Portable hot compress and massage protector for tendon sheath inflammation
By designing a portable heat therapy massage brace for tenosynovitis, using breathable elastic bands and Velcro for fixation, and incorporating a massage ball layer and a heating pack layer, the design solves the problems of insufficient portability and therapeutic effect of existing braces, achieving comfortable and convenient treatment for tenosynovitis.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SANDA UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing tenosynovitis braces are inadequate in terms of portability and therapeutic effectiveness, and their complex wearing process affects ease of use.
A portable heat therapy and massage brace for tenosynovitis has been designed. It uses a breathable elastic band and Velcro for fixation, and has an internal massage ball layer and a heating pack layer. It includes a detachable massage ball core and a self-heating pack, which can provide heat therapy and massage, and accurately stimulate acupoints.
It enables convenient wearing of protective gear, improves comfort and breathability, effectively relieves tenosynovitis symptoms, and enhances treatment outcomes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to medical and health care products, specifically a portable heat therapy massage brace for tenosynovitis. Background Technology
[0002] According to the article "Observation on the Efficacy of Warm Acupuncture Combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine Hot Compress in the Treatment of Biceps Brachii Long Head Tenosynovitis", we can understand that by implementing hot compress therapy, local blood circulation in the affected area can be effectively promoted, thereby relieving muscle tension. This has a significant clinical effect on relieving and treating biceps brachii long head tenosynovitis.
[0003] According to the article "Advances in Clinical Treatment of Tenosynovitis" published in the Chinese Journal of Bone and Joint, certain occupational groups have a higher incidence of tenosynovitis due to repetitive movements over long periods of time, which further highlights the necessity of portable protective gear in the prevention and adjunctive treatment of tenosynovitis.
[0004] Currently, the technologies available on the market mainly focus on immobilizing the thumb and wrist, providing moderate support by fixing the posture of these two areas. However, these existing protective products have certain shortcomings in terms of portability; patients may find them inconvenient or even burdensome to wear. Furthermore, most of these technologies are limited to immobilization devices and do not truly relieve tenosynovitis symptoms; some tenosynovitis treatment devices are also quite complicated to wear, restricting finger movement during use, which significantly reduces their ease of use. Utility Model Content
[0005] This utility model provides a portable hot compress massage brace for tenosynovitis. The portable hot compress massage brace for tenosynovitis includes a wristband body for wrapping around the wrist and fixing it with Velcro. When unfolded, the wristband body is a rice grain shape with one end being semi-circular and the other end being rounded. The inner side of the semi-circular end of the wristband body is provided with a Velcro hook surface, and the outer side of the middle part of the wristband body is provided with a Velcro nap. The wristband body is provided with a finger hole near the rounded tip.
[0006] The inner side of the wristband body is provided with a massage ball interlayer and a heating pack interlayer. The massage ball interlayer and the heating pack interlayer are located near the semi-circular end and the rounded tip, respectively. The massage ball core and the self-heating pack are detachably installed in the massage ball interlayer and the heating pack interlayer, respectively. Multiple massage balls are fixedly installed on one side of the massage ball core.
[0007] The thumb passes through the finger loop and the wristband is wrapped around the back of the hand once and secured with Velcro. The outer surface of the heating pack covers the back of the hand, and the massage ball inside the massage ball compartment is located at the tendon sheath position.
[0008] Furthermore, the wristband itself uses a breathable elastic band.
[0009] Furthermore, two mouth-shaped breathable mesh fabrics are sewn on the inner side of the wristband body. The two mouth-shaped breathable mesh fabrics and the wristband body respectively form a massage ball interlayer and a heating pack interlayer. An opening is provided between one side of the mouth-shaped cloth bag and the wristband body. The massage ball core or the self-heating pack is placed into the massage ball interlayer or the heating pack interlayer through the opening.
[0010] The breathable mesh fabric has an elastic band sewn on one side of the opening.
[0011] Furthermore, the inner core of the massage ball is provided with a double layer of fabric sewn together, with the massage ball located on one side of the middle of the double layer of fabric. The double layer of fabric has a circular stitch around each massage ball to secure the inner massage ball.
[0012] Furthermore, the wristband body has a seam edge sewn on its edge, and the wristband body has a double-loop stitch around the finger hole.
[0013] Furthermore, three massage balls are fixedly installed on one side of the inner core of the massage ball, which respectively act on the Yangxi acupoint, Hegu acupoint, and Lieque acupoint.
[0014] Furthermore, the massage balls can be made of steel balls or magnets.
[0015] Furthermore, the massage ball interlayer is provided with a female snap button that is fixedly connected to the wristband body, and the massage ball core is provided with a male snap button.
[0016] This utility model features a simple and reasonable structure. The wrist brace can be easily secured to the wrist using Velcro, making it convenient to wear. The finger cot holes allow for finger movement, enhancing its ease of use. By incorporating a massage ball layer and a heating pack layer, with the massage ball core and heating pack respectively installed, it provides heat therapy and massage to the wrist, relieving tenosynovitis. Furthermore, the multiple massage balls stimulate acupoints on the wrist, resulting in better therapeutic effects. The brace is made of breathable elastic band, and two perforated breathable mesh layers are sewn onto the inner side of the wristband body to enhance breathability and make it more comfortable to use. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1This is an inner side view of the portable tenosynovitis hot compress massage brace of this utility model after it has been unfolded.
[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing how to wrap the portable tenosynovitis hot compress and massage brace of this utility model around the hand;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner core of a massage ball with multiple massage balls. Detailed Implementation
[0021] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.
[0022] To fully understand this utility model, detailed steps and structures will be presented in the following description to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below; however, in addition to these detailed descriptions, this utility model may have other embodiments.
[0023] Reference Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a portable tenosynovitis hot compress massage brace. The portable tenosynovitis hot compress massage brace includes a wristband body 1 for wrapping around the wrist and securing it with Velcro. When unfolded, the wristband body 1 has a semi-circular shape at one end. Figure 1 The left end), and the other end is a rounded tip ( Figure 1 Rice grain-like (e.g., right end) Figure 1 As shown), the wristband body 1 has a Velcro hook surface 2 on the inner side of the semi-circular end, a Velcro nap surface on the outer side of the middle part of the wristband body 1, and a finger hole 3 near the rounded tip of the wristband body 1.
[0024] The inner side of the wristband body 1 is provided with a massage ball interlayer 4 and a heating pack interlayer 5. The massage ball interlayer 4 and the heating pack interlayer 5 are located near the semi-circular end and the rounded tip, respectively. A massage ball core 6 and a self-heating pack 7 are detachably installed inside the massage ball interlayer 4 and the heating pack interlayer 5, respectively. Multiple massage balls 8 are fixedly installed on one side of the massage ball core 6. When wearing, the thumb passes through the finger sleeve hole 3, and the wristband body 1 is wrapped around the back of the hand once and then secured with Velcro. The secured state is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the heating pad layer 5 covers the back of the hand, and the massage ball 8 inside the massage ball layer 4 is located at the tendon sheath position. The hook surface 2 of the Velcro is set on the inner side of the wristband body 1. After the Velcro is fixed, the hook surface is located on the inner side to avoid the Velcro hook surface from snagging on the clothes.
[0025] In an optional embodiment, the wristband body 1 uses a breathable elastic band, allowing the user to adjust the length of the wristband according to their wrist size. This ensures the brace fits snugly against the wrist, avoiding discomfort caused by being too tight or too loose, while allowing the massage balls 8 to accurately target acupoints. The elastic design allows the brace to fit the wrist more closely, ensuring comfort during wear and reducing pressure on the wrist from prolonged wear. The breathable elastic band material also effectively wicks away sweat, preventing discomfort caused by sweat buildup during heat therapy.
[0026] In an optional embodiment, two perforated breathable mesh fabrics are sewn onto the inner side of the wristband body. These perforated breathable mesh fabrics and the wristband body respectively form a massage ball interlayer 4 and a heating pack interlayer 5. An opening is provided between one side of the perforated fabric and the wristband body, through which the massage ball core 6 or the self-heating pack 7 is placed into the massage ball interlayer 4 or the heating pack interlayer 5. An elastic band is sewn onto one side of the opening in the breathable mesh fabric. This elastic band can be used to open the massage ball interlayer 4 (or the heating pack interlayer 5) to facilitate the insertion of the massage ball core 6 (or the self-heating pack 7) into the interlayer. The elastic band keeps the opening taut to prevent objects inside the interlayer from falling out.
[0027] In an optional embodiment, the inner core 6 of the massage ball is provided with a double-layered fabric sewn together, and the massage ball 8 is located on one side of the middle of the double-layered fabric. The double-layered fabric has annular stitches around each massage ball 8 to fix the internal massage ball. Preferably, the inner core 6 of the massage ball has 3 massage balls 8, which are respectively applied to the Yangxi acupoint, Hegu acupoint, and Lieque acupoint. The massage balls are steel balls or magnets, and the self-heating pack is a commercially available self-heating pack.
[0028] The massage ball interlayer 4 is provided with a female snap button that is fixedly connected to the wristband body 1, and the massage ball inner core 6 is provided with a male snap button. The massage ball inner core 6 is fixed in the massage ball interlayer 4 by the snap button to prevent displacement.
[0029] In an optional embodiment, the wristband body 1 is sewn with a seam 9, which further enhances the structural strength and durability of the wristband body 1. Additionally, the wristband body 1 has a double-loop stitch 10 surrounding the finger hole 3 to enhance the strength and abrasion resistance of the finger hole edge, preventing damage during use. The double-loop stitch design also improves the elasticity of the finger hole, allowing the thumb to enter and exit more easily, further enhancing the ease of wearing the protective gear.
[0030] During use, users can select self-heating packs 7 at different temperatures according to their individual needs to adjust the temperature and effect of the heat therapy. Simultaneously, the multiple massage balls 8 on the inner core 6 can provide targeted massage based on the specific location and symptoms of tenosynovitis. Patients can directly press to apply precise pressure to acupoints, and users can control the massage intensity and duration themselves, thereby further enhancing the treatment effect.
[0031] In summary, the portable hot compress massage brace for tenosynovitis provided by this utility model has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation, high comfort, and good breathability, which can effectively relieve the symptoms of tenosynovitis and improve the quality of life of patients.
[0032] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described above. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Devices and structures not described in detail herein should be understood as being implemented in a conventional manner within the art. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solutions of this utility model using the disclosed methods and techniques, or modify them into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model. This does not affect the essential content of this utility model. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model, without departing from the content of the technical solution of this utility model, still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of this utility model.
Claims
1. A portable heat therapy and massage brace for tenosynovitis, characterized in that, The portable tenosynovitis hot compress massage brace includes a wristband body for wrapping around the wrist and securing it with Velcro. When unfolded, the wristband body is rice-grain shaped with one end being semi-circular and the other end being rounded. The inner side of the semi-circular end of the wristband body has a Velcro hook surface, and the outer side of the middle part of the wristband body has a Velcro nap surface. The wristband body has a finger cot hole near the rounded tip. The inner side of the wristband body is provided with a massage ball interlayer and a heating pack interlayer. The massage ball interlayer and the heating pack interlayer are located near the semi-circular end and the rounded tip, respectively. The massage ball core and the self-heating pack are detachably installed in the massage ball interlayer and the heating pack interlayer, respectively. Multiple massage balls are fixedly installed on one side of the massage ball core. The thumb passes through the finger loop and the wristband is wrapped around the back of the hand once and secured with Velcro. The outer surface of the heating pack covers the back of the hand, and the massage ball inside the massage ball compartment is located at the tendon sheath position.
2. The portable heat therapy and massage brace for tenosynovitis as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The wristband itself is made of breathable elastic band.
3. The portable heat therapy and massage brace for tenosynovitis as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Two mouth-shaped breathable mesh fabrics are sewn on the inner side of the wristband body. The two mouth-shaped breathable mesh fabrics and the wristband body respectively form a massage ball interlayer and a heating pack interlayer. An opening is provided between one side of the mouth-shaped cloth bag and the wristband body. The massage ball core and the self-heating pack are placed into the massage ball interlayer and the heating pack interlayer respectively through the opening. The breathable mesh fabric has an elastic band sewn on one side of the opening.
4. The portable heat therapy and massage brace for tenosynovitis as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The massage ball has a double-layered fabric core with stitched connections. The massage ball is located on one side of the middle of the double-layered fabric. The double-layered fabric has a circular stitch around each massage ball to secure the inner massage ball.
5. A portable heat therapy and massage brace for tenosynovitis as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The wristband body has a sewn edge and a double-loop stitch around the finger hole.
6. A portable heat therapy and massage brace for tenosynovitis as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Three massage balls are fixedly installed on one side of the inner core of the massage ball, which are respectively used to treat the Yangxi, Hegu and Lieque acupoints.
7. A portable heat therapy and massage brace for tenosynovitis as described in claim 1 or 6, characterized in that, The massage balls are made of steel balls or magnets.
8. A portable heat therapy and massage brace for tenosynovitis as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The massage ball has a female snap button that is fixedly connected to the wristband body inside the interlayer, and a male snap button is provided inside the massage ball core.