Shoulder joint function exercise equipment

By designing a shoulder joint function exercise device, the problem of patients lacking specialized equipment after surgery was solved, enabling phased and gradual recovery of shoulder joint function and improving exercise effectiveness and comfort.

CN117462916BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14THE FIRST MEDICAL CENT CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202311485622.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-09
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2043-11-09

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Technical Problem

The lack of specialized equipment in current technology for shoulder joint function training limits the effectiveness and comfort of postoperative rehabilitation exercises for patients.

Method used

A shoulder joint function exercise device was designed, including a support unit, a comprehensive training unit, and a circular training unit. It can perform circular, pendulum, bed climbing, wall climbing, and pole climbing training in stages, and provide transitional training by adjusting the angle of the flat plate.

Benefits of technology

This exercise device helps patients gradually restore shoulder joint function, overcomes space limitations, and improves exercise effectiveness and comfort.

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Abstract

This application discloses a shoulder joint function training device, comprising: a support unit, a comprehensive training unit, and a circular training unit; when the upper side of the flat plate is above and in a horizontal state, the comprehensive training unit is used for bed climbing training; when the flat plate is in a vertical state, the comprehensive training unit is used for wall climbing training; when the grip bar is in a vertical state, the comprehensive training unit is used for pole climbing training; when the upper side of the flat plate is below and in a horizontal state, and the swing guide rail is above, the comprehensive training unit is used for swing training; the circular training unit includes a swing arm; the swing arm is formed in the shape of a long strip; a first ring is formed at the first end of the swing arm; the first ring is rotatably and detachably fitted onto a first cylindrical shaft at the top of the mounting block; a second elbow support is installed at the second end of the swing arm for supporting the subject's elbow during circular training.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a medical device, and more particularly to a shoulder joint function exercise device. Background Technology

[0002] Post-operative rehabilitation of the shoulder joint requires functional exercises to gradually restore its function. These exercises need to be performed in stages to adapt to the shoulder joint's range of motion. Post-operative rehabilitation generally consists of four stages.

[0003] 1. Circular and pendulum training

[0004] The patient leans forward, using the healthy side to protect the affected side, keeping it parallel to the ground. The affected side then performs small circular (clockwise or counterclockwise) or pendulum movements (forward or backward, left or right), gradually increasing the range of motion. Avoid any swaying of the upper body!

[0005] 2. Bed climbing training

[0006] Sit facing the bed with your hands on the bed surface. Crawl along the bed, palms touching the surface, abducting both shoulders horizontally to 180 degrees, bringing the affected arm as close to the bed surface as possible. Hold the position for 10 seconds at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position. Do this 3-5 times, 3 times a day.

[0007] 3. Wall climbing training

[0008] Stand facing a wall, with your toes about 30cm away from the wall. Abduct the affected shoulder joint horizontally to 90° (extend the affected arm laterally), and flex the elbow to 90°. Touch the wall with the palm of the affected hand and begin climbing, rotating the shoulder joint as you do so. Maintain the shoulder joint's horizontal abduction and the elbow's 90° flexion. Gradually bring the forearm closer to the wall, holding the position for 10 seconds at the end of the movement; then slowly return to the starting position. Avoid shrugging the affected shoulder. During the wall climb, frequently press down on the shoulder joint: keep your body upright, chest out, and abdomen in to avoid compensatory movements; you can rotate your body towards the healthy side to bring the affected arm as close to the wall as possible. Perform 3-5 repetitions, 3 times a day.

[0009] 4. Pole climbing training

[0010] Stand facing the pole, with your toes about 30cm away. Abduct the affected shoulder joint horizontally to 90° (extend the affected arm laterally), and flex the elbow to 90°. Touch the pole with the palm of the affected hand and begin climbing, rotating the shoulder joint as you do so. Keep the shoulder joint horizontally abducted, gradually bringing the forearm closer to the pole, holding the position for 10 seconds at the end of the movement. Then slowly return to the starting position. Avoid shrugging the affected shoulder; instead, frequently press down on the shoulder joint during the climb. Keep your body upright, chest out, and abdomen in to avoid compensatory movements. You can rotate your body towards the healthy side to bring the affected arm as close to the pole as possible. Perform 3-5 repetitions 3 times a day.

[0011] Through these four stages of functional exercises, patients can gradually recover their shoulder joint function and return to normal life.

[0012] Currently, there are no specialized devices for shoulder joint function exercises. Furthermore, the limited space available during rehabilitation exercises can restrict the effectiveness and comfort of the exercises for patients. Summary of the Invention

[0013] In view of the above problems, this application aims to provide a shoulder joint function exercise device that can help patients perform exercises in stages after surgery.

[0014] The shoulder joint function exercise device of this application includes: a support unit, a comprehensive training unit, and a circular training unit;

[0015] The support unit includes a column; a cubic mounting block is formed at the upper end of the column; a first screw hole is formed on the side of the mounting block; and a first cylindrical shaft that protrudes upward is formed at the top of the mounting block.

[0016] The integrated training unit is used for bed climbing, wall climbing, and pole climbing training. The unit includes a long, flat surface for supporting the subject's hands during bed and wall climbing training; a cylindrical grip bar is formed along the upper side of the flat surface for the subject to hold during pole climbing training; a predetermined gap exists between the grip bar and the flat surface; an arc-shaped swing rail is formed along the lower side of the flat surface; a first elbow rest is slidably mounted on the swing rail for supporting the subject's elbow during swing training; a connecting plate is formed at the rear end of the flat surface. A connecting plate is formed perpendicular to the flat plate; a first through hole is formed on the connecting plate; a first bolt is installed in the first through hole; the first bolt is engaged with the first screw hole of the mounting block of the support unit, thereby mounting the integrated training unit on the support unit; when the upper side of the flat plate is above and in a horizontal state, the integrated training unit is used for bed climbing training; when the flat plate is in a vertical state, the integrated training unit is used for wall climbing training; when the grip bar is in a vertical state, the integrated training unit is used for pole climbing training; when the upper side of the flat plate is below and in a horizontal state, and the swing guide rail is above, the integrated training unit is used for swing training.

[0017] The circular training unit includes a swing arm; the swing arm is formed in the shape of a long strip; a first ring is formed at the first end of the swing arm; the first ring is rotatably and detachably fitted onto a first cylindrical shaft at the top of the mounting block; a second elbow support is installed at the second end of the swing arm for supporting the subject's elbow during circular training.

[0018] Preferably, a second cylindrical shaft is formed on the side of the mounting block, and the circumferential training unit is connected to the second cylindrical shaft by the first loop of its swing arm when not performing circumferential training, thereby being located on the side of the support unit.

[0019] Preferably, a second loop is formed on the lower side of the second elbow support; the second elbow support can be slidably attached to the swing arm through the second loop.

[0020] Preferably, a second screw hole is formed on the second collar; a second bolt is installed in the second screw hole; the end of the second bolt abuts against the outer periphery of the swing arm, thereby fixing the second elbow support at the desired position of the swing arm.

[0021] Preferably, the upper surfaces of both the first elbow support and the second elbow support are formed as downwardly concave curved surfaces to support the subject's elbows.

[0022] Preferably, limit blocks are formed at both ends of the swing guide rail to prevent the first elbow support from slipping off the swing guide rail during swing training.

[0023] Preferably, an arc-shaped tube is formed on the lower side of the first elbow support, the cross-section of the arc-shaped tube is C-shaped, and the arc-shaped tube can be slidably mounted on the swing guide rail.

[0024] Preferably, the support unit further includes a base and a tube; the tube is formed on the upper side of the base; the lower end of the column is inserted into the tube from the upper end of the tube; a third screw hole is formed at the upper end of the tube; a third bolt is installed in the third screw hole; the end of the third bolt abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the column, thereby fixing the column and placing the support unit at the desired height.

[0025] Preferably, scale lines are formed on both the flat plate and the grip bar;

[0026] The outer side of the swing guide rail is divided into angle lines on its left and right sides with its center as the zero point.

[0027] The shoulder joint function exercise device of this application allows patients to conveniently perform circular, pendulum, bed-climbing, wall-climbing, and pole-climbing exercises after shoulder surgery. Furthermore, the device allows for adjustment of the plate angle to a position between vertical and horizontal, providing a transitional training method from bed-climbing to wall-climbing exercises—something previously impossible when using a bed or wall. This facilitates a more gradual approach to shoulder joint function training, maximizing the recovery of shoulder joint function. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the shoulder joint function exercise device of this application in its stored state;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shoulder joint function exercise device of this application when used for bed climbing training.

[0030] Figure 3 , 4This is a schematic diagram of the shoulder joint function exercise device of this application when used for wall climbing and pole climbing training.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shoulder joint function exercise device of this application when used for pendulum training.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the shoulder joint function exercise device of this application when performing wall climbing training at a transition angle;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a rear view of the front structure of the shoulder joint function exercise device support unit of this application;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the shoulder joint function exercise device of this application when used for circular training.

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the shoulder joint function exerciser of this application when the circular training unit is stored after the circular training is completed.

[0036] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the circular training unit of the shoulder joint function exerciser of this application;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the front view of the circular training unit of the shoulder joint function exerciser of this application.

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the integrated training unit of the shoulder joint function exercise device of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The shoulder joint function exercise device of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] The shoulder joint function exercise device of this application includes: a support unit, a comprehensive training unit, and a circular training unit.

[0041] The support unit includes a column 14, a base 11, and a tube 12. A cubic mounting block 15 is formed at the upper end of the column 14; a first screw hole is formed on the side of the mounting block 15; a first cylindrical shaft 16 protruding upwards is formed at the top of the mounting block 15. The tube 12 is integrally formed on the upper side of the base 11; the lower end of the column 14 is inserted into the tube 12 from its upper end; a third screw hole is formed at the upper end of the tube 12; a third bolt 13 is installed in the third screw hole; the end of the third bolt 13 abuts against the outer circumferential surface of the column 14, thereby fixing the column 14 and positioning the support unit at the desired height.

[0042] The integrated training unit is used for bed climbing training, wall climbing training, and pole climbing training.

[0043] The integrated training unit includes an elongated flat plate 21, which supports the subject's hands during bed climbing and wall climbing training; a cylindrical grip bar 22 is formed on the upper side of the flat plate 21 along its length, which is used by the subject's hands to grip during pole climbing training; a predetermined gap is formed between the grip bar 22 and the flat plate 21, for example, by support bars on both sides. The grip bar and the flat plate are preferably formed integrally.

[0044] An arc-shaped swing guide rail 23 is formed on the lower side of the plate 21 along its length direction; a first elbow support 24 is slidably mounted on the swing guide rail 23 for supporting the subject's elbow during swing training. An arc-shaped tube is formed on the lower side of the first elbow support 24, the cross-section of the arc-shaped tube is C-shaped, and the arc-shaped tube is slidably mounted on the swing guide rail 23.

[0045] Limiting blocks 25 are formed at both ends of the swing guide rail 23 to prevent the first elbow support 24 from slipping off the swing guide rail 23 during swing training.

[0046] A connecting plate 26 is formed at the rear end of the plate 21, and the connecting plate 26 is formed perpendicular to the plate 21. A first through hole is formed on the connecting plate 26. A first bolt 18 is installed in the first through hole. The first bolt 18 is engaged with the first screw hole of the mounting block 15 of the support unit, thereby mounting the integrated training unit on the support unit.

[0047] When the upper side of the plate 21 is in a horizontal position (e.g.) Figure 2 As shown), the integrated training unit is used for bed-climbing training; when the flat plate 21 is in a vertical position (as shown), Figure 4 As shown), the integrated training unit is used for wall climbing training; when the grip bar 22 is in a vertical position (as shown), Figure 4 As shown), the integrated training unit is used for pole climbing training; when the upper side of the flat plate 21 is below and in a horizontal state, the swing guide rail is on the upper side (as shown). Figure 5 As shown), the integrated training unit is used for swing training.

[0048] The circular training unit includes a swing arm 31; the swing arm 31 is formed in the shape of a long strip; a first ring 32 is formed at the first end of the swing arm 31; the first ring 32 is rotatably and detachably fitted onto a first cylindrical shaft 16 on the top of the mounting block 15; a second elbow support 33 is installed at the second end of the swing arm 31 for supporting the elbow of the subject during circular training.

[0049] A second loop 34 is formed on the lower side of the second elbow support 33; the second elbow support 33 can be slidably attached to the arm swing via the second loop 34. In this case, the second elbow support 33 can slide on the arm 31 during circular training.

[0050] A second threaded hole can also be formed on the second ring 34; a second bolt 35 is installed in the second threaded hole; the end of the second bolt 35 abuts against the outer periphery of the swing arm 31, thereby fixing the second elbow support 33 at the desired position of the swing arm. In this case, the second elbow support 33 can not slide on the arm 31 during circular training.

[0051] When not performing circular training, the circular training unit positioned on top of the mounting block 15 might interfere with other training. Therefore, a second cylindrical shaft 17 is formed on the side of the mounting block 15, and the circular training unit is attached to the second cylindrical shaft 17 via the first ring 32 of its swing arm 31 when not performing circular training, thus being located on the side of the support unit.

[0052] The upper surfaces of the first elbow support 24 and the second elbow support 33 are both formed as downwardly concave curved surfaces to support the subject's elbows.

[0053] In addition, scale lines are formed on the flat plate 21 and the grip bar 22; angle lines are formed on the outer side of the swing guide rail 23 with the middle part as the 0 point on its left and right sides; this makes it convenient for the subject to objectively feel the progress of daily training during training, and helps them to firmly execute the training.

[0054] During bed-climbing training, the comprehensive training units are adjusted as follows: Figure 2 The plank should be positioned horizontally; during wall climbing training, the integrated training unit should be adjusted as follows: Figure 4 The plank should be held vertically. During transitional training (i.e., from bed climbing to wall climbing), to ensure a smooth transition, the plank angle can be gradually adjusted from horizontal to vertical, for example, at 30, 45, or 60 degrees, rather than jumping directly from bed climbing to wall climbing. This allows the shoulder joints a better adaptation process. During swing training, the integrated training unit should be adjusted as follows: Figure 5 This position ensures the flat plate is horizontal and the sliding guide rail is on top. During circular training, the comprehensive training unit can be adjusted to be parallel to the column and stored on the side of the column, such as... Figure 1 As in the example, the circular training unit is simply mounted on top of the mounting block, such as... Figure 8 As shown, this allows for circular training. During circular training, if the subject has difficulty achieving a standard conical shape in the arm movement trajectory during the initial training phase (i.e., the axis of the cone is not perpendicular to the base), the bolts on the second ring can be loosened, allowing the second ring to slide along the swing arm.

[0055] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and / or scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention relates. The materials, methods, and embodiments mentioned in this application are illustrative only and not restrictive.

[0056] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments, those skilled in the art can make appropriate substitutions, modifications and changes within the inventive spirit of this application, and such substitutions, modifications and changes still fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A shoulder joint function exercise device, comprising: Support unit, integrated training unit, circular training unit; The support unit includes a column; a cubic mounting block is formed at the upper end of the column; a first screw hole is formed on the side of the mounting block; and a first cylindrical shaft that protrudes upward is formed at the top of the mounting block. The integrated training unit is used for bed climbing, wall climbing, and pole climbing training. The unit includes a long, flat surface for supporting the subject's hands during bed and wall climbing training; a cylindrical grip bar is formed along the upper side of the flat surface for the subject to hold during pole climbing training; a predetermined gap exists between the grip bar and the flat surface; an arc-shaped swing rail is formed along the lower side of the flat surface; a first elbow rest is slidably mounted on the swing rail for supporting the subject's elbow during swing training; a connecting plate is formed at the rear end of the flat surface. A connecting plate is formed perpendicular to the flat plate; a first through hole is formed on the connecting plate; a first bolt is installed in the first through hole; the first bolt is engaged with the first screw hole of the mounting block of the support unit, thereby mounting the integrated training unit on the support unit; when the upper side of the flat plate is above and in a horizontal state, the integrated training unit is used for bed climbing training; when the flat plate is in a vertical state, the integrated training unit is used for wall climbing training; when the grip bar is in a vertical state, the integrated training unit is used for pole climbing training; when the upper side of the flat plate is below and in a horizontal state, and the swing guide rail is above, the integrated training unit is used for swing training. The circular training unit includes a swing arm; the swing arm is formed in the shape of a long strip; a first ring is formed at the first end of the swing arm; the first ring is rotatably and detachably fitted onto a first cylindrical shaft at the top of the mounting block; a second elbow support is installed at the second end of the swing arm for supporting the subject's elbow during circular training.

2. The shoulder joint function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second cylindrical shaft is formed on the side of the mounting block. When the circumferential training unit is not performing circumferential training, it is connected to the second cylindrical shaft through the first loop of its swing arm, thereby being located on the side of the support unit.

3. The shoulder joint function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second ring is formed on the lower side of the second elbow support; the second elbow support can be slidably attached to the swing arm through the second ring.

4. The shoulder joint function training device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second screw hole is formed on the second ring; a second bolt is installed in the second screw hole; the end of the second bolt abuts against the outer periphery of the swing arm, thereby fixing the second elbow support at the desired position of the swing arm.

5. The shoulder joint function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surfaces of both the first and second elbow supports are formed as downwardly concave curved surfaces to support the subject's elbows.

6. The shoulder joint function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limit blocks are formed at both ends of the swing guide rail to prevent the first elbow support from slipping off the swing guide rail during swing training.

7. The shoulder joint function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc-shaped tube is formed on the lower side of the first elbow support. The cross-section of the arc-shaped tube is C-shaped, and the arc-shaped tube can be slidably mounted on the swing guide rail.

8. The shoulder joint function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support unit also includes a base and a tube; the tube is formed on the upper side of the base; the lower end of the column is inserted into the tube from the upper end of the tube; a third screw hole is formed at the upper end of the tube; a third bolt is installed in the third screw hole; the end of the third bolt abuts against the outer circumferential surface of the column, thereby fixing the column and placing the support unit at the desired height.

9. The shoulder joint function training device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the flat surface and the grip have graduated lines. The outer side of the swing guide rail is divided into angle lines on its left and right sides with its center as the zero point.

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