Exercise aid and method of using said exercise aid

Abstract

To provide an exercise aid and a use method thereof capable of suppressing deviation of a body axis of a user during exercise.SOLUTION: An exercise aid comprises a body axis index which allows a user to be conscious of a body axis. The body axis index has a longitudinal direction and is supported so that the longitudinal direction can be arranged along a head-tail axis of the user. The body axis index is a rod member which is supported so as to be arranged along a head-tail axis of the user. The body axis index comprises: a proximal side index provided on a front side of the face of the user; and a distal side index which is separated from the user relative to the proximal side index. The proximal side index is configured so that a distance between itself and the user can be adjusted freely.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention ,luck The present invention relates to a movement aid and a method for using the movement aid. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, abdominal and lumbar muscle training devices for strengthening abdominal and lumbar muscles are known (Patent Documents 1 and 2). The abdominal and lumbar muscle training devices of Patent Documents 1 and 2 are equipped with a self-weight presser plate on which a user can lie or sit, a movable body that can be raised and lowered and swung in the middle of the self-weight presser plate, and a means for applying resistance in the swinging direction of the movable body, and are configured so that the user can perform an exercise to rotate the lumbar vertebrae by tilting the movable body left and right while holding it between both legs.

[0003] According to the abdominal and lumbar muscle training devices of Patent Documents 1 and 2, such lumbar rotation exercise can efficiently apply load to the entire abdominal muscles including the external oblique muscle, internal oblique muscle, and transverse abdominal muscle, so that it is possible to practice exercises with a high shape-up effect and strengthen the muscles around the abdomen and lumbar region (core muscles of the body). In addition, by bending the knees in a supine position and tilting them to the left and right, it is possible to naturally perform lumbar rotation exercises, so that it is possible to strengthen the muscles around the lumbar vertebrae and balance the positions of the vertebrae that make up the spine. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 3829257 [Patent Document 2] U.S. Patent No. 7,824,317 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] As described above, the abdominal and lumbar muscle training devices of Patent Documents 1 and 2 are revolutionary exercise devices that can be easily used at home, work, etc. to increase muscle strength, shape up by forming curves around the waist, improve the health of the elderly, perform rehabilitation exercises after illness, treat lower back pain by strengthening the muscles around the lumbar vertebrae, etc. From many years of experience using such abdominal and lumbar muscle training devices, the present inventor has found that in order to maximize the effect of the abdominal and lumbar muscle training device, it is effective to suppress the shaking of the user's body axis, especially the head-tail axis, during rotational movement of the lumbar vertebrae.

[0006] The present invention ,luck The object of the present invention is to provide an exercise aid capable of suppressing shaking of the user's body axis during exercise, and a method for using the exercise aid. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objective, the exercise aid of the present invention is an exercise aid used together with exercise equipment used in a supine or seated position, and is characterized by having a body axis indicator that allows the user to be aware of the body axis.

[0008] In the exercise aid according to the present invention, it is preferable that the body axis indicator has a longitudinal direction and is supported so that the longitudinal direction can be positioned along the cranial-caudal axis of the user.

[0009] In addition, in the exercise assistance device according to the present invention, the body axis indicator may be a rod member supported so as to be positionable along the cranial-caudal axis of the user.

[0010] Furthermore, in the exercise support device of the present invention, it is preferable that the body axis index comprises a proximal index provided in front of the user's face and a distal index provided farther away from the user than the proximal index.

[0011] In this case, it is further preferable that the proximal indicator is configured so that the distance from the user is adjustable.

[0012] Furthermore, a method of using an exercise aid according to the present invention is a method of using the exercise aid together with exercise equipment used in a supine or seated position, wherein the exercise aid comprises a body axis indicator having a longitudinal direction, and a support part that supports the body axis indicator so that the longitudinal direction of the body axis indicator can be positioned along the user's cranial-caudal axis, and the exercise equipment is used in a state in which the exercise aid is positioned so that the longitudinal direction of the body axis indicator is aligned with the user's cranial-caudal axis. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention ,luck It is possible to provide an exercise aid capable of suppressing shaking of the user's body axis during exercise, and a method for using the exercise aid. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an exercise aid according to the present embodiment together with exercise equipment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of an exercise aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3(a) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the viewpoint is aligned with a proximal index, and FIG. 3(b) is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the viewpoint is aligned with a distal index. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. [Figure 12]FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the exercise aid. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the inventions according to the claims, and not all of the combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily essential to the solution of the invention. In addition, the exercise aid according to the present invention is not limited to the examples shown in the drawings, and can be appropriately modified in design according to the physique, sex, age, muscle strength, symptoms, etc. of the user within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention.

[0016] The exercise aid 1 of this embodiment is an exercise aid used together with an exercise machine 100 used in a supine or seated position, and as shown in FIG. 1, has a body axis indicator 10 that allows the user M to be aware of the body axis, particularly the cranio-caudal axis X, and a support part 20 that supports the body axis indicator 10.

[0017] 1, the support part 20 is configured to be able to be placed on the bed 2 on which the user M lies on his / her back, and to be able to support the body axis indicator 10 so that the body axis indicator 10 is positioned in front of the face of the user M in the supine position. Specifically, the support part 20 includes a pair of legs 22, 24 and a suspension part 26 spanning between the legs 22, 24, and supports the body axis indicator 10 at approximately the center of the longitudinal direction (the direction from one leg 22 to the other leg 24) of the suspension part 26. The pair of legs 22, 24 are spaced apart at a distance that allows the user M to fit between them, for example, a distance slightly larger than the shoulder width of the user M.

[0018] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the body axis indicator 10 includes a proximal indicator 12 provided in front of the face of the user M, and a distal indicator 14 provided farther from the user M than the proximal indicator 12. In this embodiment, the proximal indicator 12 and the distal indicator 14 are long members having a longitudinal direction, specifically, rod members extending along the cranial-caudal axis X of the user M. The proximal indicator 12 and the distal indicator 14 have a length of about the length of the face of the user M along the cranial-caudal axis X direction, for example, an axial length of about 10 to 30 cm. The proximal indicator 12 has a narrower width than the distal indicator 14, and in this embodiment, the proximal indicator 12 is made of a thin round bar, and the distal indicator 14 is made of a long flat plate.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 1, the distal index 14 is formed in an L-shape with the base end bent downward, and the bent portion is fixed to the suspension portion 26 of the support portion 20. As shown in Fig. 2, the proximal index 12 is suspended from the horizontal portion of the distal index 14 by a connecting member 16 such as a thread. The connecting member 16 is configured to be adjustable in length, whereby the distance between the proximal index 12 and the user M can be adjusted, and the distance between the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 can be adjusted.

[0020] The exercise machine 100 is not particularly limited as long as it is an exercise machine used in a supine or seated position, but for example, an abdominal and lumbar muscle training machine as shown in Fig. 1 can be used. As shown in Fig. 1, the abdominal and lumbar muscle training machine 100 includes a self-weight presser plate 102 on which a user can lie or sit, a movable body 104 that can be raised and lowered and swung at the middle part of the self-weight presser plate 102, and a means (not shown) for applying resistance in the swinging direction of the movable body 104, and is configured so that the user can perform an exercise to rotate the lumbar vertebrae by tilting the movable body 104 left and right while holding the movable body 104 between both legs. The abdominal and lumbar muscle training machine 100 may be configured so that the self-weight presser plate 102 is integrated with the bed 2, or the movable body 104 is directly attached to the bed 2 without the self-weight presser plate 102.

[0021] The abdominal and lumbar muscle training device 100 efficiently applies a load to the entire abdominal muscles including the external oblique muscle, the internal oblique muscle, and the transverse abdominal muscle by such a rotational movement of the lumbar vertebrae, and can practice an exercise with a high shape-up effect and can strengthen the muscles around the abdomen and the lumbar region (the core muscles of the body). In addition, the abdominal and lumbar muscle training device 100 can naturally perform a rotational movement of the lumbar vertebrae by bending the knees in a supine position and tilting the knees to the left and right, so that it is possible to strengthen the muscles around the lumbar vertebrae and to balance the positions of the vertebrae that make up the spine. Furthermore, since the abdominal and lumbar muscle training device 100 has a simple structure and is portable, it is possible to easily perform such muscle strengthening, shape-up by forming a curve around the waist, health promotion for the elderly, rehabilitation exercise after illness, and treatment of lower back pain by strengthening the muscles around the lumbar vertebrae at home, work, etc.

[0022] In addition, since such abdominal and lumbar muscle training device 100 can use the publicly known devices disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3,829,257 (Patent Document 1) and U.S. Patent No. 7,824,317 (Patent Document 2), detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0023] Next, a method of using the exercise aid 1 according to this embodiment will be described. As shown in Fig. 1, the user M lies on his / her back on the bed 2 and holds the movable body 104 of the exercise equipment 100 between his / her legs. In this state, the exercise support device 1 according to this embodiment is placed in front of the face of the user M. At this time, the longitudinal direction (extension direction) of the body axis indicator 10 is placed along the cranial-caudal axis X of the user M. In this state, the movable body 104 is swung left and right to perform a rotational movement of the lumbar vertebrae.

[0024] Here, the exercise support tool 1 according to this embodiment has a body axis indicator 10 that allows the user M to be aware of the head-tail axis X. Therefore, while repeatedly performing rotational exercises using the exercise tool 100, the user M can always be aware of his / her own head-tail axis X through the body axis indicator 10. This allows the user M to appropriately change his / her posture at the stage where he / she recognizes deviation of his / her own head-tail axis X relative to the body axis indicator 10, and always perform rotational exercises in an appropriate posture, generally a straight posture in which the line connecting the top of his / her head and the rotational axis of the exercise tool 100 coincides with his / her own head-tail axis X, thereby suppressing deviation of the body axis during exercise and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of exercise.

[0025] In particular, the exercise aid 1 of this embodiment has a body axis indicator 10 which is a rod member extending along the cranial-caudal axis X of the user M, making it easier to recognize deviations in the cranial-caudal axis X, and has the advantage that it can accommodate users M of different heights (adults, children, etc.) without any position adjustment of the exercise aid 1 or with only minor position adjustment.

[0026] In addition, the exercise support device 1 of this embodiment has a body axis indicator 10 that includes a proximal indicator 12 provided in front of the face of the user M and a distal indicator 14 provided further away from the user M than the proximal indicator 12, so that it is possible to more accurately recognize and suppress shaking of the head-to-tail axis X.

[0027] That is, as shown in Fig. 3(a), when the body axis indicator 10 according to this embodiment is placed in front of the eyes of the user M, when the viewpoint is aligned with the proximal side indicator 12, the eye ME of the user M visually sees two split distal side indicators 14' seen by the right eye and 14' seen by the left eye on both the left and right sides of the proximal side indicator 12. In this case, when the proximal side indicator 12 is located exactly in the middle of the split distal side indicators 14', 14' (when the distances between the proximal side indicator 12 and the split distal side indicators 14', 14' are equal), it means that the face is located directly below the body axis indicator 10, that is, the head-tail axis X of the user M and the extension direction of the body axis indicator 10 coincide three-dimensionally in both the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0028] Therefore, the user M can recognize not only the head-tail axis X, but also the dorsal-ventral axis (axis along the dorsal-ventral direction of the body) and the left-right axis (axis along the shoulder width direction of the body). This allows the user M to more accurately recognize the deviation of the body axis (head-tail axis, dorsal-ventral axis, left-right axis), and can more reliably suppress the deviation of the body axis by appropriately paying attention or adjusting the posture so that the proximal side index 12 is located exactly in the middle of the distal side indexes 14', 14' split to the left and right. This is also true when the viewpoint is aligned with the distal side index 14 and the proximal side indexes 12 (12', 12') are viewed split as shown in FIG. 3(b).

[0029] Furthermore, the exercise aid 1 according to this embodiment can train the eye muscles (muscles around the eyes) by alternately focusing on both the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14, so that it can also have the effect of correcting vision and presbyopia. In particular, by constantly using the exercise aid 1 according to this embodiment to train the eye muscles, not only can it restore vision and improve presbyopia, but it can also improve cataracts and glaucoma. Furthermore, the improvement of the ability of the brain to send commands to the optic nerve and the motor nerve to the muscles and muscle fibers leads to improvement of athletic ability, which can greatly contribute to an aging society. In this way, the exercise aid 1 according to this embodiment can be used alone as an eye function correcting device.

[0030] In addition to or instead of the configuration of the proximal indicator 12 and the distal indicator 14, it is possible to provide further markers on the ceiling, wall, etc., and to train the eye muscles by looking alternately at the body axis indicator 10 and the markers.

[0031] Here, the "marker" preferably has one or more left-right axes extending along the left-right axis (axis along the shoulder width direction of the body), and more preferably further has a head-tail axis extending along the head-tail axis X. As such a "marker", for example, the character "walk" or the like can be adopted, but is not limited to this. By adopting such a marker having a left-right axis, it becomes possible to be aware of the left-right axis by the left-right axis, and therefore shaking of the body axis can be more reliably suppressed.

[0032] In particular, when the mark is adopted as an alternative configuration for the distal index 14, when the viewpoint is aligned with the proximal index 12, the mark is visually split into two on both the left and right sides of the proximal index 12. In this state, when the two split marks are visually symmetrical with the proximal index 12 as a boundary (when the positions of the two split marks are parallel in the left-right direction), it means that the neck is straight with respect to the head-tail axis X, and when the two split marks are visually asymmetrical with the proximal index 12 as a boundary (when the positions of the two split marks are not parallel in the left-right direction), it means that the neck is tilted with respect to the head-tail axis X. For this reason, when the mark is adopted as an alternative configuration for the distal index 14, it is possible to recognize and correct not only the head-tail axis X but also the tilt of the neck.

[0033] Furthermore, the exercise aid 1 of this embodiment is configured so that the proximal indicator 12 is adjustable in distance from the user M, thereby accommodating users M (adults, children, etc.) with different face sizes and enabling reasonable eye muscle training according to the level of eye function (degree of vision and presbyopia).

[0034] As described above, the exercise aid 1 according to this embodiment makes it possible to suppress shaking of the body axis during exercise, thereby maximizing the exercise effect of the abdominal and lumbar muscle training device 100. Here, the exercise effect of the abdominal and lumbar muscle training device 100 will be exemplified by classifying it into the following viewpoints (1) to (6). (1) Effects on private medical treatments provided as private medical care (2) Effects on treatment provided by doctors (3) More effective than a personal trainer (4) More effective than walking lesson instructors (5) More effective than nursing instructors (6) It has a higher therapeutic and preventive effect than traditional Chinese medicine.

[0035] (1) Effects on private medical treatments provided as private medical care -Balancing each vertebral block. When the skull is aligned correctly on the spine, facial distortion is also corrected. -Strengthens muscles and balances each block of the spine. - Corrects slouching by correcting your core axis. -Strengthens muscles and corrects facial and body distortions. The skull will be placed correctly on the spine without touching the face. The correction effect of the fascia that connects the whole body, from the neck to the top of the head, will also correct and align the position of the skull. - Walking movements become more regular. - The flexibility of the spine, which is a contradiction from the evolutionary perspective (when humans originally walked on four legs, but began to walk upright on two legs, the cervical and lumbar vertebrae curved backwards) increases. - Makes your face look smaller. Eliminates sagging skin around the chin and double chins. -Beautiful skin effect. -Anti-aging effects. Eliminates and improves facial sagging. · It does not touch the face, but approaches the skull from the fascia of the whole body, so it corrects facial distortion. It corrects facial distortion better than treatments that touch the face. -Effective for skull distortion, or facial distortion. The reality is that many people have their skulls not positioned correctly on their spine. The problem is that many therapists, practitioners, and healers who claim to make their faces smaller or correct facial distortions do so through good marketing and advertising, without actually having the skills to actually correct the problem. The advertising slogan is that it has changed. The body is covered with fascia, even covering the top of the skull. As an example of how the face is distorted, the fact that the cervical vertebrae and spine are tilted means that the balance of each vertebra is poor, and the current situation is that the way muscles are used and the balance of muscles are poor. In the treatment methods currently used in the world, such as chiropractic, osteopathy, correction, stretching, posture classes, walking classes, and treatments that sell the idea of ​​correcting facial distortion, manual therapy, chirobed, osteopathic items, stretching therapy equipment, medical equipment, and beauty equipment, could not be fully effective. This is because the treatment is often performed with gravity on the spine, so a lot of pressure is applied between the vertebrae, and not only is the effect of osteopathy and correction not fully realized, but the muscle balance of each block of the spine is still out of balance, and the muscles and fascia are stretched, the position of the bones is pushed in, and the approach is made from the surface of the skin, and the muscles are not strengthened so that the position of each block of the spine is aligned, so as soon as you start walking, it becomes distorted. The exercise therapy using this invention, performed in a supine position with the skull in a stable position, is highly effective in correcting the shaking of the body when walking, as it is performed in a way that does not apply gravity from above to each of the vertebrae. The inventor's evidence and clinical results show that the fact that each vertebrae remains in the correct position and is unlikely to shift, even when performing various exercises such as those in Olympic sports, is effective in preventing future spinal deformities, spinal canal stenosis, lumbar hernias, cervical hernias, etc., and is effective in improving symptoms such as spinal deformities, spinal canal stenosis, lumbar hernias, and cervical hernias.

[0036] (2) Effects on treatment provided by doctors ·Orthopedics: Currently, orthopedics and other clinics use hyaluronic injections, painkillers, compresses, massages, water beds, traction (bad affected areas are often hard and difficult to stretch, so traction alone does not restore balance), but these treatments leave each vertebra in a bad position for osteoarthritis of the knee, cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, herniated discs, sciatica, back pain, chronic lower back pain, spondylolisthesis, sudden lower back pain, and lumbar spondylolysis. The initial cause of these symptoms is walking, running, exercising, and living daily life with the spine, knee joints, and posture-maintaining joints in a distorted position, which is also the cause of the symptoms worsening and the cause of the symptoms not improving. With this invention, the balance of each vertebra is corrected, and learning how to walk, run, exercise, and live daily life without putting a strain on each joint, and how to use the trunk axis while strengthening the muscles, will approach the root cause and be effective. There are many cases where bone density has increased through exercise therapy using the abdominal and lumbar muscle training device 100. Conventional treatments using medicine, medical equipment, and manual therapy cannot fundamentally solve the root cause of the problem, which is the position of bones and joints, but the fundamental treatment of the present invention, which improves distortion while strengthening muscles, is useful for many Japanese people who suffer from pain. · Osteoarthritis of the knee: Currently, orthopedic surgeons use hyaluronic injections, painkillers, compresses, and other treatments, but these treatments do not align the load line, which is one of the root causes. In these treatments, osteoarthritis of the knee is treated with a load line, which is a line that connects the femoral head to the ankle, and the angle of the knee joint is measured using this line as an indicator, such as bow legs, x-legs, or normal, but this is not a treatment that corrects the load line. If the load line is misaligned, for example, bow legs, the inside of the knee is burdened, the joint wears down, and deformation progresses. This is not just a knee problem. For example, even if the load line is aligned, many patients walk with a shaky upper body, which puts a heavy load on the knee joint, causing the joint to wear down and become deformed. Rehabilitation is also performed as physical therapy, but the reality is that it is not effective enough for the load line. In contrast, the present invention is effective in preventing, treating, and improving osteoarthritis of the knee. The inventor has published a book entitled "Knee Pain Relief Method Proposed by the Director of an Orthopedic Clinic Who Has Treated 50,000 Knee Pain Patients" entitled "5 Magical Exercises to Eliminate Knee Pain," which proposes a method to improve the load line, but exercises to align the load line alone are not very effective in treating osteoarthritis of the knee, and many patients have proven that preventing the upper body from shaking when walking is effective in treating, preventing, and improving osteoarthritis of the knee. As a supplementary explanation, in orthopedics, in cases where inflammation caused by deformation prevents the absorption of synovial fluid and causes water to accumulate, a needle is inserted into the knee joint and the synovial fluid in the joint, commonly known as knee water, is absorbed with a syringe. However, although the role of synovial fluid is to repair and regenerate the knee joint, it is not directed in a direction that the body can absorb it, so repair and regeneration in the knee joint does not go well, and many cases have been confirmed in which the treatment of absorbing knee water with a syringe is regularly repeated and the progression of deformation is accelerated. The only cases in which it is appropriate to absorb synovial fluid with a needle are those in which a large amount of synovial fluid is released temporarily and, once it has been removed with a needle, no new synovial fluid accumulates in the immediate area. In such cases, however, absorption can be promoted by applying pressure to the joint space, so there is little need to absorb synovial fluid with a needle.In order to truly smooth the absorption of synovial fluid and promote repair and regeneration within the joint, in addition to making efforts to normalize the angle of the load line, the present invention is even more effective in reducing the deviation of the load line angle of the knee joint when walking and when the entire body weight is placed on it, and in normalizing lateral sway of the upper body and poor walking posture. For scoliosis patients: Currently, it is often observed under observation. The treatment process will be explained using typical examples. Scoliosis is first discovered during spinal and moire examinations at elementary and junior high schools, and the patient visits a local orthopedic clinic, but there is no improvement. Even if the patient visits the clinic, observation continues. The patient becomes worried and goes to a university hospital with the parents, but even here, observation continues without any treatment. If the scoliosis progresses, the patient is made to wear a corset and observed, and if it progresses further, surgery is performed in many cases. There are few cases where preventive exercises are instructed before and after the stage of considering wearing a corset, and even if they are instructed, the current situation is that it has almost no effect on improving scoliosis. Even when a corset is used for scoliosis, it does not have a significant improvement effect, and there are too many cases where the patient not only feels great pain by undergoing unpleasant corset therapy during their growth and adolescence, but also lives with a body with advanced scoliosis for the rest of their life. The scoliosis-improving effect of the present invention is proven by the fact that the exercise therapy performed at the osteopathic clinic run by the present inventor (hereinafter referred to as "this clinic") has shown many improvements in the treatment of scoliosis patients. -Effects on prevention, treatment and prevention of the three major diseases: Cancer (one of the three major diseases): Most cancer patients lose their ability to breathe, leading to a posture that causes the front of the chest to sink, and as their breathing ability decreases further, the cancer progresses and in many cases leads to death. However, opening the chest and taking a posture that allows for deep breathing and a strong core axis and posture that allows for greater breathing ability slows the progression of cancer and improves healing ability, which helps to cure the cancer. Such case results can be seen in the evidence from our hospital. Good posture and strong breathing ability = strong willpower have the effect of making the patient less susceptible to cancer. Cerebral infarction (one of the three major diseases); In many cases, a blood clot forms and reaches the brain, compressing the cerebral blood vessels, causing a cerebral infarction. A blood clot causes a state in which the sympathetic nervous system is dominant. For example, patients who suffer from pain due to compression of the spine caused by poor posture, or from spinal deformation or wear and tear, or from joint deformation or wear and tear, and whose nerves are compressed, are always stressed and irritated, and can be said to be in a state in which the sympathetic nervous system is dominant. This state can be understood by thinking about the time when humans originally fought, that is, when they protected their territory or fought their enemies, but when they are in a bloody battle with their enemies, it can be said that the stress and physical reaction related to maintaining life are similar. In a situation where the person will bleed to death if the blood is not stopped, it is necessary to prevent blood from leaking out of the body by clotting the blood. This is the same as the state in which blood is easily clotted, and is a state in which blood is easily clotted. In other words, by learning to use each vertebra and each knee joint in the correct position, without putting unnecessary strain on them, and by learning to use them in a way that reduces wear and deformation of the joints, as part of daily living habits, humans are able to avoid the stress of pain, which in turn helps to avoid the stress that comes with it, and has the effect of preventing the occurrence of cerebral infarction. Naturally, it is also effective in preventing recurrence in patients who have already had a cerebral infarction. Myocardial infarction (one of the three major diseases): In many cases, myocardial infarction occurs when a blood clot forms, reaches the heart, and puts pressure on the blood vessels of the heart. However, as explained in the example of cerebral infarction, this medicine is also effective in preventing myocardial infarction and preventing recurrence in patients who have already suffered from it. In the field of dentistry, there are many patients with misaligned maxilla and mandible, but in reality, there is a play in the bite of teeth, and they do not all match perfectly. Despite this, it is fundamentally impossible to fix the bite perfectly. However, the current situation is that many patients complain about symptoms and want treatment for such bite problems. Although it is not well known, the fundamental problem of the bite of the maxilla and mandible is actually poor posture, and the skull is not properly placed on the spine. However, at present, dental clinics have no way to approach the symptoms. Therefore, many patients go to university hospitals and continue to receive repeated treatment for many years because it is difficult for local dental clinics to deal with it, but as mentioned above, even university hospitals do not have treatment for the above causes, so the reality is that many patients continue to receive repeated treatment for many years. If the relationship between the spine, skull, maxilla, and mandible is corrected by the present invention, it will have a great medical effect on such unexplained occlusion problems. Also, for patients who undergo orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth, if the skull is not properly placed on the spine, the maxilla and mandible will remain distorted. By performing treatment according to the present invention, the distortion of the maxilla and mandible will be eliminated and aligned, and the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment will be improved even before, during, and after the start of orthodontic treatment, which will contribute to the dental care of the Japanese people. This is of course related to the absorption of nutrients, and also has the effect of distributing the nutrients eaten throughout the body through the blood. Being able to enjoy delicious and fun meals forever will contribute to the quality of life of the people. · Obstetrics and Gynecology: This invention enhances the effect of exercise therapy that can be safely adjusted by pregnant women. Our hospital's track record has provided evidence that many cases of infertility of unknown cause are actually caused by poor posture and poor walking. Poor posture is a result of walking with the upper body arched back and with almost no rotation between the upper and lower body, and many patients have poor circulation in the lower body, which leads to low uterine temperature. Although patients are treated at the obstetrics and gynecology department, they are at a loss because they have been diagnosed with an unknown root cause. Many patients who have undergone infertility treatment at our hospital have been able to correct the balance of each block of the spine of the trunk axis through several treatments, procedures, and exercise methods, and naturally lead to a higher uterine temperature when walking. This is the track record, evidence, and fact that patients who have been undergoing infertility treatment at the obstetrics and gynecology department for many years have become pregnant after just a few treatments. As can be seen from this, this invention is effective in approaching the declining birthrate and treating infertility for couples who want to have children. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, this invention improves preventive medicine effects by regulating Qi, blood, and fluid, and is effective against gynecological diseases such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, menstrual pain, PMS, menstrual irregularities, and infertility. ·Psychiatry: There are many patients who are in the psychiatric department and have been taking many medicines for many years. Most of these patients do not have regular exercise habits because they lack energy, and as a result, their muscle strength declines significantly year by year, and their energy also declines. Naturally, their posture is poor, their walking speed is slow, and their overall lack of energy becomes worse and worse. This invention makes it possible to effectively exercise the muscles of the entire body while simply lying on their back or sitting, so the effect of exercise is optimized and improved, which can increase energy, improve daily life ability, and help improve mental symptoms from the body side. · Internal Medicine: Humans try to balance their bodies by using the autonomic nervous system, but it is the brain that plays a major role in maintaining this balance. The brain is protected by the skull, but it is the central nervous system that sends correct commands from the brain to the body. What is truly important is the balance of the spine, which is the passageway of the central nervous system that sends commands from the brain to the body, and it is now common knowledge that deformation of the spine is related to the balance of the autonomic nervous system throughout the body and is the cause of various diseases and injuries. This invention improves the healing power against all kinds of diseases and injuries by balancing each of the spinal blocks and leading to a body that is less susceptible to pain, and has the effect of preventing illness. Therefore, in terms of Oriental medicine, this invention, which also balances qi, blood, and water, is effective for internal organ diseases and symptoms such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, dyslipidemia, bowel movement abnormalities (constipation, diarrhea, etc.), indigestion, cystitis, frequent urination, stomach pain, liver dysfunction, and kidney dysfunction. From this perspective, it has a positive effect on the homeostasis of the body. The autonomic nervous system sends commands from the brain through the central nervous system to the whole body, but if the spine and spinal cord around the central nervous system through which the autonomic nervous system passes are out of position, it will lead to disorders of the internal organs and other organs. The present invention, which enhances the trunk axis exercise effect in the supine or sitting position, is useful not only for those who have exercise habits, but also for those who do not, so it is effective in forming exercise habits, losing weight, tightening, lack of physical strength, stiff shoulders, chills, swelling (poor circulation), stress, back pain, knee pain, osteoporosis, and preventing compression fractures. When we are children, we control our own autonomic nervous system, but when we become adults, we tend to lose control and start relying on medicine. However, it is important to be able to control our own autonomic nervous system normally without relying on medicine as much as possible.

[0037] (3) More effective than a personal trainer: Why is it more effective than a personal trainer or a personal trainer who also provides chiropractic care? For example, golfers often suffer from pain around the spine, lumbar vertebrae, cervical vertebrae, and thoracic vertebrae because they do not use their bodies symmetrically. This invention can improve pain around the spine by making the spine symmetrically and correctly positioned. By guiding the left and right sides of the body to use the same way, it is possible to strengthen the spine and improve the condition. By acquiring a stable core axis, injuries can be prevented, which results in improved performance and a longer career as an athlete. Professional golfers and amateur patients who have visited our clinic to improve their back pain have not only improved their back pain, but also achieved great results in improving their golf accuracy and distance. In addition, when using a machine to relieve stiffness around the spine, the present invention has the effect of relieving stiffness symmetrically by correcting the trunk axis, thereby improving the balance of the body and enhancing the effectiveness of the osteopathic treatment. Since many sports, dances, and martial arts cannot be performed symmetrically, correcting distortions of the body and spine that occur in these sports not only helps to prevent injuries and has a proven effect of enabling athletes to play competitively for a longer period of time, but also improves athletic accuracy. Walking and running with an unsteady body is inefficient in terms of osteopathic mechanics, physiology, and physics, but it is possible to master walking and running with a stable body, which is effective in improving sports ability. During the growth period, many parents feel that their children are unable to demonstrate their true athletic ability due to poor balance of the body, and that they have poor motor skills. However, by adjusting the trunk using the present invention, children can run faster and have better athletic ability, which in turn leads to improved memory, improved academic performance, and a more positive outlook. For example, the Tokyo Olympics will be held in 2020, and every sport puts a strain on the spine. When practicing for hours a day, it is essential that each of the spine is kept in a state where it is not easily strained. The basis of athletic movement is walking, and running and athletic movements are an extension of walking. Therefore, the present invention is effective in maintaining the body and improving athletic ability for all Olympic sports, including 33 events, swimming, archery, track and field, badminton, baseball / softball, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, soccer, golf, gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, karate, modern pentathlon, rowing, rugby, sailing, shooting, skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling.

[0038] (4) More effective than walking lesson instructors: Why walking lessons are more effective than walking lesson instructors who also provide chiropractic care The inventor has been teaching walking to Miss Earth finalists using the present invention, and it has been proven that the effectiveness of the walking lessons is enhanced when the finalists use the present invention, as it further stabilizes the position of the head and spine while walking, even though they are taking walking lessons in order to win the contest in their respective regions. When it comes to walking, it can be done unconsciously or consciously. Among them, beauty pageants, which seek beauty, strongly require conscious walking. On the other hand, medically, as a therapeutic or treatment effect, patients are instructed on how to walk, as it is difficult to always be conscious of it in daily life, but even when walking unconsciously, it is necessary for them to learn to walk in a way that does not put strain on their joints. In the course of evolution, humans have evolved from walking on four legs to walking on two legs, and then upright on two legs. When walking on four legs, the spine was like a bridge, which gave a sense of stability. However, in the course of evolution to walking upright on two legs, the cervical and lumbar vertebrae began to curve in opposite directions, and the shoulder blades also tended to move forward, which caused a loss of stability and made people more susceptible to poor posture, also known as hunched back. This is also the cause of the walking posture and posture that makes it difficult to maintain good medical health. However, with the present invention, when in a sitting or supine position, with very little shaking of the skull, the force that pulls the shoulder blades back is transmitted through the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and pelvic bones. By transmitting the energy from the hip joint to the knee joint to the ankle to the ball of the foot, for example, the walking movement neural circuit that naturally allows the left shoulder blade to be pulled back and the left arm to be pulled back while the left foot is put forward, and the walking movement neural circuit that naturally allows the right shoulder blade to be pulled back and the right arm to be pulled back while the right foot is put forward, which can be said to be the opposite walking movement, can be easily acquired by swinging the left and right limbs while rotating the spine in an upright position, so that by acquiring the walking style that is good for the body according to the present invention, symptoms in various medical fields can be improved. In addition, the present invention aligns the spine, eliminating nerve pressure that causes pain, and the spine is placed in a position where it is not painful, and where blood vessels flow smoothly, and the brown fat cells around the shoulder blades are used in a way that is easy to burn without being aware of it, which eliminates and eliminates pain, and improves the diet effect.

[0039] (5) More effective than nursing instructors In nursing homes, for example, patients with slow walking speeds must be led by caregivers to move them by hand, which has always been a cause of the lack of manpower in nursing care. However, the problem is that there is no way to fundamentally strengthen muscle strength, and as a result, the ability of the patient declines significantly year by year. For this reason, products that can be worn on the body to assist walking and increase walking speed have been adopted in the nursing care field, but they are inefficient because they take time to wear and each person must have their own device to wear, and because the skull is located above the spine, pressure is applied to the spine from above, and the force of pulling the shoulder blades back does not have the effect of building muscles while aligning each vertebrae, but they are used in the nursing care field because there are no other products that can improve walking ability through optimization. The use of the present invention solves these problems, and has the effect of improving the walking posture of patients with slow walking speeds and increasing their walking speed.In addition, when a person with walking difficulties is lying in bed, it can be placed next to the user and used on the bed, and has the effect of improving the shaking of the body when walking, so it is practical, and in the field of nursing care, it can contribute to reducing the burden on caregivers, alleviating labor shortages, and improving the quality of life of users. In the case of dementia, there have been clinical results (treatment and effects of treatment) showing improvements in dementia symptoms such as improved memory and conversation skills in dementia patients for a number of reasons, including increased blood flow to the brain, reviving memory cells in the brain, improving the ability to command the body, improving motor skills, and increasing the amount of oxygen in the brain. Even in patients who have been certified by dementia specialists as unable to recover any further, the above symptom improvements have been so effective that the certifying doctor has discarded the documents that clearly stated that the symptoms have stabilized and will only worsen in the future. Presbyopia and cataracts tend to be caused by a weakening of the muscles around the eye, which weakens the crystalline lens's ability to adjust vision, and the resulting loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens, which can be likened to a lens, causing the lens to become cloudy and vision to become poor. However, because the eyeball and optic nerve are structured so that the brain is directly outside the body, a decline in cognitive ability in vision naturally leads to a decline in normal functions due to dementia. Therefore, by using the product of the present invention, which is effective in improving these symptoms, there are many proven cases of improving presbyopia and cataracts, as well as many proven cases of improving glaucoma and restoring vision. Furthermore, improving the ability of the brain to send commands to the optic nerve and motor nerves to muscles and muscle fibers will lead to improved athletic ability, making a significant contribution to an aging society.

[0040] (6) It has a higher therapeutic and preventive effect than traditional Chinese medicine. - Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the Oriental medicines, which emphasizes preventive medicine and bases its study on preventing illness. This invention, which is highly effective in regulating Qi, Blood, and Water, has the effect of preventing illness, which is the aim of traditional Chinese medicine, and is highly effective. The fact that it is performed without moving the head directly leads to balancing the skull and cervical vertebrae, so it is highly effective. The method achieved by this invention, which optimizes muscle strengthening by safely linking the cervical vertebrae with the trunk, cannot be achieved with conventional medical equipment or exercise therapy. The purpose of Chinese medicine is to regulate Qi, Blood, and Water (to improve the body's natural healing power). Qi: The chest expands, which improves breathing power = energy up; Blood: The brain and lower body are parallel to the heart, so the patient is in a supine position, which improves blood flow. Anemia causes the brain to become oxygen-deprived, causing the patient to stagger and collapse, but the patient regains consciousness because the brain and heart become parallel and the brain's oxygen deficiency is restored. In a standing position, the brain is located above the heart, so if there is poor circulation from the spine, especially the thoracic vertebrae, to the cervical vertebrae, skull, and shoulder blades (as in thoracic outlet syndrome (one example)), blood stagnation occurs and the body's natural healing power cannot be exerted normally. With this invention, the effect of correcting the position of each vertebra increases, which improves the body's natural healing power. In addition, the structure of the human body makes it difficult for blood from the lower body to return to the upper body, as can be seen from the fact that many patients suffer from problems with the valves in the veins that prevent backflow toward the heart, such as varicose veins. The present invention further enhances the effectiveness of exercise therapy performed in a supine position, in which the lower body and the heart, which circulates blood throughout the body, are parallel. The lower body is prone to swelling and water toxins. The circulation of bodily fluids is also prone to deterioration, but the circulation of bodily fluids is improved by normalizing and idealizing blood flow. This invention, which is effective in regulating Qi, Blood, and Water, is effective for autonomic nervous system imbalance, cerebrospinal fluid hypovolemia, headaches, dizziness, depression, insomnia, hip labrum injury, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, pharyngeal cancer, prostate cancer, floaters, Parkinson's disease, and asthma. As expected, the present invention, which is effective in regulating Qi, blood, and water, is also effective for vague symptoms such as tinnitus, chronic fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatism, sprains, Graves' disease, visual field constriction, sudden hearing loss, facial spasms, gum pain, and temporomandibular joint disorders, and from the perspective of Oriental medicine, it is also effective for allergic asthma, bronchitis, childhood asthma, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergies, sweat allergies, house dust, metal allergies, allergic urticaria, animal allergies, cystitis, chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, chronic otitis media, nosebleeds, cholinergic dermatitis, Meniere's, panic disorder, eye fatigue, decreased eyesight, hyperhidrosis, dry eyes, stiff neck, and menopausal disorders. The present invention, which enhances the effect of regulating Qi, blood, and water, is also effective for stiff shoulders, shoulder periarthritis (frozen shoulder, 40-year-old shoulder), hip pain, headache, aftereffects of traffic accidents, numbness, tendonitis, rhinitis, range of motion expansion, nausea, stomach pain, and hunchback correction. This is related to the above-mentioned section "(1) Effects on folk remedies performed as private medical treatment", but everyone has Qi innately, and it is easy to increase Qi, and many folk remedies claim that increasing Qi increases medical effects, preventive effects, and self-realization effects. However, the present invention strengthens muscles while correctly aligning the position of each vertebra, and enhances the Qi-enhancing effects of these folk remedies many times over. Similarly, various folk remedies are taught and practiced, with the belief that meditation is good for the body and increases self-realization effects, but the present invention enhances the effects of meditation performed in the correct position and meditation performed while moving.

[0041] Lifestyle-related diseases used to be called adult diseases, but there was an impression that they were diseases that people became adults, that is, when they reached the age of 20, so the name was changed to raise awareness that diseases could be prevented by changing lifestyle habits. The effect of the present invention is that it makes it a habit to always use the body with the correct posture and the correct bone position, which changes lifestyle habits. The effect of the present invention is that it is highly effective in improving nerve compression caused by spinal deformation by adjusting the balance of each spinal block while strengthening muscles. It is also highly effective in prevention. With the current method of building muscle strength, it is not possible to return each spinal bone to its correct position in the true sense of the word. If a person does not do muscle training, muscle strength will inevitably decrease. As muscle strength decreases, the balance of the spinal blocks is also easily lost. The present invention has the effect of strengthening muscles through the correct trunk axis, correcting the balance of each spinal block to the correct position, and improving distortion. Therefore, it is an invention that will not only make the body less prone to fatigue, but will also be of great use in the coming super-aging society. In the United States, chiropractors are doctors, and have obtained a basic patent for performing chiropractic treatment in the supine position in their home country, and our clinical research results have shown that chiropractic treatment has not only been effective, but also has medical effects that go beyond those mentioned above. By performing treatment in the supine position, where the spine is not compressed by gravity from above, and strengthening the muscles, it is possible to achieve a greater balance in the blocks of each vertebra than with osteopathic treatment.

[0042] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above-mentioned embodiments. Various modifications and improvements can be made to the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0043] For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the abdominal and lumbar muscle training device 100 is described as being used together, but the present invention is not limited thereto and can be used together with various exercise devices. Examples of such exercise devices include bench press, stretching machine, Pilates machine, Pilates exercise device, balance exercise device, balance ball, rubber tube, chest press, seated row, bicep curl, bicep press, triceps place, abdominal, leg curl, back extension, hip adduction, seated leg curl, leg extension, vector fly / rear deltoid, leg press, row / rear day raise, arm curl, chest press, assisted dip / chin, seated row, tricep press, lat pulldown, etc. In addition, sheets such as yoga mats are also included in the exercise device of the present invention. These exercise devices may be used in a supine position or in a seated position, in which case the exercise aid is configured to be placed in front of the face of the user M in a seated position. In addition, rolling beds, water massages, massage machines, etc. are sometimes said to have a manipulative effect by stretching and loosening muscles, and in such cases, the manipulative effect can be enhanced by being conscious of the trunk axis according to the present invention. And when using correction equipment such as a chirobed, or even a pillow used during treatment, if there is a manipulative effect, using the product of the present invention will increase the correction and manipulative effect.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the exercise aid 1 has the support part 20 that supports the body axis indicator 10, and is described as a stand-alone type in which the support part 20 is placed on the bed 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the installation manner of the body axis indicator 10 can be changed as desired. For example, the body axis indicator (not shown) may be fixed (integrally) or detachably provided on a part of the bed 2 or the exercise equipment (for example, the body weight presser plate 102, etc., when the exercise equipment is the abdominal and lumbar muscle training equipment 100 described above), or the body axis indicator 10' may be fixedly or detachably attached to a wall W (see FIG. 4(a)) or a ceiling S (see FIG. 4(b)).

[0045] In the above-described embodiment, the body axis indicator 10 is described as being fixed to the support part 20, but this is not limited to this, and various configurations can be adopted, such as a configuration in which the body axis indicator 10 can be rotated horizontally (see Figure 5) or a configuration in which the body axis indicator 10 can be rotated vertically (see Figure 4(a)).

[0046] In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the distance between the proximal index 12 and the user M can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the connecting member 16, but this is not limited to this configuration, and instead of or in addition to this, a configuration may be used in which the distance between the proximal index 12 and the user M or the distance between the distal index 14 and the user M can be adjusted by moving the position of the distal index 14 up and down.

[0047] In the above-described embodiment, both one and the other longitudinal ends of the proximal indicator 12 are connected to the distal indicator 14 by the connecting member 16, so that the proximal indicator 12 and the distal indicator 14 are aligned vertically and the extending directions of the proximal indicator 12 and the distal indicator 14 always coincide with each other, but this is not limited to the above.

[0048] For example, the connecting member may be configured as a swinging member 16a that supports the proximal index 12 in a swingable state relative to the distal index 14, as shown in Fig. 10(a). With such a configuration, the vertical position of the proximal index 12 can be shifted from the vertical position of the distal index 14 by swinging the proximal index 12 around the distal index 14, so that it can be adapted to patients whose faces are fixed in a sideways position due to symptoms such as stiff shoulders, whiplash, aftereffects of a traffic accident, and aging. In the illustrated example, a configuration in which the proximal index 12 swings relative to the distal index 14 whose position is fixed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The position of the proximal index 12 may be fixed and the distal index 14 may swing relative to the proximal index 12, or both the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 may swing relative to the support part 20. In the latter case, the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 may be configured to be capable of swinging in synchronization with each other, or may be configured to be capable of swinging independently of each other.

[0049] The connecting member may be configured to connect the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 in a state in which one of the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 can rotate horizontally relative to the other, so that the extending direction of the proximal index 12 and the extending direction of the distal index 14 intersect with each other. As such a connecting member, various configurations can be adopted, such as a configuration of a rotation shaft 16b that connects the proximal index 12 to the distal index 14 in a rotatable state as shown in FIG. 10(b), or a universal joint (multi-joint connecting member) (not shown) that can freely change the position of the proximal index 12 relative to the distal index 14. In the former configuration of the rotation shaft 16b, the rotation shaft 16b may be provided at the end of the proximal index 12 on the tail side (see FIG. 10(b)), at the end of the proximal index 12 on the head side (not shown), or at the center position in the longitudinal direction of the proximal index 12 (not shown). According to this configuration, the extending direction of the proximal side index 12 and the extending direction of the distal side index 14 can be made different, and two different axes can be considered, so that it can be adapted to, for example, a patient whose spine is curved laterally. That is, when the exercise aid according to this modification is used for such a patient, one of the proximal side index 12 and the distal side index 14 can be used as an index for being aware of an ideal body axis extending straight toward the exercise equipment, while the other of the proximal side index 12 and the distal side index 14 can be extended along the actual body axis of the patient which is inclined with respect to the ideal body axis, so that the deviation between the actual body axis and the ideal body axis can be made aware, and the other of the proximal side index 12 and the distal side index 14 can be placed in a position with a high correction effect, thereby further improving the exercise efficiency and the correction effect. In the illustrated example, a configuration in which the proximal index 12 is rotated relative to the distal index 14 whose position is fixed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the position of the proximal index 12 is fixed and the distal index 14 is rotated relative to the proximal index 12 may be used, or a configuration in which both the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 are rotated relative to the support part 20 may be used. In the latter case, the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 may be configured to be rotatable in synchronization with each other, or may be configured to be rotatable independently of each other.

[0050] Furthermore, the connecting member may be configured to connect the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 in a state in which one of the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 can rotate up and down (vertically) relative to the other so that the extending direction of the proximal index 12 and the extending direction of the distal index 14 intersect with each other. As such a connecting member, for example, as shown in FIG. 10(c), a configuration of a rotation shaft 16c that connects the proximal index 12 to the distal index 14 in a rotatable state, or a universal joint (multi-joint connecting member) (not shown) that can freely change the position of the proximal index 12 relative to the distal index 14 can be adopted. Even in this modified example, the rotation shaft 16c can be provided at any position such as the end on the tail side, the end on the head side, or the center in the longitudinal direction of the proximal index 12. According to such a configuration, for example, the proximal index 12 can be tilted up and down relative to the distal index 14, so that, for example, it is possible to improve a symptom in which it is difficult to pull in the chin, or to correct the posture. In this modified example, the distal index 14 may be rotated relative to the proximal index 12, or both the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 may be rotated relative to the support part 20. In the latter case, the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 may be configured to be rotatable in synchronization with each other, or may be configured to be rotatable independently of each other.

[0051] The connecting member may have two or more of the following configurations: a swingable configuration, a horizontally rotatable configuration, and a vertically rotatable configuration. If the connecting member has all three configurations (configurations capable of swinging, horizontal rotation, and vertical rotation), it becomes possible to change the orientation of one or both of the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 in three dimensions, making it possible to configure a more versatile exercise aid.

[0052] In the above-described embodiment, the head of the user M is arranged with respect to the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 in a state where the relative positions of the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 are defined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the head of the user M and the proximal index 12 may be arranged with respect to the distal index 14 in a state where the relative positions of the head of the user M and the proximal index 12 are defined. Specifically, instead of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 may be separated from each other without being connected, and the proximal index 12 may be attached to the head of the user M so that the proximal index 12 can be freely moved (swinging, horizontal rotation, and vertical rotation) with respect to the distal index 14. With such a configuration, it is possible to recognize the inclination of the head of the user M by visually checking the orientation of the proximal index 12 with respect to the distal index 14.

[0053] In addition, as a method of attaching the proximal side index 12 to the head of the user M, for example, the user M wears glasses or a cap to which the rod-shaped proximal side index 12 is integrally attached, or the user M holds in his mouth a member to which the rod-shaped proximal side index 12 is integrally attached, but the method is not limited thereto. According to the latter method (the method of the user M holding in his mouth), it is possible to intuitively recognize symptoms such as facial distortion, poor bite alignment, temporomandibular joint disorder, and temporomandibular joint disorder (parallelism between the upper teeth in the maxilla and the lower teeth in the mandible), and it is also possible to objectively recognize the degree of the symptoms by measuring and quantifying the inclination angle of the proximal side index 12 with respect to a reference line (for example, a line connecting both eyes). Then, such intuitive recognition or objective recognition allows the user to undergo treatment after recognizing his own symptoms, and to realize the improvement effect of the symptoms by comparing before and after the treatment.

[0054] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 are described as rod members formed separately, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to adopt a body axis index in which the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 are integrated, for example, a body axis index 10F in which one end and the other end of the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 are continuous with each other, such as a ring-shaped body axis index 10F, as shown in Fig. 11. Even such a configuration according to the modified example has the same advantages as the body axis index 10 according to the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 are described as rod members extending along the head-tail axis X of the user M, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14 may further include one or more left-right axes extending along the left-right axis (axis along the shoulder width direction of the body). For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the distal index 14 may have a left-right axis 14a extending toward both the left and right sides (directions perpendicular to the extending direction of the distal index 14) of the distal index 14. In this case, the proximal index 12 may be provided with only one left-right axis 14a, or, as shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of left-right axes 14a may be provided at predetermined intervals along the extending direction of the distal index 14 (eight in the illustrated example). The left-right axis 14a may be provided on the proximal index 12, or on both the proximal index 12 and the distal index 14. The body axis indicator 10G of such a modified example has the same advantages as the body axis indicator 10 of the above-mentioned embodiment, and in addition, like the "marker having a left-right axis" already described, it is also possible to recognize and correct not only the head-to-tail axis X but also the tilt of the neck.

[0056] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the proximal side index 12 and the distal side index 14 are described as having two (two axes) indexes, but the present invention is not limited to this and may have three (three axes) or more indexes, or may have only one (one axis) index as shown in Fig. 13. Even with such a body axis index 10H having only one (one axis) index, the user M can be aware of the cranio-caudal axis X, so that it is possible to suppress shaking of the body axis during exercise and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of exercise.

[0057] In the above-described embodiment or modification, a part of the rod-shaped indicator may be deformable in any direction. For example, the proximal indicator 12 and / or the distal indicator 14 may be configured to be bendable in any direction, such as in the vicinity of the end on the tail side, in the horizontal or vertical direction. Such a configuration allows for more diverse treatments to be performed.

[0058] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the body axis indicator 10 has been described as having a "line" configuration (rod member) extending along the head-to-tail axis X of the user M, but is not limited to this, and various configurations can be adopted as long as the configuration allows the user M to recognize the body axis.

[0059] For example, the body axis indicator may be configured as two or more marks 10A, 10A spaced apart along the head-tail axis X of the user M, as shown in Fig. 6. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to be aware of the head-tail axis X by a virtual line connecting two or more marks 10A, 10A, and therefore it is possible to achieve the same effect as the above-mentioned embodiment. In addition, according to the example shown in Fig. 6, it is possible to recognize the deviation of the left-right axis of the user M (axis along the shoulder width direction of the body) by a pair of parallel suspension parts 26A, 26A arranged in front of the face of the user M, so that the deviation of the body axis can be recognized more accurately.

[0060] As another example, the body axis indicator may be configured as a gap 10B formed in the suspension part 26B as shown in Fig. 7. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to be aware of the head-tail axis X by the extension length of the gap 10B, and therefore it is possible to achieve the same effect as the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0061] As another example, the body axis indicator may be configured to light up or blink a light source such as an LED, as shown in Figs. 8(a) to 8(c).

[0062] For example, as shown in Fig. 8(a), a body axis indicator 10C may be employed in which a plurality of point light sources L are arranged in a row along the head-tail axis X of the user M. In this configuration, for example, the plurality of point light sources L may be sequentially lit or blinked from the head side of the user M toward the legs side or from the legs side toward the head side, or all of the point light sources L may be lit or blinked simultaneously, thereby making the user aware of the head-tail axis X.

[0063] Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the body axis indicator 10C having one row of point light sources L may be arranged in two parallel rows on either side of the body axis indicator 10 according to the embodiment described above. Even in this configuration, the head-tail axis X can be made aware of by sequentially or simultaneously lighting or blinking the multiple point light sources L. Note that, in the exercise support device according to the modified example, the distance between the left and right body axis indicators 10C and the intermediate body axis indicator 10 may be arbitrarily adjustable, or the intermediate body axis indicator 10 may be rotated horizontally and / or up and down (vertically) relative to the left and right body axis indicators 10C so that the extension direction of the intermediate body axis indicator 10 and the extension direction of the left and right body axis indicators 10C intersect with each other. In the former configuration in which the distance can be adjusted, the intermediate body axis index 10 may be arranged closer to one of the body axis indexes 10C (the position of the intermediate body axis index 10 may be adjusted so that the distance between one body axis index 10C and the intermediate body axis index 10 differs from the distance between the other body axis index 10C and the intermediate body axis index 10). In the latter configuration in which the body axis index 10C can be rotated on the left and right sides with respect to the intermediate body axis index 10, or the intermediate body axis index 10 and the left and right body axis indexes 10C may all be rotated independently or in synchronization with each other with respect to a support part (not shown). These configurations also make it possible to adapt the device to patients whose faces are fixed in a sideways position due to symptoms such as stiff shoulders, whiplash, aftereffects of a traffic accident, aging, etc., and patients whose spines are curved sideways.

[0064] 8(c), a body axis indicator 10D may be used in which point light sources L are provided in a substantially circular shape so as to surround the face of the user M. Even in this configuration, the head-tail axis X can be made conscious by lighting or blinking the multiple point light sources L in sequence or simultaneously.

[0065] According to such a body axis indicator using a light source, even when the eyes are closed, the head-tail axis X can be recognized by the light reaching the eyes through the eyelids. In addition, the action of following the lighting or blinking of the point light source L with the eyes also serves as eye muscle training, which also contributes to eye function correction. Furthermore, by changing the lighting (or blinking) of the point light source L to blinking (or lighting) or changing the light emission color of the point light source L according to the progress of the treatment, it is possible to notify the user M and the practitioner who is performing or instructing the user M of the progress of the treatment and the timing of changing the treatment content. In these modified examples using a light source, the light source can be of a type that is good for beauty and health, such as a light source that can irradiate light rays that are good for the eyes and skin and contribute to promoting blood circulation, but is not limited to this. In addition, instead of or in addition to the light source, it is also possible to adopt a means that emits ultrasound, waves, vibrations, etc.

[0066] As another example, the body axis indicator may be a panel or the like on which a display that allows the user to recognize the body axis is printed and placed in front of the face. Specifically, the body axis indicator may be a transparent panel 10E on which a head-tail axis line L1 extending along the head-tail axis X and a plurality of parallel left-right axis lines L2 to L4 extending along the left-right axis (axis along the shoulder width direction of the body) are illustrated, as shown in FIG. 9. Even with such a configuration, the head-tail axis line L1 makes it possible to recognize the head-tail axis X, and therefore the same effect as the above-mentioned embodiment can be achieved. In addition, the left-right axis lines L2 to L4 make it possible to recognize the left-right axis, so that the shaking of the body axis can be more reliably suppressed.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the body axis index is described as existing as a physical object, but the present invention is not limited to this. A screen for displaying an image that allows the user to be aware of the body axis may be placed in front of the face, or goggles (such as VR goggles) for displaying the image may be worn. As the "image that allows the user to be aware of the body axis," for example, an image of the body axis index according to the above embodiment or modified example may be used. In a configuration for displaying such an image, it is preferable that the image changes according to the movement of the user M's head.

[0068] Furthermore, the above-mentioned body axis indicators are mainly for making the user M aware of the body axis through his / her vision, but are not limited thereto, and may be configured to make the user M aware of the body axis through one or more of his / her five senses (vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell). For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of speakers, etc., arranged around the bed are turned on in sequence, and the user is made aware of the body axis by recognizing the sound through hearing (otoliths in the inner ear). Also, a configuration may be adopted in which the user is made aware of the body axis through touch by blowing wind on the user M or by touching an indicator or the practitioner's hand against the user M's body.

[0069] In addition, the body axis indicators according to the above-mentioned embodiments and modified examples have been described on the premise that they are configured to enable awareness of the head-to-tail axis X of the user M, but are not limited thereto, and may be configured to enable awareness of the dorsal-ventral axis (axis along the dorsal-ventral direction of the body) and / or the left-right axis (axis along the shoulder width direction of the body) in addition to or instead of the head-to-tail axis X (axis along the height direction of the body).

[0070] It is apparent from the claims that the above-mentioned modifications are included within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 1 Exercise aid, 2 Bed, 10, 10', 10A to 10H Body axis index, 12 Proximal index, 14 Distal index, 16, 16a, 16b, 16c Connecting member, 20 Support part, 22, 24 Leg part, 26, 26A, 26B Suspension part, 100 Abdominal and lumbar muscle training device (exercise device)

Claims

1. The device has a body axis index that allows a user to be aware of the body axis, and is configured to be able to place the body axis index in front of the user's face, The body axis marker has at least a portion having a longitudinal direction, The device further includes a support portion that supports the body axis indicator so that the longitudinal direction of the body axis indicator can be arranged along the cranial-caudal axis of the user in a supine position, The body axis index includes a proximal index that can be placed in front of the face of the user, and a distal index that is provided farther away from the user than the proximal index. An exercise aid characterized by:

2. The body axis indicator has a left-right axis extending along a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction.

2. The exercise aid according to claim 1 .

3. The left-right axis extends toward both the left and right sides of the body axis indicator.

3. The exercise aid according to claim 2.

4. The body axis indicator is a rod member supported so as to be positionable along the cranial-caudal axis of the user.

4. The exercise aid according to claim 1, wherein the exercise aid is a device for supporting the exercise.

5. 1. A method of using an exercise aid, comprising: The exercise aid includes a body axis indicator having a longitudinal direction in at least a portion thereof, and a support portion that supports the body axis indicator so that the longitudinal direction of the body axis indicator can be arranged along the cranial-caudal axis of a user in a supine position; the body axis index includes a proximal index that can be placed in front of the face of the user, and a distal index that is provided farther away from the user than the proximal index, The exercise aid is placed in front of the face of the user in a supine position so that the longitudinal direction of the body axis indicator is aligned with the craniocaudal axis of the user. A method for using an exercise aid comprising the steps of:

6. The body axis indicator has a left-right axis extending along a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction. A method for using the exercise aid according to claim 5.

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