[0005] Pads made of two materials or components are also known from DE 297 01 001 Ul. EP 0 496 071 Al describes a pressure pad made of a softer material in which at least one friction core made of a hard or incompressible material is arranged. This friction core is intended to provide friction massage, i.e., massage of pain points through kinetic friction, generated by the movement of the core relative to the soft tissue of the pad holder.

[0006] Prior art pads can exert pressure over a surface on the adjacent tissue or distribute and / or shield pressure over the surface; however, with these pads it is not possible or only possible to insufficiently exert specific pressure, for example, stronger or weaker pressure on specific points.

[0007] Furthermore, with current technology, pressure is applied perpendicularly to the skin using pressure pads. Lateral pressure, which would cause movement of the pressure elements and thus create a massage effect beyond simple pressure, is therefore not possible.

[0008] The technical problem underlying the present invention is therefore the provision of improved pads, in particular pads that can exert a specific, pinpoint pressure in addition to applying pressure over a surface. In particular, the technical problem underlying the present invention is the provision of a pad that leads to an improved massage effect, especially a massage effect through movement of the pressure pad or the muscle. The technical problem underlying the invention is solved by providing a pad according to claim 1.

[0009] The technical problem underlying the invention is solved by providing a pad for orthopedic aids, comprising a pad base body made of a first material and at least one pad pressure element made of a second material, wherein the pad pressure element is at least partially embedded in the pad base body and wherein the first material of the pad base body is softer than the second material of the pad pressure element, wherein the pad pressure element has at least two rows of at least three protrusions each, wherein the at least two rows of protrusions are not parallel in at least one partial area and wherein the protrusions project from a base element of the pad pressure element.

[0010] Surprisingly, it turned out that elevations, such as cones or bumps, arranged in rows, can thus have a targeted effect on muscles, as they follow the direction of the muscle fibers, and that this is particularly effective when there are at least two rows, i.e., several rows of elevations, that follow the individual muscle fiber bundles of a muscle.

[0011] A skeletal muscle consists of several bundles of muscle fibers that converge at the tendon-bone insertion and are connected to the bone there. From the tendon-bone insertion, the muscle fibers usually initially diverge at a slight angle to spread out and then continue running roughly parallel to each other.

[0012] The area of ​​at least two rows of elevations in the pelvic pad that are not parallel serves to attach to the muscle fibers near the tendon-bone insertion, where the muscle fibers also run apart, not parallel. However, the rows of elevations can also run parallel to each other in certain areas, especially if the rows are elongated, so that the elevations in the parallel areas press against the approximately parallel muscle fibers.

[0013] In the context of the present invention, a pad is understood to be, in particular, a pressure pad whose shape is primarily determined by the pad's base body. The pad's base body can have any suitable shape. Conventional pads typically have flat base surfaces. Projections may then extend from such a base surface. A pad according to the invention, in particular, has a first base surface that faces the user when the pad is in use. Preferably, the pad is essentially flat. Such a pad then preferably has a second base surface that faces away from the user when the pad is in use. The cone-shaped projections point from the pad's base body towards the user.

[0014] The typical use of a pad is known to those skilled in the art. Pads, including those according to the invention, are used in particular to exert pressure on specific parts of the body, for example in the area of ​​the back or in the area of ​​the kneecap. The pads are positioned and pressed onto the corresponding area of ​​the body via other devices, in particular bandages or orthoses.

[0015] The elevations, in particular the knobs or bumps, of the at least two rows are preferably rigid. This has the advantage that the movement of the joints adjoining the muscle causes a shortening or lengthening of the muscle. With a rigid elevation, the muscle moves beneath the elevations and thus advantageously massages itself.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element has three to six rows of at least three protrusions each.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element has three or four rows of at least four protrusions each.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the rows have at least four protrusions. The person skilled in the art can readily determine the appropriate number and spacing of the protrusions for the intended purpose.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the rows each have four to twelve protrusions.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the rows each have four to ten protrusions.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the rows each have five to nine projections. In a preferred embodiment, two adjacent rows of at least two rows of at least three projections each run at an angle of at least 3° in the non-parallel section. In a preferred embodiment, the at least two rows of at least three projections each run at an angle of at least 3° in the base body of the pelotte.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, two adjacent rows of at least two rows of at least three protrusions each run at an angle of at least 3° and at most 25° to each other in the non-parallel sub-area.

[0023] The expert can easily determine the suitable angle of the adjacent rows, since he knows the individual muscle fiber pathways of different muscle parts.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the at least two rows of at least three elevations each in the pad base body are positioned such that, when the pad is applied, they are located in the area of ​​muscle strands and can exert pressure on them.

[0025] When manufacturing the pad, the person skilled in the art can determine the appropriate positioning and dimensioning of the pad and the pad pressure element as well as the elevations in the pad base body, depending on the intended use, i.e., depending on the muscle on whose muscle fiber strands pressure is to be exerted by the elevations.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element has at least one hole, wherein at least two protrusions on the pad pressure element are positioned at the edge of the at least one hole.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the at least two projections are connected to each other via the bridge spanning the hole.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, at least two pairs of protrusions are positioned at the edge of the hole, each pair being connected to the other via a web spanning the hole, the webs of the two pairs of protrusions intersecting, preferably approximately in the middle of the hole.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the hole with the two pairs of raised sections at the edge and the intersecting ridges forms a radial cross. The hole, and preferably the radial cross, are preferably positioned in the pad such that they rest on the tendon insertion when the pad is in place. Due to the radial cross structure, the raised sections are movably mounted, particularly more movably than the raised sections of the at least two rows. Thus, the raised sections positioned at the hole can advantageously move directly towards or away from each other at the tendon insertion, especially at their ends furthest from the base element, when the pad is pressed perpendicularly onto the patient's skin. This movement of the raised sections towards or away from each other advantageously represents a lateral movement caused by the perpendicular pressure of the pad on the skin, resulting in improved massage.It turned out to be advantageous that this lateral movement is chaotic, which enhances the massage effect.

[0030] The additional, spoke-mounted elevations spring back much more freely and flexibly compared to the elevations in the rows, and thus also in a more chaotic manner. This effect is advantageous because the mechanoreceptors located directly beneath the skin's surface have more difficulty adjusting to the constantly changing spring movement of the elevations. This leads to a prolonged effect of the massage.

[0031] While moving the protrusions apart results in a sideways pulling motion, moving them towards each other results in a sideways pushing motion. Surprisingly, it was found that this movement is clearly transmitted to the skin even when the cone-shaped elements are at least partially embedded in the softer pad base, for example, cast in place.

[0032] Thus, in this preferred embodiment, the protrusions of the at least two rows exert a pressure effect on the muscle fibers of a muscle, which, through the movement of the muscle, leads to a massage effect. Simultaneously, the movement of the protrusions at the hole causes a massage effect on the tendon-bone insertion. Two different massage options are therefore combined at two different points of application: in the first massage unit, rigid protrusions act on moving muscle fibers, and in the second massage unit, moving protrusions act on the rigid tendon-bone insertion.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, a further projection is located on and / or next to the intersection point of the two ribs. In a preferred embodiment, the projections positioned at the edge of the hole are assigned to at least two rows of at least three projections each.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the hole is positioned in the end region of the at least two rows of at least three protrusions each.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the hole in the pad base body is positioned such that the elevations positioned at the edge of the hole are located in the area of ​​a tendon bone insertion when the pad is applied and can exert pressure on it.

[0036] Preferably, the raised sections of the rows and the hole (or the raised section of the hole) are positioned relative to each other in the pad such that the raised sections of the rows act on the muscle fibers and follow their course, while the hole and the raised sections associated with it act on the tendon insertion. If the rows with raised sections begin in the area of ​​the hole, the raised sections in the rows act accordingly on the muscle fiber area that lies close to the tendon insertion, i.e., on the terminal portion of a muscle. Naturally, the rows can be extended so that they also act on areas of the muscle fibers further away from the tendon insertion.

[0037] Of course, it is also possible to design the device with multiple units of adjacent rows, allowing individual units to act on different muscle fiber orientations. For example, an elbow pad might have the hole with its associated ridges located in the elbow area, with at least two rows of ridges extending towards the forearm, thus acting on forearm muscle fibers, while at least two further rows of ridges are positioned towards the upper arm, thus acting on upper arm muscle fibers. The different units of ridge rows can also be positioned so that they are movable relative to each other.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element has at least two additional rows of at least three protrusions each, wherein the at least two additional rows of protrusions are offset by about 180° to the first at least two rows of protrusions.

[0039] Preferably, the at least two rows of protrusions according to the invention are mirrored, particularly preferably mirrored in the region of the preferred hole. In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element has at least two additional rows of at least three protrusions each, wherein the at least two additional rows of protrusions are offset at an angle of 75° to 105° and / or offset at an angle of 165° to 205° relative to the first at least two rows of protrusions.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element comprises a first unit of at least two rows of at least three projections each, a second unit of at least two rows of at least three projections each, and a third unit of at least two rows of at least three projections each, wherein the at least two rows of the first unit and the at least two rows of the second unit are offset by an angle of 75° to 105°, and the at least two rows of the second unit and the at least two rows of the third unit are offset by an angle of 75° to 105°. Particularly preferred is the offset of the two rows of the first unit and the two rows of the third unit to each other by an angle of 165° to 205°.

[0041] Such a pad, with two or three rows of raised sections offset from each other at a specific angle, can be advantageously used, for example, as a shoulder pad. One row of sections can run towards the chest, one row towards the back, and one row towards the arm.

[0042] In another alternative embodiment, several units of raised rows, for example four units of two or three rows of raised sections each, can radiate outwards from one another. Preferably, the preferred opening with spanning struts and raised sections at the edge of the opening and on the struts is located in the area where the rays converge. Such an embodiment of the pad according to the invention can be used, for example, in the hip area or in the buttocks area.

[0043] For all embodiments of the pad, the individual units can be constructed from at least two rows of at least three protrusions each, just like the individual basic unit in terms of rows of protrusions, i.e., they can comprise at least two rows of protrusions, but also three, four or more rows of protrusions, and the number of protrusions per row can be at least three, but also more protrusions per row, for example, four, five, six, seven, eight or more protrusions.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the base element of the pad pressure element is designed in the form of a web or a plate. The preferred hole is then located in the web or the plate. The projections protrude from the web or the plate.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the projections are cone-shaped or knob-shaped. In a preferred embodiment, the projections of the rows are cone-shaped or knob-shaped. In a preferred embodiment, the projections at the hole are cone-shaped or knob-shaped.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, at least a portion of the projections is embedded in the pad base body. Preferably, the projections are completely embedded in the

[0047] The entire pelotte base body is embedded. Particularly preferably, the entire pelotte pressure element, i.e., the projections and the base element, is embedded in the pelotte base body; preferably, the pelotte pressure element is completely enclosed by the pelotte base body, for example, cast into the pelotte base body.

[0048] The preferred complete encapsulation of the at least one pad pressure element with the material of the pad base body not only results in the described application-related advantage, but also advantageously in a simpler manner.

[0049] Manufacturing possibility of the pad according to the invention, since the second base surface of the pad body, which faces away from the user, can thus be manufactured flat without further ado.

[0050] A preferred pad comprises a pad base body made of a material with a first hardness and at least one pad pressure element according to the invention made of a material with a second hardness, wherein the pad base body has a first base surface facing the user and a second base surface facing away from the user, wherein the surface of the at least one pad pressure element is completely surrounded by the material of the pad base body.

[0051] Preferably, the pad pressure element is a pressure intensification element.

[0052] The pressure-intensifying element provides a stronger localized pressure than the surface pressure exerted by the pad base. In a preferred embodiment, the base element and the raised sections are formed in one piece, particularly from the same material.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the pelotte base body has a first base surface facing the user and a second base surface facing away from the user, wherein the projections extend from the base element positioned in the area of ​​the second base surface facing away from the user towards the first base surface facing the user.

[0054] The elevations point from the base of the pad towards the user, so the head lies in the direction of the first base of the pad and the foot and the base element in the direction of the second base of the pad.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the protrusions have a height of at least 1 mm and at most 10 mm, for example, approximately 3 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the protrusions have a height of at least 2 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the protrusions have a height of at least 3 mm. The height is measured from the base element.

[0056] Preferably, the pad is at least partially viscoelastic, i.e., it preferably has at least one viscoelastic section. In particular, the pad is preferably viscoelastic at least in the area of ​​the pad pressure element.

[0057] Preferably, the pad base body comprises a viscoelastic material, at least in the area of ​​the pad pressure element. Preferably, the pad base body is viscoelastic at least in a partial area. Preferably, the pad base body is viscoelastic. Preferably, the pad base body consists of a viscoelastic material.

[0058] The preferred material for the pad base is plastic, silicone, or rubber. However, other suitable materials for a pad base are also known to a person skilled in the art.

[0059] For example, the material could be thermoplastic elastomers. Polyurethanes are also suitable. Preferably, the material of the pad base is flexible and / or stretchable, so that the pad base can adapt to the user's body shape when the pad is applied.

[0060] Preferably, the pad base material is not a textile material. However, in an alternative embodiment, the pad base can also be additionally surrounded by a textile covering or otherwise coated.

[0061] The pad base material can of course also consist of mixtures of materials, in particular of at least two of the materials mentioned.

[0062] Preferably, the material of the pad pressure element is a flexible material, in particular a flexible plastic. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one pad pressure element is plastic, silicone, or rubber. The material of the at least one pad pressure element can, of course, also consist of mixtures of materials, in particular of at least two of the aforementioned materials.

[0063] Thus, the pin / base element construction according to the invention can advantageously be manufactured simply, for example by means of injection molding technology.

[0064] According to the invention, the first material of the pad base body is softer than the second material of the pad pressure element.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad base body has a Shore hardness of at least 10 Shore 00 and at most 50 Shore 00.

[0066] Preferably, the material of the pad base, i.e., the first material, has a hardness of at most 45 Shore A, preferably at most 40 Shore A, and particularly preferably at most 30 Shore A. Preferably, the material of the pad base, i.e., the first material, has a hardness of at most 25 Shore A, preferably at most 20 Shore A, and particularly preferably at most 19 Shore A. Preferably, the material of the pad base has a hardness of at least 10 Shore A, particularly at least 14 Shore A, and particularly preferably at least 15 Shore A.

[0067] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad pressure element has a Shore hardness of at least 10 Shore A, preferably at least 14 Shore A and at most 80 Shore A. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad pressure element has a Shore hardness of at least 20 Shore A and at most 80 Shore A.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one

[0069] The pad pressure element has a hardness of at least 20 Shore A and at most 60 Shore A.

[0070] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one

[0071] The pad pressure element has a hardness of at least 20 Shore A, more preferably at least 25 Shore A.

[0072] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one

[0073] The pad pressure element has a hardness of at most 50 Shore A. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one pad pressure element has a hardness of at most 49 Shore A, more preferably at most 45 Shore A.

[0074] Preferably, the material of the at least one pad pressure element has a hardness of at least 35 to at most 45 Shore A. More preferably, the material of the at least one pad pressure element has a hardness of approximately 40 Shore A.

[0075] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad base body has a Shore hardness of at least 10 Shore 00 and at most 50 Shore 00 and / or the material of the pad pressure element has a Shore hardness of at least 10 Shore A, preferably at least 14 Shore A and at most 80 Shore A.

[0076] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad, a shoulder pad, a knee pad, an ankle pad, a back pad, a pad for the arm area or a pad for the abdominal area.

[0077] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad or a shoulder pad. In a preferred embodiment, the pad is a limb pad, in particular an arm pad. In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad, a shoulder pad, a knee pad, an ankle pad, or a pad for the arm area. In an alternative embodiment, the pad is a back pad or a pad for the abdominal area. In an alternative embodiment, the pad is a shoulder pad. In a further alternative embodiment, the pad is a pad for the hip area or for the buttocks area.

[0078] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad, a shoulder pad, a hip pad or a pad for the buttocks area.

[0079] Preferably, the metatarsal pad is not a foot pad and / or a shoe insole. Preferably, the metatarsal pad is not a shoe insole. The metatarsal pad according to the invention is preferably not a shoe insole or foot insole.

[0080] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is not a dorsal pad.

[0081] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad, wherein the base body of the pad has a hole for positioning the pad, i.e., a base body positioning hole.

[0082] The hole in the base body is advantageously suited to defining and positioning the pad on the patient's body. For example, the hole in the base body can be positioned and sized so that it encompasses the bony attachment in the elbow region, thus fixing the pad's position.

[0083] The present invention also relates to an orthosis, bandage or compression garment comprising a pad according to the invention.

[0084] The pad is advantageously suited not only for medical products, such as orthoses or bandages, but also for other compression garments, for example in the sports sector. The pad can also be used in sportswear, especially sports compression wear.

[0085] Further preferred subject matter of the invention can be found in the dependent claims and the subsidiary claims.

[0086] The invention is described in more detail with reference to the following figures, without the embodiments of the invention shown there being to be understood as limited.

[0087] Figure 1 shows a pad according to the invention. Figure 2 shows the pad pressure element of the pad from Figure 1.

[0088] Figure 3 shows the positioning of an elbow pad according to the invention on the arm of a

[0089] People.

[0090] Figure 4 shows an embodiment of the pad according to the invention with three units of

[0091] Survey series.

[0092] Figure 5a shows another embodiment of the pad according to the invention with three units of raised rows.

[0093] Figure 5b shows the embodiment of Figure 5a in oblique view.

[0094] Figure 6 shows an embodiment of the pad according to the invention with two units of

[0095] Survey series.

[0096] Figure 7 shows another embodiment of the pad according to the invention with radially extending rows of raised areas.

[0097] Figure 8 shows a pad according to the invention on a bandage base knit fabric.

[0098] Figure 1 shows a pad (200) according to the invention, in this case an elbow pad. The pad (200) consists of a softer pad base (201) and a harder pad pressure element (100) embedded in the pad base (201). The pad base (201) has an annular area that forms a hole (202), which can advantageously be used to position the pad (200) on an elbow, as shown in Figure 3. The pad (200) has a front side (204) facing the body of the wearer and a back side (205) facing away from the body of the wearer. The pad pressure element (100) is completely embedded in a tongue-shaped section of the pad base body (201) in such a way that knob-shaped elevations (110) from the base element (150) of the pad pressure element (100) point towards the front (204) of the pad (200), i.e. in the direction of the arm of the wearer.

[0099] The pressure element (100) of the pad (200) from Figure 1, shown separately in Figure 2, consists of a plate-shaped base element (150) with knob-shaped projections (110) extending from it. On the base element (150) are formed a first row (101), a second row (102), and a third row (103) of projections (110), which radiate outwards from each other, i.e., are not parallel. At the end of these rows (101, 102, 103), there is a hole (120) in the base element (150). At the edge (126) of the hole (120), four further projections (121, 122, 123, 124) are positioned. The hole is spanned by two ribs (127, 128), at the intersection of which is another projection (125). Through the hole (120) the projections (121, 122, 123, 124, 125) located at the hole (120) are more movable than the projections (110) arranged in the rows (101, 102, 103) on the base element (150).

[0100] Figure 3 shows the elbow pad (200) according to the invention from Figure 1 when worn on the arm. The tongue-shaped pad runs along the forearm muscles (300). The three rows of raised sections each follow the course of different muscle fibers (301, 302, 303), so that the raised sections can exert pressure on the muscle fibers (301, 302, 303) over a longer distance. The hole in the pad pressure element with the intersecting struts and the raised sections located at and on the hole is situated in the region of the tendon-bone insertion (310) of the muscle (300), so that the raised sections located at the hole press against the tendon-bone insertion (310). Due to the hole and the struts, these raised sections are significantly more flexible and mobile compared to the raised sections in the rows.Thus, the pad exerts a different, and in particular stronger, pressure on the muscle fibers (301, 302, 303) due to the raised areas of the pad in these areas than the more mobile raised areas in the region of the hole exert on the tendon insertion (310). The two different types of pressure in the two different areas result in a synergistic effect of the two types of raised areas. The hole in the pad's base body can advantageously enclose the head of the humerus, thereby ensuring precise and secure positioning of the pad (200).

[0101] Figure 4 shows an elbow pad (400) according to the invention for use in the shoulder area. The pad base body consists of three tongues (401, 402, 403), each of which has a pad pressure element with three rows (161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183) of projections (110). The pad (400) can, with the hole in the pad base, encompass the upper head of the humerus, such that the rows (161, 162, 163) of the first tongue (401) are located in the chest region, the rows (181, 182, 183) of the third tongue (403) are located in the humerus region, and the rows (171, 172, 173) of the second tongue (402) are located in the back region, so that pressure can be generated on muscle fibers in all three regions. Figure 5a shows an alternative embodiment (500) of the shoulder pad from Figure 4, wherein the three tongues (501, 502, 503) are at a different angle to each other.The function of the pad from Figure 5a is the same as that of the pad (400) from Figure 4.

[0102] Figure 5b shows the pelotte from Figure 5a with the three tongues (501, 502, 503) in oblique view.

[0103] Figure 6 shows a pad (600) according to the invention, for example an arm pad, with two tongues (601, 602). The first tongue (601) can run with its three rows (661, 662, 663) of elevations (610) along a muscle of the forearm, the second tongue (602) can run with its three rows (671, 672, 673) of elevations (610) along a muscle of the upper arm. the gluteal region. The pad (700) has a star-shaped base (701) in which a harder pressure element (800) with a star-shaped base (850) is embedded. The pressure element (800) has a total of twelve rows of projections (810) radiating outwards from the center of the pad (700). Three rows are grouped together as a unit. In the center of the pad pressure element (800) is a hole (820) with two ridges. At the edge of the hole (820) are four more movable projections (821, 822, 823, 824) and another more movable projection in the center of the hole (825).

[0104] Figure 8 shows the pad (200) according to the invention from Figure 1, which is associated with a bandage fabric (1000), for example a tubular arm bandage. The pad (200) is attached to the bandage fabric (1000) with its base (205) facing away from the user.

[0105] The exact description of the pad (200) with the corresponding reference symbols can be found in the description to Figure 1.

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS 1. Pad (200, 400, 600, 700) for orthopedic aids or compression garments, comprising a pad base body (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701) made of a first material and at least one pad pressure element (100, 800) made of a second material, wherein the pad pressure element (100, 800) is at least partially embedded in the pad base body (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701) and wherein the first material of the pad base body (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701) is softer than the second material of the pad pressure element (100, 800), characterized in that the pad pressure element (100, 800) has at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of at least three protrusions (110, 610, 810) each, wherein the at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of surveys (110,610, 810) do not run parallel in at least one sub-area and wherein the elevations (110, 610, 810) protrude from a basic element (150, 850) of the pelotte pressure element.

2. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to claim 1, characterized in that the pelotte pressure element (100, 800) has three to six rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of at least three protrusions (110, 610, 810) each.

3. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) each have four to 12 elevations (110, 610, 810).

4. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two adjacent rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of the at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of at least three projections (110, 610, 810) each in the non-parallel The running section must run at an angle of at least 3° and at most 25° to each other.

5. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of at least three elevations (110, 610, 810) in the pad base body (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701) are positioned so that, when the pad (200, 400, 600, 700) is in place, they are located in the area of ​​muscle strands (301, 302, 303) and can exert pressure on them.

6. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base element (150, 850) of the pelotte pressure element (100, 800) has at least one hole (120, 820) and wherein at least two protrusions (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) are positioned on the base element (150) at the edge (126) of the at least one hole (120, 820).

7. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to claim 6, characterized in that the at least two projections (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) are connected to each other via the web (127, 128) spanning the hole (120, 820).

8. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that at least two pairs of projections (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) are positioned at the edge (126) of the hole (120, 820), each pair being connected to the other via a web (127, 128) spanning the hole (120, 820), wherein the webs (127, 128) of the two pairs of projections (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) intersect, preferably about in the middle of the hole (120, 820).

9. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to claim 8 characterized in that a further elevation (125, 825) is located on and / or next to the intersection point of the two ridges (127, 128).

10. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the elevations (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) positioned at the edge (126) of the hole (120, 820) are assigned to the at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of at least three elevations (110, 610, 810) each.

11. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to claim 10, characterized in that the hole (120, 820) in the end region of the at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172,173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) is positioned by at least three surveys (110, 610, 810).

12. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the hole (120, 820) in the pelotte base body (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701) is positioned such that the elevations (121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825) positioned at the edge (126) of the hole (120, 820) are located in the area of ​​a tendon bone insertion (310) when the pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) is applied and can exert pressure on it.

13. Pelotte (400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pelotte pressure element (100, 800) has at least two additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 671, 672, 673) of at least three projections (110, 610, 810) each, wherein the at least two additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 671, 672, 673) of projections (110, 610, 810) are offset in an angular range of 75° to 105° and / or offset in an angular range of 165° to 205° to the first at least two rows (161, 162, 163, 661, 662, 663) of surveys (110, 610, 810).

14. Pelotte (400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pelotte pressure element (100, 800) has at least two additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 671, 672, 673) of at least three protrusions (110, 610, 810) each, wherein the at least two additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 671, 672, 673) of protrusions (110, 610, 810) are offset by approximately 180° to the first at least two rows (161, 162, 163, 661, 662, 663) of protrusions (110, 610, 810).

15. Pelotte (400, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pelotte pressure element (100, 800) has at least four additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183) of at least three protrusions (110, 610, 810) each, wherein the at least four additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183) of protrusions (110, 610, 810) are offset in an angular range of 75° to 105° and / or offset in an angular range of 165° to 205° to the first at least two rows (161, 162, 163) of protrusions (110, 610, 810).

16. Pelotte (700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pelotte pressure element (800) has at least eight rows, preferably twelve rows, of at least three protrusions (810) each, wherein the at least eight rows of protrusions (810) converge radially towards each other.

17. Pelotte (700) according to claim 16, characterized in that a hole (820) is located in the center of the radially converging rows of protrusions (810) in the pelotte pressure element (800), wherein at least two protrusions (821, 822, 823, 824) are positioned on the base element (850) at the edge of the hole (820).

18. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the basic element (150, 850) of the pelotte pressure element (100, 800) is designed in a web-like or plate-like form.

19. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projections (110, 610, 810) are cone-shaped or knob-shaped.

20. Pelotte (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pelotte base body (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701) has a first base surface (204) facing the user and a second base surface (205) facing away from the user and wherein the projections (110, 610, 810) extend from the base element (150) positioned in the area of ​​the second base surface (205) facing away from the user in the direction of the first base surface (204) facing the user.

21. Pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pad is an elbow pad, a shoulder pad, a knee pad, an ankle pad, a back pad, a pad for the arm area or a pad for the abdominal area.

22. Pad (200, 600) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pad is an elbow pad, wherein the base body of the pad has a hole for positioning the pad.

23. Orthosis, bandage (1000) or compression garment comprising a pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to any of the preceding claims.

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