Device for treating the human or animal body

Abstract

The invention relates to a therapeutic device for the external treatment of the human or animal body, in particular for the treatment of the fascia. The therapeutic device has at least three rigidly connected legs arranged in a common plane, wherein at each treatment corner exactly one end of one leg is connected to exactly one end of another leg.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a therapeutic device for the external treatment of the human and animal body, in particular for treating the fascia, which has exactly three firmly connected legs arranged in a common plane.

[0002] So-called fascia rollers and fascia balls, which are usually made of hard foam, are particularly popular for self-massage. Using your own body weight and the foam roller, pressure is applied to tight spots in the skeletal muscles with the goal of relieving muscle tension and increasing circulation. However, fascia rollers and fascia balls have limited uses. Furthermore, these devices are very bulky and therefore difficult to transport.

[0003] DE 10 2016 006 115 A1 discloses a device for fascia and / or trigger point treatment, which comprises an at least partially cylindrical base body with at least one elevation present in partial areas of the lateral surface. A front end protrudes radially beyond the lateral surface of the base body at one end. At the other end, the front end is at least partially spherical, with the elevation being arranged in the central region of the lateral surface and covering at least a partial area of the lateral surface.

[0004] DE 20 2015 004 038 U1 discloses a massage device for loosening adhered fascia structures, particularly in horses. It comprises a wooden roller body that is rotationally symmetrical about a rotational axis and has an axial bore in the region of its rotational axis, an axle body that is rotatably mounted in the axial bore relative to the roller body, and whose ends protrude from the roller body on both sides of the rotational axis, and handles in which the ends of the axle body are accommodated. The roller body has a cambered shape and circumferential grooves alternating with annular protrusions. This massage device also has only limited uses.

[0005] From DE 20 2019 105 810 U1 a fascia massage device is known whose shape is modeled on a club.

[0006] US 2014 358045 A1 discloses a therapy device with three projections arranged in a star shape, in which the heads arranged at the ends of the projections can be removed. US 2006 293619 A1 also discloses a therapy device with three projections arranged in a star shape.

[0007] From WO 2010 131 108 A2 a therapy device with five curved legs and various projections is known.

[0008] A rod-shaped therapy device is known from TW M 530 642 U).

[0009] From WO 92 21310 A1, a therapy device with four mutually perpendicular legs is known, which are connected to each other via balls.

[0010] From US 6 241 696 B1 a therapy device with a curved leg on which a handle-like grip is arranged is known.

[0011] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a therapy device that can be used particularly flexibly and effectively, in particular on different parts of the body.

[0012] The problem is solved by a therapy device which is characterized in that all legs are straight and / or of equal length and in that at each therapy corner each end of a leg is connected to exactly one end of another leg and an opening is formed between the legs.

[0013] The present invention provides a therapy device according to claim 1.

[0014] The therapy device according to the invention has the very special advantage of being very flexible and applicable to various parts of the human and animal body, particularly for fascia treatment, the treatment of tension, the treatment of adhesions, and / or to promote circulation. In particular, it is suitable for treating dogs, cats, horses, or other pets. The therapy device according to the invention can be used both for self-treatment and by a therapist.

[0015] The therapy device offers the unique advantage of offering a wide range of differently shaped sections from which the user can choose, allowing them to address their specific complaints. Furthermore, it is advantageous to design the therapy device in such a way that it can be individually adapted to the treatment being performed.

[0016] Preferably, at least one of the therapy corners, in particular each therapy corner, has an outward-facing therapy element. A particularly advantageous embodiment is one in which the therapy elements differ from one another in terms of shape, size, surface texture, hardness, and / or functionality. The therapy corner that is best suited for the treatment to be performed can be selected and used.

[0017] For example, it can advantageously be provided that the therapy element is designed as a rounded corner or edge of the therapy corner. A particularly versatile design is one in which the rounded corner or edge has a radius of curvature in the range of 2 mm to 20 mm, in particular in the range of 4 mm to 10 mm.

[0018] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the therapy element comprises a sphere and / or a spherical segment and / or a cone and / or a convex protrusion and / or a roller and / or a circular cylinder segment. In particular, it can advantageously be provided that the therapy element comprises a sphere and / or a spherical segment and / or a cone and / or a convex protrusion and / or a roller and / or a circular cylinder segment with a radius of curvature in the range of 2 mm to 20 mm, in particular in the range of 4 mm to 10 mm.

[0019] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the therapy element comprises a rotatably mounted ball or a rotatably mounted roller. This design has the particular advantage that the roller or ball can roll over the body part to be treated. In this respect, this design can be used in particular to exert pressure without causing friction between the therapy element and the surface of the body part to be treated, in particular the skin of the person being treated.

[0020] A therapy element can, for example, be pyramid-shaped or in the form of a prism, especially a triangular prism. It is advantageous, especially with such a therapy element, if the therapy element has rounded corners and rounded edges. However, sharp edges or corners are not fundamentally excluded.

[0021] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, at least one therapy element of the therapy device is at least partially ring-shaped. In particular, the therapy element can at least partially have a doughnut shape. The outer diameter can advantageously be in the range of 3 cm to 6 cm. Such a design is particularly suitable for treating the fascia in areas where the patient's skin is very thin. The difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter can advantageously be in the range of 0.5 cm to 3 cm. In this way, sufficient stability is achieved, while still allowing one or more fingers to reach through if this is advantageous for the respective treatment.

[0022] The therapy element can advantageously have an outwardly protruding, particularly curved and / or nose-shaped, projection. The projection preferably tapers to a point at its free end. Such a design is particularly suitable, for example, for treating the superficial fascia in the area of the fingers and finger joints. In particular, areas that cannot be reached with a fascia ball or fascia roller can be treated. The projection preferably has no sharp edges.

[0023] In a particular embodiment, at least one therapy element of the therapy device is at least partially annular, with a projection, in particular a curved and / or nose-shaped projection, extending outward from the outer circumference. In particular, it can advantageously be provided that the projection initially extends tangentially away from the annular part of the therapy element and then follows a curved path (in particular directed toward the annular part of the therapy element) to its free end. The projection preferably has no sharp edges.

[0024] A therapy element can be made of a hard material, such as wood, hard plastic, hard foam, or metal, or it can comprise a hard material. Alternatively, the therapy element can be made of a soft material, particularly silicone or rubber, or it can comprise a soft material, particularly silicone or rubber. There are no fundamental restrictions regarding the choice of material.

[0025] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, at least one therapy element is removably secured or can be secured within the therapy corner, particularly without the use of tools. Such an embodiment has the very special advantage that one therapy element can be exchanged for another therapy element. In particular, the therapy element can be exchanged for another therapy element that has a different shape and / or a different size and / or a different hardness and / or a different surface finish and / or a different functionality. This also makes it possible to replace a worn therapy element with an identical therapy element.

[0026] In particular, it can advantageously be provided that at least one therapy corner, in particular each therapy corner, has a fastening element designed to interact with a counter-fastening element of a therapy element. In this case, it can advantageously be provided, for example, that the fastening element and the counter-fastening element are designed to form a positive connection and / or a clamping connection, in particular a dovetail connection. Such a design makes it possible to secure the therapy element by means of a plug-in process. In particular, the positive connection can also comprise a snap-in connection.

[0027] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, several, in particular all, therapy corners have identical fastening elements, each of which is designed to interact with a counter-fastening element of a therapy element. In particular, it can advantageously be provided that several therapy elements, in particular all therapy elements, each have a counter-fastening element, wherein the counter-fastening elements are of identical design. This makes it possible to fix each of the therapy elements within each of the therapy corners and to interchange the therapy elements as desired.

[0028] In an advantageous design, there are several different therapy elements (especially in a number greater than the number of therapy corners) that can be attached as needed and for the specific application. This design is particularly versatile.

[0029] The therapy device according to the invention has the further advantage that it can be securely held by at least one of the legs, preferably by each leg, or by one of the therapy corners. For this purpose, the legs and / or the therapy corners are designed such that they can be grasped with one hand, particularly by a normal-sized adult.

[0030] According to the invention, an opening is formed between the legs through which the fingers of one hand can be guided to grasp a leg or a therapy corner. For example, a leg can be grasped to treat one's own body region or a patient's body region with the therapy edge opposite the grasped leg. For example, a therapy corner can be grasped to treat one's own body region or a patient's body region with the therapy edge opposite the grasped therapy corner.

[0031] However, it is also possible for a handle element to be additionally provided, for example in order to provide a wider selection of holding options and / or to be able to hold the therapy device with two hands during treatment. In particular, it can advantageously be provided that the handle element is fixed or can be fixed to at least one of the legs. Alternatively or additionally, it can advantageously be provided that the handle element is fixed or can be fixed to at least one of the fastening elements to which a therapy element can otherwise be fixed. Preferably, the handle element can be fixed without tools, for example by means of a plug-in connection. Furthermore, it can advantageously be provided that the handle element can be removed again non-destructively and / or without tools. Alternatively, it is also possible for a separate coupling device to be provided for coupling the handle element.The coupling device may include a form-fitting connection and / or a clamping connection, for example a dovetail connection.

[0032] The handle element can be designed as a handle, for example. However, other handle shapes are also possible.

[0033] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, at least one leg has a therapeutic edge between its ends, in particular one directed outward. The therapeutic edge can be used, in particular, to stimulate blood circulation by stroking this therapeutic edge over a body part and thereby exerting contact pressure. A particularly effective embodiment is one in which the therapeutic edge is ridged or comb-shaped. Alternatively or additionally, it can advantageously be provided that the therapeutic edge has recesses, in particular those arranged equidistant from one another.

[0034] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, at least one leg has an outer contour that deviates from a circular shape in a plane perpendicular to its longitudinal direction. This has the very special advantage that the leg can be grasped and held particularly securely, while reducing the risk of the leg accidentally rotating in a closed hand. For example, the leg can have a rectangular outer contour in a plane perpendicular to its longitudinal direction. In particular, it can advantageously be provided that all legs each have an outer contour that deviates from a circular shape in a plane perpendicular to their longitudinal direction. This has the very special advantage that each of the legs can be grasped and held particularly securely.

[0035] In a particularly advantageous design, all arms are of the same design. This has the particular advantage that the therapy device can always be gripped by one of the arms, regardless of which therapy element is being used. At least, it can be advantageous to have several arms of the same length, or all arms of the same length.

[0036] A design in which the legs have a length in the range of 7 cm to 18 cm, in particular in the range of 10 cm to 15 cm, is particularly handy and easy to use. A leg can advantageously have a circumference in the range of 4 cm to 15 cm, in particular in the range of 6 cm to 10 cm. With a design of this type, the leg can be easily grasped and held securely. The diameter of a leg can advantageously be in the range of 0.5 cm to 4 cm, in particular in the range of 2 cm to 3 cm. In particular, a leg can have a rectangular cross-section. The edge length of the rectangle can advantageously be in the range of 0.5 cm to 4 cm, in particular in the range of 2 cm to 3 cm. The corners of the rectangular cross-section can be rounded so that the leg can fit ergonomically when grasped. With a design of this type, the leg can be held particularly securely.

[0037] The therapy device can advantageously have at least one fixing element for fixing the therapy device to a foreign object, in particular to a wall, a floor, or a piece of furniture. This makes it possible to temporarily fix the therapy device externally and to use it by leaning against it, lying on it, and / or moving it relative to the fixed therapy device. The fixing element is preferably designed such that the therapy device can be fixed to a foreign object, in particular to a wall, a floor, or a piece of furniture, in a non-destructive and / or tool-free manner. For example, the fixing element can have a suction cup or be designed as a suction cup.

[0038] The fixing element can, for example, be attached or attachable to one of the legs. It is particularly possible for the fixing element to be attached or attachable to at least one therapy element. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible for the fixing element to have a counter-fixing element, so that it can be attached, in particular without tools, to a fastening element of a therapy corner to which a therapy element would otherwise be attachable. Preferably, the fixing element can be attached in such a way that it can be removed again without damage and / or without tools.

[0039] The therapy device according to the invention, which has exactly three legs, in particular exactly three legs of equal length, is particularly effective and versatile. Such a therapy device can essentially have the shape of a vertical triangular cylinder with a central opening that also has the shape of a vertical triangular cylinder. Preferably, the lengths of the legs in such a design are dimensioned such that one of the legs can be grasped by the hand and used as a handle. The tip of the essentially triangular therapy device opposite this leg can then be used for treatment, for example for the treatment of the fascia. Furthermore, such a therapy device can be held very securely at a therapy corner in order to stroke the body area to be treated with a therapy edge of the opposite leg.

[0040] In a particular embodiment, which is not part of the invention, the therapy device has exactly four arms. In particular, it can advantageously be provided that the angle between directly connected arms differs from 90 degrees (right angle) and / or that at least two opposing arms are of unequal length. However, a therapy device with exactly three arms is preferred because, in a therapy device with exactly three arms, the arms do not impede the therapeutic work, particularly due to the sharper angles, and treating deeper body structures is easier.

[0041] Particularly advantageously, the therapy device can have at least one straight leg, in particular exclusively straight legs. It has been shown that such a design can be handled particularly safely and, at the same time, can be designed very robustly in a simple manner.

[0042] In a particularly stable design, the legs are manufactured together in one piece, for example as an injection-molded part and / or as a cast part.

[0043] The entire therapy device, including its therapy elements, can be manufactured in one piece, for example, as an injection-molded part and / or as a cast part. Such a design can easily achieve particularly high stability. However, it is also possible to assemble the entire therapy device from several parts in such a way that no parts can be removed without damaging them. Preferably, the therapy elements of such a one-piece therapy device have different shapes and / or sizes and / or surface textures and / or hardness and / or functionality. However, as already described above, a therapy device with interchangeable therapy elements is particularly versatile.

[0044] The legs can be made of a hard material, especially wood, metal, or hard plastic. The legs are preferably rigid in order to transmit sufficient force to the body parts to be treated for the respective treatment. However, it is also possible for the legs to be resilient in order to limit the force exerted on the body parts to be treated.

[0045] Preferably, the therapy device has a weight in the range of 50 grams to 300 grams, especially in the range of 50 grams to 150 grams. Such a weight conveys to the user that the therapy device is very stable without limiting its usability or causing the weight to be perceived as annoying.

[0046] Of particular advantage is a therapy system comprising at least two therapy devices according to the invention, which are or can be coupled to one another, in particular in a non-destructive and / or tool-free manner. In particular, the therapy devices can be or can be coupled to one another in a fixed manner. For example, it is possible to mechanically connect two of the therapy devices such that they each touch along a limb and can be connected to one another there, preferably in a tool-free and / or tool-free manner. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible to connect the therapy devices using the fastening elements already mentioned above.

[0047] The therapy device according to the invention can be used in a wide variety of ways. For example, it is possible to work with the therapy device inside the back of the knee, whereby the therapy device is applied between the lower leg and thigh in such a way that the plane in which the preferably three legs are located is parallel to the plane in which the upper and lower legs move. One therapy element of the device is directed from behind toward the back of the knee. By bending the leg, a massage effect and an effect on the fascia can be achieved.

[0048] The device can also be used specifically as a massage device for fascia massage, whereby one of the thighs is grasped with the hand and the therapy element arranged on the opposite therapy corner is brought into contact with the body parts to be treated.

[0049] To promote blood circulation, for example in the forearm, the device can be held at one therapy corner in order to stroke the area of the body to be treated with a therapy edge of the opposite leg.

[0050] A stand may be provided in which the therapy device according to the invention can be placed, in particular in an upright position. The stand may advantageously have a tetrahedral or pyramidal shape and include a receptacle, for example a slot, into which at least a portion of the therapy device can be inserted, in particular in a clamping and / or form-fitting manner. In particular, it may advantageously be provided that a surface of the stand opposite the receptacle functions as a base for placing the stand on a storage surface.

[0051] The stand can advantageously be manufactured in one piece, in particular as an injection-molded part, and / or as a solid body.

[0052] According to an independent inventive concept, the stand itself is designed as a therapy device which has, in particular, rounded therapy corners, in particular therapy corners with therapy elements which can be removed without tools and / or without destruction, and / or therapy edges, in particular therapy edges which are grooved or have recesses arranged equidistant from one another.

[0053] According to a further independent inventive concept, another therapy device is particularly advantageous, which has a tetrahedral or pyramidal shape and which has, in particular, rounded therapy corners, in particular therapy corners with therapy elements that can be removed without tools and / or without damage, and / or at least one therapy edge, in particular a therapy edge that is grooved or has equidistantly arranged recesses. The other therapy device can advantageously be manufactured in one piece, in particular as an injection-molded part, and / or as a solid body.

[0054] The subject matter of the invention is illustrated schematically and by way of example in the drawing and is described below with reference to the figures, wherein identical or similarly acting elements are generally provided with the same reference numerals even in different embodiments. In the drawings: Fig. 1 a perspective view of a first embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, Fig. 2 a detailed view of the first embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, Fig. 3 a front view of the first embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, Fig. 4 a side view of the first embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, Fig. 5 a further side view of the first embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, Fig. 6 a perspective view of a second embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, Fig. 7 a front view of the third embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, Fig. 8 a front view of a therapy device not belonging to the invention, Fig. 9 a front view of the fourth embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, which has a handle element, Fig.10 shows a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a therapy system according to the invention, Fig. 11 shows a fifth exemplary embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, Fig. 12 shows the therapy element of the fifth exemplary embodiment in a perspective view, Fig. 13 shows the therapy element of the fifth exemplary embodiment in a side view, Fig. 14 shows an exemplary embodiment of a stand for a therapy device according to the invention in a perspective view, Fig. 15 shows the exemplary embodiment of a stand together with a therapy device according to the invention in a side view, and Fig. 16 shows another therapy device not belonging to the invention in a perspective view.

[0055] The Figures 1 , 3 , 4 and 5show different views of a first embodiment of a therapy device 1 according to the invention for the external treatment of the human and animal body. The therapy device 1 has three firmly connected legs 2, which are arranged in a common plane. At each therapy corner 3, exactly one end of one leg 2 is connected to exactly one end of another leg 2. Each of the therapy corners 3 has an outwardly directed therapy element 4. The therapy elements 4 can be removed and replaced with other therapy elements 4 if necessary.

[0056] Two of the legs 2 each have an outwardly directed therapeutic edge 8 between their ends. The therapeutic edge 8 can be used in particular to stimulate blood circulation by stroking the therapeutic edge 8 over a body part, thereby exerting a contact force. The therapeutic edge 8 is comb-shaped and has recesses 9 arranged equidistant from one another.

[0057] There is an opening 5 between the legs 2. This makes it possible to grasp either each of the legs 2 or each therapy corner 3 with one hand in order to hold the therapy device 1 securely.

[0058] Each therapy corner 3 has a fastening element 6 which is designed to interact with a counter-fastening element 7 of a therapy element 4.

[0059] Figure 2shows a detailed view of a therapy corner 3 including its fastening element 6, as well as a disassembled therapy element 4 including its counter-fastening element 7. The fastening element 6 and the counter-fastening element 7 are designed to form a positive connection and / or clamp connection, namely a dovetail connection. This design allows the therapy element 4 to be secured by a plug-in process.

[0060] Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a therapy device 1 according to the invention for external treatment of the human or animal body. The therapy device 1 differs from the therapy device 1 according to the first embodiment in the therapy elements 4.

[0061] Furthermore, the therapy device 1 has two fixing elements 10 for fixing the therapy device 1 to an external object, in particular to a wall, a floor, or a piece of furniture. This allows the therapy device 1 to be temporarily fixed externally and used by leaning against it, lying on it, and / or moving it relative to the fixed therapy device 1. Each fixing element 10 is designed as a suction cup 15 and is attached to one of the therapy elements 4.

[0062] Fig. 7 shows a front view of the third embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, which has a removable therapy element 4 with a rotatably mounted ball 11.

[0063] Fig. 8shows a frontal view of a therapy device not belonging to the invention, which has four firmly connected legs 2. The legs 2 are arranged in a common plane. At each therapy corner 3, exactly one end of one leg 2 is connected to exactly one end of another leg 2. Each of the four therapy corners 3 has an outwardly directed therapy element 4.

[0064] Fig. 9 shows a front view of the fourth embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention, which has a handle element 14. The handle element 14 has counter-fastening elements 7 by means of which it is secured to two of the fastening elements 6, to which a therapy element 4 can otherwise be secured (when the handle element 14 is not needed).

[0065] Fig. 10shows a front view of an embodiment of a therapy system 12 according to the invention, which comprises two therapy devices 1 according to the invention, which are immovably connected to one another, in particular in a non-destructive and / or tool-free manner. Two coupling components 13 are used to establish the connection, each of which has two counter-fastening elements 7 that interact with the fastening elements 6 of two therapy corners 3, to which a therapy element 4 can otherwise be secured (when the coupling of the therapy devices 1 is not required).

[0066] Figure 11shows a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a therapy device 1 according to the invention for external treatment of the human or animal body. The therapy device 1 differs from the therapy device 1 according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment by at least one therapy element 4, which in the Figures 12 and 13 shown individually in a perspective view and in a side view. Each therapy corner 3 has a fastening element 6, which is designed to interact with a counter-fastening element 7 of a therapy element 4. No therapy element 4 is yet coupled to two therapy corners 3. Therapy elements 4 can still be coupled to these free therapy corners 3.

[0067] The therapy element 4 coupled to the third therapy corner 3 is ring-shaped in a partial section 16. This design is particularly well suited for treating the fascia in areas where the patient's skin is very thin. The therapy element 4 has an outwardly projecting, curved projection 17 that tapers to a point at its free end. This design is suitable, for example, for treating the superficial fascia in the area of the fingers and finger joints. The projection 17 initially extends tangentially away from the ring-shaped part 16 of the therapy element 4 and then follows a curved course directed towards the ring-shaped part 16 of the therapy element 4 up to its free end.

[0068] Fig. 14shows schematically an embodiment of a stand 18 for a therapy device 1 according to the invention in a perspective view. The stand 18 has a pyramid shape. In addition, the stand 18 has an upwardly directed receptacle 19, namely a slot, into which at least one part of a therapy device 1 according to the invention can be inserted, in particular in a clamping and / or form-fitting manner. A surface of the stand opposite the receptacle functions as a base 20 in order to be able to place the stand 18 on a storage surface, as shown in Figure 15 shown in a side view.

[0069] The stand 18 makes it possible to hold the therapy device 1 upright so that it can be easily and quickly grasped when ready for use.

[0070] Fig. 16shows a perspective view of a therapy device 21 not belonging to the invention. This therapy device 21 has a tetrahedral or pyramidal shape. This therapy device 21 also has rounded therapy tips 22 and therapy edges 23, namely, therapy edges that are grooved and have equidistantly arranged recesses. List of reference symbols:

[0071] 1Therapy device 2Leg 3Therapy corner 4Therapy element 5Opening 6Fastening element 7Counter-fastening element 8Therapy edge 9Recess 10Fixing element 11Ball 12Therapy system 13Coupling component 14Grip element 15Suction cup 16Annular part 16 of the therapy element 4 17Protrusion 18Stand 19Receptacle for a therapy device 1 20Standing surface 21Other therapy device 22Therapy tips 23Therapy edges

Claims

1. Therapy device (1) for external treatment of the human and animal body, in particular for treating the fascia, said device having exactly three legs (2) which are firmly connected to one another and are arranged in a common plane, characterized in that all of the legs (2) are straight and / or of equal length and, in each case at a therapy corner (3), exactly one end of one leg (2) is connected to exactly one end of another leg (2), and an aperture (5) is formed between the legs.

2. Therapy device (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that at least one therapy corner (3), in particular each therapy corner (3), has an outwardly directed therapy element (4).

3. Therapy device (1) according to Claim 2, characterized in that the therapy element (4) has at least one of the following features: a. the therapy element (4) is designed as a rounded corner or edge of the therapy corner (3), b. the therapy element (4) is designed as a rounded corner or edge of the therapy corner (3), said corner or edge having a radius of curvature in the range from 2 mm to 20 mm, in particular in the range from 4 mm to 10 mm, c. the therapy element (4) has a ball (11) and / or a ball segment and / or a cone and / or a convex protrusion and / or a roller and / or a circular cylinder segment, d. the therapy element (4) has a ball (11) and / or a ball segment and / or a cone and / or a convex protrusion and / or a roller and / or a circular cylinder segment having a radius of curvature in the range from 2 mm to 20 mm, in particular in the range from 4 mm to 10 mm, e. the therapy element (4) has a rotatably mounted ball (11) or a rotatably mounted roller, f. the therapy element (4) is pyramid-shaped or in the form of a prism, in particular a triangular prism, g. the therapy element (4) is at least partially annular, h. the therapy element (4) has an outwardly protruding, in particular curved and / or nose-shaped projection, i. the therapy element (4) is produced from a soft material, in particular from silicone or rubber, j. the therapy element (4) has a soft material, in particular of silicone or rubber.

4. Therapy device (1) according to Claim 2 or 3, characterized in that a. the therapy element (4) is fastened or fastenable within the therapy corner (3) in a detachable manner, in particular so as to be detachable without tools, and / or that b. at least one therapy corner (3), in particular each therapy corner (3), has a fastening element (6), which is designed to interact with a mating fastening element (7) of a therapy element (4), and / or that c. the fastening element (6) and the mating fastening element (7) are designed to form a positive connection, in particular a dovetail connection.

5. Therapy device (1) according to Claim 4, characterized in that a. several, in particular all, of the therapy corners (3) have identical fastening elements (6), each of which is designed to interact with a mating fastening element (7) of a therapy element (4), and / or that b. several of the therapy elements (4), in particular all of the therapy elements (4), each have a mating fastening element (7), the mating fastening elements (7) being of identical design.

6. Therapy device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a grip element (14) is provided, which is designed in particular as a handle and which is fastened or fastenable to at least one of the legs (2) and / or to a fastening element (6) of a therapy corner (3).

7. Therapy device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a. at least one leg (2) has, between its ends, a therapy edge (8), in particular directed outwards, or that b. at least one leg (2) has, between its ends, a therapy edge (8), in particular directed outwards, which is corrugated or comb-shaped, or that c. at least one leg (2) has, between its ends, a therapy edge (8), in particular directed outwards, which has indentations (9), the latter being in particular arranged equidistantly from one another.

8. Therapy device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a. at least one leg (2), in a plane perpendicular to the direction of its longitudinal extent, has an outer contour that deviates from the circular shape, or that all of the legs (2), in a plane perpendicular to the direction of their longitudinal extent, each have an outer contour that deviates from the circular shape, or that b. at least one leg (2), in a plane perpendicular to the direction of its longitudinal extent, has a rectangular outer contour, or that all the legs (2), in a plane perpendicular to the direction of their longitudinal extent, each have a rectangular outer contour.

9. Therapy device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a. all of the legs (2) are of identical design, and / or that b. the legs (2) have a length in the range from 7 cm to 18 cm, in particular in the range from 10 cm to 15 cm, and / or that c. at least one leg (2) can be gripped with one hand, in particular with four fingers of one hand, or that each of the legs (2) can be gripped with one hand.

10. Therapy device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a. the therapy device (1) has at least one fixing element (10) for fixing the therapy device (1) to an external object, in particular to a wall, a floor or a piece of furniture, in particular in such a way as to be detachable again non-destructively and / or without tools, or that b. the therapy device (1) has at least one fixing element (10) for fixing the therapy device (1) to an external object, in particular to a wall, a floor or a piece of furniture, in particular in such a way as to be detachable again non-destructively and / or without tools, wherein the fixing element (10) has a suction cup (15) or is designed as a suction cup (15).

11. Therapy device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the therapy device (1) has substantially the shape of a vertical cylinder, in particular a triangular cylinder, with a central aperture (5) which also has the shape of a vertical cylinder, in particular a triangular cylinder.

12. Therapy device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a. at least the legs (2) are manufactured together in one piece, or that the therapy device (1) is manufactured in one piece, and / or that b. the therapy device (1) or at least the legs (2) are manufactured from a hard material, in particular from wood, metal, hard plastic, and / or that c. the therapy device (1) has a weight in the range from 50 grams to 300 grams, preferably in the range from 50 grams to 150 grams.

13. Therapy system (12) comprising at least two therapy devices (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 12, which are coupled to one another, or can be coupled to one another, in particular in such a way as to be detachable again non-destructively and / or without tools.

14. Non-therapeutic use of a therapy device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 12 or of a therapy system (12) according to Claim 13 for use in cosmetics and / or in sports.

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