Therapeutic method for rearing animal and display device of therapeutic method for rearing animal

Abstract

To provide means for treating a problem relating to muscles or a joint including the periphery of front legs in addition to the haunch, in rearing animals having a variety of physiques.SOLUTION: A therapeutic method for rearing animals contains: a centroid diagnosis step for a first therapeutic person to diagnose the presence / absence of rightward / leftward deviation of the centroid of a rearing animal to be treated and the direction of the deviation of the centroid of the rearing animal; a haunch massage step for the first therapeutic person to massage the vicinity of the sacroiliac joint of the haunch of the rearing animal; and a front leg massage step for a second therapeutic person to massage the muscles of the roots of right and left front legs and the muscles of the breast.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a treatment method for domestic animals, a method for teaching treatment for domestic animals, and a display device for a treatment method for domestic animals. [Background technology]

[0002] Domestic animals, such as dogs, can suffer from problems with the muscles or joints involved in walking. Such problems can hinder the animals' healthy living and may even shorten their lifespan. Therefore, there is a need for a means of treating problems with the muscles or joints of domestic animals, such as through chiropractic treatment.

[0003] Regarding conventional services and techniques for treating problems related to the muscles or joints of domestic animals, Patent Document 1 discloses an animal chiropractic device characterized by having a mounting device (2) that can be attached to a part of the body of an object in a wrapped manner, and a vibration device (3) that is held by the mounting device (2) and generates vibrations.

[0004] The technology described in Patent Document 1 can easily and reliably relieve fatigue in animals, allowing the animals to fully exert their various effects (such as competition results and products), and can prevent losses due to animal breakdowns, etc. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-93108 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Now, domestic animals include a wide variety of animals, exemplified by pet animals such as dogs and cats, and industrial animals such as cows, horses, and pigs. These diverse animals have a variety of body shapes, exemplified by body length, body height, and waist circumference. Even within the same species, for example, pet animals (also called "pets") such as dogs have a wide variety of body shapes, exemplified by large and small sizes, body lengths, and leg lengths. Furthermore, animals that walk on all fours can become fatigued not only in their trunks, but also in their front legs and the area from the base of their front legs to the shoulders, where their body weight is applied.

[0007] The technology described in Patent Document 1 is limited to cases where a mounting device is prepared in advance and the mounting device is within a compatible size range, and it can only relieve fatigue caused to the animal, particularly fatigue related to the body around which the mounting device is wrapped. The inventors of the present application recognized the problem that the technology described in Patent Document 1 has room for further improvement in terms of treating problems related to muscles or joints, including those around the front legs, in domestic animals of a wide variety of body shapes.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems related to muscles and joints including those around the front legs in addition to the lower back in domestic animals of a wide variety of body types. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] As a result of intensive research into solving the above problems, the inventors have found that the above object can be achieved by having two therapists hold the base of the front legs and the base of the hind legs, respectively, and massaging the base of the front legs and the base of the hind legs, etc. As a result, the inventors have completed the present invention.

[0010] One aspect of the present invention includes a center of gravity diagnosis step in which a first practitioner diagnoses whether or not there is a left-right deviation in the center of gravity of a domestic animal to be treated, and the direction of the deviation in the center of gravity of the domestic animal; and a center of gravity diagnosis step which is executed when the center of gravity diagnosis step is executed and it is determined that there is a left-right deviation in the center of gravity of the domestic animal, and the first practitioner, who is behind the domestic animal, separately holds the bases of the left and right hind legs of the domestic animal with a first hand and a second hand while the left and right front legs and the left and right hind legs of the domestic animal are in a state where they are in contact with the ground, and the first practitioner holds the bases of the left and right hind legs of the domestic animal with a first hand and a second hand, and a lower back massage step of massaging the vicinity of the sacroiliac joint of the lower back of the domestic animal with the second hand; and a lower back massage step which is carried out when the center of gravity diagnosis step is carried out and it is diagnosed that the center of gravity of the domestic animal is biased in the left-right direction, and in a state where the left and right front legs and the left and right hind legs of the domestic animal are in contact with the ground, a second practitioner who is in front of the domestic animal holds the bases of the left and right front legs of the domestic animal separately with a third hand and a fourth hand, and the second practitioner massages the muscles of the bases of the left and right front legs and the chest with the third hand and the fourth hand. and a front leg massage step of massaging the muscles, wherein the center of gravity diagnosis step includes a step of determining whether or not at least one of the first and second practitioners has received a chief complaint from the owner of the domestic animal, a step of preliminarily diagnosing whether or not the domestic animal has a center of gravity bias in the left-right direction and the direction of the bias of the center of gravity of the domestic animal based on information obtained from the chief complaint that suggests the side on which the center of gravity is biased, and a step of the at least one practitioner preliminarily diagnosing whether or not the domestic animal has a center of gravity bias in the left-right direction and the direction of the bias of the center of gravity of the domestic animal by observing the walking, running, posture, or palpation of the domestic animal. and correcting errors resulting from insufficient information and misunderstandings regarding the chief complaint, and a step in which at least one of the practitioners diagnoses whether or not there is a shift in the center of gravity of the domestic animal to the left or right and the direction of the shift in the center of gravity of the domestic animal based on the results of the observation, wherein the lower back massage step by the first practitioner is performed after a first step in which the first practitioner distinguishes between a healthy sacroiliac joint and an affected sacroiliac joint based on the shift in the center of gravity of the domestic animal to the left or right, anda second step in which the first practitioner presses the thumb of either the first hand or the second hand, whichever is closer to the affected sacroiliac joint, against the muscles on the lumbar side of the domestic animal, and the first practitioner presses at least the index finger and middle finger of either the first hand or the second hand, whichever is closer to the affected sacroiliac joint, against the muscles on the abdominal side of the domestic animal; and a second step in which the first practitioner moves one or more of the thumb, index finger, and middle finger pressed against the muscles of the domestic animal in the forward and backward directions of the domestic animal, which is performed while the second step is being performed. and a sacroiliac joint adjusting step in which the first practitioner massages the muscles near the affected sacroiliac joint by performing one or more of the following actions: moving a finger in the left-right direction of the domestic animal; and rotating one or more fingers. The front leg massaging step includes a third step in which the second practitioner presses any of the fingers of the third hand against the muscle located behind the base of the left front leg of the domestic animal, and the second practitioner presses any of the fingers of the third hand against the chest muscle located inside the base of the left front leg of the domestic animal; and a fourth step in which the second practitioner presses any of the fingers of the fourth hand against the muscle located behind the base of the left front leg of the domestic animal. a fourth step in which the second practitioner presses one of the fingers of the fourth hand against the muscle located behind the base of the right front leg of the domestic animal, and the second practitioner presses one of the fingers of the fourth hand against the chest muscle located inside the base of the right front leg of the domestic animal; and the third step and the fourth step are performed while the third and fourth steps are being performed, and the second practitioner moves the finger of the third hand pressed against the muscle located behind the base of the left front leg of the domestic animal and the finger of the fourth hand pressed against the muscle located behind the base of the right front leg in the up and down directions of the domestic animal, and moves the finger of the fourth hand pressed against the muscle located behind the base of the right front leg in the forward and backward directions of the domestic animal. a fifth step of performing any one or more of the following actions: moving the fingers of the third hand, which the second practitioner has pressed against the chest muscle located inside the base of the left front leg of the domestic animal, and rotating the fingers of the fourth hand, which the second practitioner has pressed against the chest muscle located inside the base of the right front leg of the domestic animal, in a vertical direction relative to the domestic animal, moving them in a left-right direction relative to the domestic animal, and rotating the fingers of the fourth hand, which the second practitioner has pressed against the chest muscle located inside the base of the right front leg of the domestic animal,and a sixth step in which the second practitioner massages the muscles at the base of the left front leg, the muscles at the base of the right front leg, and the chest muscles.

[0011] According to this aspect of the present invention, the massage given by the first practitioner alleviates problems around the waist, such as those caused by the sacroiliac joint, etc. Also, according to this aspect of the present invention, the massage given by the second practitioner alleviates problems around the base of the front legs, where weight is placed, in domestic animals that walk on all fours.

[0012] However, there is a concern that domestic animals that are not accustomed to massages may become violent during the massage. According to this aspect of the present invention, the first massage therapist holds the bases of both hind legs, while the second massage therapist, such as the owner, holds the bases of the front legs, thereby preventing the domestic animal from becoming violent during the massage.

[0013] By combining the person who holds the hind legs to prevent the animal from moving around and the person who massages the lower back into a first therapist P1, and the person who holds the front legs to prevent the animal from moving around and the person who massages the base of the front legs into a second therapist, this aspect of the present invention has the following advantages: First, this aspect of the present invention has the advantage that it can be implemented without being bound by the limitations on the body shape of pet animals that are imposed by devices in the prior art, as exemplified by the adjustment range of the attachment device, etc. Second, this aspect of the present invention has the advantage that it can simultaneously massage the base of the limbs of a pet animal and prevent the pet animal from moving around with a minimum number of people present (for example, two people consisting of a therapist working at a pet salon and the pet animal's owner).

[0014] This aspect of the invention can thus provide a means of treating muscle or joint problems in a wide variety of domestic animals, including those around the front legs as well as the lower back.

[0015] However, it may be difficult for a practitioner who is not qualified in veterinary medicine to properly perform such a new treatment. Therefore, another aspect of the present invention provides a method for teaching treatment to domestic animals, including a classroom step of orally explaining the above-mentioned treatment method to students, and a practical step of having the students perform treatment on domestic animals using the treatment method explained in the classroom step.

[0016] In this aspect of the present invention, the treatment method of the present invention is first explained to students in a classroom step, and then the students practice applying the explained treatment method to actual pet animals. This allows students to acquire sufficient knowledge in the classroom, and then sense animal behavior, muscle stiffness, etc. from actual pet animals, which cannot be learned through classroom learning alone, and truly master the treatment method.

[0017] This aspect of the invention can thus provide a means, including guidance to the practitioner, to treat muscle or joint problems, including those around the front legs, in domestic animals of a wide variety of body types.

[0018] With regard to the above-mentioned teaching method, it may be difficult to properly teach such a new treatment without the aid of tools, etc. Therefore, a further aspect of the present invention provides a display device for a treatment method for domestic animals, which is equipped with a procedure display unit that displays the procedure of treatment for domestic animals according to the treatment method of the present invention.

[0019] In this aspect of the present invention, the display device displays a procedure of the treatment method for domestic animals, including a lower back massage step in which a first therapist holds the bases of both hind legs and massages the lower back of the domestic animal, and a front leg massage step in which a second therapist holds the bases of both front legs and massages the bases of the front legs in parallel with the lower back massage step. This aspect of the present invention thereby assists the instructor in providing appropriate instruction on treatments that are unfamiliar to students.

[0020] This aspect of the invention can thus provide a means to treat muscle or joint problems, including around the front legs as well as the lower back, in a wide variety of domestic animals of various body types, including as an aid to trainers in providing guidance to practitioners. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] As described above, the present invention can provide a means for treating muscle or joint problems in domestic animals of a wide variety of body types, including those around the front legs as well as the lower back. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a main flowchart showing an example of a preferable procedure for the treatment method of this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a preferred flow of treatment steps. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a preferred flow of the center of gravity diagnosis step. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the treatment method of this embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration and software configuration of the system S of this embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a preferable flow of the display process. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view showing the treatment method of this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] First, although the following disclosure, diagrams, and / or claims may be described as being presented alone or in combination with one or more other aspects, the subject matter of the immediate disclosure is not intended to be so limited. That is, the immediate disclosure, diagrams, and claims are intended to encompass the various aspects described herein, each alone or in one or more combinations with each other. For example, even if the immediate disclosure describes and illustrates a first, second, and third embodiment in such a way that the first embodiment is described and illustrated specifically in conjunction with the second embodiment, or the second embodiment is described and illustrated only in conjunction with the third embodiment, the immediate disclosure and illustrations are not so limited and may include only the first embodiment, only the second embodiment, only the third embodiment, or one or more combinations of the first, second, and / or third embodiments, such as the first and second embodiments, the first and third embodiments, the second and third embodiments, or the first, second, and third embodiments.

[0024] The use of the phrase "or" in this document shall mean a "non-exclusive" arrangement unless expressly specified otherwise. For example, when we say "item x is A or B," we mean either: (1) item x is either A or B, but not both; or (2) item x is both A and B. In other words, the word "or" is not used to define an "exclusive" arrangement.

[0025] Additionally, the phrases "comprising at least one of" and "comprising at least one of the following," when used in conjunction with a system or element, mean that the system or element includes one or more of the elements listed after the phrase. For example, if there are three types of elements, element 1 through element 3, the phrases "comprising at least one of" and "comprising at least one of the following" should be interpreted as any of the following structural arrangements: a device including the first element, a device including the second element, a device including the third element, a device including the first and second elements, a device including the first and third elements, a device including the second and third elements, or a device including the first, second, and third elements.

[0026] A similar interpretation is intended when the phrase "used in at least one of the following" is used in this context. Furthermore, as used in this context, "and / or" is used as a verbal conjunction to indicate that one or more of the listed elements or conditions are included or occur. For example, a device including a first element, a second element, and / or a third element is to be interpreted as any of the following structural arrangements: a device including the first element, a device including the second element, a device including the third element, a device including the first element and the second element, a device including the first element and the third element, a device including the second element and the third element, or a device including the first element, the second element, and the third element.

[0027] In addition, the use of the phrase "and / or" in the text means a "non-exclusive" agreement, as stipulated in the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) "Format and preparation method of standard sheets JIS Z 8301."

[0028] An example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0029] <Treatment methods for domestic animals> The treatment method of this embodiment is, for example, a treatment method for a domestic animal D shown in FIG. 4. This treatment method is a method for treating problems related to muscles or joints in the areas around the left hind leg H1 and right hind leg H2 of the domestic animal D, as well as the areas around the left front leg F1 and right front leg F2. This treatment falls under the category of so-called "chiropractic." Hereinafter, with regard to the chiropractic related to the treatment method of this embodiment, procedures similar to massage related to this chiropractic will also be simply referred to as "massage."

[0030] [Captive Animal D] The type of farm animal D to be treated in the treatment method of this embodiment is not particularly limited as long as it is a quadrupedal animal. Types of farm animals D include small animals exemplified by dogs, cats, etc. Small animals include pets and companion animals, etc. Types of farm animals D may also include industrial animals exemplified by horses, cows, pigs, sheep, etc. In particular, the treatment method of this embodiment is preferably applied to dogs, which can be both pets and companion animals, among farm animals D.

[0031] [Practice P] The treatment method of this embodiment is performed by at least two practitioners P, a first practitioner P1 and a second practitioner P2. The first practitioner P1 holds the bases of both hind legs of the domestic animal D and massages the lower back of the domestic animal D. The second practitioner P2 holds the bases of both front legs of the domestic animal D and massages the bases of the front legs.

[0032] Because treatment of the lower back requires a relatively high level of skill, the first practitioner P1 is preferably a chiropractor, groomer, or the like who is skilled in the treatment method of this embodiment. From the viewpoint of making the pet animal D feel at ease by making the pet animal D feel that its owner is nearby and preventing the pet animal D from becoming violent during treatment, the second practitioner P2 is preferably the owner of the pet animal D.

[0033] [Main treatment flowchart] Figure 1 is a main flowchart showing an example of a preferred flow of treatment according to the treatment method of this embodiment. An example of a preferred flow of treatment according to the treatment method of this embodiment will be described below using Figure 1.

[0034] The method of this embodiment preferably includes a training step of instructing the treatment method of this embodiment (described below). This allows the practitioner P to acquire the necessary skills before performing treatment on the domestic animal D. This prevents a practitioner who lacks the necessary skills from attempting to perform treatment on the domestic animal D and performing the treatment in the wrong procedure. Steps S1 to S4 shown in FIG. 1 are an example of a training step.

[0035] For the above-mentioned purpose, it is preferable that the instruction step includes a procedure for instructing the treatment method to at least one of the first therapist P1 who performs the lower back massage step in the treatment step described below and the second therapist P2 who performs the front leg massage step in the treatment step.

[0036] The instruction step preferably includes a classroom step in which the treatment method of this embodiment is orally explained to the students, and a practical step in which the students perform treatment on captive animals using the treatment method explained in the classroom step. This allows the students to acquire the necessary preliminary knowledge in the classroom, and then learn actual treatment in accordance with their preliminary knowledge through practical training. Steps S1 and S2 are an example of the classroom step. Steps S3 and S4 are an example of the practical step.

[0037] [Step S1: Displaying the procedure for classroom instruction] The instructor executes step S1 (display step for classroom use) in which the instructor instructs the display device 1 (described later) to display the procedure of the treatment for classroom use. After step S1, the instructor executes step S2. Step S2 will be described in more detail later with reference to FIG. 6.

[0038] [Step S2: Classroom instruction] The instructor performs step S2 (classroom instruction step), which is classroom instruction, using the classroom treatment procedure displayed on the display device 1 in step S1 (classroom display step). That is, step S2 is a step in which the instructor orally explains the treatment method of this embodiment to the student using the display on the display device 1. The instructor performs step S3 following step S2.

[0039] [Step S3: Display the procedure for practical use] The instructor executes step S3 (practical display step) in which the instructor instructs the display device 1 (described later) to display the procedure of the treatment for practical use. Following step S3, the instructor executes step S4. Step S3 will be described in more detail later with reference to FIG. 6.

[0040] Step S4: Practical instruction The instructor executes step S4 (practical instruction step), which is practical instruction, using the procedure for practical treatment displayed by the display device 1 in the practical display step. That is, step S4 is a step in which the instructor has the student perform treatment on a captive animal using the treatment method explained in the lecture step, using the display on the display device 1. The treatment procedure proceeds to step S5 after the instruction step.

[0041] In order to convey advanced content while maintaining students' concentration, it is preferable that instruction in the instruction steps be divided into multiple sessions, for example, about eight sessions. In order to strike a balance between acquiring preliminary knowledge through classroom lectures and acquiring skills through practical training, it is preferable that each lesson include, for example, about 30 minutes of classroom lectures and about 90 minutes of practical training.

[0042] [Step S5: Treatment step] The two practitioners P perform step S5 of performing treatment on the domestic animal D. Step S5 corresponds to the treatment step, i.e., the treatment method in this embodiment. Completion of step S5 ends the treatment procedure. Step S5 will be explained in more detail using FIG. 2. In order to prevent the treatment from being performed in the wrong procedure, it is preferable that at least one of the two practitioners P has received training in the above-mentioned training step. In order to reliably perform treatment on the lower back, which requires advanced techniques, it is particularly preferable that the first practitioner P1, who performs treatment on the lower back, of the two practitioners P has received training in the above-mentioned training step.

[0043] 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a preferable flow of step S5 (treatment step). Step S5 (treatment step) includes steps S21, S22, S23, S24, and S25. The following describes an example of a preferable flow of step S5 (treatment step).

[0044] In step S21 (center of gravity diagnosis step), at least one of the two practitioners P diagnoses whether or not there is a deviation in the center of gravity of the domestic animal D in the left-right direction. In this embodiment, "left and right" are directions based on the domestic animal D itself. In addition, in step S21, at least one of the two practitioners P executes step S21 to determine which sacroiliac joint, left or right, is the affected sacroiliac joint. If it is determined in step S21 that there is a deviation in the center of gravity of the domestic animal D in the left-right direction, one of the practitioners P executes steps S23 and S24.

[0045] In steps S23 and S24, a treatment can be performed to move the affected sacroiliac joint so that the state of the affected sacroiliac joint approaches the state of the healthy sacroiliac joint. The affected sacroiliac joint is the sacroiliac joint on the side that is not in a healthy state out of a pair of left and right sacroiliac joints. The affected sacroiliac joint is usually the sacroiliac joint located on the opposite side (opposite left and right) from the side on which the center of gravity of the domestic animal D is biased (i.e., the right or left side of the domestic animal D). Furthermore, the healthy sacroiliac joint is the sacroiliac joint on the healthy side out of the pair of left and right sacroiliac joints. The healthy sacroiliac joint is usually the sacroiliac joint on the same side as the side on which the center of gravity is biased.

[0046] [Step S21: Center of gravity diagnosis step] At least one of the two practitioners P, or a third party other than the practitioners P (for example, an instructor), performs step S21 (center of gravity diagnosis step) of diagnosing whether or not the center of gravity of the domestic animal D to be treated is biased to the left or right. If it is diagnosed in step S21 that the center of gravity of the domestic animal D is biased to the left or right (Yes), the first practitioner P1 of the practitioners P performs steps S22 and S24 and proceeds to step S21. If it is diagnosed in step S21 that the center of gravity of the domestic animal D is biased to the left or right (Yes), the second practitioner P2 of the practitioners P performs steps S23 and S25 and proceeds to step S21.

[0047] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S21 that there is no deviation in the center of gravity of the domestic animal D in the left-right direction (No), the treatment steps shown in Fig. 2 are terminated. For example, after a determination of Yes is made in step S21, if steps S23 and S25 are executed and steps S22 and S24 are executed, problems around the waist, such as those caused by the sacroiliac joint, are resolved, and therefore a No diagnosis is made in step S21. Step S21 (center of gravity diagnosis step) will be described in more detail later using Fig. 3.

[0048] In order to match the diagnosis result of the imbalance (tilt) of the center of gravity of the domestic animal D with the content of the treatment to be performed on the sacroiliac joint according to the diagnosis result of the imbalance of the center of gravity, it is preferable that step S21 (center of gravity diagnosis step) is performed by the first practitioner P1 of the practitioners P. In order to prevent an erroneous diagnosis, it is preferable that the practitioner P who performs step S21 (center of gravity diagnosis step) has received instruction in the above-mentioned instruction step.

[0049] Steps S22 and S24 are an example of a lower back massage step. In steps S22 and S24, a first practitioner P1 of the practitioners P holds the bases of the left hind leg H1 and the right hind leg H2 of the domestic animal D as a treatment target and massages the lower back of the domestic animal D. When step S24 is executed, excessive contraction of the muscle fibers around the affected sacroiliac joint 55 of the left and right sacroiliac joints 55 is alleviated, the state of the muscle fibers around the affected sacroiliac joint 55 becomes the same as the state of the muscle fibers around the healthy sacroiliac joint 55, and the imbalance of the center of gravity in the left and right direction of the domestic animal D is eliminated.

[0050] [Step S22: The first practitioner holds the base of the hind legs] 4, with the tip of the left hind leg H1 and the tip of the right hind leg H2 of the domestic animal D to be treated in contact with the treatment site 10, the first practitioner P1, who is behind the domestic animal D, executes step S22 (hind leg holding step) of holding the base of the left hind leg H1 with his left hand 21 and the base of the right hind leg H2 with his right hand 22. While executing step S22, the first practitioner P1 executes step S24.

[0051] 4, with the tip of the left hind leg H1 and the tip of the right hind leg H2 of the domestic animal D to be treated in contact with the treatment site 10, the second practitioner P2, who is in front of the domestic animal D, executes step S23 by holding the base of the left front leg F1 and the base of the right front leg F2 of the domestic animal D. While executing step S23, the second practitioner P2 executes step S25. Steps S23 and S25 are an example of a front leg massage step.

[0052] [Step S23: The second practitioner holds the base of the front leg] The second practitioner P2 of the practitioners P executes step S23 (front leg holding step) of holding the base of the left front leg F1 of the domestic animal D with his right hand 31 and holding the base of the right front leg F2 of the domestic animal D with his left hand 32. Step S23 includes the following third and fourth steps.

[0053] In a third step, any finger of the right hand 31 of the second practitioner P2 is pressed against the muscle located behind the base of the left front leg F1 of the domestic animal D, and any finger of the right hand 31 of the second practitioner P2 is pressed against the chest muscle located inside the base of the left front leg F1 of the domestic animal D. In a fourth step, any finger of the left hand 32 of the second practitioner P2 is pressed against the muscle located behind the base of the right front leg F2 of the domestic animal D, and any finger of the left hand 32 of the second practitioner P2 is pressed against the chest muscle located inside the base of the right front leg F2 of the domestic animal D.

[0054] There is a concern that domestic animal D, which is not accustomed to massages, may become violent during the massage. In step S22 described above, the first therapist P1 holds the base of the left hind leg H1 and the base of the right hind leg H2, and in step S23, the second therapist P2 holds the base of the left front leg F1 and the right front leg F2, thereby preventing domestic animal D from becoming violent during the massage.

[0055] The order in which step S22 (hind leg holding step) and step S23 (front leg holding step) are performed is not particularly limited. Step S22 may be performed before step S23, or step S22 may be performed after step S23, or step S22 and step S23 may be performed simultaneously. With regard to the order of execution, it is preferable that the treatment steps further include a treatment order determination step in which the direction in which the skin is loosened is determined by palpation or the like, and based on the "direction of qi flow" specified based on this determination, it is determined which of step S22 (hind leg holding step) and the subsequent step S24 (lower back massage step), or step S23 (front leg holding step) and the subsequent step S25 (front leg massage step) should be performed first.

[0056] [Step S24: Massage the lower back] 4, the first practitioner P1, who is behind the domestic animal D, performs step S24 of massaging the lower back of the domestic animal D while performing step S22 (a hind leg holding step) of holding the base of the left hind leg H1 with the left hand 21 and the base of the right hind leg H2 with the right hand 22, with the tip of the left hind leg H1 and the tip of the right hind leg H2 of the domestic animal D respectively in a state where they are in contact with the treatment site 10. When the first practitioner P1 completes the lower back massage in step S24, he proceeds to step S21.

[0057] Step S24 preferably includes a first step, a second step, and a sacroiliac joint adjustment step. In the first step, of the pair of left and right sacroiliac joints, the healthy sacroiliac joint and the affected sacroiliac joint are identified based on the left-right deviation of the center of gravity of the domestic animal D identified in the center of gravity diagnosis step. In the second step performed after the first step, the first practitioner P1 presses the thumb of either the left hand 21 or the right hand 22, whichever is closer to the affected sacroiliac joint, against the muscles on the lumbar side of the domestic animal D, and presses at least the index finger and middle finger of the hand, either the left hand 21 or the right hand 22, whichever is closer to the affected sacroiliac joint, against the muscles on the abdominal side of the domestic animal D.

[0058] In step S24, for example, as shown in FIG. 7 , in a plan view of the domestic animal D viewed from directly above in the vertical direction, the first practitioner P1 performs one or more of the following actions to massage the muscles near the affected sacroiliac joint 55 of the domestic animal D: moving one or more of the thumb, index finger, and middle finger pressed against the muscles of the domestic animal D in the front-to-back direction A2 of the domestic animal D, moving one or more of the fingers in the left-to-right direction A1 of the domestic animal D, or rotating one or more of the fingers. The vertical direction is the direction in which gravity acts. The affected sacroiliac joint 55 and the healthy sacroiliac joint 55 are both contact points (connection sites) between the sacrum 56 and the ilium 57. When step S24 is executed, the excessive contraction of the muscle fibers around the affected sacroiliac joint 55 of the left and right sacroiliac joints 55 is alleviated, the state of the muscle fibers around the affected sacroiliac joint 55 becomes the same as the state of the muscle fibers around the healthy sacroiliac joint 55, and the imbalance in the center of gravity of the domestic animal D in the left-right direction is eliminated.

[0059] By executing this step S24, the affected sacroiliac joint 55 can be moved so that the state of the affected sacroiliac joint 55 approaches the state of the healthy sacroiliac joint 55, which is the sacroiliac joint located on the opposite side (opposite side) to the affected sacroiliac joint 55 in the left-right direction A1 of the domestic animal D. Therefore, when step S24 is executed, the imbalance between the left and right sacroiliac joints is corrected. For this reason, if step S24 is executed and then step S21 is proceeded to, the possibility of a No determination increases.

[0060] [Step S25: Massage the base of the front legs] As shown in Figure 4, with the tip of the left hind leg H1 and the tip of the right hind leg H2 of the domestic animal D each in contact with the treatment site 10, a second practitioner P2 in front of the domestic animal D performs step S25 while performing step S23.

[0061] Step S25 includes a fifth step and a sixth step. The fifth step is performed while the third and fourth steps are being performed, and includes one or more of the following actions: moving the fingers of the second practitioner P2's right hand 31, which are pressed against the muscles located behind the base of the left front leg F1 of the domestic animal D, and the fingers of the second practitioner P2's left hand 32, which are pressed against the muscles located behind the base of the right front leg F2, along the vertical direction A3 relative to the domestic animal D as shown in FIG. 4; moving the fingers of the second practitioner P2's right hand 31, which are pressed against the muscles located behind the base of the right front leg F2, along the front-to-back direction A2 of the domestic animal D in a side view of the domestic animal D as shown in FIG. 4; and rotating the fingers of the second practitioner P2. The side view of the domestic animal D is a state in which the domestic animal D is viewed visually from a distance in the left-right direction A1.

[0062] The sixth step is performed while the third and fourth steps are being performed, and involves the second practitioner P2 massaging the muscles at the base of the left front leg F1, the muscles at the base of the right front leg F2, and the chest muscles by performing one or more of the following actions: moving the fingers of his / her right hand 31, which the second practitioner P2 has pressed against the chest muscles located inside the base of the left front leg F1, and the fingers of his / her left hand 32, which the second practitioner P2 has pressed against the chest muscles located inside the base of the right front leg F2, along the vertical direction A3, along the left-right direction A1, and rotating them when viewed from the front of the domestic animal D. The front view of the domestic animal D is a state in which the domestic animal D is viewed from the side of the second practitioner P2. The second practitioner P2 ends the treatment step when the massage is completed. Step S25 solves the problem of the areas around the bases of the left front leg F1 and the right front leg F2 where the weight of the domestic animal D, which walks on all fours, is placed.

[0063] At least a part of step S25 (front leg massage step) is executed in parallel with step S24 (lower back massage step). This allows the two therapists to perform their respective massages while holding down the bases of the left front leg F1 and right front leg F2 and the bases of the left hind leg H1 and right hind leg H2 of the domestic animal D to be massaged. This prevents the domestic animal D from becoming violent during the massage.

[0064] Next, an example of a preferable flow of the center of gravity diagnosis step performed in step S21 in Fig. 2 will be described with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 3. Step S21 is made up of steps S31, S32, S33, and S34 as shown in Fig. 3.

[0065] [Step S31: Determine whether the owner has made a complaint] In step S31, at least one of the two practitioners P determines whether or not the owner of the pet animal D to be treated has made a chief complaint (chief complaint determination step). If step S31 determines that there has been a chief complaint, that is, if the determination is Yes, that one practitioner proceeds to step S32. If step S31 determines that there has not been a chief complaint, that is, if the determination is No, that one practitioner proceeds to step S33. The procedure for determining whether or not there has been a chief complaint is performed, for example, using a medical questionnaire filled out by the owner.

[0066] (main complaint) The "chief complaint" referred to here refers to various pieces of information provided by the owner regarding the diagnosis of the center of gravity of the domestic animal D to be treated. The chief complaint is not particularly limited as long as it contributes to the diagnosis of whether the domestic animal D to be treated has a center of gravity or not, and whether the center of gravity of the domestic animal D is tilted to the right or left. The chief complaint preferably includes information suggesting the side (right or left) to which the center of gravity is biased, as exemplified by, for example, hopping on one leg while on a walk, or swinging one leg in circles. The chief complaint may also include information that indicates the presence of a bias in the center of gravity itself, as exemplified by, for example, not wanting to go on walks.

[0067] [Step S32: Diagnose the center of gravity based on the chief complaint] In step S32, the one person diagnoses whether or not there is a deviation in the center of gravity, and whether the center of gravity of the domestic animal D is tilted to the right or left, based on the chief complaint (first diagnosis execution step). After executing step S32, the one person proceeds to step S33. Step S32 preferably includes a procedure for diagnosing the center of gravity based on information suggesting the side to which the center of gravity is biased. In order to correct errors resulting from insufficient information or misunderstandings regarding the chief complaint through observation by the practitioner P himself, the diagnosis in step S32 is preferably a preliminary diagnosis that is reinforced / corrected in step S34, which will be described later.

[0068] [Step S33: Observe walking, running, or posture] In step S33, the one person observes the walking, running, or posture of the captive animal D to be treated (observation step). After performing step S33, the one person performs step S34. It is more preferable that the observation step includes observation by palpation, in order to determine by touch whether there is an affected area, whether the center of gravity is biased due to the affected area, and whether the center of gravity is tilted to the left or right.

[0069] [Step S34: Diagnose the center of gravity based on observation results, etc.] In step S34, the one of the practitioners P diagnoses the center of gravity of the captive animal D to be treated based on the observation results, etc. (second diagnosis execution step). For example, when one or more practitioners P observe (visually inspect) the captive animal D, if the movement trajectory of the captive animal D while walking or running is tilted to the right or left, or if the posture of the captive animal D while standing still is tilted to the right or left, it can be diagnosed in step S34 that the captive animal D's center of gravity is tilted left or right, and it can be diagnosed whether the direction in which the captive animal D's center of gravity is tilted is right or left.

[0070] In contrast, when one or more practitioners P observe (visually check) the domestic animal D, if the movement trajectory of the domestic animal D when walking or running is not tilted to the right or left, and if the posture of the domestic animal D when stationary is not tilted to the right or left, it can be diagnosed that the center of gravity of the domestic animal D is not tilted to the left or right.

[0071] In order to reflect the chief complaint in the diagnosis, it is preferable that the diagnosis in the second diagnosis execution step is a diagnosis that refers to the diagnostic result in the first diagnosis execution step. In order to correct errors resulting from insufficient information or misunderstanding in the chief complaint through observation by the practitioner P himself, it is preferable that the diagnosis in the second diagnosis execution step reinforces / corrects the preliminary diagnosis in the first diagnosis execution step.

[0072] [Effects of treatment method] In the treatment method shown in FIG. 2, when a Yes diagnosis is made in step S21 and steps S22 and S24 are performed, the affected sacroiliac joint 55 shown in FIG. 7 can be moved so that its state approaches that of the healthy sacroiliac joint 55, which is the sacroiliac joint located on the opposite side (opposite side) of the affected sacroiliac joint 55 in the left-right direction A1 of the domestic animal D. In other words, the massage performed by the first therapist P1 solves the waist problems of the domestic animal D, exemplified by the affected sacroiliac joint 55. However, there is a concern that domestic animals D that are not accustomed to massages may become violent during the massage. Furthermore, according to the treatment method shown in FIG. 2, the first therapist P1 holds the bases of the hind legs of the domestic animal D (step S22), and the second therapist P2, exemplified by the owner, holds the bases of the front legs of the domestic animal D (step S23), thereby preventing the domestic animal D from becoming violent during the massage.

[0073] 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the massage method of this embodiment, depicting a domestic animal D being massaged by a first massage therapist P1 and a second massage therapist P2, holding the bases of the limbs (symbols FB and HB).

[0074] As shown in the figure, the first therapist P1 holds the bases HB of the left hind leg H1 and the right hind leg H2 of the domestic animal D (step S22). The first therapist P1 then massages the lower back B of the domestic animal D (step S24). At this time, the bases FB of the left front leg F1 and the right front leg F2 of the domestic animal D are held by the second therapist P2 (step S23). The second therapist P2 then massages the areas around the bases FB of the left front leg F1 and the right front leg F2 of the domestic animal D (step S25).

[0075] If the second therapist P2 is the owner of the domestic animal D, the domestic animal D will receive treatment while looking closely at the face of the second therapist P2, as shown in the figure. This is expected to relax the domestic animal D by seeing the familiar face and smelling the scent of its owner, and to allow the treatment to proceed without causing any disturbance. On the other hand, the first therapist P1, regardless of whether he or she is the owner of the domestic animal D, will perform the treatment from behind the domestic animal D, out of its field of vision, as shown in the figure. This prevents the domestic animal D from becoming excited and disturbed when seeing the first therapist P1, even if the domestic animal D is unfamiliar with the first therapist P1 (for example, a chiropractor or a pet salon employee).

[0076] In this way, the second practitioner P2 massages the base of each of the left front leg F1 and right front leg F2 of the domestic animal D, and also massages the chest muscles on the inside of the left front leg F1 and right front leg F2, thereby resolving problems around the base of the front legs and around the chest muscles where the weight of the domestic animal D, which walks on all fours, is placed (in dogs, the weight is placed in a ratio of 7:3 on the left front leg F1 and right front leg F2). In particular, because dogs do not have collarbones, strain is placed on the areas around the shoulder blades near the base of each of the left front leg F1 and right front leg F2, causing fatigue in the muscles in those areas and the chest muscles. The second practitioner P2 massages the base of each of the left front leg F1 and right front leg F2 of the captive animal D, as well as the chest muscles, and also massages the chest muscles on the inside of the left front leg F1 and right front leg F2, thereby resolving problems caused by muscle fatigue in those areas, problems with the chest muscles becoming stiff and limiting the range of motion, etc. This prevents the pelvis from dropping and putting strain on the lower back, which could lead to hernias, etc., due to various problems near the base of each of the inside of the left front leg F1 and right front leg F2, and near the chest muscles.

[0077] By combining the person who holds down the left hind leg H1 and the right hind leg H2 to prevent the domestic animal D from moving violently and the person who massages the lower back of the domestic animal D into a first therapist P1, and the person who holds down the left front leg F1 and the right front leg F2 to prevent the domestic animal D from moving violently and massages the bases of the left front leg F1 and the right front leg F2 into a second therapist P2, the treatment method shown in FIG. 2 achieves the following effects. First, the treatment method shown in FIG. 2 can be performed without being bound by limitations on the body shape of domestic animals, etc., imposed by devices of the prior art, such as the adjustment range of the wearing device. Second, the treatment method shown in FIG. 2 can simultaneously massage the bases of the limbs of the domestic animal D and prevent the domestic animal D from moving violently, with a minimum number of people present (for example, two people consisting of a therapist working at a pet salon or the like and the owner of the domestic animal D).

[0078] The treatment method of this embodiment can be implemented in an aspect further including step S21 (center of gravity diagnosis step). In this aspect, the first practitioner P1 can perform treatment to move the affected sacroiliac joint of the domestic animal D so as to bring the state of the affected sacroiliac joint closer to the state of the healthy sacroiliac joint, based on the diagnosis result regarding the left-right deviation of the center of gravity of the domestic animal D. This corrects the imbalance between the left and right sides of the sacroiliac joint, which is a key part of the lower back B of the domestic animal D. This allows problems related to the muscles or joints, including those around the sacroiliac joint, to be treated in domestic animals of a wide variety of body types.

[0079] This step S21 (center of gravity diagnosis step) can take an embodiment including a procedure for diagnosing imbalance based on the chief complaint of the owner of the domestic animal D. In this embodiment, the necessity of diagnosis of left / right imbalance of the center of gravity and the diagnosis of left / right imbalance of the center of gravity are determined based on the chief complaint of the owner who regularly observes the domestic animal D. This makes it possible to more appropriately implement the treatment for moving the affected sacroiliac joint described above. This allows for more appropriate treatment of problems related to muscles or joints, including those around the sacroiliac joint, in domestic animals of a wide variety of body types.

[0080] Therefore, the treatment method of this embodiment can provide a means for treating problems related to muscles or joints, including the area around the base of the front legs FB in addition to the lower back B, in domestic animals of a wide variety of body types.

[0081] <System S for Guidance> The treatment method of this embodiment is preferably performed by practitioners including practitioner P who has received instruction using a system S (hereinafter also simply referred to as "system S") relating to a display device 1 for treatment methods for domestic animals.

[0082] Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration and software configuration of the system S of this embodiment. An example of the hardware configuration and software configuration of the system S of this embodiment will be described below with reference to Fig. 5. The system S is configured to include at least a display device 1 for displaying a treatment method for a domestic animal. The display device 1 may be capable of communicating with a terminal T via a network N.

[0083] [Display device 1] The display device 1 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, etc. In order to operate the display device 1 independently, the display device 1 preferably further includes an input unit 14. The display device 1 may also be operated using an external input device (keyboard, mouse, remote controller, etc.). In order to display on the display device 1 independently, the display device 1 preferably further includes a display unit 15. The display device 1 may also display on an external display member (television receiver, display, etc.).

[0084] [Control unit 11] The control unit 11 includes a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), and the like.

[0085] The control unit 11 cooperates with at least one of the storage unit 12, communication unit 13, input unit 14, display unit 15, etc., as necessary. The control unit 11 then realizes a procedure display unit, etc., which are software components of the program of this embodiment executed by the display device 1. The procedure display unit is a software component that commands the display of treatment procedures for captive animals using the treatment method of this embodiment. The following describes a case where the procedure display unit includes a classroom procedure display unit 111 that displays information for classroom use and a practical procedure display unit 112 that displays information for practical use. Of course, based on this explanation, a person skilled in the art will easily conceive of a configuration in which these displays are realized by a single procedure display unit, a configuration in which the procedure display unit displays treatment procedures during actual treatment and assists in the treatment, etc.

[0086] [Storage section 12] The memory unit 12 is a device for storing data and / or files, and has a storage unit that non-temporarily stores data using a hard disk, semiconductor memory, recording medium, memory card, etc. The storage unit stores programs to be executed by a microcomputer, display data for the procedure of treatment for captive animals using the treatment method of this embodiment, etc.

[0087] [Communications Section 13] The communication unit 13 is not particularly limited as long as it can connect the display device 1 to the network N and enable communication. Examples of the communication unit 13 include a network card compatible with the Ethernet standard and a communication component compatible with a wireless LAN / mobile phone network.

[0088] [Input section 14] The input unit 14 is not particularly limited as long as it is capable of inputting information related to the display of the procedure for treating a domestic animal using the treatment method of this embodiment. The input unit 14 may be, for example, a touch panel, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, or a voice input device. [Display section 15] The display unit 15 is not particularly limited as long as it can display the procedure for treating a captive animal using the treatment method of this embodiment. The display unit 15 may be, for example, an organic electroluminescence (OLED) display, a liquid crystal display, a cathode ray tube (CRT) display, or the like.

[0089] [Network N] The type of network N is not particularly limited as long as it enables communication between the display device 1, etc. The type of network N is, for example, the Internet, a mobile phone network, a wireless LAN, etc. [Terminal T] The system S may be configured to include a terminal T that displays various information in response to commands from the display device 1 via the network N. In this case, the terminal T executes, for example, a process of displaying the procedure for treating a pet animal using the treatment method of this embodiment.

[0090] [Flowchart of display processing] 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a preferable flow of the display process. An example of a preferable flow of the display process executed by the display device 1 of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

[0091] The display process preferably includes a series of steps for displaying information suitable for classroom use, in order to provide preliminary knowledge before actually performing treatment on the captive animal D. Steps S11 to S12 are an example of such steps. These steps correspond to step S1 in the main flowchart shown in FIG. 1.

[0092] [Step S11: Determine whether to display for classroom use] The control unit 11 operates the classroom procedure display unit 111 in cooperation with the storage unit 12, the input unit 14, the display unit 15, etc. Then, the control unit 11 executes a process of determining whether the classroom procedure display unit 111 should display a classroom-oriented display (classroom display determination step). If it is determined that it should be displayed, the control unit 11 shifts the process to step S12. If it is not determined that it should be displayed, the control unit 11 shifts the process to step S13.

[0093] The procedure for determining in the classroom display determination step is not particularly limited. For example, the procedure may be a procedure for determining that a classroom display is to be performed when an input instructing that a classroom display be performed is received from the input unit 14, etc. The input instructing that a classroom display be performed is, for example, an input such as clicking on a user interface element corresponding to the display.

[0094] Step S12: Command display for classroom use The control unit 11 executes a process of instructing the display unit 15 etc. to perform a display for the classroom using the classroom procedure display unit 111 (a classroom procedure display step). The control unit 11 moves the process to step S13.

[0095] (Display for classroom use) The display for the classroom in the classroom procedure display step includes at least a display regarding the procedure of the bodywork treatment.

[0096] The display regarding the treatment procedure includes at least an indication of the procedure in which a first practitioner performs the lower back massage step described above, and a procedure in which a second practitioner performs the front leg massage step described above in parallel with the lower back massage step. That is, the display includes explanations, illustrations, etc. showing the procedure in which a first practitioner holds the bases of both hind legs and massages the lower back of a domestic animal, and in parallel with the lower back massage, a second practitioner holds the bases of both front legs and massages the bases of the front legs. This allows students to understand the specific procedures of the treatment method of this embodiment described above before they begin practical training and treatment.

[0097] To deepen students' understanding of various aspects of the treatment method of this embodiment, the display preferably includes additional display related to various aspects of the treatment method of this embodiment, such as by center of gravity diagnosis. Furthermore, the display preferably includes display of the rectus femoris (from the front of the pelvis to the bottom of the kneecap), the adductor muscles (from the inner thigh to the inner thigh and knee), the gluteus medius (from the buttocks and sacroiliac joint to the outer thigh protrusion), and the erector spinae (from the side of the spine, from the neck to the pelvis). This allows students to grasp the location of each muscle important to osteopathy before engaging in practical training and treatment. Additionally, the display preferably includes display of the relationship between the ilium, ischium, pubis, hip bone, sacrum, nasal bone, and pelvis. This allows students to grasp the relationship between each skeletal element important to osteopathy before engaging in practical training and treatment.

[0098] By including background knowledge about homeostasis in the classroom-oriented display, students can recognize the effects of the treatment method of this embodiment and perform treatment in a way that will achieve those effects.

[0099] Additionally, it is preferable that classroom-oriented information also includes background information on at least one of the following topics: homeostasis, Cushing's syndrome, kennel cough, infectious bronchitis, tracheal collapse, patellar luxation (patella), parvovirus, panting-related illnesses, hernias, osteonecrosis of the femoral head (Legg-Perthes disease), degenerative myelopathy, and diagnostic (doggie check) considerations.

[0100] Because the classroom-oriented instructions include background knowledge about Cushing's syndrome, students can approach the treatment method of this embodiment with an understanding that the cause of weak legs and hips in pet animal D (especially dogs) is an abnormality in the pituitary gland or adrenal gland.

[0101] Because the classroom instructions include background knowledge about kennel cough and infectious bronchitis, students can be careful not to perform the treatment method of this embodiment in places where many dogs and other animals gather if kennel cough and infectious bronchitis, which is an infectious disease, is suspected.

[0102] Because the classroom-oriented display includes background knowledge about tracheal collapse, students can distinguish between kennel cough, infectious bronchitis, and other infectious bronchitis, and non-contagious tracheal collapse, etc., and take appropriate measures, including chiropractic treatment according to the treatment method of this embodiment.

[0103] By including background knowledge about patellar luxation (patella) in the classroom instruction, students can understand the position of the patella in relation to the patella and its symptoms, and then take appropriate measures, including chiropractic treatment related to the treatment method of this embodiment, diagnosis using X-ray examinations, surgery, etc., depending on the severity of the symptoms.

[0104] Because the classroom-oriented instructions include background knowledge about parvovirus, students can take measures such as disinfecting with chlorine bleach instead of alcohol when parvovirus infection, which is an orally transmitted infection, is suspected, and not performing treatment related to the treatment method of this embodiment in places where many dogs and other animals gather.

[0105] Because the classroom-oriented display includes background knowledge about illnesses related to panting, students can determine whether panting, which occurs when a dog or other animal opens its mouth and sticks out its tongue to breathe, is normal or abnormal, and take appropriate measures, including chiropractic treatment according to the treatment method of this embodiment.

[0106] By including background knowledge about hernias in the classroom-oriented instructions, students will be able to understand the structure of the spine and symptoms related to hernias, and then take appropriate measures, including chiropractic treatment using the treatment method of this embodiment, diagnosis using X-rays, CT scans, blood tests, etc., and surgery, depending on the severity of the symptoms.

[0107] Since the classroom-oriented display includes background knowledge about osteonecrosis of the femoral head (Legg-Perthes disease), students can determine whether or not a patient has osteonecrosis of the femoral head and take appropriate measures, including chiropractic treatment, surgery, etc., according to the treatment method of this embodiment.

[0108] Because the classroom-oriented display includes background knowledge about degenerative myelopathy, students can determine whether or not the condition is degenerative myelopathy and take appropriate measures, including chiropractic treatment according to the treatment method of this embodiment.

[0109] Since the classroom-oriented display includes preliminary knowledge regarding points to note regarding diagnosis (dog check), students can use a checklist to fill out on a questionnaire to determine whether or not the treatment can be performed and points to note regarding the treatment before performing the treatment method of this embodiment.

[0110] A checklist for diagnosis (dog check) may include the following check items: "Age, chronic illnesses, whether or not the dog has a habit of biting (rabies), blood tests, skin condition," "(food, treats)," "Symptoms of concern (when, where, at what timing, what happened)," "Walking style during walks (hopping when running, not wanting to walk much, not jumping, sitting down easily, shaking legs easily, sitting sideways, hopping when going around curves)," etc. always turns in the same direction), "any difference between the front and back legs (location of the iliac crest, location of the posterior superior iliac spine, height of the ischium, amount of gluteal muscles, tension of the rectus femoris, tension of the adductor muscles, height of the scapula, stellate ganglion), "spine (presence or absence of scoliosis, check for bulges in the spine, trace the spinous processes to check for misalignment, trace the transverse processes of the neck to check for misalignment, also check for any difference in tension of the transverse abdominal muscles between the left and right, transverse processes of the axis), "breath sounds (frequent coughing (problem with the heart or valve?), noise when breathing (problem with the lungs?))".

[0111] [Classroom procedure display on terminal T] When displaying on terminal T, the classroom procedure display unit 111 may be realized by cooperation between the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13. In this case, it is preferable that the classroom display determination step makes a determination based on an input made on terminal T. Also, it is preferable that the classroom procedure display step instructs terminal T to display.

[0112] Although not essential, it is more preferable that the display process includes a series of steps for displaying information for practical training, in order to provide information useful for practical training using actual captive animals D. Steps S13 to S14 are an example of such steps. This step corresponds to step S3 in the main flowchart shown in FIG. 1.

[0113] [Step S13: Determine whether to display for practical skills] The control unit 11 cooperates with the storage unit 12, the input unit 14, etc. to execute the practical skill procedure display unit 112. Then, the control unit 11 executes a process of determining whether to display a practical skill-oriented display using the practical skill procedure display unit 112 (practical skill display determination step). If it is determined that the display should be performed, the control unit 11 moves the process to step S14. If it is not determined that the display should be performed, the control unit 11 returns the process to step S11, and repeats the processes from step S11 to step S14.

[0114] The procedure for determining in the practical skill display determination step is not particularly limited. For example, the procedure may be a procedure for determining that a display for practical skills is to be displayed when an input instructing that a display for practical skills be displayed is received from the input unit 14, etc. The input instructing that a display for practical skills be displayed is, for example, an input such as clicking on a user interface element corresponding to the display.

[0115] [Step S14: Command display for practical skills] The control unit 11 executes a process of instructing the display unit 15, etc. to display a display for the practical skill by the practical skill procedure display unit 112 (practical skill procedure display step). The control unit 11 returns the process to step S11 and repeats the processes from step S11 to step S14.

[0116] (Display for practical use) The display for practical skills in the practical skill procedure display step includes at least a display regarding the procedure of the bodywork. The display regarding the procedure of the bodywork in the display for practical skills may be the same as the display regarding the body procedure in the display for classroom learning described above. In order to contribute to the practical skills, it is preferable that the display includes points to note in the practical skills (such as the position of muscles and the relationship between skeletal elements).

[0117] In order to prevent the domestic animal D, which is the subject of the treatment, from becoming violent, the display for the practical skill preferably includes information on how to hold the domestic animal D, which is the subject of the treatment, in a way that does not cause anxiety to the domestic animal D. In addition, in order to make an appropriate diagnosis before the practical skill, the display for the practical skill preferably includes the same points to note regarding the diagnosis (dog check) as described above.

[0118] [Displaying practical procedures on terminal T] When displaying on terminal T, the practical skill procedure display unit 112 may be realized by cooperation between the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13. In this case, it is preferable that the practical skill display determination step performs determination based on an input made on terminal T. Also, it is preferable that the practical skill procedure display step instructs terminal T to perform display.

[0119] [Effects of Display Device 1] The treatment of captive animal D requires advanced prior knowledge, etc. It is not easy to teach such treatment procedures by only verbal explanation or practical demonstration without using any teaching tools.

[0120] The display device 1 of this embodiment displays a procedure of the treatment method of this embodiment for a domestic animal D, including steps S22 and S24 (lower back massage step) in which a first therapist P1 holds the bases HB of both hind legs and massages the lower back B of the domestic animal D, and steps S23 and S25 (front leg massage step) in which a second therapist P2 holds the bases FB of both front legs and massages the bases FB of the front legs F of the domestic animal D in parallel with the lower back massage step (steps S12 and S14). In this way, the display device 1 of this embodiment assists the instructor to properly teach treatments that are unfamiliar to students.

[0121] Therefore, the display device 1 of this embodiment can provide a means to treat muscle or joint problems, including those around the front legs F in addition to the waist B, in captive animals D of a wide variety of body types, including assistance to instructors who provide instruction to practitioners P.

[0122] <Example of use of the display device 1 of this embodiment> The following is an example of how the display device 1 of this embodiment is used.

[0123] [Classroom lectures] An instructor who teaches the treatment method of this embodiment uses the display device 1 of this embodiment to inform students of a schedule of all eight sessions. The students gather at the facility where the instructor will be providing instruction according to the schedule. The instructor commands the display device 1 to display a classroom-style display. The display device 1 displays a procedure in which a first therapist P1 holds the bases of both hind legs HB and massages the lower back B of the captive animal D, and a second therapist P2 holds the bases of both front legs FB and massages the bases of the front legs FB.

[0124] The instructor then orally explains the treatment method of this embodiment to the students using the display device 1 that displays the information. Through this instruction, the students gain preliminary knowledge about the treatment method of this embodiment.

[0125] [Practical training] After the classroom instruction, the instructor commands the display device 1 to display a practical display. The display device 1 displays a display showing the procedure in which a first practitioner P1 holds the bases HB of both hind legs and massages the lower back B of the domestic animal D, and a second practitioner P2 holds the bases FB of both front legs and massages the bases FB of the front legs.

[0126] Then, the instructor uses the display device 1 that displays the image to provide practical instruction to the students, having them perform the treatment method on the captive animal D. Through this instruction, the students learn the treatment method of this embodiment.

[0127] [Treatment implementation] The student who has received the above-mentioned instruction acts as a first practitioner P1, and together with a second practitioner P2, exemplified by the owner, etc., performs treatment using the treatment method of this embodiment on the captive animal D. The above-mentioned instruction allows the treatment using the treatment method of this embodiment to be carried out appropriately.

[0128] [Additional information on how to identify the affected sacroiliac joint based on the deviation of the center of gravity] As described in this embodiment, when determining the affected sacroiliac joint from the deviation of the center of gravity in the left-right direction of a domestic animal, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the side with the affected sacroiliac joint is determined to be the side with a posteroinferior displacement (PI), where the hind legs are lower when the center of gravity is tilted. For example, if the center of gravity of a domestic animal is right-sided in the left-right direction, the right side will be a posteroinferior displacement (PI) and the left side will be anteriorsuperior displacement (AS), so the right side with the PI will be determined to be the side with the affected sacroiliac joint.

[0129] The above-mentioned method of discrimination is also supported by the technical information published at the following telecommunications address prior to the filing of this application ("Pelvic Correction" (Sakura Osteopathic Clinic, https: / / web.archive.org / web / 20240518141951 / https: / / sakura-seikotsuin-kasai.com / menu / pelvic-correction(snapshot of 2024 / 05 / 18)), which states in the section titled "Symptoms Caused by Pelvic Distortion: "Appearance differences (omitted) - Leg lengths are different between the left and right"). The technical information published at the above address is based on treatments performed on humans, but it is believed to be applicable not only to humans but also to captive animals with skeletons similar to humans.

[0130] [Additional information on the effects of massaging the muscles near the affected sacroiliac joint] The sacroiliac joint is an important joint that connects the lower back and pelvis. It supports the weight of the upper body of captive animals and absorbs shock when they walk or run. Specifically, it is known to play a role in balancing the body weight, or adjusting the center of gravity, when captive animals stand up, walk, or jump. Stretching and exercise are effective in correcting sacroiliac joint misalignment, and massage, which loosens the muscles around the pelvis, is known to improve sacroiliac joint misalignment in particular.

[0131] It should be noted that within the scope of the concept of the present invention, those skilled in the art may conceive of various modifications and alterations. Therefore, it is understood that such modifications and alterations fall within the scope of the present invention. For example, even if a person skilled in the art appropriately adds, deletes, or modifies components of the above-described embodiment, or adds, omits, or modifies the conditions of a process, such modifications are also included within the scope of the present invention as long as they maintain the gist of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0132] S System 1 Display device 11 Control section 111 Classroom procedure display unit 112 Practical procedure display section 12 Storage section 13 Communications Department 14 Input section 15 Display N Network D. Captive animals F1 left front leg F2 right front leg FB Front leg base H1 Left hind leg H2 Right hind leg HB: Base of rear legs B waist P1 First Practitioner P2 Second Practitioner T-Terminal

Claims

1. a center of gravity diagnosis step of diagnosing whether or not the center of gravity of the domestic animal to be treated is biased in the left-right direction and the direction of the bias of the center of gravity of the domestic animal; a lower back massage step, which is executed when the center of gravity diagnosis step is executed and it is determined that the center of gravity of the domestic animal is biased in the left-right direction, and in which, with the left and right front legs and the left and right hind legs of the domestic animal in a state where they are on the ground, a first practitioner standing behind the domestic animal holds the bases of the left and right hind legs of the domestic animal separately with a first hand and a second hand, and the first practitioner massages the vicinity of the sacroiliac joint of the lower back of the domestic animal with the first hand and the second hand; a front leg massage step, which is carried out when the center of gravity diagnosis step is carried out and it is determined that the center of gravity of the domestic animal is biased in the left-right direction, and in which, in parallel with the lower back massage step, a second practitioner in front of the domestic animal holds the bases of the left and right front legs of the domestic animal separately with a third hand and a fourth hand, and the second practitioner massages the muscles at the bases of the left and right front legs and the chest muscles with the third hand and the fourth hand, while the left and right front legs and the left and right hind legs of the domestic animal are in contact with the ground; Including, The center of gravity diagnosis step includes: A step in which at least one of the first practitioner and the second practitioner determines whether there is a chief complaint from the owner regarding the pet animal; A step of preliminarily diagnosing whether or not the center of gravity of the domestic animal is biased to the left or right and the direction of the bias of the center of gravity of the domestic animal based on information obtained from the chief complaint that suggests the side to which the center of gravity is biased; A step in which the at least one practitioner corrects errors resulting from a lack of information or misunderstanding regarding the main complaint by observing the gait, running, posture, or palpation of the domestic animal; a step in which the at least one practitioner diagnoses whether or not the center of gravity of the domestic animal is biased in the left or right direction and the direction of the bias of the center of gravity of the domestic animal based on the results of the observation; and The lower back massage step by the first therapist includes: a first step in which the first practitioner distinguishes between a healthy sacroiliac joint and an affected sacroiliac joint based on a left-right deviation of the center of gravity of the domestic animal; a second step, which is performed after the first step, in which the first practitioner presses the thumb of either the first hand or the second hand, whichever is closer to the affected sacroiliac joint, against the lumbar muscles of the domestic animal, and the first practitioner presses at least the index finger and middle finger of either the first hand or the second hand, whichever is closer to the affected sacroiliac joint, against the abdominal muscles of the domestic animal; a sacroiliac joint adjustment step, which is performed while the second step is being performed, in which the first practitioner massages the muscles near the affected sacroiliac joint by performing one or more of the following actions: moving one or more of the thumb, index finger, and middle finger pressed against the muscles of the domestic animal in the forward and backward direction of the domestic animal, moving one or more of the fingers in the left and right direction of the domestic animal, or rotating one or more of the fingers; and The front leg massage step includes: a third step in which the second practitioner presses any of the fingers of the third hand against a muscle located behind the base of the left front leg of the domestic animal, and the second practitioner presses any of the fingers of the third hand against a chest muscle located inside the base of the left front leg of the domestic animal; a fourth step in which the second practitioner presses any of the fingers of the fourth hand against a muscle located behind the base of the right front leg of the domestic animal, and the second practitioner presses any of the fingers of the fourth hand against a chest muscle located inside the base of the right front leg of the domestic animal; a fifth step, which is performed while the third step and the fourth step are being performed, in which the second practitioner performs one or more of the following actions: moving the fingers of the third hand pressed against the muscle located behind the base of the left front leg of the domestic animal and the fingers of the fourth hand pressed against the muscle located behind the base of the right front leg of the domestic animal in the up-and-down direction of the domestic animal, moving them in the back-and-forth direction of the domestic animal, and rotating them; a sixth step, which is performed while the third step and the fourth step are being performed, in which the second practitioner massages the muscles at the base of the left front leg, the muscles at the base of the right front leg, and the muscles at the base of the chest by performing one or more of the following actions with respect to the domestic animal: moving the fingers of the third hand, which the second practitioner has pressed against the muscles at the base of the chest located inside the base of the left front leg, and the fingers of the fourth hand, which the second practitioner has pressed against the muscles at the base of the chest located inside the base of the right front leg, in a vertical direction with respect to the domestic animal, moving them in a left-right direction with respect to the domestic animal, and rotating them; A treatment method for domestic animals, comprising:

2. The method for treating domestic animals according to claim 1, A treatment method for a domestic animal, wherein the center of gravity diagnosis step, the lower back massage step, and the front leg massage step are performed, and then the center of gravity diagnosis step is performed again.

3. a procedure display unit that commands the display of a procedure for treatment of a domestic animal according to the treatment method of claim 1; The procedure display unit is a display device for a treatment method for domestic animals that commands the display of at least the procedure in which the first therapist performs the lower back massage step and the procedure in which the second therapist performs the front leg massage step in parallel with the lower back massage step.

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