Hip joint belt

Abstract

To provide a hip joint exclusive belt allowing a user to perform a rocking motion of fixing and rocking large trochanters on the outside of hip joints on both sides while fixing the large trochanters from both sides during walking to adjust the balance of the hip joints, and allowing the user to exhibit natural healing power to the maximum by fixation having strength in which a resting degree (healing power) exceeds a load of gravity applied to a femoral neck part and an acetabulum.SOLUTION: Hip joint belt for fixing and supporting the hip joint or the like, wherein one or a plurality of cushion members 8 made of an elastic and stretchable plate-shaped member for adjusting the balance by constantly fixing the right and left hip joints are obliquely provided on the inner side of the belt body so as to form an inverted truncated chevron shape in a reed screen shape SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a belt specifically designed for hip joints that can constantly tighten, fix, and support the hip joints, thereby maintaining a good balance between the left and right hip joints. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional technology exists that tightens the pelvis and femur, but it is unable to hold down the hip joint (greater trochanter) and most of these are merely a temporary relief. For example, there is a femur protection belt (see Patent Document 1) which comprises a strip-shaped base material that is stretchable, elastic, and flexible, and has a length and width sufficient to cover and surround the area around the femoral neck of each of the left and right thighbone, and a pair of left and right cushioning members that are shock-absorbing and have an area that covers the area around the femoral neck of each of the left and right thighbone, and are arranged on the surface of the base material corresponding to the area. A fastening member is provided around the longitudinal end of the base material, which can detachably connect both longitudinal ends of the base material to form the base material into a ring shape, and the strip-shaped base material is made of a strip-shaped elastic foam having a desired thickness and a cover body that integrally covers both sides of the elastic foam, and at least a part of the cover body is stretchable. There is also a pelvic correction brace (see Patent Document 2) which comprises a first belt that covers and secures the hips and buttocks, and a second belt that covers and lifts the buttocks. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-321505 (see the claims, detailed description of the invention, and Figs. 1 to 7) [Patent Document 2] JP 2023-11441 A (see the claims, detailed description of the invention, and Figures 1 to 4) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Traditionally, hip pain has been more prevalent in women, and because the hip joint includes the groin, treatment is difficult, and the condition worsens if left untreated, ultimately resulting in an increasing number of people undergoing hip replacement surgery. This is also related to the fact that modern women, who rarely walk barefoot anymore, are rapidly experiencing abnormalities in their feet, such as bunions, floating toes, and flat feet, and these are often asymmetrical. These foot abnormalities commonly cause the toes to float when walking, making it impossible to brace, resulting in a "twisted gait" in which the toes slide outward more than necessary. When the effect of this "twisted gait" acts on the hip joint using the principle of leverage, it causes distortion (misalignment) of the femoral neck and its socket, the acetabulum, resulting in pain and osteoarthritis of the hip. At the same time, the greater trochanter on the outside of the femoral neck also protrudes from the pelvis. The left and right pelvis are essentially separate structures, connected at the center. Normally, the femoral neck fits snugly and balanced into the acetabulum, the socket for the pelvis. Walking with poor foot posture, such as bunions, floating toes, or flat feet, can cause misalignment between the femoral neck and the acetabulum at the hip joint, which causes a difference between the left and right sides. Mechanically, this first causes the pelvis, which sits on top of the pelvis, to misalign and compensate for the misalignment of the hip joint, resulting in a difference between the left and right sides. Next, this causes misalignment in the lumbar vertebrae, which sit on top of the pelvis. Ultimately, this can cause misalignment in the back, neck, and jaw joints, becoming a hidden cause of various chronic pains and pre-illness conditions. In other words, if the first layer of a building block is warped or misaligned, the top will tilt to the other side, and the top will also warp or shift to prevent it from collapsing, maintaining balance.The same mechanics apply to humans. The hip joint is the "pinnacle" that connects the upper and lower body, and plays a central role when a person stands up or performs actions such as walking. There was a problem in that many people suffered from hip joint pain because there was no support that could balance the femoral neck and acetabulum by firmly fixing and holding the greater trochanter, which is located on the outside of the hip joint, from both sides. The femur protection belt and pelvic correction device shown in the above-mentioned prior art patent publications 2004-321505 and 2023-11441 are protective devices that prevent or reduce bruising around the waist when falling, particularly fractures around the femur or hip joint, and pelvic correction devices that improve the holding and support force of the buttocks and hip joints and can correct a posteriorly tilted pelvis to a forward tilt. However, this technology has the problem that the left and right pelvises are separate structures, and the femoral neck, which is connected at the center, does not return to its normal state of being perfectly balanced in the acetabulum, which is the receptacle for the pelvis. The present invention solves these problems by providing a belt specifically for hip joints that fixes and supports the hip joints, etc., and has one or more cushion members made of elastic, stretchable plate-like members arranged diagonally in an inverted V-shape inside the belt body, which constantly fixes the left and right hip joints to maintain balance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first invention of the present invention that can achieve the above object is a hip joint belt as described in claim 1, which is as follows. This belt is used to fix and support the hip joints, etc., and is configured so that one or more cushion members made of elastic, stretchable plate-like members are arranged diagonally inside the belt body in an inverted V-shape, so that the left and right hip joints are always fixed in place and balanced.

[0006] The second invention of the present invention, which can achieve the above object, is a hip joint belt as described in claim 2, which is as follows. The cushion member in the invention described in claim 1 is configured to have a shape selected within a range that does not contact the thighs when sitting.

[0007] The third invention of the present invention, which can achieve the above object, is a hip joint belt as described in claim 3, which is as follows. In addition to the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2, a male hook-and-loop fastener is provided at one end of the main body, and a female hook-and-loop fastener is provided at the other end or all of the main body, and further, a pocket is provided on the front side of the one end where the male hook-and-loop fastener is provided, into which at least four fingers excluding the thumb and the palm can be inserted, and a pocket is provided on the back side of the other end, which corresponds to the opposite side to the female hook-and-loop fastener of the main body, into which at least four fingers excluding the thumb and the palm can be inserted.

[0008] The fourth invention of the present invention, which can achieve the above object, is a hip joint belt as described in claim 4, which is as follows. The pockets in the invention described in claim 3 are configured such that a vertical pocket is provided on the inside of the left belt and a diagonal pocket is provided on the outside of the right belt.

[0009] The fifth invention of the present invention, which can achieve the above object, is a hip joint belt as described in claim 5, and is as follows. In the invention described in claim 4, the hip joint belt has a configuration in which a protruding piece of the gripping piece is formed in the vicinity of the vertical pocket on the left side of the belt body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] By adopting the above configuration, the present invention can achieve the following effects. (1) By constantly fixing the left and right hip joints, you can balance the hip joints. (2) The greater trochanter area is wrapped in an inverted V-shaped pad, and the belt itself tightly fastens and secures the waist, allowing for well-balanced hip joints. (3) When sitting, the inverted U-shaped pad prevents it from hitting the front of the femur (a circular or other shape would do so). (4) The cloth covering the elastic member of the inverted V-shaped pad is treated with an anti-slip coating, so the greater trochanter can be fixed accurately without slippage. (5) In the invention described in claim 5, a gripping piece is provided that can be grasped to make it easier to insert the fingers of the left hand into the pocket stably, which is beneficial for the initial operation when wrapping the hip joint belt around the waist. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic plan view showing an embodiment of a hip joint belt according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of a hip joint belt according to the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing the hip joint belt of the present invention worn to support the greater trochanter located on the outside of the hip joint. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] This belt is specifically designed for hip joints, and is used to fix and support the hip joints. The belt has one or more cushion members made of elastic, stretchable plate-like members arranged diagonally in an inverted V-shape inside the belt body, which constantly fixes the left and right hip joints to maintain balance. [Example]

[0013] An embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, to explain its purpose, it adjusts the balance of the left and right hip joints by constantly compressing and fixing the hip joints. It is not a protective device for the femoral neck that absorbs external shock when falling, but rather it adjusts the balance of the left and right hip joints by tightening (fixing) the "greater trochanter" on the outside of the femoral neck from both sides. It also naturally stabilizes the pelvis that sits on top of it, and further aims to activate the body's natural healing power by "fixing the hip joint so that the level of rest (healing power) is exceeded by the burden of gravity (load weight)."

[0014] The hip joint belt of the present invention is a wide belt that covers the greater trochanter from both sides with pinpoint precision, a support that has never been seen before, and is used as a support. There is a principle that when the human body is continuously fixed, it improves through medically proven "absorption of excess callus and addition of additional bone." Based on this principle, the structure and method of use have been established, and it is used as a weapon to fight gravity when walking or working during the day, and is removed at night when not fighting gravity, with the idea that it is used as a means to restore energy.

[0015] Here, a specific embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The elastic pad member 8 attached to the main body of the hip joint belt is located on the inside, not the outside, of the belt. The pad 8 is shaped like an oblique plate, that is, an inverted V-shape, and is made up of one to three or more elastic plates that are separated and connected in a blind-like pattern, with a structure that fits snugly over the protruding greater trochanter, making it easy to fit whether standing or sitting, and capable of pressing and fixing the hip joint (greater trochanter). In other words, the effect is enhanced by setting multiple pads formed in an inverted U-shaped bamboo blind to encase the greater trochanter on the outside of the femoral neck, inserting fingers into the pockets of the belt body, and firmly fastening the belt around the waist. This shape prevents the inverted V-shaped pad 8, which is a slanted plate, from hitting the front of the thigh when sitting (for example, this pad would hit if it were circular or had another shape). Furthermore, the fabric covering the elastic member of this inverted V-shaped pad 8 is provided with anti-slip parts 9, so it will not slip when moving and can be accurately fixed from both sides of the greater trochanter located on the outside of the femoral neck on both sides.

[0016] The belt body of the present invention is stretchable overall, and can also have a linear anti-slip portion 10 on the inner surface of the belt body portion 2, making it a fixation supporter that prevents the belt body itself from slipping and accurately fixes the greater trochanter, leading to symptomatic improvement for hip pain and osteoarthritis.

[0017] This example has pockets on both ends, and is a supporter for fixing and supporting the knees, waist, hip joints, etc. The supporter comprises a main body 2 formed from a thick, breathable elastic knit fabric made of a stretchable material, a male hook-and-loop fastener 6 on one end of the back side 5 of the main body 2, and a female hook-and-loop fastener 7 on the other end or the entire front side 3 of the main body 2, and a pocket 4 into which at least four fingers excluding the thumb and the palm can be inserted, on the front side 3 of the one end where the male hook-and-loop fastener 6 is provided on the back side 5 of the main body 2, and a female hook-and-loop fastener 7 on the front side 3 of the main body 2. At the other end corresponding to the opposite side (back side 5) of the supporter 6, pockets 4 are provided into which at least four fingers excluding the thumb and the palm can be inserted, so that the supporter has pockets 4 at both ends. By providing pockets 4 at both ends of the stretchable supporter, even people who have weak muscle strength in their fingertips or weak grip strength and who are unable to pull or tighten and fix with the appropriate strength can insert their fingers into the pockets 4 at both ends and pull, and can use the strength of not only their hands but also their arms, making it easier to tighten and fix the supporter.

[0018] In the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, the fingers do not protrude from the pocket 4, but it goes without saying that the pocket 4 can be of a type in which the fingers protrude from the pocket 4 or a type in which the pocket 4 is divided into two to five fingers. It goes without saying that various pockets 4 can be used as long as they have a shape that allows the insertion of a hand.

[0019] The pockets can also be attached at different angles on the left and right ends. For example, the pocket opening can be located on the right side of the right end so that the hand can be inserted from the side, and the pocket opening can be located at the top of the left end so that the hand can be inserted from above. Furthermore, it is possible to provide the opening at an angle so that the hand can be inserted from diagonally above. The pocket can be attached to either the front or back of the main body. Furthermore, it goes without saying that the male surface fastener 6 and the female surface fastener 7 may be formed on the entire main body 2 or on a part of it.

[0020] In addition, the width and length can of course be changed depending on the wearer's physique, and by providing the female hook-and-loop fastener 7 on the entire surface of the main body, there is no need to make special adjustments to the length to suit the wearer's physique, making it highly versatile.

[0021] Here, another specific example will be described. In this embodiment of the hip joint belt, the pad member 8 made of an elastic material is provided on the inside, not the outside, of the belt main body 2. The shape of the pad member 8 can be selected from a diagonal plate-like, i.e., an inverted V-shaped pad 8, or any other shape that fits within the area so that it does not hit the thighs when sitting, and a cushion member made of an elastic and stretchable plate-like material is provided to constantly fixate the left and right hip joints and adjust balance, and a male hook-and-loop fastener is provided on one end of the main body 2, and a female hook-and-loop fastener is provided on the other end or the entire main body 2. Furthermore, on the front side of the one end where the male hook-and-loop fastener is provided on the main body 2, a pocket is provided that can accommodate at least four fingers excluding the thumb and the palm, and on the back side of the other end corresponding to the opposite side to the female hook-and-loop fastener of the main body 2, a pocket is provided that can accommodate at least four fingers excluding the thumb and the palm.

[0022] As another specific example of improving the shape of some parts, a belt specifically for the hip joint, in which a vertical pocket is provided on the inside of the belt on the left side and a diagonal pocket is provided on the outside of the belt on the right side, and further a protruding piece for a grip is formed near the vertical pocket on the left side of the belt main body 2, is thought to be effective, providing an auxiliary function when wearing the belt. Furthermore, a more user-friendly shape could be one with a vertical pocket for the left hand so that it can be reached from above, and to make it easier to quickly reach in when wearing the bag, the main fabric on the inside could have a long, semicircular or other protruding piece, making it easier to grasp this protruding piece and slide your hand in instantly to reach the pocket.

[0023] Next, to briefly explain how to wear the hip joint belt, the key is to tighten it not around the waist but around the greater trochanter located below, so place your left hand in your left pocket while grasping the protruding piece. Then, place the hip joint belt behind your back, place your right hand in your right diagonal pocket, and place the hip joint belt on the greater trochanter on the outside of your hip joint. Pull it with the strength of both arms, place your left hand underneath, and place your right hand on top of it to complete the fit. In addition, to achieve a similar effect to the full-scale treatment of sarong fixation, a special hip joint belt can be wrapped around the hip joint twice for strong fixation. This double wrapping method involves wrapping the first belt around the hip joint and then wrapping the second belt about one-third of the way up, allowing for wide and stable fixation. [Industrial Applicability]

[0024] It can be used for anything that requires the ability to constantly compress and fix necessary parts of the body with an elastic belt. [Explanation of symbols]

[0025] 1. A belt designed specifically for the hip joint, with pockets on both ends 2. Main body 3. Front side of the main unit 4 pockets 5 Back side of the main unit 6 Male hook-and-loop fastener 7. Female hook-and-loop fastener 8. Inverted V-shaped pad 9. Anti-slip part 10. Linear anti-slip portion

Claims

1. A belt for fixing and supporting the hip joints, etc., characterized in that one or more cushion members made of elastic, stretchable plate-like members are installed diagonally inside the belt body in an inverted V-shape, so that the left and right hip joints are always fixed and balanced.

2. 2. The hip joint belt according to claim 1, wherein the cushion member is formed in a shape selected so as not to come into contact with the thighs when the user sits down.

3. The hip joint belt according to claim 1, characterized in that a male hook-and-loop fastener is provided at one end of the main body, a female hook-and-loop fastener is provided at the other end or all of the main body, and further, a pocket is provided on the front side of the one end where the male hook-and-loop fastener is provided, into which at least four fingers excluding the thumb and the palm of the hand can be inserted, and a pocket is provided on the back side of the other end corresponding to the opposite side to the female hook-and-loop fastener of the main body, into which at least four fingers excluding the thumb and the palm of the hand can be inserted.

4. The hip joint belt according to claim 3, wherein the pockets are a vertical pocket on the inside of the left belt and a diagonal pocket on the outside of the right belt.

5. A hip joint belt according to claim 4, characterized in that a protruding piece for the gripping piece is formed in the vicinity of the vertical pocket on the left side of the belt body of the hip joint belt according to claim 4.

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