Shoulder rest with acupoint electrical stimulation function

Abstract

The utility model provides a shoulder rest with an acupoint electrical stimulation function, and belongs to the technical field of medical recovery instruments. The shoulder support comprises an upper arm bandage, a thorax fixing band, an electrode band and a treatment assembly. Velcro is arranged at one end of the upper arm bandage, and Velcro cloth is arranged at the other end of the upper arm bandage; a hook-and-loop fastener is arranged at one end of the thorax fixing band, and a buckle is arranged at the other end; one end of the electrode band is connected to one side of the upper arm bandage, and the other end of the electrode band is connected with one side of the thorax fixing band; the treatment assembly comprises an electrode slice and a controller, the electrode slice is installed on the electrode band and is in communication connection with the controller, and the controller is used for adjusting the heating temperature of the electrode slice and the current output strength and frequency. The shoulder joint fixing and protecting device can be worn by a patient for fixing and protecting the shoulder joint and can perform auxiliary treatment on the affected part of the shoulder joint, and the rehabilitation speed of the patient is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical recovery equipment, in particular to a shoulder support with an acupoint electrical stimulation function. Background Art

[0002] Hemiplegic shoulder pain is a common complication after stroke, which is mostly caused by various reasons such as shoulder subluxation, dystonia, tendinitis, and capsular adhesion. The incidence rate is about 30% to 70% [1]. It manifests as moderate to severe pain, which may occur during rest or activity. It can lead to upper limb motor dysfunction, proprioception disorder, and weakened balance function, which has a negative impact on rehabilitation effect and quality of life.

[0003] In the related art, shoulder braces are currently widely used in clinical practice for stroke patients with shoulder subluxation and shoulder pain. Existing shoulder braces for hemiplegia typically consist of a fixed cloth, a fixed strap, an adjustment ring, a forearm ring, a shoulder wrap, and an airbag. They secure and protect the shoulder joint by wrapping around the inflamed upper arm and upper body.

[0004] While the shoulder support structure used in related technologies can stabilize and protect the shoulder joint, prevent further subluxation, and avoid further damage to the shoulder soft tissue, patients who already experience abnormal muscle tone, soft tissue damage, or inflammation within the shoulder often need additional physical therapy, traditional rehabilitation, or exercise therapy. In these cases, the shoulder support must be removed for clinical treatment of the affected area, which is complex and can easily cause secondary damage to the affected area during the process, hindering the patient's recovery. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention provides a shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function, which can be worn by patients to fix and protect the shoulder joint while providing auxiliary treatment for the affected part of the shoulder joint, thereby improving the patient's recovery speed. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] A shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function, comprising:

[0007] An upper arm strap, wherein one end of the upper arm strap is provided with a Velcro and the other end is provided with a Velcro adhesive cloth;

[0008] A chest fixation belt, one end of which is provided with a Velcro and the other end is provided with a buckle;

[0009] an electrode belt, one end of which is connected to one side of the upper arm strap, and the other end of which is connected to one side of the chest fixation belt;

[0010] The treatment component includes an electrode sheet and a controller. The electrode sheet is mounted on the electrode belt and is in communication with the controller. The controller is used to adjust the heating temperature of the electrode sheet and the current output intensity and frequency.

[0011] Optionally, a plurality of electrode sheets are provided and are spaced apart on the electrode belt.

[0012] Optionally, an electrode fixing belt is further included, one end of the electrode fixing belt is rotatably connected to the electrode belt, and the electrode sheet is arranged at the other end of the electrode fixing belt.

[0013] Optionally, the electrode fixing belt is provided with a Velcro for fixed connection with the electrode belt.

[0014] Optionally, one end of the electrode fixing belt is detachably connected to the electrode belt via a snap button.

[0015] Optionally, a shoulder joint fixing strap is further included, one end of the shoulder joint fixing strap is connected to the electrode strap together with the electrode fixing strap, and the shoulder joint fixing strap is provided with a Velcro for fixed connection with the electrode strap.

[0016] Optionally, a controller fixing bag is provided on the upper arm strap, and the controller is placed in the controller fixing bag.

[0017] Optionally, the controller fixing bag is a bag made of transparent material.

[0018] Optionally, the controller is provided with a switch button, a heat therapy button and a current control button, the switch button is used to control the switch and pause of the electrode sheet, the heat therapy button is used to adjust the heating temperature of the electrode sheet, and the current control button is used to adjust the current output intensity and frequency of the electrode sheet.

[0019] Optionally, the controller is further provided with a warning light and a speaker box for issuing an audible and visual alarm signal when the temperature of the electrode sheet exceeds the maximum temperature or the current is out of control.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the utility model include at least:

[0021] When using this shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function, the upper arm strap is first wrapped around the patient's upper arm on the side of the inflamed shoulder. After wrapping it tightly, it is fixed with Velcro and Velcro adhesive tape at both ends. At this time, the shorter end of the chest strap with the buckle is located on the front of the patient's chest. Then, the longer end of the chest strap with Velcro is passed from the patient's back around the armpit on the other side of the inflamed shoulder, extended to the front of the patient's chest, wrapped around the buckle, and then glued and fixed to complete the wearing of the shoulder support. At this time, the electrode belt located between the upper arm strap and the chest strap is tightly attached to the top of the patient's shoulder joint and is fixed by the upper arm strap and the chest strap on both sides to achieve the fixation of the electrode belt to the shoulder joint. At the same time, an electrode sheet is also provided on one side of the electrode belt that is attached to the shoulder joint. The electrode sheet can be led out from the outside of the electrode belt through a wire harness and connected to an external controller. The patient or medical staff can control the operation of the electrode sheet through the controller, adjust the heating temperature of the electrode sheet and the current output intensity and frequency, and use skin acupoint electrical stimulation to electrically or thermally stimulate common acupoints of the shoulder joint, thereby achieving a certain therapeutic effect on abnormal shoulder joint muscle tension, soft tissue injury, internal joint inflammation, and muscle atrophy, thereby preventing and treating shoulder pain. While the patient wears the shoulder strap for fixed protection, it can also provide auxiliary treatment for the affected part of the shoulder joint, without the need to disassemble the shoulder support structure to expose the affected part during treatment, effectively improving the patient's recovery speed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of a shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of a shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded diagram of the structure of the controller provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a front view of a patient wearing a shoulder support in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the back of a patient wearing a shoulder support in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 It is a side view of a patient wearing a shoulder support in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] In the figure: 1-upper arm strap; 2-thoracic fixation strap; 3-electrode strap; 4-treatment component; 5-electrode fixation strap; 6-snap button; 7-shoulder joint fixation strap; 11-controller fixing bag; 41-electrode pad; 42-controller; 421-switch button; 422-thermal therapy button; 423-current control button; 424-warning light; 425-speaker box; 426-circuit board; 427-circuit board tray; 428-battery; 429-charging port; a-Velcro; b-Velcro adhesive tape; c-ring buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of a shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function provided by an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of a shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function provided by an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This is an exploded diagram of the structure of the controller provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a front view of a patient wearing a shoulder support in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the back of a patient wearing a shoulder support in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a side view of a patient wearing a shoulder support in an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 1 to 6 , including an upper arm strap 1, a chest fixation strap 2, an electrode strap 3 and a treatment component 4.

[0033] One end of the upper arm strap 1 is provided with Velcro a, and the other end is provided with Velcro cloth b. One end of the chest fixation strap 2 is provided with Velcro a, and the other end is provided with a buckle c. One end of the electrode belt 3 is connected to one side of the upper arm strap 1, and the other end is connected to one side of the chest fixation strap 2. The treatment component 4 includes an electrode sheet 41 and a controller 42. The electrode sheet 41 is mounted on the electrode belt 3 and is in communication with the controller 42. The controller 42 is used to adjust the heating temperature of the electrode sheet 41 and the current output intensity and frequency.

[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, when using the shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function, the upper arm strap 1 is first wrapped around the patient's upper arm on the side of the shoulder with inflammation. After wrapping and tightening, it is fixedly connected by the Velcro a and Velcro adhesive cloth b at both ends. At this time, the shorter end of the chest fixation strap 2 provided with the buckle c is located on the front of the patient's chest. Then, the longer end of the chest fixation strap 2 provided with the Velcro a is passed from the patient's back side around the armpit on the other side of the shoulder with inflammation, extended to the front of the patient's chest, and wrapped around the buckle c before being glued and fixed to complete the wearing of the shoulder support. At this time, the electrode belt 3 located between the upper arm strap 1 and the chest fixation strap 2 is tightly attached to the upper part of the patient's shoulder joint. It is fixed on both sides of the upper arm strap 1 and the chest fixation strap 2 to achieve the fixation of the electrode belt 3 to the shoulder joint. At the same time, an electrode sheet 41 is also provided on one side of the electrode belt 3 that is attached to the shoulder joint. The electrode sheet 41 can be led out from the outside of the electrode belt 3 through a wire harness and connected to an external controller 42. The patient or medical staff can control the operation of the electrode sheet through the controller 42, adjust the heating temperature of the electrode sheet 41 and the current output intensity and frequency, and use skin acupoint electrical stimulation to electrically or thermally stimulate common acupoints of the shoulder joint, thereby achieving a certain therapeutic effect on abnormal shoulder joint muscle tension, soft tissue injury, internal joint inflammation, and muscle atrophy, thereby preventing and treating shoulder pain. While the patient wears the shoulder joint for fixed protection, it can also provide auxiliary treatment for the affected part of the shoulder joint, without the need to disassemble the shoulder support structure to expose the affected part during treatment, effectively improving the patient's recovery speed.

[0035] Optionally, a plurality of electrode sheets 41 are provided, and are spaced apart on the electrode belt 3. Exemplarily, the shoulder support further includes an electrode fixing belt 5, one end of which is rotatably connected to the electrode belt 3, and the electrode sheet 41 is provided at the other end of the electrode fixing belt 5. In an embodiment of the utility model, four electrode sheets 41 are provided, which are respectively connected through four electrode fixing belts 5, and one end of the four electrode fixing belts 5 is connected to the side of the electrode belt 3 close to the upper arm strap 1 through a snap 6. A certain angle can be adjusted relative to the snap 6, so that after the shoulder support and the patient are worn and tied, the corresponding electrode sheet 41 can be attached to the patient's representative acupuncture point areas such as the front of the shoulder, shoulder joint, shoulder sacrum, and shoulder zhen, and the electrode sheet can be adhered and fixed to the electrode belt 3 through the Velcro a provided on the electrode fixing belt 5, so as to achieve hot compress and electrical stimulation treatment at the corresponding positions, further enhancing the auxiliary treatment effect. At the same time, when there is no need to treat multiple acupoints at the same time, or when not in use, the unused electrode sheet 41 and the corresponding electrode fixing belt 5 can be removed by loosening the snap button 6, which is convenient for storage and maintenance and replacement, while reducing the burden on patients when wearing it, further improving practicality.

[0036] Exemplarily, further, the electrode fixing belt 5 may be thickened at the position covering the electrode sheet 41 to facilitate better fixing of the electrode sheet 41 and enhance the fixing effect of the shoulder support.

[0037] Optionally, a shoulder joint fixation strap 7 is further included, one end of which is connected to the electrode strap 3 together with the electrode fixation strap 5. The shoulder joint fixation strap 7 is provided with a Velcro a for fixed connection to the electrode strap 3. For example, in this embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the electrode fixation strap 5 for bonding the electrode sheet 41, the shoulder joint fixation strap 7 can also be connected to the electrode strap 3 via a snap button 6. The Velcro a attached thereto is fixed to the outside of the electrode strap 3, i.e., the connection between the patient's upper arm and the shoulder joint, further enhancing the shoulder joint fixation effect of the shoulder support.

[0038] Optionally, a controller fixing bag 11 is provided on the upper arm strap 1, and the controller 42 is placed in the controller fixing bag 11. For example, in the embodiment of the present utility model, by providing the controller fixing bag 11 on the upper arm strap 1, the controller 42 can be placed in the bag and worn on the upper arm strap 1 after adjustment is completed, making it convenient for the patient to remove the controller 42 at any time for adjustment, while reducing the length of the connecting harness between the controller 42 and the electrode sheet 41, further improving the practicality of the shoulder support.

[0039] Optionally, the controller fixing bag 11 is a transparent material bag. For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, the controller fixing bag 11 adopts a transparent material bag, which is convenient for the patient or medical staff to directly operate and adjust the controller 42 when the patient is wearing it, without having to remove it, further improving the practicality of the shoulder support.

[0040] Optionally, the controller 42 is provided with a switch button 421, a heat therapy button 422, and a current control button 423. The switch button 421 is used to control the switch and pause of the electrode sheet 41, the heat therapy button 422 is used to adjust the heating temperature of the electrode sheet 41, and the current control button 423 is used to adjust the current output intensity and frequency of the electrode sheet 41. For example, in an embodiment of the present invention, the electrode sheet 41 of the shoulder support can be started, turned off, and paused by adjusting the switch button 421, and the heating temperature of the electrode sheet 41 can be adjusted by the heat therapy button 422 for hot compress therapy, with the maximum temperature of the hot compress therapy being 45°; the current output intensity and frequency of the electrode sheet 41 can be adjusted by the current control button 423 for electrical stimulation therapy, and the current changes in units of small current each time the button is pressed. The control program is integrated into the circuit board 426 inside the controller 42. After starting the adjustment, it automatically works with a single treatment time of 20 minutes, and automatically stops the treatment after the time is up.

[0041] For example, in an embodiment of the present invention, the circuit board 426 disposed inside the controller 42 is mounted on a corresponding circuit board tray 427 , and can be replaced as a whole after being disassembled in the event of a fault, making it convenient for repair.

[0042] Optionally, the controller 42 is also equipped with a warning light 424 and a speaker box 425, which are used to generate audible and visual alarm signals when the temperature of the electrode pad 41 exceeds the maximum temperature or the current becomes uncontrolled. For example, in this embodiment of the utility model, to ensure safety for patients with partial sensory impairment or loss, when the temperature exceeds the maximum temperature or the current becomes uncontrolled during constant temperature hot compress treatment, the warning light 424 will flash and the speaker box 425 will sound an alarm. These visual alarm signals simultaneously alert patients and medical staff to prompt treatment, improving the safety of shoulder support-assisted treatment.

[0043] For example, in an embodiment of the present invention, a battery 428 is further provided in the controller 42, which can be charged via a USB harness through a charging port 429 on the housing of the controller 42, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacement and improving battery life.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning understood by persons of ordinary skill in the field to which the present invention belongs. The terms "first", "second" and similar words used in the specification and claims of the present invention do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, terms such as "a" or "an" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. Terms such as "include" or "comprising" mean that the elements or objects appearing before "include" or "comprising" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprising" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", and "right" are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0045] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function, characterized in that: include: An upper arm bandage (1), wherein one end of the upper arm bandage (1) is provided with a Velcro (a), and the other end is provided with a Velcro adhesive cloth (b); A chest fixing belt (2), wherein one end of the chest fixing belt (2) is provided with a Velcro (a) and the other end is provided with a buckle (c); an electrode belt (3), one end of the electrode belt (3) being connected to one side of the upper arm strap (1), and the other end being connected to one side of the chest fixing belt (2); The treatment assembly (4) comprises an electrode sheet (41) and a controller (42), wherein the electrode sheet (41) is mounted on the electrode belt (3) and is in communication connection with the controller (42), and the controller (42) is used to adjust the heating temperature of the electrode sheet (41) and the current output intensity and frequency.

2. The shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of electrode sheets (41) are provided and are spaced apart on the electrode belt (3).

3. The shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes an electrode fixing belt (5), one end of which is rotatably connected to the electrode belt (3), and the electrode sheet (41) is arranged at the other end of the electrode fixing belt (5).

4. The shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electrode fixing belt (5) is provided with a Velcro (a) for fixed connection with the electrode belt (3).

5. The shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the electrode fixing belt (5) is detachably connected to the electrode belt (3) via a snap button (6).

6. The shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a shoulder joint fixing belt (7), one end of which is connected to the electrode belt (3) together with the electrode fixing belt (5), and a Velcro (a) for fixed connection with the electrode belt (3) is provided on the shoulder joint fixing belt (7).

7. The shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The upper arm bandage (1) is provided with a controller fixing bag (11), and the controller (42) is placed in the controller fixing bag (11).

8. The shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function according to claim 7, characterized in that: The controller fixing bag (11) is a bag made of transparent material.

9. The shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The controller (42) is provided with a switch button (421), a heat therapy button (422) and a current control button (423), wherein the switch button (421) is used to control the switch and pause of the electrode sheet (41), the heat therapy button (422) is used to adjust the heating temperature of the electrode sheet (41), and the current control button (423) is used to adjust the current output intensity and frequency of the electrode sheet (41).

10. The shoulder support with acupoint electrical stimulation function according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The controller (42) is also provided with a warning light (424) and a speaker box (425) for issuing an audible and visual alarm signal when the temperature of the electrode sheet (41) exceeds a maximum temperature or the current is out of control.

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