Inflatable walking boots and system for rehabilitation

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of walking boots, and discloses an inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation, comprising: a boot leg for accommodating a leg of a user; the boot body is connected to the downstream of the boot leg and used for containing the foot of a user; the bootleg is provided with air bag assemblies which are located on the two sides, corresponding to the shank of a user, of the bootleg, and when the bootleg is used, venous blood backflow of the leg of the user can be promoted in an active and passive stepped inflation mode, and lower limb deep venous thrombosis is prevented. The air bag assembly comprises a first air bag, a second air bag and a third air bag. The air bags are mutually independent and can be independently inflated and deflated. The three air bags can be connected with an air pump through the connecting ports and are independently and actively inflated and deflated. The pressure assembly is arranged at the bottom of the boot body, the pressure of the foot of the user during walking can be transmitted to the display screen on the surface of the boot body in real time, and therefore the user can clearly know the pressure of the foot of each step during walking, and then precise weight bearing can be carried out, and exercise can be carried out according to a made rehabilitation plan.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of walking boots, and in particular to an inflatable walking boot and a system for rehabilitation. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the development of medical technology, the concept of rapid rehabilitation has received more and more attention. Helping patients start rehabilitation exercises as soon as possible, restore their ability to live, and improve their quality of life is the core of rapid rehabilitation. In clinical practice, for patients with calf and ankle injuries who need surgical treatment, weight-bearing walking training after surgery is an important part of rehabilitation, and this process requires the assistance of walking boots. At the same time, patients with calf and ankle injuries who receive conservative treatment need to be fixed and protected by walking boots immediately after injury, and they must continue to use them during the later rehabilitation training.

[0003] After a lot of searching, it is found that the inflatable walking boots currently used in clinical practice only have a fixing function and lack intelligence. For example, the patent with the announcement number CN 113262142 A discloses a foot protection walking boot for rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery, including a No. 1 shell, a No. 2 shell, a buckle, a No. 1 binding belt, a No. 2 binding belt and a hinge; a hinge is provided on one side of the No. 1 shell; the present invention places the patient's foot after surgery between the No. 1 shell and the No. 2 shell, and then closes the No. 1 shell and the No. 2 shell, and then closes the No. 1 shell and the No. 2 shell by the provided binding belt and buckle; then the No. 1 shell and the No. 2 shell form a closed whole, and then embrace the patient's calf, and then make the part below the patient's calf in a suspended state, and then when the patient walks, the gravity of the upper body is transmitted to the calf through the human thigh, and then transmitted to the No. 1 shell and the No. 2 shell through the calf, so that the part of the patient's calf below the contact with the shell is not stressed, and then the patient can still move without stress on the foot.

[0004] At present, the inflatable walking boots in clinical practice have the following shortcomings: 1. They only have a fixed support function and cannot accurately display the pressure on the patient's foot. At present, the concept of rapid recovery in clinical practice requires patients to bear weight early, and requires partial weight bearing starting from 20% of body weight, and gradually increasing by 20% per week until full weight bearing. Traditional inflatable boots cannot display foot pressure, and patients can only bear weight by feeling, which cannot be accurate. If patients overload weight too early, it will have an adverse effect on their recovery. 2. Inflatable walking boots use air bags to fix the calf. If patients wear inflatable walking boots for a long time, the blood circulation in the lower limbs is restricted, which can lead to the formation of deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs. 3. The patient's inflatable boots cannot collect the patient's rehabilitation data, and cannot provide feedback and communication with the doctor. The doctor cannot grasp the patient's rehabilitation progress and make timely adjustments. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to make up for the above deficiencies, the present invention provides an inflatable walking boot and system for rehabilitation, which aims to provide the functions of "accurately displaying pressure and related data, preventing deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs and establishing a doctor-patient communication platform".

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation, comprising: The boot comprises a boot shaft for accommodating the leg of the user; A boot body, connected downstream of the boot shaft, for accommodating a user's foot; An air bag assembly is also provided, which is located on both sides of the boot shaft corresponding to the user's calves, and can promote blood circulation in the user's legs by actively and passively inflating and deflation when in use; The airbag assembly comprises an airbag 1, and the airbag 1 is arranged on the inner wall of the boot shaft.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: The bottom end of the inner wall of the boot shaft near the airbag one is fixedly connected with the airbag two, and the bottom end of the inner wall of the boot shaft near the airbag two is fixedly connected with the airbag three.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: The airbag assembly also includes an air pump, which is fixedly connected to the front surface of the boot body. The air pump is connected to airbag 1, airbag 2 and airbag 3 and is independently controlled.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: A display screen is arranged on the surface of the boot body, support rings are fixedly connected to both sides of the boot shaft, telescopic support legs are arranged inside the support rings, handles are arranged on the outer sides of the telescopic support legs near the top, and extrusion support is provided between the handles and the support rings.

[0010] A system of an inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation, comprising a pressure sensing module, a pressure adjustment module, a body state monitoring module and a remote module, wherein the pressure sensing module, the pressure adjustment module, the body state monitoring module and the remote module are connected via network communication, wherein the pressure sensing module is mainly used to receive the pressure information of the sole when the patient steps on the ground, and the pressure adjustment module can adjust the pressure data according to different patients, wherein the body state monitoring module is mainly used to monitor some relevant data of the user's body, which is beneficial to some other subsequent treatments, and the remote module is mainly used to understand the user's usage status in a remote manner As a further description of the above technical solution: The pressure sensing module includes a sensor unit, a processor unit and a memory unit. The sensor unit is used to sense the pressure on the sole and transmit the pressure signal to the processor unit. The processor unit processes the pressure signal and outputs corresponding pressure data and displays the relevant information on the pressure screen. The memory unit is used to store the processed pressure data to facilitate the subsequent adjustment of different plans according to changes in long-term data.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: The pressure adjustment module includes a pressure adjustment unit, a control unit and a preset unit. The pressure adjustment unit is used to adjust the pressure value of the pressing block to meet the rehabilitation needs of different patients. The pressure adjustment unit is communicated with the remote module, which is convenient for users to operate without bending over. The preset unit is used to formulate a pressure value according to the user's usual usage habits. When the value reaches a preset pressure value, an alarm will be issued to remind the user to adjust the usage habits in time. The preset unit and the control unit are communicated with each other, and the control unit is used to adjust the preset pressure value.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: The body condition monitoring module includes a body temperature sensing unit, a blood pressure sensing unit and a heart rate sensing unit. The body temperature sensing unit is used to monitor the user's body temperature in real time, the blood pressure sensing unit is used to monitor the user's blood pressure in real time, and the heart rate sensing unit is used to monitor the user's heart rate in real time. These units transmit the monitored data to the processor unit, the processor unit processes the data, and displays the monitored body condition information on a display screen or transmits it to the user's terminal through a remote module, so that the user and the manager can understand the user's physical condition.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: The remote module includes a data transmission unit, a user unit and a fun unit. The data transmission unit is responsible for transmitting the data of the pressure sensing module, the pressure adjustment module and the body condition monitoring module to the user unit so as to understand the patient's usage and physical condition in real time. The user unit is used to receive and display the data transmitted by the remote module, so that patients and medical staff can understand the rehabilitation progress and physical condition in time, so as to formulate a more appropriate rehabilitation plan.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: The fun unit is used to increase the fun of the rehabilitation process. By setting various rehabilitation games and challenges, the patient's enthusiasm for actively participating in rehabilitation training is stimulated. The fun unit also includes an interactive interface, through which the patient can interact with the remote module in real time to improve the fun and interactivity of rehabilitation training. The remote module also includes an interactive unit for communication between the patient and the doctor, so that the doctor can know the patient's physical condition in a timely manner.

[0015] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. In the present invention, the pressure generated by the patient on the ground when walking can be transmitted to the pressure screen through the set pressure component, so that a relevant rehabilitation plan can be formulated according to the change of the pressure value, and the pressure can be calculated by the average value through the symmetrical setting, avoiding inaccurate data caused by some people's walking habits. In addition, the set display screen can cooperate with the body condition monitoring module to display the patient's relevant data in real time, which is more convenient for the patient to recover.

[0016] 2. In the present invention, by cooperating with airbag 1, airbag 2, and airbag 3, and the inflation pressure decreases from bottom to top, a gradient difference is formed. In this way, when the patient walks, a pressure difference from bottom to top can be formed, thereby promoting blood reflux, reducing lower limb swelling, and preventing deep vein thrombosis. In addition, by setting an air pump, the active air pressure treatment mode can be turned on when the patient is resting or working at a seat. The airbags are gradually circulated and pressurized from bottom to top, which promotes blood reflux, reduces edema, and prevents deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs.

[0017] 3. In the present invention, through the cooperation of the pressure sensing module, pressure adjustment module, body condition monitoring module and remote module, all-round monitoring and management of the patient's rehabilitation process is realized. The pressure sensing module collects the pressure data of the patient when walking in real time, the pressure adjustment module makes personalized adjustments according to the patient's needs, the body condition monitoring module monitors the patient's physical condition, and the remote module makes it easy for patients and medical staff to understand the rehabilitation progress and physical condition at any time. In addition, the fun unit can stimulate the enthusiasm of patients to actively participate in rehabilitation training.

[0018] 4. In the present invention, through the network communication connection between the modules, real-time data sharing and interaction are realized, which helps medical staff to quickly understand the patient's rehabilitation progress, adjust the treatment plan in time, and improve the rehabilitation effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the overall device in the present invention; Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the boot shaft in the present invention; Figure 3It is a detailed schematic diagram of the overall system framework in the present invention; Figure 4 It is a detailed schematic diagram of the pressure sensing module framework in the present invention; Figure 5 It is a detailed schematic diagram of the pressure adjustment module framework in the present invention; Figure 6 It is a detailed schematic diagram of the framework of the body status monitoring module in the present invention; Figure 7 It is a detailed schematic diagram of the remote module framework in the present invention.

[0020] Legend: 1. Boot shaft; 2. Display screen; 3. Handle; 41. Air pump; 45. Airbag three; 46. Airbag two; 48. Airbag one; 5. Boot body; 6. Support ring; 7. Telescopic support leg. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The present invention provides an inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation, comprising a boot shaft 1, an airbag assembly for promoting blood circulation in the user's legs is arranged on the left side of the boot shaft 1, a boot body 5 is arranged at the lower part of the boot shaft 1, a display screen 2 for displaying various parameters is arranged at the top of the boot body 5, a sensing device is arranged inside the boot body 5, and the sensing device and the display screen 2 are electrically connected, and the display screen 2 can detect including but not limited to blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure and weight values ​​through the sensing device, so that the values ​​of the walking boot can be adjusted in time according to the different conditions of the user, thereby expanding its scope of use, and the airbag assembly includes airbag 148, airbag A 48 is arranged on the inner wall of the boot shaft 1, and support rings 6 are fixedly connected on both sides of the boot shaft 1. A rubber pad is arranged inside the support ring 6, which can be deformed. The rubber pad inside the support ring 6 and the handle 3 are squeezed against each other to prevent the handle 3 from falling off. A telescopic support leg 7 is arranged inside the support ring 6. The user can use the telescopic support leg 7 by adjusting the length of the telescopic support leg 7. The user can take it out for use when the legs and feet are inconvenient. A handle 3 is arranged on the outer side of the telescopic support leg 7 near the top. The handle 3 and the telescopic support leg 7 are elastically squeezed together. When the telescopic support leg 7 is taken out, the handle 3 will automatically open, and there is squeezing support between the handle 3 and the support ring 6.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 2The bottom end of the inner wall of the boot shaft 1 near the airbag 1 48 is fixedly connected with the airbag 2 46 , and the bottom end of the inner wall of the boot shaft 1 near the airbag 2 46 is fixedly connected with the airbag 3 45 .

[0024] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 2 The airbag assembly also includes an air pump 41. The air pump 41 is a prior art. The airbag 1 48, the airbag 2 46, and the airbag 3 45 are inflated by the air pump 41. The air pump 41 of this type can both inflate and inhale, thereby assisting the blood circulation of the user's legs. Since this technology is a prior art, it will not be described in detail in this case. The air pump 41 enables the active air pressure treatment mode to be turned on when the patient is resting or working at a seat. The multiple airbags are gradually pressurized from bottom to top to promote Blood refluxes, reduces edema, and prevents deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs. When the user walks, the gas in the four airbags is first released, and the gas is filled into the three airbags respectively through the air pump 41, and the pressure is reduced one by one from bottom to top. In this way, when the patient walks, a pressure difference from bottom to top can be formed, thereby promoting blood reflux and reducing lower limb swelling. The air pump 41 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the boot body 5, and the air pump 41 is connected to airbag 1 48, airbag 2 46 and airbag 3 45 and are independently controlled.

[0025] Reference Figure 4 - Figure 7 The present invention also provides a system of inflatable walking boots for rehabilitation, including a pressure sensing module, a pressure adjustment module, a body state monitoring module and a remote module. The pressure sensing module is the core part of the system, and is mainly responsible for receiving the pressure information on the sole of the patient during walking or standing. Through the pressure sensing module, the patient can understand his or her physical condition in real time and provide a basis for the doctor. The pressure sensing module is composed of a sensor unit, a processor unit and a memory unit. The sensor unit is the front end of the pressure sensing module. It can sense the pressure on the sole and transmit the collected pressure signal to the processor unit. The processor unit analyzes and processes the received pressure signal, and outputs the processed pressure data to the pressure screen so that the patient and the doctor can view it intuitively. The memory unit is responsible for storing the processed pressure data so that the treatment plan can be adjusted according to the changes in long-term data later. In this way, patients and doctors can better understand the condition and formulate personalized treatment plans based on real-time pressure data.

[0026] The pressure adjustment module can adjust the pressure data according to different patients. Further, the pressure adjustment module includes a pressure adjustment unit, a control unit and a preset unit. The pressure adjustment unit is the core component of the module, which is responsible for actually adjusting the pressure value of the pressing block. This unit can flexibly adjust the pressure to meet the rehabilitation needs of different patients. The control unit is the operation center of the pressure adjustment module, which is responsible for communicating with the remote module. Through the control unit, the user can easily remotely control the pressure adjustment module without bending over to adjust the pressure in person. This design makes the pressure adjustment more convenient, especially suitable for patients with limited mobility. The preset unit is the intelligent embodiment of the pressure adjustment module. It can preset a suitable pressure value according to the user's usual usage habits. When the pressure reaches the preset value, the preset unit will sound an alarm to remind the user to pay attention and adjust the usage habits in time. Such a design helps the user maintain a good posture and prevent muscle fatigue and pain. A communication connection is set between the preset unit and the control unit, making the operation of the pressure adjustment module more intelligent. By collecting and analyzing usage data, the control unit can automatically adjust the preset pressure value to adapt to the changes in user needs. In this way, the pressure adjustment module not only has a personalized adjustment function, but also can be adjusted with the user's rehabilitation process to achieve more accurate rehabilitation assistance.

[0027] The body state monitoring module is mainly used to monitor some relevant data of the user's body, which is beneficial to some other subsequent treatments. Furthermore, the body state monitoring module includes a body temperature sensing unit, a blood pressure sensing unit and a heart rate sensing unit. The body temperature sensing unit is responsible for real-time monitoring of the user's body temperature, and provides data basis for preventing and diagnosing related diseases such as fever. The blood pressure sensing unit focuses on monitoring the user's blood pressure, which helps to prevent and control cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and hypotension. The heart rate sensing unit is responsible for real-time monitoring of the user's heart rate, which plays an important role in the risk assessment of heart diseases such as arrhythmia. These data can be detected by setting finger sleeves at the toes. When these sensor units collect data, they will transmit the information to the processor unit, which will analyze and process the data and extract valuable information. These body state information will be displayed on the display screen, so that the user can intuitively understand his or her physical condition. In addition, the system can also transmit the body state information to the user's terminal device, such as a smart phone or a computer, through a remote module, so that users and managers can pay attention to their physical conditions anytime and anywhere. Through the body state monitoring module, users can better understand their health status and take more effective prevention and management measures.

[0028] The remote module is mainly used to understand the user's usage in a remote manner. Furthermore, the remote module includes a data transmission unit, a user unit and a fun unit. The data transmission unit is responsible for transmitting the data of the pressure sensing module, the pressure adjustment module and the body condition monitoring module to the user unit so as to understand the patient's usage and physical condition in real time. The user unit is used to receive and display the data transmitted by the remote module, so that the patient and medical staff can timely understand the rehabilitation progress and physical condition, so as to formulate a more appropriate rehabilitation plan. The fun unit is used to increase the fun of the rehabilitation process, and stimulate the enthusiasm of patients to actively participate in rehabilitation training by setting various rehabilitation games and challenges. The fun unit also includes an interactive interface, through which patients can interact with the remote module in real time to improve the fun and interactivity of rehabilitation training. In addition, an interactive unit is provided to enhance the interaction between doctors and patients. Doctors can communicate with patients through video calls, text messages or voice messages, provide real-time guidance and psychological support, and the interactive interface can also conduct questionnaires on different patients to help doctors collect subjective feedback from patients, so as to better adjust the rehabilitation strategy. When patients encounter problems or difficulties, they can seek help from doctors in time through the interactive unit to ensure the effective implementation of the treatment plan.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation, comprising: It comprises a boot shaft (1) for accommodating the legs of a user; A boot body (5), connected downstream of the boot shaft (1) and used to accommodate a user's foot; The invention is characterized in that: an air bag assembly is also provided, which is located inside the boot shaft (1) and can promote blood circulation in the user's legs by means of inflation and deflation when in use; The airbag assembly comprises an airbag 1 (48), and the airbag 1 (48) is arranged on the inner wall of the boot shaft (1).

2. The inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the boot shaft (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the airbag one (48) with the airbag two (46), and the inner wall of the boot shaft (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the airbag two (46) with the airbag three (45).

3. The inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airbag assembly further comprises an air pump (41), wherein the air pump (41) is fixedly connected to the front surface of the boot body (5), and the air pump (41) is connected to airbag 1 (48), airbag 2 (46) and airbag 3 (45) and is independently controlled.

4. The inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation according to claim 3, characterized in that: A display screen (2) is arranged on the surface of the boot body (5), support rings (6) are fixedly connected to both sides of the boot shaft (1), telescopic support legs (7) are arranged inside the support rings (6), and handles (3) are arranged on the outer sides of the telescopic support legs (7) near the top, and extrusion support is provided between the handles (3) and the support rings (6).

5. A system of an inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: It includes a pressure sensing module, a pressure adjustment module, a body condition monitoring module and a remote module. The pressure sensing module, the pressure adjustment module, the body condition monitoring module and the remote module are connected through network communication. The pressure sensing module is mainly used to receive the pressure information of the sole of the patient when stepping on the ground. The pressure adjustment module can adjust the pressure data accordingly according to different patients. The body condition monitoring module is mainly used to monitor some relevant data of the user's body, which is beneficial to some other subsequent treatments. The remote module is mainly used to understand the user's usage status in a remote manner.

6. A system of an inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure sensing module includes a sensor unit, a processor unit and a memory unit. The sensor unit is used to sense the pressure on the sole and transmit the pressure signal to the processor unit. The processor unit processes the pressure signal and outputs corresponding pressure data and displays the relevant information on the pressure screen. The memory unit is used to store the processed pressure data to facilitate the subsequent adjustment of different plans according to changes in long-term data.

7. The system of a pneumatic walking boot for rehabilitation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure adjustment module includes a pressure adjustment unit, a control unit and a preset unit. The pressure adjustment unit is used to adjust the pressure value of the pressing block to meet the rehabilitation needs of different patients. The pressure adjustment unit is communicated with the remote module, which is convenient for users to operate without bending over. The preset unit is used to formulate a pressure value according to the user's usual usage habits. When the value reaches a preset pressure value, an alarm will be issued to remind the user to adjust the usage habits in time. The preset unit and the control unit are communicated with each other, and the control unit is used to adjust the preset pressure value.

8. The system of a pneumatic walking boot for rehabilitation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The body condition monitoring module includes a body temperature sensing unit, a blood pressure sensing unit and a heart rate sensing unit. The body temperature sensing unit is used to monitor the user's body temperature in real time, the blood pressure sensing unit is used to monitor the user's blood pressure in real time, and the heart rate sensing unit is used to monitor the user's heart rate in real time. These units transmit the monitored data to the processor unit, the processor unit processes the data, and displays the monitored body condition information on a display screen or transmits it to the user's terminal through a remote module, so that the user and the manager can understand the user's physical condition.

9. The system of an inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The remote module includes a data transmission unit, a user unit and a fun unit. The data transmission unit is responsible for transmitting the data of the pressure sensing module, the pressure adjustment module and the body condition monitoring module to the user unit so as to understand the patient's usage and physical condition in real time. The user unit is used to receive and display the data transmitted by the remote module, so that patients and medical staff can understand the rehabilitation progress and physical condition in time, so as to formulate a more appropriate rehabilitation plan.

10. A system of an inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation according to claim 9, characterized in that: The fun unit is used to increase the fun of the rehabilitation process. By setting various rehabilitation games and challenges, the patient's enthusiasm for actively participating in rehabilitation training is stimulated. The fun unit also includes an interactive interface, through which the patient can interact with the remote module in real time to improve the fun and interactivity of rehabilitation training. The remote module also includes an interactive unit for communication between the patient and the doctor, so that the doctor can know the patient's physical condition in a timely manner.

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