Patient rehabilitation brace

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of external support devices, and discloses a support for patient rehabilitation, which comprises a support body, the support body is boot-shaped, the support body comprises a first limit support and a second limit support, the front side of the first limit support is provided with a first opening for placing a shank and a second opening for placing a foot, the first opening is communicated with the second opening, and the second opening is communicated with the second limit support. The second limiting support is matched with the first opening and the second opening, and a fixing unit is arranged on the first limiting support; the fixing unit comprises a shank fixing air bag, a foot fixing air bag and an inflation pump, the shank fixing air bag is communicated with the foot fixing air bag, and the inflation pump is communicated with the shank fixing air bag. By means of the first limiting support, the second limiting support and the fixing unit, ankle joint bending during wearing is avoided, pain is relieved, comfort is improved, aiming at the swelling problem, the inflator pump drives the air bags to fill gaps, the wearing pain is reduced, the air bags are communicated with the shank and the foot, sequential pressurization is conducted to facilitate detumescence, the boots prevent abrasion caused by relative movement of braces, and the rehabilitation effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of extracorporeal support devices, in particular to a brace for patient rehabilitation. Background Art

[0002] With the diversification of leisure activities and sports, as well as the increase in labor intensity and frequency, the probability of injuries to various parts of the body has also increased. In particular, leg injuries, especially ankle injuries, have become a common phenomenon in high-intensity sports such as basketball and running, as well as daily physical activities. Ankle sprains and ligament damage are typical representatives of this type of injury. They are not only highly prevalent in people of all ages, but if not properly handled, they are likely to lead to long-term ankle relaxation, repeated sprains, and other problems, seriously affecting the patient's quality of life and motor function.

[0003] Traditionally, plaster fixation was once used as a standard treatment for ankle sprains or ligament injuries because it is conducive to the healing of damaged ligaments. However, plaster fixation has obvious limitations, such as heavy weight, airtightness, inability to be freely disassembled, and inability to meet the patient's needs for getting out of bed and physiological needs, which has prompted the medical field to seek more convenient and comfortable alternatives. With the rapid development of rehabilitation medicine technology, the widespread application of new materials such as low-temperature thermoplastic sheets and resin materials, combined with biomechanical design principles, modern braces have come into being. These new braces have gradually replaced traditional plaster fixation in clinical practice with their easy operation, strong adjustability, lightness and comfort, and are widely used in the treatment and rehabilitation of eight major joints including the ankle joint (spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle). Among them, ankle braces play a particularly critical role in preventing secondary injuries, promoting postoperative recovery and functional exercise. Its design is based on the rehabilitation needs of different stages, from early braking to prevent inversion and eversion, to later assisted walking and joint stability, providing a complete set of solutions.

[0004] Although ankle braces are usually designed as a long boot structure that wraps the foot and calf to limit the range of motion of the ankle joint and reduce the risk of re-injury, in actual applications, ankle injuries still occur due to inappropriate braces. This has become a key point that needs to be optimized and improved to ensure that the patient's recovery process after ankle wear is safe and comfortable. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a brace for patient rehabilitation, so as to reduce the damage during use and improve the comfort of the ankle brace.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a brace for patient rehabilitation, comprising a brace body, the brace body is in the shape of a long boot, the brace body comprises a first limiting bracket and a second limiting bracket, the front side of the first limiting bracket is provided with a first opening for placing a calf and a second opening for placing a foot, the first opening is communicated with the second opening, the second limiting bracket is adapted to the first opening and the second opening, and a fixing unit is arranged on the first limiting bracket; the fixing unit comprises a calf fixing airbag, a foot fixing airbag and an air pump, the calf fixing airbag is communicated with the foot fixing airbag, and the air pump is communicated with the calf fixing airbag.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: 1. The brace body is set to be separated from the first limiting bracket and the second limiting bracket. When the patient is wearing the brace, the ankle joint does not need to be bent, thereby reducing the patient's pain and improving the wearing experience; 2. Ankle sprain or ligament injury is generally accompanied by ankle swelling. The airbag is driven by the air pump to expand to fill the gap between the foot, calf and ankle brace, which can effectively reduce the pain of the patient when wearing the brace; 3. Since the calf fixing airbag is connected to the foot fixing airbag, and the air pump is connected to the calf fixing airbag, when inflated, the gas pumped out by the air pump enters the calf fixing airbag and the foot fixing airbag in turn, and exerts a certain pressure on the calf and foot in turn. Through the compression of the airbag, the problem of ankle swelling can be reduced to a certain extent; 4. Through the setting of the boot-type structure, full wrapping of the foot and calf is achieved, and the limiting effect on the range of motion of the ankle joint is effectively improved, thereby reducing the relative movement between the patient's ankle joint and the brace, which causes wear on the patient's ankle joint.

[0008] Furthermore, a mounting assembly is also provided on the first limiting bracket, and the mounting assembly is provided on both sides of the first opening and the second opening for fixing the second limiting bracket on the outside of the first opening and the second opening.

[0009] Beneficial effects: The second limiting bracket is accurately fixed to the outside of the first opening and the second opening through the installation component installed on the first limiting bracket, thereby limiting the outward expansion of the airbag, so that the airbag can only expand to one side, forming a wrapping and fixing effect on the patient's feet and legs; the second limiting bracket is tightly matched with the first limiting bracket through the installation component, so that the brace covers the patient's feet, instep, calf and ankle joint more tightly, forming a strong stability and support force, which is conducive to the rehabilitation treatment of the ankle joint; the setting of the installation component enables the airbag to more accurately apply appropriate pressure to the patient's instep, calf and ankle joint when inflated. This pressure helps to reduce swelling of the injured part of the ankle joint, accelerate blood circulation, and promote recovery; the refined fixation design enables the brace to provide sufficient support and limit the activity of the ankle joint while reducing the shaking and dislocation of the brace during use, thereby improving the comfort of the patient when wearing it and reducing the risk of secondary injury caused by an inappropriate brace.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting assembly includes a Japanese-shaped buckle and a Velcro, one end of the Japanese-shaped buckle is hinged on the first limit bracket, and one end of the Velcro is fixed on the first limit bracket.

[0011] Beneficial effects: The combination design of the Japanese-shaped buckle and Velcro makes the wearing process simpler and faster. Users can quickly adjust and fix the position and tightness of the sampling tube according to their own needs, which improves the user experience and wearing efficiency. At the same time, whether the patient adjusts it by himself or the medical staff assists in wearing it, the combination of the Japanese-shaped buckle and Velcro provides flexible operating space, which is convenient for adjusting the position and tightness of the sampling tube at any time according to actual conditions. In addition, the Japanese-shaped buckle and Velcro are both common wearing accessories with good durability and not easy to fail, ensuring safety and stability during long-term use or repeated wearing.

[0012] Furthermore, a pressure sensing unit is arranged in the calf fixing airbag, and a microprocessor for controlling the start and stop of the air pump is arranged in the air pump, and the microprocessor is electrically connected to the pressure sensing unit.

[0013] Beneficial effects: The pressure sensing unit can monitor the pressure changes in the calf fixation airbag in real time. When it detects that the airbag pressure drops due to the patient's swelling subsiding, the microprocessor will immediately instruct the inflation pump to start and replenish and inflate the airbag in time, so as to always maintain an appropriate pressure level and provide the patient with just the right support and compression treatment; through intelligent pressure regulation, it can effectively avoid the loosening of the brace caused by insufficient airbag pressure and excessive friction between the patient's ankle joint and the brace, thereby greatly reducing the ankle wear problem that may occur to the patient during the wearing of the brace, and ensuring the comfort and safety of the rehabilitation process; this automatic pressure adjustment function enables the brace to provide personalized pressure therapy according to the different rehabilitation stages and swelling levels of each patient, greatly improving the effectiveness and accuracy of rehabilitation treatment; through the automatic control system of the microprocessor and the pressure sensing unit, medical staff or patients do not need to frequently manually adjust the airbag pressure, which greatly facilitates the daily use and management of the brace and also reduces the workload of medical staff.

[0014] Furthermore, the air pump is built with an air release valve, and the air release valve is electrically connected to the microprocessor.

[0015] Beneficial effects: When wearing the brace, turn on the air pump, and the airbag will automatically expand after being filled with gas, so that the patient can easily put in the foot and calf. When wearing is completed, just turn off the power, and the microprocessor will control the deflation valve to open, so that the gas in the airbag is discharged, so that the second limit bracket can be easily installed in place; after wearing is completed, start the air pump again, and the pressure sensing unit and the microprocessor work together to monitor and adjust the pressure in the airbag in real time to ensure that the airbag tightly wraps the patient's calf and foot, effectively restricting the movement of the ankle joint, which is beneficial to the patient's rehabilitation treatment; when the brace is not needed, turn off the power of the air pump, and the deflation valve will automatically start the deflation function, so that the gas in the airbag is quickly discharged, making the brace soft and easy to fold, greatly simplifying the storage and storage process of the brace, and avoiding taking up too much space; through the automatic inflation and deflation function, the brace of the utility model has been significantly improved in terms of convenience, comfort and safety in use, and at the same time, it also reduces the burden on medical staff and patients during the operation process, which is in line with the humanized design concept of modern rehabilitation medical equipment.

[0016] Furthermore, the air pump is provided with a display unit, and the display unit is electrically connected to the microprocessor.

[0017] Beneficial effects: The display unit can display the current inflation pressure of the airbag in real time, so that patients and medical staff can clearly understand the pressure status of the airbag and adjust it according to the actual situation; users can set the required inflation pressure through the display unit according to their own comfort and rehabilitation needs. If friction between the brace and the foot or signs of wear on the ankle are found, the inflation pressure can be appropriately increased the next time it is used to ensure that the brace fits the foot properly and effectively reduce the risk of wear; the display unit can also display the remaining power of the air pump to remind users to charge in time to avoid inconvenience caused by insufficient power during use, thereby ensuring the normal use of the equipment and the continuity of treatment; recording the cumulative use time of the air pump through the display unit helps users understand the use cycle and maintenance time of the equipment, and further ensure the good performance and long-term durability of the equipment.

[0018] Furthermore, it also includes a massage airbag. A sole is slidably arranged at the bottom of the first limiting bracket. A cavity is arranged between the sole and the first limiting bracket. The massage airbag is arranged in the cavity and is connected with the foot fixing airbag.

[0019] Beneficial effects: When the patient walks in the brace, the sole of the shoe contacts the ground and generates pressure, and the sole of the shoe moves upward relative to the first limit bracket, thereby squeezing the massage airbag in the cavity. This action will drive the pressure of the foot fixed airbag to rise, and then affect the pressure of the leg fixed airbag, forming a massage-like effect, which helps to promote blood circulation and reduce swelling; the pressure change of the massage airbag changes naturally with the patient's walking pace, making the massage effect more in line with the patient's actual needs, which is beneficial to the rehabilitation of the ankle joint and its surrounding tissues; through this dynamic pressure change, the brace can provide the necessary fixation and support while giving the patient a gentle massage of the foot, significantly improving the comfort of the brace and helping patients to be more willing to cooperate in wearing and using it; the massage airbag helps to dissipate swelling and relieve fatigue by imitating the pressure changes of the foot during natural walking, and has a positive role in promoting the rehabilitation of ankle sprains or ligament injuries. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the airbag of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the airbag in Example 2 of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following is further described in detail through specific implementation methods:

[0025] The reference numerals in the drawings of the specification include: a first limiting bracket 11, a Velcro 111, a Japanese buckle 112, a second limiting bracket 12, a sole 13, an air pump 21, a first leg fixing airbag 221, a second leg fixing airbag 222, a foot fixing airbag 23, and a massage airbag 24.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] Embodiment 1 is basically as attached Figure 1-2 As shown, Figure 1-2 The patient rehabilitation brace shown includes a brace body and a fixing unit, such as Figure 1As shown, the brace body is in the shape of a long boot and includes a first limiting bracket 11 and a second limiting bracket 12. The front side of the first limiting bracket 11 is provided with a first opening for placing the calf and a second opening for placing the foot. The first opening is communicated with the second opening, and the second limiting bracket 12 is adapted to the first opening and the second opening. The first limiting bracket 11 is also provided with a mounting assembly, and the mounting assembly includes a Japanese buckle 112 and a Velcro 111. One end of the Japanese buckle 112 is hinged on the first limiting bracket 11, and one end of the Velcro 111 is fixed on the first limiting bracket 11.

[0028] The fixing unit includes a calf fixing airbag, a foot fixing airbag 23 and an air pump 21. Figure 2 As shown, the calf fixing airbag includes a first leg fixing airbag 221 and a second leg fixing airbag 222 . Both the first leg fixing airbag 221 and the second leg fixing airbag 222 are connected to the foot fixing airbag 23 , and the air pump 21 is connected to the first leg fixing airbag 221 .

[0029] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0030] When wearing it, first, put the injured foot into the first limiting bracket 11, arrange the first leg fixing airbag 221, the second leg fixing airbag 222 and the foot fixing airbag 23, so that the first leg fixing airbag 221, the second leg fixing airbag 222 and the foot fixing airbag 23 can smoothly wrap the calf and foot, then, place the second limiting bracket 12 at the opening of the first limiting bracket 11, and fix the second limiting bracket 12 at the opening of the first limiting bracket 11 by Velcro 111 and Japanese buckle 112, finally start the inflation pump 21, first adjust the inflation pressure according to your subjective feeling, and try to walk, feel whether there is friction between the foot and the brace and the ankle joint range of motion, it is necessary to ensure that the ankle joint range of motion is limited and there is no friction between the brace and the foot when moving.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] Example 2 is substantially the same as Example 1, except that Figure 3 As shown, the first bracket is provided with a sole 13, a cavity is provided between the sole 13 and the first limiting bracket 11, the sole 13 is slidably arranged in the cavity, a first boss is provided at the edge of the cavity, a second boss is provided at the upper end of the sole 13, and the second boss is placed above the first boss, so as to prevent the sole 13 from slipping off, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, the fixing unit also includes a massage airbag 24, which is arranged in the cavity and connected to the foot fixing airbag 23. When walking, the sole 13 squeezes the massage airbag 24, and then squeezes the first leg fixing airbag 221, the second leg fixing airbag 222 and the foot fixing airbag 23, to massage the patient's leg muscles and feet to a certain extent, thereby reducing the swelling of the patient's ankle joint.

[0033] Example 3

[0034] On the basis of Example 1, a pressure sensing unit is provided in the first leg fixed airbag 221, and a microprocessor for controlling the start and stop of the air pump 21 is provided in the air pump 21, the microprocessor is electrically connected to the pressure sensing unit, and a deflation valve is built in the air pump 21, and the deflation valve is electrically connected to the microprocessor. When the air pump 21 is turned off, the deflation valve opens to discharge the gas in the airbag, thereby preventing the user from forgetting to discharge the gas in the airbag, causing the airbag to remain inflated for a long time, thereby reducing the use time of the airbag. A display unit is provided on the air pump 21, and the display unit is electrically connected to the microprocessor, so that the user can intuitively observe the pressure of the airbag and reduce errors caused by subjective feelings.

[0035] When the swelling of the patient's ankle subsides, the pressure of the airbag decreases, and the pressure sensing unit detects that the air pressure of the first leg fixing airbag 221 decreases. The air pump can be used to restore the pressure of the airbag to the initial pressure, thereby preventing the brace from not fitting the patient's foot, causing the brace and the foot to slide, and causing wear on the patient's foot.

[0036] The above is only an embodiment of the utility model, and the common knowledge such as the known specific technical solutions and / or characteristics in the solution is not described in detail here. It should be pointed out that the technical means for solving the problems in the above-mentioned embodiments of the utility model can be used in combination to solve multiple technical problems at the same time. For those skilled in the art, several deformations and improvements can be made without departing from the technical solution of the utility model, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the utility model, and these will not affect the effect of the implementation of the utility model and the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection required by this application shall be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods and other records in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A brace for patient rehabilitation, characterized in that: The brace body includes a brace body, which is in the shape of a long boot. The brace body includes a first limiting bracket and a second limiting bracket. The front side of the first limiting bracket is provided with a first opening for placing the calf and a second opening for placing the foot. The first opening is communicated with the second opening. The second limiting bracket is adapted to the first opening and the second opening. A fixing unit is provided on the first limiting bracket. The fixing unit includes a calf fixing airbag, a foot fixing airbag and an air pump. The calf fixing airbag is communicated with the foot fixing airbag, and the air pump is communicated with the calf fixing airbag.

2. The patient rehabilitation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first limiting bracket is also provided with a mounting assembly, which is arranged on both sides of the first opening and the second opening for fixing the second limiting bracket on the outside of the first opening and the second opening.

3. The patient rehabilitation brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting assembly comprises a Japanese-shaped buckle and a Velcro, one end of the Japanese-shaped buckle is hinged on the first limit bracket, and one end of the Velcro is fixed on the first limit bracket.

4. The patient rehabilitation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure sensing unit is arranged in the calf fixing airbag, and a microprocessor for controlling the start and stop of the air pump is arranged in the air pump, and the microprocessor is electrically connected to the pressure sensing unit.

5. The patient rehabilitation brace according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air pump is internally provided with an air release valve, which is electrically connected to the microprocessor.

6. The patient rehabilitation brace according to claim 5, characterized in that: The air pump is provided with a display unit, which is electrically connected to the microprocessor.

7. The patient rehabilitation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a massage airbag. A sole is slidably arranged at the bottom of the first limiting bracket. A cavity is arranged between the sole and the first limiting bracket. The massage airbag is arranged in the cavity and is connected with the foot fixing airbag.

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