Pad with pressure element

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pad (200), in particular a pad for an orthotic aid, comprising a padding element (100). The present invention also relates to an orthosis, a bandage or a compression garment having a pad according to the invention.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to pads, in particular pads for orthopedic aids and sports aids, comprising a pad pressing element. The present invention also relates to the use of the pad according to the present invention in orthoses, bandages or compression garments, and to orthoses, bandages or compression garments having the pad according to the present invention. Background Art

[0002] It is well known that pads exist in various forms and are widely used for different prevention and treatment. For example, various pads known from DE 27 22563 C2, EP 0 598 291 A1, EP 1 688 107 A1 and EP 0 600 218 A2.

[0003] It is also known from DE 297 01 001 U1 a pad made of two materials or components. EP 0 496 071 A1 describes a pressure pad made of a softer material, in which at least one friction core made of a hard or incompressible material is provided. The friction core is intended for friction massage, i.e., massage by moving friction through pain points, which is generated by the movement of the core relative to the soft tissue of the pad wearer.

[0004] The pads provided by the prior art can exert pressure on adjacent tissues over a large area or disperse and / or shield the pressure occurring on the surface, but it is not possible to exert specific pressure using these pads, for example, it is impossible or insufficiently possible to exert stronger or weaker pressure at specific points.

[0005] In the pads provided by the prior art, the pressure is also applied perpendicularly to the skin. It is not possible to apply lateral pressure in this way, especially lateral pressure that causes the movement of the pressure element and thus produces a massage effect beyond simple pressure. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide improved pads, especially those that can exert specific and precise pressure in addition to exerting planar pressure. In particular, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a pad that results in an improved massage effect, especially a massage effect generated by the movement of pressure bodies or muscles.

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide the pad according to claim 1.

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an orthopedic aid cushion, comprising a cushion matrix made of a first material and at least one cushion pressing element made of a second material, wherein the cushion pressing element is at least partially embedded in the cushion matrix, and wherein the first material of the cushion matrix is softer than the second material of the cushion pressing element, wherein the cushion pressing element has at least two rows, with at least three protrusions in each row, wherein at least two rows of the protrusions do not extend parallel to each other at least in part, and wherein the protrusions protrude from a base element of the pressing cushion element.

[0009] Surprisingly, it has been found that protrusions such as tenons or knots arranged in rows can have a targeted effect on muscles, because they follow the direction of the muscle fibers, and this is particularly effective when there are at least two rows and multiple rows of protrusions following the individual muscle fiber bundles of the muscle.

[0010] Skeletal muscle consists of several bundles of muscle fibers, which converge at the tendon-bone root and are connected to the bone there. Looking from the tendon-bone root, the muscle fibers usually diverge at a small angle first to spread out and then continue to extend substantially parallel.

[0011] The area of at least two non-parallel protrusions in the cushion is used for the area of muscle fibers attached at the tendon-bone root, where the muscle fibers also do not extend parallel but diverge. However, the rows of protrusions can also extend parallel to each other in the area, especially when these rows are lengthened, so that the protrusions in the parallel area press on the substantially parallel muscle fibers.

[0012] In the context of the present invention, the cushion especially refers to a pressure cushion, the shape of which is especially formed by the cushion matrix. The cushion matrix can have any suitable shape. Traditional cushions usually have a flat base surface. Then the protrusions can protrude from such a base surface. The cushion according to the present invention especially has a first base surface or base surface facing the user when the cushion is in use. The cushion is preferably designed to be substantially flat. Then such a cushion preferably has a second base surface or base surface facing away from the user when the cushion is in use. The tenon-shaped protrusions point in the direction of the user from the cushion matrix.

[0013] The typical applications of the cushion are known to those skilled in the art. Cushions, including the cushions according to the present invention, are particularly suitable for applying pressure to certain parts of the body, such as in the back area or the patella area. The cushion is positioned and pressed against the corresponding area of the body by other devices, especially bandages or orthoses.

[0014] The protrusions of at least two rows, especially tenons or knots, are preferably hard. The advantage of this is that the movement of the joint adjacent to the muscle will cause the muscle to shorten or stretch. In the case where the protrusions are of a hard structure, the muscle moves under the protrusions and thus self-massages in a favorable manner.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the cushion pressing element has three to six rows, with at least three protrusions in each row.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the pressing element has three or four rows, with at least four protrusions in each row.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, these rows have at least four protrusions. A person skilled in the art can easily determine the appropriate number and spacing of the protrusions for the intended purpose.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, each row has four to twelve protrusions.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, each row has four to ten protrusions.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, each row has five to nine protrusions.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, in a partial region where they do not extend parallel, two adjacent rows out of at least two rows each having at least three protrusions extend at an angle of at least 3°. In a preferred embodiment, at least two rows each having at least three protrusions extend at an angle of at least 3° in the pad substrate.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, in a partial region where they do not extend parallel, adjacent rows out of at least two rows each having at least three protrusions extend at an angle of at least 3° and at most 25° to each other.

[0023] A person skilled in the art can easily determine the suitable angle between adjacent rows according to the respective muscle fiber orientations of different muscle parts that he knows.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, at least two rows each having at least three protrusions are positioned in the pad substrate in such a way that when the pad is in place, they are located in the muscle fiber region and can exert pressure on the muscle fibers.

[0025] When manufacturing the pad, a person skilled in the art can determine the appropriate positions and sizes of the pad and the pressing element and the appropriate positions and sizes of the protrusions on the pad substrate according to the intended use, that is, depending on the muscle on which the protrusions exert pressure on its muscle fibers.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the pressing element has at least one hole, and at least two protrusions are provided at the edge of at least one hole in the pressing element.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, at least two protrusions are connected to each other by a strip spanning the hole.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, at least two pairs of protrusions are located at the edge of the hole, each pair of protrusions is connected to each other by a strip spanning the hole, and the strips of the two pairs of protrusions intersect, preferably approximately at the middle of the hole.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, holes with two pairs of protrusions on the edges and intersecting bars form a spoke cross. The holes and preferably the spoke cross are preferably positioned in the pad in such a way that when the pad is in place, they are located on the tendo-osseous root. Due to the spoke-cross structure, the protrusions are movably positioned, especially more movable than at least two rows of protrusions. Thus, when the pad is vertically pressed onto the patient's skin, the protrusions located at the holes can advantageously move closer to or away from each other directly at the tendo-osseous root, especially at their ends remote from the base element. The movement of the protrusions away from or towards each other provides an advantageous lateral movement which is caused by the vertical pressure of the pad on the skin and results in an improved massage. It has proven advantageous that this lateral movement occurs disorderly, which enhances the massage effect.

[0030] Compared to the row of protrusions, the protrusions on the additional spokes rebound more freely and flexibly and thus also more disorderly. This effect is advantageous because the mechanoreceptors located directly beneath the skin surface have more difficulty adapting to the always changing elastic movements of the protrusions. This results in an extended massage effect.

[0031] Separating the protrusions causes a lateral pull, while moving them together causes a lateral pushing movement. Surprisingly, when the tenon-shaped element is at least partially embedded, for example cast, in the softer pad matrix, this movement is also significantly transmitted to the skin.

[0032] Thus, in this preferred embodiment, at least two rows of protrusions exert a pressure effect on the muscle fibers of the muscle, generating a massage effect through the movement of the muscle, and at the same time generating a massage effect on the tendo-osseous root through the movement of the protrusions at the holes. Thus, two different massage paths are combined at two different points of action, with the rigid protrusions acting on the moving muscle fibers in the first massage unit and the movable protrusions acting on the rigid tendo-osseous root in the second massage unit.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, there are additional protrusions at and / or near the intersection of the two bars.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the protrusions located at the edge of the hole are aligned with at least two rows of protrusions with at least three in each row.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the holes are located in the end regions of at least two rows of protrusions with at least three in each row.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the holes in the pad matrix are positioned in such a way that when the pad is in place, the protrusions located at the edge of the hole are in the tendo-osseous root region and can exert pressure on it.

[0037] Preferably, the row protrusions and the holes or the protrusions on the holes are positioned relative to each other in the pad such that the row protrusions act on the muscle fibers and follow the orientation of the muscle fibers, while the holes and the protrusions associated with the holes act on the tendon-bone root. Thus, when the row protrusions start from the area of the holes, the row protrusions act on the area of the muscle fibers close to the tendon-bone root, i.e., the terminal area of the muscle. Of course, these rows can be lengthened so that they also act on the area of the muscle fibers away from the tendon-bone root.

[0038] Of course, a plurality of adjacent row units can also be provided, so that each unit can act on different muscle fibers. For example, in the case of an elbow pad, holes with associated protrusions can be provided in the elbow area, and at least two rows of protrusions extend in the direction of the forearm, i.e., act on the muscle fibers of the forearm, while at least two other rows of protrusions are located in the direction of the upper arm, i.e., act on the muscle fibers of the upper arm. Each unit of the multiple rows of protrusions can also be positioned to be movable relative to each other.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element has at least two additional rows with at least three protrusions per row, wherein at least two of the additional row protrusions are offset by approximately 180° relative to the first at least two rows of protrusions.

[0040] Therefore, at least two rows of protrusions according to the present invention are preferably mirrored, particularly preferably in the area of the preferred holes.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element has at least two additional rows with at least three protrusions per row, and at least two of the additional row protrusions are offset relative to the first at least two rows of protrusions in an angular range of 75° to 105° and / or in an angular range of 165° to 205°.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element has a first unit of at least two rows with at least three protrusions per row, a second unit of at least two rows with at least three protrusions per row, and a third unit of at least two rows with at least three protrusions per row, wherein at least two rows of the first unit and at least two rows of the second unit are offset in an angular range of 75° to 105°, and at least two rows of the second unit and at least two rows of the third unit are offset in an angular range of 75° to 105°. The two rows of the first unit and the two rows of the third unit are particularly preferably offset from each other in an angular range of 165° to 205°.

[0043] Such a pad having two or three units with row protrusions having protrusions offset at an angle relative to each other can, for example, be advantageously used as a shoulder pad. There may be a row unit facing the chest, a row unit facing the back, and a row unit facing the arm.

[0044] In another alternative embodiment, a plurality of protrusion row units, for example four units each having two or three rows of protrusions, can be radially away from each other. Preferably, the holes with bridging strips and the protrusions on the hole edges and the strips are located in the radial center region. This embodiment of the pad according to the invention can be used, for example, in the hip region or the buttocks region.

[0045] For all embodiments of the pad, the individual units can be composed of at least two rows with at least three protrusions per row. For example, an individual basic unit can include rows of protrusions, that is, for example, at least two rows of protrusion rows, but can also include three rows, four rows or more rows of protrusion rows. The number of protrusions per row can be at least three, but each row can have more protrusions, for example, it can have four protrusions, five protrusions, six protrusions, seven protrusions, eight protrusions or more protrusions.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the base element of the pad pressing element is made in the form of a strip or a plate. Then the preferred holes are in the strip or the plate. The protrusions protrude from the strip or the plate.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the protrusions are tenon-shaped or knot-shaped. In a preferred embodiment, these rows of protrusions are tenon-shaped or knot-shaped. In a preferred embodiment, the protrusions on the holes are tenon-shaped or knot-shaped.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, at least a partial region of the protrusions is embedded in the pad matrix. The protrusions are preferably completely embedded in the pad matrix. Particularly preferably, the entire pad pressing element, that is, the protrusions and the base element, is embedded in the pad matrix, that is, the pad pressing element is preferably completely surrounded by the pad matrix, for example, cast into the pad matrix.

[0049] Preferably, the complete encapsulation of at least one pad pressing element with the pad matrix material not only provides the above-mentioned application advantages, but also provides a simpler preparation method for the pad according to the invention in an advantageous manner, because the second base surface of the pad matrix facing away from the user can be easily made.

[0050] Preferably, the pad includes a pad matrix made of a material with a first hardness and at least one pad pressing element according to the invention made of a material with a second hardness, wherein the pad matrix has a first base surface facing the user and a second base surface facing away from the user, and wherein the surface of the at least one pad pressing element is completely surrounded by the material of the pad matrix.

[0051] The pad pressing element is preferably a pressure boosting element. The pressure boosting element is used to apply a stronger pressure at a certain point than the surface pressure applied by the pad matrix.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the base element and the protrusions are integrally formed, especially they are made of the same material.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the pad substrate has a first base surface facing the user and a second base surface facing away from the user, wherein the protrusion projects from a base element in the region of the second base surface facing away from the user in the direction of the first base surface facing the user.

[0054] The protrusion points in the direction from the pad substrate towards the user, i.e., the head is in the direction of the first base surface of the pad substrate, while the feet and the base element are in the direction of the second base surface of the pad substrate.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one protrusion has a height of at least 1 mm and at most 10 mm, for example about 3 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the protrusion has a height of at least 2 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the protrusion has a height of at least 3 mm. The height is measured starting from the base element.

[0056] Preferably, the pad is at least partially viscoelastic, i.e., it preferably has at least one viscoelastic sub-region. In particular, the pad is preferably viscoelastic at least in the region of the pad pressing element.

[0057] Preferably, the pad substrate has a viscoelastic material at least in the region of the pad pressing element. Preferably, the pad substrate is viscoelastic in at least some regions. The pad substrate is preferably viscoelastic. The pad substrate preferably consists of a viscoelastic material.

[0058] The material of the pad substrate is preferably plastic, silicone or rubber. However, those skilled in the art can also know other suitable materials for the pad substrate from the prior art.

[0059] For example, the material can be a thermoplastic elastomer. For example, polyurethane is also suitable.

[0060] The material of the pad substrate is preferably bendable and / or stretchable so that the pad substrate can adapt to the body shape of the user when wearing the pad.

[0061] The material of the pad substrate is preferably not a textile material. However, in an alternative embodiment, the pad substrate can also be surrounded by a fabric cover or otherwise coated.

[0062] The material of the pad substrate can of course also consist of a mixture of materials, especially of at least two of the said materials.

[0063] The material of the pad pressing element is preferably a flexible material, especially flexible plastic. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one pad pressing element is plastic, silicone or rubber. The material of at least one pad pressing element can of course also consist of a mixture of materials, especially of at least two of the said materials.

[0064] Therefore, the tenon / base element structure according to the present invention can be easily manufactured in an advantageous manner, for example by injection molding technology.

[0065] According to the present invention, the first material of the pad substrate is softer than the second material of the pressing element.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad substrate has a Shore OO hardness of at least 10 and at most 50.

[0067] The material of the pad substrate, i.e., the first material, preferably has a hardness of at most 45 Shore OO, preferably at most 40 Shore OO, and particularly preferably at most 30 Shore OO. The material of the pad substrate, i.e., the first material, preferably has a hardness of at most 25 Shore OO, preferably at most 20 Shore OO, and particularly preferably at most 19 Shore OO. The material of the pad substrate preferably has a hardness of at least 10 Shore OO, particularly at least 14 Shore OO, and particularly preferably at least 15 Shore OO.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pressing element has a Shore A hardness of at least 10, preferably at least 14 and at most 80. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pressing element has a Shore A hardness of at least 20 and at most 80.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, the material of at least one pressing element has a hardness of at least 20 Shore A and at most 60 Shore A.

[0070] In a preferred embodiment, the material of at least one pressing element has a hardness of at least 20 Shore A, more preferably at least 25 Shore A.

[0071] In a preferred embodiment, the material of at least one pressing element has a hardness of at most 50 Shore A. In a preferred embodiment, the material of at least one pressing element has a hardness of at most 49 Shore A, more preferably at most 45 Shore A.

[0072] The material of at least one pressing element preferably has a hardness of at least 35 to at most 45 Shore A. The material of at least one pressing element preferably has a hardness of about 40 Shore A.

[0073] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad substrate has a Shore OO hardness of at least 10 and at most 50 and / or the material of the pressing element has a Shore A hardness of at least 10, preferably at least 14 and at most 80.

[0074] 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.

[0075] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad or a shoulder pad. In a preferred embodiment, the pad is a limb pad, particularly 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.

[0076] In an alternative embodiment, the pad is a shoulder pad. In another alternative embodiment, the pad is a pad for the hip area or the buttock area.

[0077] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad, a shoulder pad, a hip pad or a pad for the buttock area.

[0078] The pad is preferably not a foot pad and / or a sole. The pad is preferably not a sole. The pad according to the invention is preferably not an insole or a foot pad.

[0079] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is not a back pad.

[0080] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad, wherein the matrix of the pad has holes for positioning the pad, namely matrix positioning holes.

[0081] The holes in the matrix are used to advantageously define the position of the pad on the patient's body and for positioning the pad. For example, the holes in the matrix can be positioned and dimensioned such that it surrounds the root of the olecranon in the elbow area and thus fixes the position of the pad.

[0082] The invention also relates to an orthosis, a bandage or a compression garment comprising the pad according to the invention.

[0083] The pad is advantageously applicable not only to medical products, such as orthoses or bandages, but also to other compression garments, such as in the sports field. The pad can also be used, for example, in sports clothing, particularly sports compression clothing.

[0084] Other preferred objects of the invention result from the dependent claims and the independent claims.

[0085] The invention is described in more detail by the following figures, and the invention is not to be understood as being limited to the embodiments of the invention shown herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0086] Figure 1 A pad according to the invention is shown.

[0087] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 the pad pressing element of the pad in

[0088] Figure 3 Shows the positioning of the elbow pad according to the present invention on a person's arm.

[0089] Figure 4 Shows an embodiment of the pad according to the present invention, which has three multi-row protrusion units.

[0090] Figure 5a Shows another embodiment of the pad according to the present invention, which has three multi-row protrusion units.

[0091] Figure 5b Shows Figure 5a a perspective view of the embodiment of

[0092] Figure 6 Shows an embodiment of the pad according to the present invention, which has two multi-row protrusion units.

[0093] Figure 7 Shows another embodiment of the pad according to the present invention, which has multi-row protrusions extending radially.

[0094] Figure 8 Shows the pad according to the present invention on a knitted bandage substrate. Detailed Description

[0095] Figure 1 Shows a pad (200) according to the present invention, which is an elbow pad in this embodiment. The pad (200) is composed of a softer pad substrate (201) and a harder pad pressing element (100) embedded in the pad substrate (201). The pad substrate (201) has an annular area forming a hole (202), which can be advantageously used to position the pad (200) on the elbow, as Figure 3 shown. The pad (200) has a front side (204) facing the wearer's body and a back side (205) facing away from the wearer's body. The pad pressing element (100) is completely embedded in the tongue-shaped part of the pad substrate (201) in such a way that a knobby protrusion (110) pointing from the base element (150) of the pad pressing element (100) towards the front side (204) of the pad (200), that is, towards the wearer's arm direction, is exposed.

[0096] Figure 1 the pad pressing element (100) of the pad (200) in Figure 2is shown separately and includes a plate-like base element (150) having knot-like protrusions (110) protruding therefrom. The protrusions (110) of the first row (101), second row (102) and third row (103) are formed on the base element (150) and extend radially from each other, i.e., not parallel. At the ends of these rows (101, 102, 103), there is a hole (120) in the base element (150). Four additional protrusions (121, 122, 123, 124) are positioned at the edge (126) of the hole (120). The hole is spanned by two bars (127, 128), and there is another protrusion (125) at the intersection of the two bars. Through the hole (120), the protrusions (121, 122, 123, 124, 125) located near the hole (120) are more movable than the protrusions (110) arranged in rows (101, 102, 103) on the bottom element (150).

[0097] Figure 3 shows an elbow pad (200) according to the present invention Figure 1 when worn on the arm as shown. The tongue-shaped pad extends along the forearm muscle (300). The three rows of protrusions follow the orientation of different muscle fibers (301, 302, 303) respectively, such that the protrusions can exert pressure on the muscle fibers (301, 302, 303) in the longer orientation of the muscle fibers (301, 302, 303). The hole in the pad pressing element with the cross bars and the protrusions on the hole and the bars are located in the region of the tendon-osseous root (310) of the muscle (300), causing the protrusions on the hole to press on the tendon-osseous root (310). Through the hole and the bars, these protrusions are elastic and more free and easy to move than the protrusions arranged in rows. Thus, the pad exerts different, especially stronger, pressure on the muscle fibers (301, 302, 303) through the protrusions on the pad, compared to the pressure exerted on the tendon-osseous root (310) through the more flexible protrusions in the hole region. The two different types of pressure in the two different regions result in a synergistic effect of the two protrusions. The hole in the pad matrix can more advantageously surround the humeral head, thus ensuring the precise and secure positioning of the pad (200).

[0098] Figure 4Shows an elbow pad (400) for the shoulder region according to the present invention. The pad substrate consists of three tongues (401, 402, 403), each tongue having a padding element with three rows (161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183) of protrusions (110). The pad (400) can enclose the upper head of the humerus with the holes on the pad substrate, such that the rows (161, 162, 163) on the first tongue (401) are in the chest region, the rows (181, 182, 183) on the third tongue (403) are in the upper arm region, and the rows (171, 172, 173) on the second tongue (402) are in the back region, so that pressure can be exerted on the muscle fibers in all three regions.

[0099] Figure 5a Shows Figure 4 An alternative embodiment (500) of the shoulder pad, where the three tongues (501, 502, 503) are at different angles to each other. Figure 5a The function of the pad in Figure 4 is the same as that of the pad (400) in

[0100] Figure 5b Shows in an oblique view Figure 5a the pad with three tongues (501, 502, 503) in

[0101] Figure 6 Shows a pad (600) according to the present invention, such as an arm pad, having two tongues (601, 602). The first tongue (601) with three rows (661, 662, 663) of protrusions (610) can extend along the muscles of the forearm, and the second tongue (602) with three rows (671, 672, 673) of protrusions (610) extends along the muscles of the upper arm.

[0102] Figure 7 Shows an embodiment of a pad (700) according to the present invention for the hip region or buttock region. The pad (700) has a star-shaped pad substrate (701), in which a harder pressure element (800) with a star-shaped base element (850) is embedded. The pressure element (800) has a total of twelve rows of protrusions (810), which diverge radially from the center of the pad (700). In each case, three rows are combined into a unit. There is a hole (820) with two bars in the center of the padding element (800). At the edge of the hole (820), there are also four movable protrusions (821, 822, 823, 824), and there is another movable protrusion in the middle of the hole (825).

[0103] Figure 8 Shows according to the present invention Figure 1The pad (200) shown in FIG. 1 is attached to a knitted bandage (1000), such as a tubular arm bandage. The pad (200) is fixed to the knitted bandage fabric (1000) with the base surface (205) facing away from the user.

[0104] A precise description of the pad (200) with corresponding reference numerals may be found in Figure 1 can be found in the description.

Claims

1. A pad for an orthopedic aid, comprising a pad base made of a first material and at least one pad pressing element made of a second material, wherein the pad pressing element is at least partially embedded in the pad base, and wherein the first material of the pad base is softer than the second material of the pad pressing element, characterized in that, The pressing element has at least two rows, with at least three protrusions in each row, wherein the protrusions of at least two rows do not extend parallel to each other at least in part, and wherein the protrusions protrude from the base element of the pressing element; At least two adjacent rows of at least two rows, each having at least three protrusions, extend at an angle of at least 3° and at most 25° with respect to each other in the non-parallel extending partial region.

2. A pad for a compression garment, comprising a pad base made of a first material and at least one pad pressing element made of a second material, wherein the pad pressing element is at least partially embedded in the pad base, and wherein the first material of the pad base is softer than the second material of the pad pressing element, characterized in that, The pressing element has at least two rows, with at least three protrusions in each row, wherein the protrusions of at least two rows do not extend parallel to each other at least in part, and wherein the protrusions protrude from the base element of the pressing element; At least two adjacent rows of at least two rows, each having at least three protrusions, extend at an angle of at least 3° and at most 25° with respect to each other in the non-parallel extending partial region.

3. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The pressing element has three to six rows, with at least three protrusions in each row.

4. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Each row of the rows has 4 to 12 protrusions.

5. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, At least two rows of protrusions, each having at least three protrusions per row, are positioned on the pad substrate in such a way that when the pad is in place, they are located in the muscle fiber region and can exert pressure on the muscle fibers.

6. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The base element of the pressing element has at least one hole, and at least two protrusions on the base element are located at the edge of at least one hole.

7. The pad according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least two protrusions on the hole are interconnected by a strip spanning the hole.

8. The pad according to claim 6, characterized in that, At the edge of the hole, there are at least two pairs of protrusions, each of which is interconnected by a strip spanning the hole.

9. The pad according to claim 8, characterized in that, The strips of the two pairs of protrusions cross in the middle of the hole.

10. The pad according to claim 8, characterized in that, There are additional protrusions at and / or near the intersection point of the two strips.

11. The pad according to claim 9, characterized in that, There are additional protrusions at and / or near the intersection point of the two strips.

12. The pad according to claim 6, characterized in that, The protrusions located at the hole edge are aligned with at least two rows of protrusions, each having at least three protrusions per row.

13. The pad according to claim 12, characterized in that, The hole is located at the end of at least two rows of protrusions, each having at least three protrusions per row.

14. The pad according to claim 6, characterized in that, The holes in the pad substrate are positioned in such a way that when the pad is in place, the protrusions at the hole edge are located in the tendon-bone root region and can exert pressure on the tendon-bone root.

15. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The pressing element has at least two additional rows and at least three protrusions in each row, wherein at least two additional rows with protrusions are offset in the angular range of 75° to 105° and / or in the angular range of 165° to 205° with respect to the first at least two rows with protrusions.

16. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The pressing element has at least two additional rows and at least three protrusions in each row, wherein at least two additional rows with protrusions are offset by 180° with respect to the first at least two rows with protrusions.

17. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The pressing element has at least four additional rows, and at least three protrusions in each row, and at least four additional rows are offset in the angular range of 75° to 105° and / or in the angular range of 165° to 205° with respect to the first at least two rows with protrusions.

18. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that,The pressing element has at least eight rows, and at least three protrusions in each row, wherein the at least eight rows of protrusions extend radially with respect to each other.

19. The pad according to claim 18, wherein, The pressing element has twelve rows.

20. The pad according to claim 18, wherein, In the pressing element, there is a hole in the middle of the protrusions extending radially with respect to each other, and at least two protrusions are located at the edge of the hole on the base element.

21. The pad according to claim 19, wherein, In the pressing element, there is a hole in the middle with protrusions extending radially from each other, and at least two protrusions are located at the edge of the hole on the base element.

22. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The base element of the pressing element is strip-shaped or plate-shaped.

23. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The protrusions are tenon-shaped or knot-shaped.

24. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The cushion base has a first base surface facing the user and a second base surface facing away from the user, and the protrusions on the base element protrude from the second base surface facing away from the user towards the first base surface facing the user.

25. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The cushion 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.

26. The pad according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The cushion is an elbow pad, and the base of the cushion has a hole for positioning the cushion.

27. An orthopedic aid, comprising the pad according to any one of claims 1, 3 to 26.

28. A compression garment, wherein, The compression garment includes the cushion according to any one of claims 2 to 26.

29. An orthosis, wherein, The orthosis includes the cushion according to any one of claims 1, 3 - 26.

30. A bandage, wherein, The bandage includes the cushion according to any one of claims 1, 3 - 26.

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