Physiotherapy device for tendonitis and thumb cover structure thereof

Abstract

To provide a physical therapy device for tendonitis and a thumb cover structure thereof. [Solution] The thumb cover structure includes an electrode baseband (21) and a thumb band, with a set of electrode sheets (30) attached to the electrode baseband. Both ends of the thumb band are connected to either side of the electrode baseband, forming an insertion hole (221) that allows the thumb to be inserted through the electrode baseband. The thumb band is equipped with a fastening structure that fastens the thumb band to fit snugly around the thumb after the thumb is inserted. The fastening structure includes a fastening band (231) attached to the thumb band and extending circumferentially, and a band fold portion fixed to the thumb band or electrode baseband, whereby the free end of the fastening band is folded back along the band fold portion, and after being folded back and fastened, the free end of the fastening band is fixed to the fastening band or thumb band, thereby fitting the thumb band and electrode baseband snugly around the thumb. The thumb cover structure allows the electrode sheets of the electrode baseband to be stably attached to the surface of the thumb after the thumb cover is attached, improving the stability of the thumb's fit and the effectiveness of electrical stimulation.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of physical therapy equipment, and more particularly to a physical therapy instrument for treating tendonitis and its thumb cover structure. [Background technology]

[0002] Tenosynovitis is a common painful condition caused by muscle tension, and occurs at joint connections such as the wrist and thumb joints. Treatment for tenosynovitis typically involves a combination of drug therapy and traditional Chinese physiotherapy such as acupuncture, massage, thermotherapy, and phototherapy. Currently, the industry is seeing the emergence of an electrical stimulation treatment method for tenosynovitis using an electrical stimulation physiotherapy device. This device has a mounting structure equipped with a group of positive and negative electrode sheets that can be worn or wrapped around the wrist or thumb, so that the positive and negative electrode sheets come into contact with the surface of the skin affected by the tenosynovitis. When the power is turned on, electrical stimulation is applied to the area of ​​tenosynovitis, thereby fulfilling the role of physiotherapy.

[0003] Currently, the most common wearing structure is a wristband structure, in which positive and negative electrode sheets are provided on the wristband, and a controller is attached to the wristband to supply power to and control the electrode sheet or electrode band. The wristband is wrapped around the wrist corresponding to the patient with tendonitis, and when the controller turns on the positive and negative electrode sheets, electrical stimulation is applied to the wrist. Furthermore, one end of the wristband is generally provided with a thumb cover structure so that the wristband can be tightly wrapped around the wrist. In particular, if the patient has tendonitis in the thumb joint, the electrode sheet on the wristband extends to the end of the thumb cover, thereby enabling electrical stimulation physical therapy for the thumb joint. Current thumb cover structures basically use a ring-shaped cover structure, which is generally made of a cloth belt with a certain degree of elasticity. The specifications of the ring-shaped cover structure are relatively uniform and the diameter of the ring-shaped cover cannot be adjusted, so it cannot fully meet the wearing fit of various users' thumbs. Furthermore, after the ring-shaped cover structure has been used for a certain period of time, its elasticity decreases, making it difficult to wear stably on the thumb. This prevents the electrode sheet from adhering stably to the surface of the skin of the thumb, resulting in poor contact of the electrical stimulation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a thumb cover structure for a physiotherapy device for tendonitis that is suitable for wearing on the thumbs of various users, can be worn stably, and is advantageous for improving the effect of electrical stimulation.

[0005] The technical solution used in this invention is as follows: A thumb cover structure for a physiotherapy device for treating tendonitis, comprising an electrode base band and a thumb band, a pair of electrode sheets provided on the electrode base band, both ends of the thumb band connected to both sides of the electrode base band and forming an insertion hole together with the electrode base band for allowing the thumb to be inserted, and a fastening structure provided on the thumb band, the fastening structure including a fastening band attached to the thumb band and extending in the circumferential direction, which fastens the thumb band to fit snugly around the thumb after the thumb is inserted.

[0006] Furthermore, the fastening structure includes a band fold portion fixed to the thumb band or electrode base band, whereby the free end of the fastening band is folded along the band fold portion, and after being folded and fastened, the free end of the fastening band is fixed to the fastening band or thumb band, thereby achieving close contact between the thumb band and the electrode base band and the thumb.

[0007] Furthermore, the insertion hole has a larger diameter at one end and a smaller diameter at the other end, with the larger diameter end being sleeved over the base of the thumb and the smaller diameter end being sleeved over the tip of the thumb.

[0008] Furthermore, a notch is formed in the thumb band, and the fastening band is connected to one side of the notch, and a band folded portion is formed on the other side of the notch. The band folded portion includes a long hole formed parallel to the thumb band and a partition bar formed between the long holes, so that the fastening band enters from one long hole and exits from the other long hole, going around the partition bar.

[0009] Furthermore, a notch is formed in the thumb band, the notch extending circumferentially to the connection portion with the electrode baseband, and the band fold portion includes a band fold hole formed in the electrode baseband adjacent to its side edge, whereby the fastening band is folded along the side edge of the electrode baseband after being inserted through the band fold hole.

[0010] Furthermore, a loop surface of the Velcro is formed on the thumb band, and a hook surface of the Velcro is formed on the surface of the free end of the fastening band, so that after the fastening band is folded back, the hook surface of the Velcro and the loop surface of the Velcro are bonded together, fixing the fastening band after being folded back.

[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of engagement grooves are formed in the thumb band, and a buckle is formed on the surface of the free end of the fastening band, whereby when the fastening band is folded back, the buckle selects and engages with the corresponding engagement groove, thereby fixing the fastening band after being folded back.

[0012] Additionally, the thumb band is attached to the electrode base band in an arched manner.

[0013] The present invention provides a physical therapy device for tendonitis that has the above thumb cover structure.

[0014] A physical therapy device for tendonitis includes a band body to be wrapped around the wrist, an electrode sheet attached to the band body, and a controller, the controller electrically controls the electrode sheet, the thumb cover structure is connected to one end of the band body, and the controller supplies power to and controls a set of electrode sheets on the electrode base band of the thumb cover structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the electrode base band is integrally connected to the end of the band body and is offset by a predetermined angle with respect to the extending direction of the band body, and the width of the electrode base band gradually narrows as it extends.

[0016] Furthermore, the band body includes an upper band layer, a lower band layer, and an electrical connection terminal and conductive tape provided between the upper and lower band layers, the electrical connection terminal has two sets of positive and negative electrodes protruding from the surface of the upper band layer, and two sets of corresponding conductive circuits are formed on the conductive tape, each set of conductive circuits including a positive electrode wire and a negative electrode wire, one set of conductive circuits conductively connects one set of positive and negative electrodes on the electrical connection terminal to a set of electrode sheets on the band body, and the other set of conductive circuits conductively connects the other set of positive and negative electrodes on the electrical connection terminal to a set of electrode sheets on the electrode base band.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the thumb cover structure of the physical therapy device for tendonitis of the present invention has a tightening structure on the thumb band. The tightening structure includes a tightening band attached to the thumb band and extending circumferentially, and a band fold portion fixed to the thumb band or the electrode base band. The tightening band is folded along the band fold portion, and after being folded and tightened, the end of the tightening band is fixed to the thumb band, thereby realizing tightening of the thumb band. This makes it suitable for wearing on the thumbs of various users and can be worn stably. It ensures good contact between the electrode sheet and the thumb, which is advantageous for improving the electrical stimulation effect. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] The drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification, and are used to interpret the present invention in conjunction with the following specific embodiments, but are not intended to limit the present invention. [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a physical therapy device for tendonitis according to the present invention, viewed from a downward angle; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the physiotherapy device for tendonitis shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view of the physical therapy device for tendonitis shown in the first embodiment, viewed from an elevation angle. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the physiotherapy device for tendonitis shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the physical therapy device for tendonitis according to the first embodiment after being attached. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the physical therapy device for tendonitis of the present invention, viewed from a downward angle; FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the physiotherapy device for tendonitis shown in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the physical therapy device for tendonitis shown in the second embodiment, viewed from an elevation angle. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the physiotherapy device for tendonitis shown in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the physical therapy device for tendonitis according to the second embodiment after being attached. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain and interpret the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the present invention provides a physical therapy device for treating tendonitis, which includes a band body 10, a thumb cover structure 20, two sets of electrode sheets 30, and a controller 40. The thumb cover structure 20 is connected to one end of the band body 10 for wearing on the thumb. The two sets of electrode sheets 30 are attached to the underside of the band body 10, one set is correspondingly provided on the band body 10 so as to be wrapped around the wrist and provide electrical stimulation to the wrist, and the other set is correspondingly provided within the thumb cover structure 20 so as to provide electrical stimulation to the thumb. The controller 40 is attached to the top of the band body 10 and is used to supply power to the two sets of electrode sheets 30 and control the electrical stimulation function.

[0021] The band body 10 is used to be wrapped around the wrist and includes an upper band layer 11, a lower band layer 12, and an electrical connection terminal 13 and a conductive tape 14 provided between the upper band layer 11 and the lower band layer 12. The electrical connection terminal 13 has two sets of positive and negative electrodes protruding from the surface of the upper band layer 11, and the conductive tape 14 has two corresponding sets of conductive circuits formed thereon, each set of conductive circuits including a positive electrode wire and a negative electrode wire, and the two sets of conductive circuits are connected to the two sets of positive and negative electrodes on the electrical connection terminal 13, respectively.

[0022] The thumb cover structure 20 includes an electrode base band 21 and a thumb band 22. The electrode base band 21 is integrally connected to an end of the band body 10 and is offset by a predetermined angle relative to the extension direction of the band body 10. The offset angle approximately corresponds to the angle between the arm and the thumb. Preferably, the extension length of the electrode base band 21 does not exceed the length of the thumb, and the width of the electrode base band 21 gradually narrows as it extends. A set of electrode sheets 30 is provided on the electrode base band 21. Preferably, one end of the electrode sheet 30 extends into the band body 10 and is thereby connected to the conductor circuit of the conductive tape 14.

[0023] Both ends of thumb band 22 are connected to both sides of electrode base band 21 by sewing or the like, and thumb band 22, together with electrode base band 21, forms insertion hole 221 through which the thumb can be inserted, with insertion hole 221 having a larger hole diameter at one end and a smaller hole diameter at the other end, with the larger hole diameter end sleeved over the base of the thumb and the smaller hole diameter end sleeved over the tip of the thumb. Preferably, thumb band 22 is connected to electrode base band 21 in an arch shape, which roughly corresponds to the size of the thumb, making it easy to put on the thumb.

[0024] A fastening structure 23 is provided on the thumb band 22, which is used to fasten the thumb band 22 after the thumb is inserted and fit closely to the thumb, thereby fitting the electrode base band 21 closely to the thumb. The fastening structure 23 includes a fastening band 231 attached to the thumb band 22 and extending in the circumferential direction, and a band fold portion fixed to the thumb band 22 or the electrode base band 21. The free end of the fastening band 231 is folded along the band fold portion, and the free end after being folded and fastened is fixed to the fastening band 231 or the thumb band 22, thereby fitting the thumb band 22 and the electrode base band 21 closely to the thumb.

[0025] Preferably, a notch 222 is formed in thumb band 22, a fastening band 231 is connected to one side of notch 222 in thumb band 22, and fastening band 231 extends circumferentially along thumb band 22, and a band folded portion is formed in thumb band 22 on the other side of notch 222, and the band folded portion uses the first preferred embodiment and includes two long holes opened in parallel in thumb band 22 and a partition bar formed between the long holes, whereby fastening band 231 enters from one long hole and exits from the other long hole, circling the partition bar.

[0026] Preferably, thumb band 22 has notch 222 that extends along the circumferential direction of insertion hole 221 to the connection portion with electrode baseband 21, and the band folding portion uses the second preferred embodiment and includes band folding holes 232 that are opened in electrode baseband 21 adjacent to its side edges, so that fastening band 231 is inserted through band folding holes 232 and then folded along the side edges of electrode baseband 21. Such an embodiment is more advantageous for fitting electrode baseband 21 in close contact with the surface of the thumb.

[0027] Preferably, a notch 222 is drilled in the small diameter end of thumb band 22 for fastening over the tip of the thumb.

[0028] The fastening structure 23 includes a fixing structure after the free end of the thumb band is folded back. In a first embodiment of the fixing structure, the fixing structure includes a Velcro loop surface formed on the upper surface of the thumb band 22 and a Velcro hook surface 233 formed on the surface of the free end of the fastening band 231, thereby fixing the fastening band 231 after folding back by bringing the Velcro hook surface 233 into close contact with the Velcro loop surface.

[0029] In the second embodiment of the fixing structure, a plurality of engagement grooves are formed on the surface of the thumb band 22, and a buckle is formed on the surface of the free end of the tightening band 231, so that after the tightening band 231 is folded back, the buckle selects and engages with the corresponding engagement groove, thereby fixing and adhering the free end of the tightening band 231 to the thumb band 22 after it has been folded back.

[0030] The two sets of electrode sheets 30 are used to perform electrical stimulation physical therapy on the wrist and thumb, respectively. One set is provided in the center of the lower band layer 12 so as to be wrapped around the wrist and provide electrical stimulation to the wrist, and the other set is provided on the upper surface of the electrode base band 21 and can extend to the lower band layer 12 so as to provide electrical stimulation to the thumb. The two sets of electrode sheets 30 are respectively connected to two sets of positive and negative electrodes of the electrical connection terminals 13, and each set of electrode sheets 30 includes two electrode sheets arranged in parallel, and the two electrode sheets are respectively connected to one set of positive and negative electrodes of the electrical connection terminals 13. The electrode sheets can be made of conductive silica gel or conductive graphene.

[0031] Two sets of power supplies are provided within the controller 40, which are used to supply power to the two sets of positive and negative electrodes on the electrical connection terminals 13, respectively, and correspondingly supply power to the two sets of electrode sheets 30. The controller 40 is provided with a control system and operation interface for controlling the operation of the two sets of electrode sheets 30, for example, controlling the on / off and strength of the current.

[0032] Depending on the user's wearing comfort or wearing habits, the controller 40 can be worn on the wrist or the back of the hand, in which case the electrical connection terminal 13 is attached to a corresponding position on the band body 10; in this first preferred embodiment, the controller 40 is worn on the wrist, in which case the electrical connection terminal 13 can be attached to the end of the band body 10 away from the thumb cover structure 20.

[0033] Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, in the second preferred embodiment, the electrical connection terminal 13 is attached to the end of the band body 10 that is close to the thumb cover structure 20, thereby allowing the controller 40 to be easily worn on the back of the hand.

[0034] The controller 40 may be fixed to the band body 10, or the controller 40 may be detachably attached to the band body 10, and is preferably coupled by magnetic attraction.

[0035] Furthermore, a heat generating sheet (not shown) may be provided inside the band body 10, and the heat generating sheet is powered and controlled by the controller 40 to realize the hot compress function of the physical therapy device for tendonitis.

[0036] Furthermore, the physical therapy device for tendonitis includes a wrist wrapping and fixing structure, by which the band body 10 is wrapped around the wrist and fixed, and the wrist wrapping and fixing structure can use a buckle structure or an adhesive structure. In this embodiment, the wrist wrapping and fixing structure uses an adhesive structure and includes Velcro straps on the upper and lower surfaces of the band body 10, with a first Velcro strap 111 on the upper surface of the band body 10 and a second Velcro strap 112 on the lower surface of the band body 10 at the end opposite the thumb cover structure 20, so that after the band body 10 is wrapped around the wrist, the first Velcro strap 111 and the second Velcro strap 112 are adhered together to fix the band body 10 to the wrist.

[0037] When wearing the physical therapy device for tendonitis, first the thumb cover structure 20 is placed on the thumb, then the band body 10 is tightened and wrapped around the wrist, and secured in place by the wrist wrapping and fastening structure on the band body 10. This allows the two sets of electrode sheets 30 to fit closely to the wrist and thumb, respectively, and are controlled by the controller 40 to provide electrical stimulation physical therapy to the wrist or thumb, respectively.

[0038] In the physical therapy device for tendonitis of the present invention, the thumb cover structure 20 has a tightening structure provided on the thumb band 22, and includes a tightening band 231 attached to the thumb band 22 and extending circumferentially, and a band fold portion fixed to the thumb band 22 or the electrode base band 21. As a result, the tightening band 231 is folded along the band fold portion, and after being folded and tightened, the end of the tightening band 231 is fixed to the thumb band 22, thereby tightening the thumb band. After the thumb is inserted, the thumb band 22 is tightened and fits snugly around the thumb. The electrode base band 21 fits snugly to the thumb, making it suitable for wearing on the thumbs of various users and can be worn stably. Good contact between the electrode sheet and the thumb is ensured, which is advantageous for improving the effect of electrical stimulation.

[0039] In addition, two sets of electrode sheets 30 are provided on each band body 10, one set is provided correspondingly on the wrist, and the other set is provided correspondingly on the thumb attachment part, and two sets of power supplies are provided within one controller 40 to supply power to each, thereby allowing electromagnetic physical therapy for two physical therapy areas to be controlled respectively, which is advantageous for the user to use them corresponding to the physical therapy area required.

[0040] As long as it does not deviate from the original idea of ​​the present invention, any combination of various embodiments of the present invention shall be deemed to be the content disclosed in the present invention, and within the technical idea of ​​the present invention, various simple modifications to the technical solutions and any combination of different embodiments that does not deviate from the original idea of ​​the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 10 Band body, 20 Thumb cover structure, 30 Electrode sheet, 40 Controller, 11 Upper band layer, 12 Lower band layer, 13 Electrical connection terminal, 14 Conductive tape, 21 Electrode base band, 22 Thumb band, 221 Insertion hole, 23 Fastening structure, 231 Fastening band, 222 Notch, 232 Band fold hole, 233 Hook surface of Velcro, 111 First Velcro, 112 Second Velcro.

Claims

1. A thumb cover structure (20) for a physical therapy device for tendonitis, comprising an electrode base band (21) and a thumb band (22), a set of electrode sheets (30) provided on the electrode base band (21), both ends of the thumb band (22) connected to both sides of the electrode base band (21), and forming an insertion hole (221) that allows the thumb to be inserted together with the electrode base band (21), The thumb cover structure (20) for a physical therapy device for tendonitis is characterized in that the thumb band (22) is provided with a tightening structure (23), which includes a tightening band (231) attached to the thumb band (22) and extending in the circumferential direction, thereby tightening the thumb band (22) and bringing it into close contact with the thumb after the thumb has been inserted.

2. The thumb cover structure of claim 1, characterized in that the fastening structure (23) includes a band fold portion fixed to the thumb band (22) or the electrode base band (21), whereby the free end of the fastening band (231) is folded along the band fold portion, and the free end of the fastening band (231) after being folded and fastened is fixed to the fastening band (231) or the thumb band (22).

3. 3. The thumb cover structure according to claim 2, wherein the insertion hole (221) has a larger diameter at one end and a smaller diameter at the other end, the larger diameter end being sleeved over the base of the thumb and the smaller diameter end being sleeved over the tip of the thumb.

4. 2. The thumb cover structure of claim 1, wherein the thumb band has a notch, a fastening band is connected to one side of the notch, and a band folded portion is formed on the other side of the notch. The band folded portion includes a long hole formed parallel to the thumb band and a partition bar formed between the long holes, whereby the fastening band enters from one long hole, exits from the other long hole, and goes around the partition bar.

5. 2. The thumb cover structure of claim 1, wherein the thumb band (22) has a notch (222) that extends circumferentially to a connection portion with the electrode base band (21), and the band fold portion includes a band fold hole (232) that is opened in the electrode base band (21) adjacent to a side edge thereof, whereby the fastening band (231) is folded along the side edge of the electrode base band (21) after being inserted through the band fold hole (232).

6. 2. The thumb cover structure of claim 1, wherein the thumb band (22) is formed with a Velcro loop surface, and the fastening band (231) has a Velcro hook surface (233) formed on the surface of the free end thereof, so that after the fastening band (231) is folded back, the Velcro hook surface (233) and the Velcro loop surface are bonded together, thereby fixing the fastening band (231) after being folded back.

7. 2. The thumb cover structure of claim 1, wherein a plurality of engagement grooves are formed in the thumb band (22), and a buckle is formed on the surface of the free end of the fastening band (231), so that when the fastening band (231) is folded back, the buckle selects and engages with the corresponding engagement groove to secure the fastening band (231) after being folded back.

8. A physical therapy device for tendonitis comprising a band body (10) to be wrapped around a wrist, an electrode sheet (30) attached to the band body (10), and a controller (40), the controller (40) electrically controlling the electrode sheet (30), characterized in that a thumb cover structure (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is connected to one end of the band body (10), and the controller (40) supplies power to and controls a set of electrode sheets (30) on an electrode base band (21) of the thumb cover structure (20).

9. The physical therapy device for tendonitis according to claim 8, characterized in that the electrode base band (21) is integrally connected to the end of the band body (10) and is offset by a predetermined angle with respect to the extension direction of the band body (10), and the width of the electrode base band (21) gradually narrows as it extends.

10. 9. The physical therapy device for tendonitis according to claim 8, wherein the band body (10) includes an upper band layer (11), a lower band layer (12), and an electrical connection terminal (13) and a conductive tape (14) provided between the upper band layer (11) and the lower band layer (12), the electrical connection terminal (13) has two sets of positive and negative electrodes protruding from the surface of the upper band layer (11), and the conductive tape (14) has two sets of corresponding conductive circuits formed thereon, each set of conductive circuits including a positive electrode wire and a negative electrode wire, one set of conductive circuits conductively connecting one set of positive and negative electrodes on the electrical connection terminal (13) to a set of electrode sheets (30) on the band body (10), and the other set of conductive circuits conductively connecting the other set of positive and negative electrodes on the electrical connection terminal (13) to a set of electrode sheets (30) of the electrode base band (21).

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