Motion control device and physiotherapy device

Abstract

To provide a motion control device with improved convenience, capable of selectively using a holding member depending on ease and preference of operation of each individual, and physiotherapy device.SOLUTION: An operation switch device (a motion control device) 21 includes a switch holding member 14 to be fitted in a hand, and an operation switch (motion control means) 5 separably attached to the switch holding member 14 and controlling motion of a physiotherapy device. The physiotherapy device using the operation switch device 21 is so configured that a therapist or a person undergoing a therapy operates the operation switch 5, with the switch holding member 14 fitted in the hand, to control the motion of the physiotherapy device. Such a switch holding member to be worn on a foot, a finger, a toe, an upper arm, etc. may be usable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a motion control device and a device for use in physical therapy. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a motion control device that has a first switch provided at the end of a cylindrical case and a second switch housed within the case, with the button portion of the second switch exposed from an opening provided on the periphery of the case, and has a hook for wearing on the hand. Patent Document 2 describes a control input device for electrical stimulation that has an elastic belt that is wrapped around the hand of a paralyzed patient and an operating switch fixed to the outer surface of the elastic belt, with the elastic belt used so that the operating switch is located between the index finger and thumb. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5915612 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 2891087 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the motion control device described in Patent Document 1, the first and second switches are fixed to a case, while in the control input device described in Patent Document 2, the operation switch is fixed to an elastic belt. In this way, the switches are fixed to a holding member worn on the hand (the case with a hook described in Patent Document 1, the elastic belt described in Patent Document 2), and it was necessary to fix a switch to each holding member. Furthermore, if one wanted to use multiple types of holding members worn on the hand or finger depending on each individual's ease of operation and preference, it was necessary to prepare each type of holding member with a switch.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and aims to provide an improved motion control device and physical therapy device that allows each individual to select and use a holding member according to their ease of operation and preference, thereby improving convenience. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The motion control device of the present invention according to claim 1 comprises a holding member to be worn on a part of the body, and a motion control means detachably attached to the holding member for controlling the motion of a physical therapy device, the holding member being fitted to a hand or a finger, and the motion control means can be operated with the hand or finger on the side on which the holding member is worn, regardless of the state in which the motion control means is attached to the holding member. With this configuration, a holding member can be selected and used according to each individual's ease of operation and preference, and only one motion control means needs to be prepared for multiple holding members, and convenience is improved because it can be operated with the hand or finger on the side on which the holding member is worn.

[0007] The motion control device according to claim 2 is characterized in that the holding member is fitted to a hand or a finger and is configured to maintain the state of being fitted to the hand or a finger even when the holding member is not being gripped. With this configuration, the motion control means can be operated even when the holding member is not being gripped.

[0008] The motion control device according to claim 3 is characterized in that the holding member has a first portion extending in one direction and a second portion extending from one end of the first portion in a direction different from the one direction and then extending toward the first portion, and is provided with an attachment portion for attaching the motion control means near a portion of the second portion connected to the first portion. With this configuration, the motion control means can be operated by wearing the holding member on a hand.

[0009] The motion control device according to claim 4 is characterized in that the holding member has a ring shape that fits around a finger and includes an attachment portion for attaching the motion control means to the circumferential surface of the ring. With this configuration, the motion control means can be operated by fitting the holding member around a finger or toe.

[0010] The motion control device according to claim 5 is characterized in that the holding member is made of a flexible and / or stretchable and / or elastic material, which allows the holding member to deform to accommodate differences in the thickness and size of each individual's hand and finger thickness.

[0011] The motion control device according to claim 6 is characterized in that the motion control means is connected to the physical therapy device via a wire or wirelessly. With this configuration, when the motion control means is connected to the physical therapy device via a wire (switch cord), the motion of the physical therapy device can be controlled by the motion control means. In the wireless case, a switch cord connecting the motion control means to the physical therapy device is not required, eliminating the risk of the switch cord breaking in the wired case, and making it easier to operate the motion control means and control the motion of the physical therapy device.

[0012] The physical therapy device according to claim 7 is a physical therapy device using any of the above-mentioned motion control devices, characterized in that the holding member is attached to a part of the body of the therapist or the patient, and the motion of the physical therapy device is controlled by operating the motion control means. With this configuration, the therapist or the patient can select and use a holding member according to their own ease of operation and preference, and can control the physical therapy device by operating the motion control means.

[0013] The physical therapy device according to claim 8 is an electrical stimulation device, and the electrical stimulation applied to the patient is controlled by operating the operation control means. With this configuration, when a therapist wears the holding member on a part of the body and operates the operation control means, the holding member does not leave the part of the body, allowing the therapist to use both hands freely. This makes it easy for the therapist to assist the patient receiving electrical stimulation and prevent the patient from accidentally falling.

[0014] The physical therapy device according to claim 9 is characterized by comprising electrodes to be attached to the skin surface of the patient and electrodes to be attached to the fingers of the therapist. With this configuration, electrical stimulation can be applied to the patient at the location and timing intended by the therapist. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, a holding member can be selected and used according to each individual's ease of operation and preference, and a motion control device and a physical therapy device with improved convenience can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electrical stimulation device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electrical stimulation device. [Figure 3A] 1 is a perspective view of an operation switch according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3B] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first switch holding member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 5 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 4, and is an enlarged view of a portion where an operation switch is attached to a first switch holding member. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing a state in which the first switch holding member and the operation switch are used. [Figure 7A]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a second switch holding member according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7B] FIG. 10 is a side view of the second switch holding member. [Figure 7C] FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 7B. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the second switch holding member and the operation switch in use. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an electrical stimulation device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a finger band and electrodes according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the second switch holding member, the operation switch, the finger band, and the electrodes in use according to the third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An operation switch device as an example of an operation control device according to an embodiment of the present invention and an electrical stimulation device as an example of a physical therapy device will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0018] (Embodiment 1) As shown in Fig. 1, electrical stimulation device 1 according to embodiment 1 of the present invention includes device main body 2 having an internal electrical circuit for outputting electrical stimulation, electrical stimulation electrodes 3a and 3b that are attached to the skin surface of the patient to apply electrical stimulation, electrode cord 4 connecting electrodes 3a and 3b to device main body 2, operation switch 5 that serves as operation control means for controlling the operation of electrical stimulation device 1, and switch cords 6a and 6b that connect operation switch 5 to device main body 2. Switch cord 6a is detachably connected to switch cord 6b, which is detachably connected to the upper surface of device main body 2. Although not shown in Fig. 1, electrical stimulation device 1 also includes a first switch holder 14, which will be described later.

[0019] The electrodes 3a and 3b are composed of hook-type gel electrodes, and the backsides of the electrodes 3a and 3b are the adhesive surfaces that are attached to the skin surface of the patient. The hooks of the electrodes 3a and 3b are attached to the respective tips of the electrode cord 4, which branches into two at a midpoint, and the base end of the electrode cord 4 is detachably connected to the upper surface of the device main body 2.

[0020] The device main body 2 is equipped with a rotatable dial 7, a pressable decision button 8 located in the center of the dial 7, and a display unit 9. Treatment conditions are set using the dial 7 and the decision button 8. The display unit 9 is a touch panel, and this touch panel also has the function of the decision button 8. The display unit 9 occupies a large proportion of the device main body 2 in the longitudinal direction, making it easy to see, and the display unit 9 displays treatment conditions, treatment results, etc.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, device main body 2 further includes output unit 10, which generates electrical stimuli and outputs them to electrodes 3a, 3b, and control unit 11, which is configured by a microcontroller (microcomputer), and control unit 11 controls display unit 9 and output unit 10. Control unit 11 receives signals from dial 7, decision button 8, and touch panel (display unit 9) to set treatment conditions, and data on the set treatment conditions and treatment results is stored, for example, in an internal memory of control unit 11. Control unit 11 controls output unit 10 to generate electrical stimuli based on the set treatment conditions, and controls output unit 10 to output or stop the electrical stimuli to electrodes 3a, 3b based on a signal from operation switch 5. Device main body 2 may also include a memory for storing data on treatment conditions and treatment results.

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B , the operation switch 5 is a tactile switch configured by fitting a push button 13 into a housing 12, and a switch cord 6a is connected to the push button 13. The top surface of the push button 13 is located higher than the top surface of the housing 12. When viewed from above, the upper portion (upper housing) 12a of the housing 12 has an outer shape with a convex piece 12a1 provided at one point on the circumference. The lower portion (lower housing) 12b of the housing has a shape with a truncated cone disposed below a substantially cylindrical shape. The portion (middle housing) 12c between the upper housing 12a and the lower housing 12b has a shape that is recessed inward from the cylindrical portion of the lower housing 12b, forming a recess 12d. The operation switch 5 may be a toggle switch, a rocker switch, or the like. The operation switch 5 may be provided with a light source such as an LED that lights up or off depending on the ON / OFF state of the operation switch 5, allowing visual recognition of the ON / OFF state of the operation switch 5. The function of the operation switch 5 may be not only to turn the output on / off but also to adjust the output intensity. Also, instead of the operation switch 5, a pressure-sensitive sensor, for example, may be used as the operation control means.

[0023] 4 shows a first switch holding member 14 to which an operation switch 5 is removably attached. The first switch holding member 14, which is an example of a holding member, has a first portion 14a extending in one direction (the direction indicated by arrow A) and a second portion 14b extending horizontally from one end 14a1 of the first portion 14a in a direction different from the one direction, then bending and extending in a direction inclined relative to the one direction toward the first portion 14a. A switch mounting portion 15 for mounting the operation switch 5 is provided near the portion of the second portion 14b connected to the first portion 14a, and the switch mounting portion 15 serves as a fitting portion into which the operation switch 5 fits. The switch mounting portion 15 has a recess 15a into which the upper housing portion 12a and switch cord 6a of the operation switch 5 are inserted, and a hole 15b into which the middle housing portion 12c and lower housing portion 12b of the operation switch 5 are inserted.

[0024] 5 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 4, and is an enlarged view of a portion where the operation switch 5 is attached to the first switch holding member 14. The operation switch 5 and the first switch holding member 14 constitute the operation switch device 21 in the first embodiment. The operation switch 5 is attached to the first switch holding member 14 by fitting the protrusion 15c protruding inward of the hole 15b into the recess 12d (see FIG. 3B) of the operation switch 5. The operation switch 5 is detachably attached to the first switch holding member 14, and the housing lower portion 12b (see FIG. 3B) of the operation switch 5 has a truncated cone shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the protrusion 15c of the first switch holding member 14 is approximately semicircular, making it easy to attach the operation switch 5 to the switch attachment portion 15. The hole 15b has a structure that penetrates from top to bottom, but it may also be a hole that does not penetrate (has a bottom at the bottom). By constructing the first switch holding member 14 from a flexible and / or stretchable and / or elastic material such as silicone, the first switch holding member 14 can deform to accommodate differences in the thickness and size of each individual's hand. Since first switch holding members 14 of the same size and shape can be used regardless of individual differences in hand thickness and size, it is sufficient to prepare at least one type of first switch holding member 14. The first switch holding member 14 can be replaced with a material other than silicone, such as urethane.

[0025] Next, a method of using the first switch holding member 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the therapist places his / her hand (e.g., the right hand in FIG. 6) between the first portion 14a and the second portion 14b of the first switch holding member 14 and grasps the first portion 14a. Alternatively, the first switch holding member 14 is fitted so as to sandwich the therapist's hand, and the therapist grasps the first portion 14a. At the same time, the operation switch 5, which is connected to the device main body 2 by switch cords 6a and 6b, is attached to the switch mounting portion 15 of the first switch holding member 14. At this time, the first portion 14a of the first switch holding member 14 is positioned on the palm side of the therapist's hand, and the second portion 14b is positioned on the back side of the hand. The electrodes 3a and 3b are attached to the skin surface of the patient, and treatment conditions are set using the dial 7, the decision button 8, and the touch panel (display unit 9) of the device main body 2. The therapist then operates the operation switch 5 with the thumb of his / her right hand (by pressing the push button 13) to administer electrical stimulation to the patient, enabling rehabilitation aimed at, for example, pain relief or amelioration of muscle atrophy. When a pressure-sensitive sensor is used as the operation control means instead of the operation switch 5, the pressure-sensitive sensor can be pressed against the patient for operation.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 4, end 14b1 of second portion 14b of first switch holding member 14 is close to other end 14a2 of first portion 14a, and when first switch holding member 14 is worn on the hand, first portion 14a and second portion 14b are pressed against the palm and back of the hand, respectively, as shown in Fig. 6, so that first switch holding member 14 does not come off the hand even when first portion 14a is not being grasped and the hand is opened, and first switch holding member 14 remains attached to the hand. Therefore, the therapist can use both hands freely with first switch holding member 14 worn on the hand, and it is easy to use both hands to assist the patient to prevent them from accidentally falling when the therapist operates operation switch 5 to administer electrical stimulation to the patient. Furthermore, the first portion 14a of the first switch holding member 14 is flat, and the second portion 14b extends horizontally from one end 14a1 of the first portion 14a, then bends and extends in a direction approaching the first portion 14a, so that the first switch holding member 14 does not get in the way when the therapist is providing electrical stimulation to the patient while assisting them.

[0027] (Embodiment 2) The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the switch holding member is a second switch holding member 16 instead of the first switch holding member 14, but the other configurations are the same. FIGS. 7A to 7C show the second switch holding member 16 to which the operation switch 5 is detachably attached. The operation switch 5 and the second switch holding member 16 constitute an operation switch device 22 (see FIG. 8) in the second embodiment. The second switch holding member 16 is an example of a holding member. The second switch holding member 16 has a ring shape that fits around a finger, and is configured with a switch mounting portion 16b on the periphery of a substantially circular ring 16a. The switch mounting portion 16b is a fitting portion into which the operation switch 5 fits, and is provided with a circular hole 17 into which the housing middle portion 12c and housing lower portion 12b of the operation switch 5 are inserted. The hole 17 is not completely hollow (has a bottom at the bottom). A protrusion 16c that protrudes inward from the hole 17 is provided on the upper surface of the second switch holding member 16 (see FIG. 7C). The convex portion 16c fits into the concave portion 12d (see FIG. 3B) of the operation switch 5, thereby attaching the operation switch 5 to the second switch holding member 16. The operation switch 5 is detachably attached to the second switch holding member 16. The lower housing portion 12b (see FIG. 3B) of the operation switch 5 has a truncated cone shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the convex portion 16c of the second switch holding member 16 is approximately semicircular, making it easy to attach the operation switch 5 to the switch mounting portion 16b. By constructing the second switch holding member 16 from a flexible, stretchable, and / or elastic material such as silicone, the second switch holding member 16 can deform to accommodate differences in finger thickness. Since second switch holding members 16 of the same size and shape can be used regardless of individual differences in finger thickness, it is sufficient to prepare at least one type of second switch holding member 16. The second switch holding member 16 can be replaced with materials other than silicone, such as urethane.

[0028] Next, a method of using the electrical stimulation device 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, second switch holding member 16 is fitted to the finger of the therapist (for example, the middle finger of the left hand in FIG. 8), and operation switch 5, connected to device main body 2 via switch cords 6a and 6b, is attached to second switch holding member 16. Electrodes 3a and 3b are attached to the skin surface of the patient, and treatment conditions are set using dial 7, decision button 8, and touch panel (display unit 9) of device main body 2. The therapist then operates operation switch 5 (presses push button 13) with the thumb of his left hand to administer electrical stimulation to the patient. Even when the therapist's hand is open, second switch holding member 16 remains attached to the patient's finger, allowing the therapist to use both hands freely with second switch holding member 16 attached. This allows the therapist to easily use both hands to prevent the patient from accidentally falling over when operating operation switch 5 to administer electrical stimulation to the patient.

[0029] (Embodiment 3) Embodiment 3 differs from Embodiment 2 in that bipolar electrodes and electrodes worn on the fingers are used instead of electrodes 3a and 3b, but the other configurations are the same. As shown in Fig. 9, electrostimulation device 1a according to Embodiment 3 includes device main body 2, operation switch 5, switch cords 6a and 6b, bipolar electrode 23, bipolar electrode cord 24 connecting bipolar electrode 23 to device main body 2, and electrode cord 25. Although not shown in Fig. 9, electrostimulation device 1a also includes second switch holding member 16 described in Embodiment 2, finger band 26 described later, and electrode 27 (see Fig. 10).

[0030] As shown in FIG. 10 , the finger band 26 has a connection portion 26a, an electrode attachment portion 26b, and multiple holes 26c. The connection portion 26a and the electrode attachment portion 26b are electrically connected inside the finger band 26. The finger band 26 is made of a flexible, stretchable, and / or elastic material such as silicone. The finger band 26 is wrapped around a finger with the electrode attachment portion 26b facing outward, and the connection portion 26a is fitted into one of the multiple holes 26c. The electrode 27 has a substantially hemispherical electrode portion 27a with a protrusion 27b formed thereon. The electrode 27 is attached to the finger band 26 by fitting the protrusion 27b into the electrode attachment portion 26b of the finger band 26. Electrodes 27 of different sizes are used depending on the area to which electrical stimulation is to be applied. The finger band 26 can be made of a material other than silicone, such as urethane.

[0031] Next, a method of using electrical stimulation device 1a according to embodiment 3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, finger band 26 with electrode 27 attached is wrapped around the patient's finger (e.g., the index finger of the left hand in FIG. 11), and attachment portion 25a at the end of electrode cord 25 is connected to connection portion 26a of finger band 26. Electrode 27 is electrically connected to device body 2 via electrode cord 25. Second switch holder 16 is placed on the patient's middle finger, and operation switch 5 is attached to second switch holder 16. Operation switch 5 is connected to device body 2 by switch cords 6a and 6b, as shown in FIG. 9. Bipolar electrode 23 is attached to the patient's skin surface, and the patient touches electrode 27 to the patient's skin surface and operates operation switch 5 with the thumb of the left hand (by pressing push button 13), which outputs electrical stimulation between electrode 27 and the entire bipolar electrode 23. This allows electrical stimulation to be applied to the patient at the location and timing intended by the therapist, enabling rehabilitation aimed at, for example, pain relief or amelioration of muscle atrophy. It should be noted that the electrode does not have to be bipolar, and for example, a unipolar electrode may be used instead of bipolar electrode 23. Furthermore, although electrode cord 25 is connected to finger band 26 in the above embodiment, finger band 26 and electrode cord 25 may be integrated into one unit.

[0032] As described above, the operation switch 5 is detachably attached to the first switch holding member 14 and the second switch holding member 16. Therefore, if the switch cords 6a, 6b are pulled when, for example, supporting a patient who is about to fall with both hands, the operation switch 5 separates from the first switch holding member 14 or the second switch holding member 16, thereby reducing the risk of the switch cords 6a, 6b being pulled too hard and breaking.

[0033] By providing first switch holding member 14 and second switch holding member 16 as the switch holding members, each user can select and use first switch holding member 14 or second switch holding member 16 according to ease of operation and personal preference. Furthermore, because first switch holding member 14 and second switch holding member 16 are separable from operation switch 5, it is sufficient to provide one operation switch 5 for multiple first switch holding members 14 and / or second switch holding members 16. This improves convenience when using electrical stimulation device 1, 1a.

[0034] In the first to third embodiments, the convex portion 15c of the first switch holding member 14 or the convex portion 16c of the second switch holding member 16 is configured to fit into the concave portion 12d of the operation switch 5, but a convex portion may be provided on the operation switch 5, and a concave portion into which the convex portion fits may be provided on the first switch holding member 14 or the second switch holding member 16. Furthermore, as means for detachably attaching the operation switch 5 to the first switch holding member 14 or the second switch holding member 16, a hook-like hook-and-loop fastener, adhesive tape, a button, or the like may be used.

[0035] A leaf spring may be provided in the first switch retaining member 14, so that when a force is applied in a direction that moves the other end 14a2 of the first portion 14a and the other end 14b1 of the second portion 14b away from each other, the metal elasticity of the leaf spring acts to move them closer together. In the first switch retaining member 14, the other end 14a2 of the first portion 14a and the other end 14b1 of the second portion 14b are close to each other. However, the first switch retaining member may be shaped so that the other end 14a2 and the other end 14b1 are connected, forming a space into which the hand is inserted, surrounded by the first portion 14a and the second portion 14b, and portions of the first portion 14a and the second portion 14b are pressed against the center of the hand inserted into the space (near the center of the palm and back of the hand). Alternatively, the first switch retaining member may be formed of a band with a switch mounting portion, and the band may be wrapped around the hand and fastened together with a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.

[0036] The second switch holding member may have a shape in which there is a gap in part of the ring 16a of the second switch holding member 16, i.e., the ring 16a may be C-shaped. The second switch holding member having the C-shaped ring 16a may be made of metal so that the second switch holding member can be fitted to a finger or toe using the plastic deformation of the metal. Alternatively, the second switch holding member may be made of a band with a switch mounting portion, and the band may be wrapped around a finger and the ends of the band may be fastened together with a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.

[0037] When the switch holder is configured as a band with a switch attachment portion, for example, the switch holder with the operation switch attached may be worn on the upper arm of the patient so that the therapist can operate the operation switch while massaging the patient's upper body. The switch holder may also be configured to be worn on the foot or toes. In this way, the switch holder can be used by being worn on a part of the body.

[0038] In the first to third embodiments, operation switch 5 is connected to electrical stimulation device 1, 1a via switch cords 6a, 6b (wired), but operation switch 5 may also be connected to electrical stimulation device 1, 1a wirelessly using an infrared or high-frequency method, etc. In the wireless case, switch cords 6a, 6b connecting operation switch 5 to electrical stimulation device 1, 1a are not required, making it easier to administer electrical stimulation to the patient than in the wired case.

[0039] In the first to third embodiments, examples have been described in which operation switch devices 21, 22 are used in electrical stimulation devices 1, 1a, but the operation switch device of the present invention can also be used as an operation switch that a patient operates to stop the traction action on a patient in a traction treatment device that performs treatment by traction on the cervical or lumbar vertebrae, for example, when the patient wants to stop the traction treatment if the patient feels unwell during the traction treatment. When the patient operates the operation switch by fitting the switch holding member, for example, on their hand or fingers, the switch holding member does not come off their hand or fingers, so the patient can operate the operation switch to stop the traction action even if they are not holding the switch holding member. [Industrial Applicability]

[0040] It can be applied to physical therapy devices such as an electrical stimulation device equipped with an operating switch for controlling the output of electrical stimulation given to the patient, or a traction treatment device equipped with an operating switch for the patient to stop the traction action. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 1, 1a Electrical stimulator 5 Operation switch 14 First switch holding member 14a Part 1 14a1 One end of the first portion 14a2 other end of the first portion 14b 2nd part 14b1 End of second part 15 Switch mounting part 15a Recess 15b Hole 15c convex part 16 Second switch holding member 16a Ring 16b Switch mounting part 16c Convex part 17 Hole 21, 22 Operation switch device 23 Bipolar electrode 26 Finger band 27 electrodes

Claims

1. a holding member attached to a part of the body; an operation control means detachably attached to the holding member for controlling the operation of the physical therapy device; The holding member is adapted to be worn on a hand or a finger, The operation control means can be operated with the hand or fingers on the side to which the holding member is attached, regardless of the state in which the operation control means is attached to any of the holding members. An operation control device characterized by:

2. The holding member is configured to be fitted onto a hand or a finger, and the holding member is configured to maintain a state of being fitted onto the hand or a finger even when not being gripped. The motion control device according to claim 1 .

3. The holding member has a first portion extending in one direction; a second portion extending from one end of the first portion in a direction different from the one direction and then extending toward the first portion; a mounting portion for mounting the operation control means near a portion of the second portion connected to the first portion; 3. The motion control device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The holding member has a ring shape to be worn on a finger, and includes an attachment portion on the circumferential surface of the ring for attaching the operation control means.

3. The motion control device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. 5. The motion control device according to claim 1, wherein the holding member is made of a material that is flexible and / or stretchable and / or elastic.

6. The operation control means is connected to the physical therapy device via a wire or wirelessly.

6. The motion control device according to claim 1, wherein the motion control device is a motion control device for controlling a motion of a vehicle.

7. A physical therapy device using the motion control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the holding member is attached to a part of the body of a therapist or a patient, and the motion of the physical therapy device is controlled by operating the motion control means. A physical therapy device characterized by:

8. 8. The physical therapy device according to claim 7, wherein the physical therapy device is an electrical stimulation device, and the electrical stimulation to be given to the patient is controlled by operating the operation control means.

9. 9. The physical therapy device according to claim 8, further comprising electrodes to be attached to the skin surface of the patient and electrodes to be attached to the fingers of the therapist.

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