Pad with pressure element

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pad (200), in particular for orthopedic support, comprising a pad pressure element (100). The present invention also relates to a brace, bandage or compression garment comprising a pad according to the invention.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pad with a pad pressure element, in particular for orthopedic and sports aids. The present invention also relates to the use of a pad according to the invention in a brace, bandage or compression garment, and to a brace, bandage or compression garment comprising a pad according to the invention. [Background technology]

[0002] Pads are known in various designs and for various preventive and therapeutic applications. For example, various pads are known from DE 2722563 A1, EP 0598291 A1, EP 1688107 A1 and EP 0600218 A1.

[0003] A pad consisting of two materials or components is also known from DE Utility Model 29701001. EP 0496071 A1 describes a pressure pad consisting of a softer material, in which at least one friction core consisting of a hard or incompressible material is arranged. This friction core is intended to be used for friction massage, i.e. massage by dynamic friction at pain points caused by the movement of the core against the soft tissues of the pad wearer. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Prior art pads can apply pressure to adjacent tissue over a broad area or distribute and / or block surface generated pressure, however, these pads do not allow or do not adequately allow for the application of specific pressures, such as stronger or weaker pressures, to specific points.

[0005] In prior art pads, pressure also acts perpendicular to the skin, so that lateral pressure, which specifically moves the pressure elements and provides a massage effect beyond simple pressure, is not possible.

[0006] The technical problem addressed by the present invention is therefore to provide an improved pad, in particular one that allows the application of specific pinpoint pressure in addition to surface pressure, and in particular to provide a pad that provides an improved massage effect, in particular a massage effect due to the movement of a pressure body or muscle.

[0007] The technical problem addressed by the present invention is solved by providing a pad as claimed in claim 1.

[0008] The technical problem addressed by the present invention is solved by providing a pad for an orthopedic aid, comprising a pad base made of a first material and at least one pad pressure element made of a second material, said pad pressure element being at least partially embedded within said pad base, said first material of said pad base being softer than said second material of said pad pressure element, said pad pressure element comprising at least two rows of at least three ridges each, said at least two rows of ridges extending non-parallel in at least a portion, said ridges protruding from a base element of said pad pressure element.

[0009] Surprisingly, it has been found that rows of ridges, e.g., studs or knobs, which follow the course of muscle fibers, can act in a targeted manner on the muscle, and this is particularly effective when there are at least two or more rows of ridges along the individual fiber bundles of the muscle.

[0010] Skeletal muscles are composed of multiple fiber bundles that converge at tendon-bone attachments where they connect to bones, from which point the muscle fibers typically first diverge and diverge at a small angle from one another, then extend further in a roughly parallel fashion.

[0011] The non-parallel extending regions of the at least two rows of ridges of the pad function to contact regions of muscle fibers near the tendon-bone attachment where the muscle fibers are also non-parallel and diverge, although the rows of ridges may also extend parallel to one another in regions such that the ridges in the parallel extending regions compress the nearly parallel extending muscle fibers, especially when the rows are elongated.

[0012] In the context of the present invention, a pad is understood to mean in particular a pressure pad, the shape of which is in particular formed by a pad base. The pad base may have any suitable shape. Conventional pads typically have a flat base. And projections may protrude from such base. A pad according to the invention in particular comprises a first base or base surface which faces the user when the pad is in use. The pad is preferably designed to be substantially flat. And such a pad preferably comprises a second base or base surface which faces away from the user when the pad is in use. The stud-shaped protuberances face from the pad base towards the user.

[0013] Typical uses of pads are known to those skilled in the art. Pads, and pads according to the invention, are used in particular to apply pressure to specific body parts, for example the back area or the patella area. The pad is placed and pressed against the corresponding body area by means of an additional device, in particular a bandage or brace.

[0014] The at least two rows of ridges, particularly the studs or knobs, are preferably designed to be rigid, with the advantage that movement of the joint adjacent to the muscle causes the muscle to shorten or lengthen. If the ridges are rigid, the muscle will move apart under the ridges, thus massaging advantageously.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element comprises 3 to 6 rows of at least 3 ridges each.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, said pad pressure element comprises three or four rows of at least four ridges each.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the row comprises at least four ridges. One skilled in the art can easily determine the appropriate number and spacing of ridges for his or her intended use.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, each of the rows comprises between 4 and 12 ridges.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, each of the rows comprises between 4 and 10 ridges.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, each of the rows comprises between 5 and 9 ridges.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, two adjacent rows of at least three ridges in each of the at least two rows extend at an angle of at least 3° in said non-parallel portion. In a preferred embodiment, at least three ridges in each of the at least two rows of the pad base extend at an angle of at least 3°.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, two adjacent rows of at least three ridges in each of said at least two rows of said non-parallel portion extend at an angle of at least 3° and at most 25° to each other.

[0023] Those skilled in the art will know the course of the individual muscle fibers of different muscle groups and can readily determine the appropriate angle of adjacent rows.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the at least three ridges in each of the at least two rows of the pad base are positioned in the area of ​​muscle fibers when the pad is worn so as to apply pressure to the muscle fibers.

[0025] When manufacturing the pad, a person skilled in the art can determine the appropriate arrangement and dimensions of the pad, the pad pressure elements, and the raised portions of the pad base depending on the intended use, i.e., depending on the muscle of muscle fibers that apply pressure by the raised portions.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, said pad pressure element comprises at least one hole, and at least two ridges on the pad pressure element are arranged on the edges of the at least one hole.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the at least two ridges are connected to each other by a web that spans the hole.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, at least two pairs of ridges are arranged on the edges of the hole and are connected to each other by a web that spans the hole, the webs of the two pairs of ridges preferably intersecting approximately in the center of the hole.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the holes with two pairs of ridges at the edges and the intersecting webs form a spoke cross. The holes and preferably the spoke cross are preferably arranged in the pad so that they are located on the tendon-bone attachment when the pad is worn. Due to the configuration of the spoke cross, the ridges are mobile, in particular mounted more mobile than at least two rows of ridges. Thus, when the pad is pressed vertically against the patient's skin, the ridges arranged in the holes can advantageously move towards each other or away from each other directly at the tendon-bone attachment, in particular at their ends remote from the base element. The movement of the ridges towards and away from each other advantageously constitutes a lateral movement, which is caused by the vertical pressure of the pad against the skin and leads to an improved massage. This lateral movement is performed in a disorderly manner, which has been advantageously found to enhance the massage effect.

[0030] Compared to the row of ridges, the additional spoke-like ridges have substantially more free and flexible elasticity and therefore also become particularly chaotic. This effect is advantageous, since the mechanoreceptors just below the skin surface have a harder time adapting to the repetitive and slightly changing elastic movement of the ridges. This leads to a longer-lasting massage effect.

[0031] Movement of the ridges away from each other results in a lateral pulling action, whereas movement towards each other results in a lateral pushing action. Surprisingly, it has been found that this movement is also clearly transmitted to the skin when the stud-shaped elements are at least partially embedded, e.g. molded, in the softer pad base.

[0032] Thus, in this preferred embodiment, at least two rows of ridges create a pressure effect on the muscle fibres, which leads to a massage effect due to the muscle movement, and a massage effect on the tendon-bone attachment due to the movement of the ridges in the holes. Thus, two different massage options are combined with two different attack points, with the first massage unit acting on the muscle fibres with hard ridges and the second massage unit acting on the hard tendon-bone attachment with moving ridges.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, a further ridge is located above and / or next to the intersection of two of said webs.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the ridges arranged on the edge of the hole are assigned to at least three ridges in each of the at least two rows.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, said holes are arranged in end regions of at least three ridges in each of said at least two rows.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the holes in the pad base are positioned such that, when the pad is worn, the ridges located on the edges of the holes are located in the area of ​​the tendon-bone attachment and can apply pressure to the tendon-bone attachment.

[0037] The ridges of the rows and the holes, or more precisely the ridges of the holes, are therefore preferably arranged relative to one another in the pad in such a way that the ridges of the rows act on the muscle fibres and follow their course, and the holes and the ridges assigned to them act on the tendon-bone attachment. If the row with the ridges starts in the region of the holes, the ridges of the row therefore act on the regions of the muscle fibres close to the tendon-bone attachment, i.e. on the end regions of the muscles. Naturally, the rows may also be extended to act on regions of the muscle fibres further from the tendon-bone attachment.

[0038] Of course, it is also possible that several rows of units running next to each other are provided so that the individual units can act on different courses of muscle fibres. For example, in the case of an elbow pad, it is possible that the holes with the assigned ridges are in the elbow area, and at least two rows of ridges run in the direction of the forearm, i.e. act on the muscle fibres of the forearm, while at least two further rows of ridges are arranged in the direction of the upper arm, i.e. act on the muscle fibres of the upper arm. The different units of the rows of ridges may be arranged so as to be movable relative to each other.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element comprises at least two additional rows of at least three ridges each, the at least two additional rows of ridges extending at an offset of approximately 180° relative to the at least two first rows of ridges.

[0040] The at least two rows of ridges according to the invention are preferably mirrored in this way, particularly preferably in the region of the preferred holes.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element comprises at least two additional rows of at least three ridges each, the at least two additional rows of ridges extending at an angular offset in the range of 75° to 105° and / or at an angular offset in the range of 165° to 205° relative to the at least two first rows of ridges.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the pad pressure element comprises a first unit with at least two rows of at least three ridges each, a second unit with at least two rows of at least three ridges each, and a third unit with at least two rows of at least three ridges each, wherein at least two rows of the first unit and at least two rows of the second unit are offset in an angular range of 75° to 105°, and at least two rows of the second unit and at least two rows of the third unit are offset in an angular range of 75° to 105°. Particularly preferably, the two rows of the first unit and the two rows of the third unit are offset in an angular range of 165° to 205° with respect to each other.

[0043] Such pads having two or three units of a row of ridges offset at a particular angle relative to one another can be advantageously used, for example, as shoulder pads, where one unit of the row may extend in the direction of the chest, one unit of the row may extend in the direction of the back and one unit of the row may extend in the direction of the arm.

[0044] In other alternative embodiments, multiple units of the rows of ridges, for example four units of ridges in two or three rows respectively, may extend radially away from each other. A suitable hole is preferably arranged in a radially converging area, with a spanning web and ridges on the edges of the hole and on the web. Such an embodiment of the pad according to the invention can be used, for example, in the hip or buttock area.

[0045] In all embodiments of the pad, the individual units, as well as the individual base units of the rows of ridges, may be comprised of at least two rows of at least three ridges each, i.e., for example, they may have at least two rows of ridges, or they may have three, four or even more rows of ridges, the number of ridges per row may be at least three, or there may be more ridges per row, for example four, five, six, seven, eight or even more ridges.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the base element of the pad pressure element is web-shaped or plate-shaped. Suitable holes are arranged in the web or plate. The ridges protrude from the web or plate.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, said ridges are stud-shaped or knob-shaped. In a preferred embodiment, the ridges of the row are stud-shaped or knob-shaped. In a preferred embodiment, the ridges of the holes are stud-shaped or knob-shaped.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, at least a portion of the ridge is embedded in the pad base. Preferably, the ridge is completely embedded in the pad base. Particularly preferably, the entire pad pressure element, i.e. the ridge and the base element, is embedded in the pad base, so that the pad pressure element is preferably completely surrounded by the pad base, e.g. molded into the pad base.

[0049] The preferably complete covering of the at least one pad pressure element with the material of the pad base not only provides advantages in the described application, but also advantageously results in simpler manufacturability of the pad according to the invention, since the second base of the pad base facing away from the user is easier to manufacture to be flat.

[0050] A pad is preferred comprising a pad base made of a material having a first hardness and at least one pad pressure element according to the invention made of a material having a second hardness, said pad base comprising a first base facing the user and a second base facing away from the user, the surface of the at least one pad pressure element being completely surrounded by the material of the pad base.

[0051] The pad pressure element is preferably a pressure multiplier element, which is used to provide a point pressure that is stronger than the surface pressure exerted by the pad substrate.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the base element and the raised portion are integrally formed, in particular from the same material.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the pad substrate comprises a first base facing the user and a second base facing away from the user, and the protuberance protrudes from a base element located in an area of ​​the second base facing away from the user in the direction of the first base facing the user.

[0054] The raised portion faces away from the pad base toward the user, such that the head portion is oriented toward a first base of the pad base and the foot and base elements are oriented toward a second base of the pad base.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, at least the ridge has a height of at least 1 mm and at most 10 mm, for example about 3 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the ridge has a height of at least 2 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the ridge has a height of at least 3 mm. The height is measured from the base element.

[0056] The pad is preferably at least partially viscoelastic and thus has at least one viscoelastic portion, in particular the pad is preferably viscoelastic at least in the area of ​​the pad pressure element.

[0057] The pad substrate preferably comprises a viscoelastic material at least in the region of the pad pressure element.The pad substrate is preferably at least in a portion thereof viscoelastic.The pad substrate is preferably viscoelastic.The pad substrate preferably consists of a viscoelastic material.

[0058] The material of the pad substrate is preferably a plastic material, silicone or rubber, however, other materials suitable for the pad substrate are known to the skilled person from the prior art.

[0059] For example, the material may be a thermoplastic elastomer, for example polyurethane would also be suitable.

[0060] The material of the pad base is preferably bendable and / or stretchable so that the pad base can adapt to the user's body shape when the pad is worn.

[0061] The material of the pad substrate is preferably not a fabric material, however, in alternative embodiments, the pad substrate may also be surrounded or otherwise covered by a fabric covering.

[0062] The material of the pad substrate may of course also consist of a mixture of materials, in particular of at least two of the above mentioned materials.

[0063] The material of the pad pressure element is preferably a flexible material, in particular a soft plastic material. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one pad pressure element is a plastic material, silicone or rubber. Of course, the material of the at least one pad pressure element may also be a mixture of materials, in particular consisting of at least two of the above-mentioned materials.

[0064] Thus, the stud / base element structure according to the invention can advantageously be easily manufactured, for example by injection molding techniques.

[0065] According to the invention, the first material of the pad substrate is softer than the second material of the pad pressure element.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad substrate has a Shore hardness of at least 10 Shore OO and at most 50 Shore OO.

[0067] The material of the pad substrate, i.e. the first material, preferably has a hardness of at most 45 Shore OO, preferably at most 40 Shore OO, particularly preferably at most 30 Shore OO. The material of the pad substrate, i.e. the first material, preferably has a hardness of at most 25 Shore OO, preferably at most 20 Shore OO, particularly preferably at most 19 Shore OO. The material of the pad substrate preferably has a hardness of at least 10 Shore OO, particularly preferably at least 14 Shore OO, particularly preferably at least 15 Shore OO.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad pressure element has a Shore hardness of at least 10 Shore A, preferably at least 14 Shore A and up to 80 Shore A. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad pressure element has a Shore hardness of at least 20 Shore A and up to 80 Shore A.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one pad pressure element has a hardness of at least 20 Shore A and up to 60 Shore A.

[0070] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one pad pressure element has a hardness of at least 20 Shore A, more preferably at least 25 Shore A.

[0071] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one pad pressure element has a hardness of maximum 50 Shore A. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the at least one pad pressure element has a hardness of maximum 49 Shore A, more preferably maximum 45 Shore A.

[0072] The material of the at least one pad pressure element preferably has a hardness of at least 35 and up to 45 Shore A. The material of the at least one pad pressure element preferably has a hardness of approximately 40 Shore A.

[0073] In a preferred embodiment, the material of the pad substrate has a Shore hardness of at least 10 Shore OO and at most 50 Shore OO and / or the material of the pad pressure element has a Shore hardness of at least 10 Shore A, preferably at least 14 Shore A and at most 80 Shore A.

[0074] In preferred embodiments, the pad is an elbow pad, a shoulder pad, a knee pad, an ankle pad, a back pad, a pad for the arm area, or a pad for the abdominal area.

[0075] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad or a shoulder pad. In a preferred embodiment, the pad is a pad for the limbs, in particular an arm pad. In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad, a shoulder pad, a knee pad, an ankle pad or a pad for the arm area. In an alternative embodiment, the pad is a back pad or a pad for the abdominal area.

[0076] In an alternative embodiment, the pad is a shoulder pad, hi other alternative embodiments, the pad is a pad for the hip area or for the buttocks area.

[0077] In preferred embodiments, the pad is an elbow pad, a shoulder pad, a hip pad, or a pad for the buttocks area.

[0078] Preferably, the pad is not a foot pad and / or a shoe sole. Preferably, the pad is not a shoe sole. Preferably, the pad according to the invention is not a shoe insole or foot insole.

[0079] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is not a back pad.

[0080] In a preferred embodiment, the pad is an elbow pad, and the pad base is provided with a hole for positioning the pad, i.e., a base positioning hole.

[0081] The holes in the base define the positioning of the pad on the patient's body and are advantageously suited for positioning the pad, for example the holes in the base may be positioned and dimensioned to surround a bony attachment in the elbow region, thus fixing the positioning of the pad.

[0082] The present invention also relates to a brace, bandage or compression garment comprising a pad according to the present invention.

[0083] The pads are advantageously suitable for medical products, such as braces or bandages, but also for other compression garments, for example in the sports field. The pads can also be used, for example, in sports clothing, in particular sports compression garments.

[0084] Further advantageous objects of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and from the additional independent claims.

[0085] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the following drawings, in which, however, the embodiments of the invention shown therein are not limited. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0086] [Figure 1] 1 shows a pad according to the invention. [Diagram 2] 2 shows a pad pressure element of the pad of FIG. 1; [Diagram 3] 1 shows the placement of an elbow pad according to the present invention on a person's arm. [Figure 4] 1 shows an embodiment of a pad according to the invention with three units of rows of ridges. [Figure 5a] 4 shows another embodiment of a pad according to the invention comprising three units of rows of ridges. [Figure 5b] The embodiment of FIG. 5a is shown in a perspective view. [Figure 6]1 shows an embodiment of a pad according to the invention comprising two units of rows of ridges. [Figure 7] 13 shows another embodiment of a pad according to the present invention comprising an array of radially extending ridges. [Figure 8] 1 shows a pad according to the invention placed on the base of a knitted bandage. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0087] Figure 1 shows a pad (200) according to the invention, in this case an elbow pad. The pad (200) is composed of a softer pad base (201) and a harder pad pressure element (100) embedded in the pad base (201). The pad base (201) comprises an annular area forming a hole (202), which can be advantageously used for positioning the pad (200) at the elbow, as shown in FIG. 3. The pad (200) comprises a front surface (204) facing the wearer's body and a rear surface (205) facing away from the wearer's body. The pad pressure element (100) is fully embedded in the tongue-like part of the pad base (201), in particular having a knob-shaped protuberance (110) that faces in the direction from the base element (150) of the pad pressure element (100) to the front surface (204) of the pad (200), i.e. towards the wearer's arm.

[0088] The pad pressure element (100) of the pad (200) of FIG. Figure 21, which is shown alone, consists of a plate-shaped base element (150) from which protrudes a knob-shaped ridge (110). A first (101), a second (102) and a third (103) row of ridges (110) are formed on the base element (150), said ridges (110) extending radially, i.e. non-parallel to one another. Holes (120) are arranged in the end regions of the rows (101, 102, 103) of the base element (150). Four further ridges (121, 122, 123, 124) are arranged on the edge (126) of the hole (120). The hole is spanned by two webs (127, 128), at the intersection of which there is another ridge (125). The holes (120) allow the ridges (121, 122, 123, 124, 125) located in the holes (120) to be more mobile than the ridges (110) located in the rows (101, 102, 103) of the base element (150).

[0089] Figure 3 shows the elbow pad (200) according to the invention in FIG. 1 when worn on the arm. The tongue-like pad extends along the forearm muscle (300). In this case, the three rows of ridges are aligned with different muscle fibers (301, 302, 303), and the ridges can apply pressure over longer muscle fibers (301, 302, 303). The holes of the pad pressure element with the intersecting webs and the holes and the ridges arranged in the webs are arranged in the area of ​​the tendon-bone attachment (310) of the muscle (300), and the ridges arranged in the holes press against the tendon-bone attachment (310). As a result of the holes and the webs, these ridges are substantially more free and flexible in movement compared to the row ridges. Thus, thanks to the pad, a different and in particular stronger pressure is exerted by the pad's ridges on the muscle fibres (301, 302, 303) than the pressure exerted by the more mobile ridges in the area of ​​the holes on the tendon-bone attachment (310). The two different types of pressure in the two different areas results in a synergistic effect of the two types of ridges. The holes in the pad base can advantageously surround the humeral head, thus realising a precise and secure positioning of the pad (200).

[0090] Figure 4shows an elbow pad (400) according to the invention for use in the shoulder area. The pad base is made up of three tongues (401, 402, 403), each of which has a pad pressure element with three rows (161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183) of protuberances (110). The pad (400) can surround the upper head of the humerus by means of holes in the pad base, so that the rows (161, 162, 163) of the first tongue (401) are located in the chest area, the rows (181, 182, 183) of the third tongue (403) are located in the upper arm area and the rows (171, 172, 173) of the second tongue (402) are located in the back area, generating pressure on the muscle fibers in all three areas.

[0091] Figure 5a shows an alternative embodiment (500) of the shoulder pad of Fig. 4, where the three tongues (501, 502, 503) are at different angles to each other. The function of the pad of Fig. 5a is the same as that of the shoulder pad (400) of Fig. 4.

[0092] Figure 5b shows in a perspective view the pad of FIG. 5a with three tongues (501, 502, 503).

[0093] Figure 6 shows a pad (600) according to the invention, for example an arm pad with two tongues (601, 602). The first tongue (601) with three rows (661, 662, 663) of ridges (610) may run along the muscles of the forearm, and the second tongue (602) with three rows (671, 672, 673) of ridges (610) may run along the muscles of the upper arm.

[0094] Figure 7shows an embodiment of a pad (700) according to the invention for the hip or buttock area. The pad (700) comprises a star-shaped pad base (701) in which a harder pressure element (800) with a star-shaped base element (850) is embedded. The pressure element (800) comprises a total of 12 rows of ridges (810) radiating from the center of the pad (700). In each case, three rows are combined as a unit. A hole (820) with two webs is arranged in the center of the pressure element (800). Four more mobile ridges (821, 822, 823, 824) are located at the edges of the hole (820) and one more mobile ridge is located in the center of the hole (825).

[0095] Figure 8 1 shows a pad (200) according to the invention, which is placed on a knitted bandage base (1000), for example a tubular arm bandage. The pad (200) is attached to the knitted bandage base (1000) by a base (205) facing away from the user.

[0096] A precise description of the pad (200) with corresponding reference numbers can be found in the description of FIG.

Claims

1. A pad substrate (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701) made of a first material and at least one pad pressure element (100, 800) made of a second material, the pad pressure element (100, 800) is at least partially embedded in the pad substrate (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701), and the first material of the pad substrate (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701) is softer than the second material of the pad pressure element (100, 800); The pad pressure element (100, 800) comprises at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of at least three ridges (110, 610, 810), 61, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) have at least a portion of their ridges extending non-parallel, said ridges protruding from a base element (150, 850) of said pad pressure element; A pad (200, 400, 600, 700) for an orthopedic support or compression garment, wherein adjacent two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of at least three ridges (110, 610, 810) of said at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of said non-parallel portions extend at an angle of at least 3° and at most 25° from each other.

2. 2. The pad (200, 400, 600, 700) of claim 1, wherein the pad pressure element (100, 800) comprises at least three ridges (110, 610, 810) in each of three to six rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673).

3. 3. The pad (200, 400, 600, 700) of claim 1 or 2, wherein each of said rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) has between 4 and 12 ridges (110, 610, 810).

4. 4. A pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least three ridges (110, 610, 810) of the at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673) of the pad pressure element (100, 800) are positioned in the area of ​​muscle fibres (301, 302, 303) when the pad (200, 400, 600, 700) is worn, and are positioned so as to be able to apply pressure to the muscle fibres.

5. A pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the base element (150, 850) of the pad pressure element (100, 800) comprises at least one hole (120, 820) and at least two ridges (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) are arranged on the edge (126) of the at least one hole (120, 820) of the base element (150).

6. 6. The pad (200, 400, 600, 700) of claim 5, wherein said at least two ridges (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) are connected to each other by a web (127, 128) spanning said hole (120, 820).

7. A pad (200, 400, 600, 700) as described in claim 5 or 6, wherein at least two pairs of ridges (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) are arranged on the edge (126) of the hole (120, 820) and are connected to each other by a web (127, 128) that spans the hole (120, 820), and the webs (127, 128) of the two pairs of ridges (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) intersect.

8. A pad (200, 400, 600, 700) as described in claim 5 or 6, wherein at least two pairs of ridges (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) are arranged on the edge (126) of the hole (120, 820) and are connected to each other by a web (127, 128) that spans the hole (120, 820), and the webs (127, 128) of the two pairs of ridges (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) intersect approximately in the center of the hole (120, 820).

9. 9. A pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein another ridge (125, 825) is arranged above and / or next to the intersection of two said webs (127, 128).

10. 10. A pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 5 to 9, wherein the ridges (121, 122, 123, 124, 821, 822, 823, 824) arranged on the edge (126) of the hole (120, 820) are assigned to at least three ridges (110, 610, 810) in each of the at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673).

11. 11. The pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to claim 10, wherein the holes (120, 820) are arranged in the end regions of at least three ridges (110, 610, 810) of each of the at least two rows (101, 102, 103, 161, 162, 163, 171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 661, 662, 663, 671, 672, 673).

12. 12. The pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 5 to 11, wherein the holes (120, 820) in the base element (150, 850) of the pad pressure element (100, 800) are arranged such that, when the pad (200, 400, 600, 700) is worn, the ridges (121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825) arranged on the edges (126) of the holes (120, 820) are located in the area of ​​the tendon-bone attachment (310) and can apply pressure to the tendon-bone attachment.

13. The pad pressure element (100, 800) comprises at least three ridges (110, 610, 810) in at least two additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 671, 672, 673), and the ridges (110, 610) in the at least two additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 671, 672, 673) 13. The pad (400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the first two rows (161, 162, 163, 661, 662, 663) of ridges (110, 610, 810) extend offset in the angular range of 75° to 105° and / or offset in the angular range of 165° to 205° relative to the ridges (110, 610, 810) of the at least first two rows (161, 162, 163, 661, 662, 663).

14. 14. A pad (400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the pad pressure element (100, 800) comprises at least three ridges (110, 610, 810) in at least two additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 671, 672, 673), the ridges (110, 610, 810) of the at least two additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183, 671, 672, 673) extending at an offset of approximately 180° with respect to the ridges (110, 610, 810) of the first at least two rows (161, 162, 163, 661, 662, 663).

15. 15. The pad (400, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the pad pressure element (100, 800) comprises at least three ridges (110, 610, 810) in at least four additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183), the ridges (110, 610, 810) of the at least four additional rows (171, 172, 173, 181, 182, 183) extending with an angular offset in the range of 75° to 105° and / or with an angular offset in the range of 165° to 205° relative to the ridges (110, 610, 810) of the at least first two rows (161, 162, 163).

16. 11. The pad (700) of claim 1, wherein the pad pressure element (800) comprises at least eight rows of at least three ridges (810), the at least eight rows of ridges (810) converging radially.

17. A pad (700) as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the pad pressure element (800) has at least twelve rows of at least three ridges (810), the at least twelve rows of ridges (810) converging radially.

18. A pad (700) as claimed in claim 16 or 17, wherein a hole (820) is arranged in the centre of the row of radially converging ridges (810) of the pad pressure element (800) and at least two ridges (821, 822, 823, 824) are arranged on the edges of the hole (820) of the base element (850).

19. 19. The pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base element (150, 850) of the pad pressure element (100, 800) is web-shaped or plate-shaped.

20. 20. A pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the pad substrate (201, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 701) comprises a first base (204) facing the user and a second base (205) facing away from the user, and the protuberance (110, 610, 810) protrudes from the base element (150) located in the area of ​​the second base (205) facing away from the user in the direction of the first base (204) facing the user.

21. 21. The pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the pad is an elbow pad, a shoulder pad, a knee pad, an ankle pad, a back pad, a pad for the arm area or a pad for the abdominal area.

22. 22. The pad (200, 600) of any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the pad is an elbow pad and the pad base comprises holes for positioning the pad.

23. A brace, bandage (1000) or compression garment comprising a pad (200, 400, 600, 700) according to any one of claims 1 to 22.

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