Rehabilitation exercise equipment

Abstract

To provide a rehabilitation exercise device capable of changing a state of a foot to be moved, and allowing a user to exercise in a stable state without shifting and to confirm a direction and a place for placing the foot.SOLUTION: A rehabilitation exercise device includes a body (11) with arc-shaped side plates at both side ends of a flat plate-shaped member for placing feet, and a switching device (20) at a center of the body (11), where the body (11) on which the feet (1R and L) are placed can be tilted left and right and forward and backward, with the centers of the arc-shaped side plates used as an axis.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an exercise machine for rehabilitation that can be used to alleviate economy class syndrome or as an auxiliary exercise machine for rehabilitation after injury to the Achilles tendon. [Background technology]

[0002] A variety of exercise equipment has been proposed to relieve leg swelling and economy class syndrome. In particular, exercise equipment that promotes blood circulation by moving the legs and equipment that is effective in stretching the Achilles tendon area have been used.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 proposes an invention in which an exercise machine 1 comprises a main body 4 having an arc portion 4b that rotates over a predetermined range when the user alternately raises and lowers both feet, a recess formed in the arc portion 4b of the main body 4, and a convex member 3 that fits into the recess, the main body 4 being made of wood, and the contact surface of the convex portion where the convex member 3 comes into contact with the recess being made of plastic resin.

[0004] Patent Document 2 also discloses an exercise aid 1 that is used by a user in a seated position. The exercise aid 1 is provided with a tread portion 10 on which the user places their feet, a swinging portion 11 that is disposed below the tread portion 10 with a flow space S for containing a fluid W therebetween and that comes into contact with the floor surface GL and swings back and forth when the user 99 steps back and forth on the tread portion 10, and a flow delaying portion 15 that is provided in the flow space S and that allows the fluid W to circulate while impeding the flow of the fluid W from above downward when the swinging portion 11 is in an inclined position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2022-103612 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2022-119023 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] To treat and prevent Economie syndrome, exercises for the soles of the feet, ankles, and calves where the Achilles tendons are located are necessary. Massaging the soles of the feet is also important for promoting blood circulation. However, in the previous inventions, the foot movement during exercise was limited to alternating movements of the feet, or the feet were placed in an unstable position. Also, although a restricting member was provided to prevent the feet from shifting or changing direction during exercise, a member that ensured strength and direction of the restriction was required. Also, it was difficult to know not only the direction to place the feet, but also where to place the feet.

[0007] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide an exercise machine for rehabilitation that allows the user to change the state of the moving foot, allows the user to exercise in a stable state without slipping, and allows the user to check the direction and place of placing the foot. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] a flat, plate-like member large enough to accommodate both of the user's feet both lengthwise and widthwise; Arc-shaped portions that move along arcs at both ends below the plate-shaped member; a main body portion on which, when a user places both feet in a seated position, the user can place both feet in a direction along the movable direction of the arc-shaped portion and tilt both feet simultaneously forward and backward in a direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion, and can also place both feet in a direction perpendicular to the direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion and move both feet alternately to tilt in a direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion; a columnar member that is located at the center of the main body and indicates the direction in which both feet are placed on the plate-like member, and also defines areas on which the left and right feet are placed; The columnar member is characterized in that it can be installed in a different direction relative to the main body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] Thanks to the above features, it is possible to move the feet both forward and backward and left and right with one device. This allows for a variety of exercises. In addition, it is possible to check at a glance where to place the feet when switching between exercises. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an exercise machine for rehabilitation according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view showing an exercise machine for rehabilitation according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view showing a main body of an exercise machine for rehabilitation according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a plan view and a side view of a main body of an exercise machine for rehabilitation according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a switching device according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating a plan view and a side view of a switching device according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a perspective view of a rehabilitation exercise device including a base according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] 1 is a side view of an exercise machine for rehabilitation according to an embodiment of the present invention during operation. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The rehabilitation exercise equipment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments and drawings described below are intended to exemplify some of the embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and may be modified as appropriate within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0012] (Example) A rehabilitation exercise device 10 will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. The rehabilitation exercise machine 10 shown in Figure 1 includes a main body made up of a plate-like member 11, a side plate 12, and a side plate crosspiece 14, and a switching device 20. Figure 1 shows a state in which a right foot 1R and a left foot 1L are placed on the rehabilitation exercise machine 10. The rehabilitation exercise machine 10 is a machine in which the user places their feet on the plate-like member 11 while sitting on a chair or the like and moves their feet back and forth or left and right.

[0013] The rehabilitation exercise machine 10 in Figure 1 shows a state in which a person sitting on a chair or the like places feet 1L and 1R on a plate-like member 11 and moves them back and forth. The rehabilitation exercise machine 10 has arc-shaped side plates 12 at its left and right ends. It also has left and right holes 19 for inserting a switching device 20.

[0014] The rehabilitation exercise device 10 allows the feet 1L and 1R to be placed on the plate-like member 11 and can move along the arc of the side plate 12, with the apex of the arc of the side plate 12 as the axis. Therefore, when the feet are placed on the device, the right foot R and left foot L can be moved forward and backward at the same time.

[0015] Therefore, it is possible to perform exercises that contract the Achilles tendon, which is effective for rehabilitation. In addition, the side plate 12 has a plurality of holes 17 for fixing screws at the center thereof.

[0016] In addition, since the switching device 20 is provided in the center of the plate-like member 11 along the direction in which the foot is placed, the direction and area in which the foot is placed can be confirmed at a glance. In addition, the center of the plate-like member 11 can be confirmed, and at the same time, it is possible to guide the foot to be placed in a balanced manner.

[0017] The same components as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 2 shows the rehabilitation exercise machine 10 in a state where a person is seated on a chair or the like and places his / her feet 1L and 1R on a plate-like member 11 and moves them left and right.

[0018] The rehabilitation exercise machine 10 can be switched by rotating the switching device 20 by 90 degrees and inserting it into the left and right holes 19 shown in Figure 1. Also, front and rear holes 15 are provided for inserting the switching device 20.

[0019] The rehabilitation exercise device 10 allows feet 1L and 1R to be placed on the plate-like member 11 and to move along the arc of the side plate 12, with the apex of the arc of the side plate 12 as the axis. When the feet are placed on the device, the feet 1L and 1R can be tilted alternately to the right and left, making it possible to perform stepping exercises while sitting in a chair, making it ideal for exercises that move the legs and hips.

[0020] In addition, since the switching device 20 is provided in the center of the plate-like member 11 along the direction in which the foot is placed, the direction in which the foot is placed can be confirmed at a glance. In addition, the center of the plate-like member 11 can be confirmed, and at the same time, it is possible to guide the foot to be placed in a balanced manner.

[0021] Next, the plate-like member 11 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 or FIG. The plate-like member 11 is a rectangular plate with a length of 350 mm along the length of the foot and a width of 300 mm. The dimensions of the plate-like member 11 can be changed as needed, but are set to be longer than the average human foot length. In this embodiment, the plate-like member 11 is rectangular, but it may also be oval or circular in shape.

[0022] The surface of the plate-like member 11 is flat so that it is easy to place your feet on. The side plate 12 is formed in an arc shape with a length of 350 mm and a height at the center of 100 mm to 150 mm.

[0023] In order to fix the side plate 12 to the plate-like member 11 and form an integral structure, the side plate crosspiece 14 and the side plate 12 are fixed by inserting fastening members such as screws into the fastening screw holes 17. In addition, the upper crosspiece 16 is fastened and fixed to the plate-like member 11 by fastening members such as screws.

[0024] Additionally, side plate crosspiece 14 is fixed by inserting a fastening member such as a screw into fixing screw hole 17. With the above configuration, plate-like member 11 is fixed to side plate 12 with a screw or the like, and is flat so as to prevent injury even when a foot is placed on it with a dowel in dowel hole 16, and is configured as one piece with side plate 12. Side plate crosspiece 14 is a crosspiece that firmly assembles plate-like member 11 and side plate 12 together.

[0025] Next, the switching device 20 will be described with reference to Fig. 5 or 6. The switching device 20 is a columnar shape with an arc-shaped cross section. The arc of the cross section of the switching device 20 is not a semicircle, but is cut at a position on the diameter that is 10 to 30 percent longer than the semicircle, so the width of the cross section is smaller than that of a semicircle. The cross-sectional shape is not limited to a semicircle, but may be a square, ellipse, or the like.

[0026] The surface area of ​​the switching device 20 is larger than that of a semicircle. Therefore, even when the sole of the foot is placed on the switching device 20, the contact area is large and the sole of the foot can be placed so as to be wrapped around it. The switching device 20 is particularly effective for stimulating the sole of the foot.

[0027] Furthermore, the surface 26 of the switching device 20 is provided with a mat portion 23 that is non-slip or made of non-slip fibers. The mat portion 23 further has anti-slip holes 27 formed on the surface 26, which are approximately square and concave and measure 2 mm to 5 mm. The anti-slip holes 27 are not limited to a square shape, but may be circular, elliptical, or the like. Furthermore, the anti-slip holes 27 are not limited to being non-slip holes, and may be protruding anti-slip devices.

[0028] With the above configuration, you can exercise without slipping even with your socks swept up, and at the same time, you can place your feet on the semicircular switching device 20 and exercise left and right or front and back while stimulating the soles of your feet.

[0029] The switching device 20 also has a protrusion 25 that fits into the left-right hole 19 and the front-rear hole 15 of the plate-like member 11 .

[0030] Since it is provided in the center of the plate-like member 11 along the direction in which the foot is placed, the direction and position of the foot can be confirmed at a glance. In addition, it is possible to confirm the center of the plate-like member 11 and at the same time to guide the user to place the foot in a balanced manner. In addition, the function of indicating the direction of exercise can be switched at any time.

[0031] 7 and 8 are diagrams showing the base 30 on which the exercise apparatus for rehabilitation 10 is placed. The base 30 has a plate-shaped floor board 31 and a restraining member 32 to prevent the exercise apparatus for rehabilitation 10 from slipping. 8(A) shows the rehabilitation exercise device 10 in a stationary state, while FIGS. 8(B) and 8(C) show the rehabilitation exercise device 10 in a tilted state.

[0032] Restricting members 32 are provided on both sides of the side panel 14 so as to sandwich the side panel 14. The restricting members 32 are triangular in shape and have inclined surfaces 33 with an inclination of 30 to 60 degrees from the bottom surface. When the rehabilitation exercise apparatus 10 moves along the arc of the side panel 12, the side panel 14 comes into contact with the inclined surfaces 33.

[0033] The restricting member 32 may be not only triangular, but also trapezoidal, or polygonal with an inclined surface 33 on only one side. The restricting member 32 may also be detachable by providing inclined surfaces 33 of various angles in order to adjust the range of motion of the rehabilitation exercise device 10. It is also possible to change the restricting member 32 depending on the state of exercise. In this embodiment, four restricting members 32 are provided, but at least two are sufficient, and more is even better.

[0034] (Technical features) Below, examples of the technical features of this embodiment are shown in parentheses, but they are not particularly limiting and are merely examples, and the effects that can be expected from these features will also be described.

[0035] <Feature 1> A flat, plate-like member (e.g., mainly the plate-like member 11) large enough to accommodate both of the user's feet both vertically and horizontally; Arc-shaped portions (e.g., mainly side plates 12) that move along arcs at both ends of the lower portion of the plate-shaped member; a main body (e.g., mainly a plate-like member 11 and a side plate 12) on which, when a user sits and places both feet, the user places both feet in a direction along the movable direction of the arc-shaped portion, and both feet can be tilted forward and backward simultaneously in a direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion, and the user places both feet in a direction perpendicular to the direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion, and moves both feet alternately, thereby allowing the user to tilt in a direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion; a columnar member (e.g., mainly a switching device 20) at the center of the main body, which indicates the direction in which both feet are placed on the plate-like member and also defines areas on which the left and right feet are placed; The columnar member is characterized in that it can be installed in a different direction relative to the main body.

[0036] With the above features, it is possible to move the legs in both forward and backward directions and left and right directions using a single device, making it possible to perform a variety of exercises.

[0037] <Feature 2> A flat, plate-like member (e.g., mainly the plate-like member 11) large enough to accommodate both of the user's feet both vertically and horizontally; Arc-shaped portions (e.g., mainly side plates 12) that move along arcs at both ends of the lower portion of the plate-shaped member; a main body (e.g., mainly a plate-like member 11 and a side plate 12) on which, when a user sits and places both feet, the user places both feet in a direction along the movable direction of the arc-shaped portion, and both feet can be tilted forward and backward simultaneously in a direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion, and the user places both feet in a direction perpendicular to the direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion, and moves both feet alternately, thereby allowing the user to tilt in a direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion; a base portion (e.g., mainly the base portion 30) on which the main body portion is placed; The device is characterized by comprising a plurality of regulating members (for example, mainly regulating members 32) provided on the base portion that regulate the position of the main body portion and the tilt of the main body portion when tilted.

[0038] Due to the above features, the main body will not be displaced by the restricting member, and the user can exercise his / her feet left and right or forward and backward. [Industrial Applicability]

[0039] The present invention can be used not only in rehabilitation facilities but also in small spaces such as evacuation shelters, offices, or airplanes, and can also be used as exercise equipment at home. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1R·L···Foot, 10···Rehabilitation exercise equipment, 11···Main body, 12... Side plate, 15... Front and rear holes, 19... Left and right holes, 20... Switching device, 23···Mat portion, 27···Anti-slip holes, 30···Base, 32···Regulating member.

Claims

1. a flat, plate-like member large enough to accommodate both of the user's feet both lengthwise and widthwise; Arc-shaped portions that move along arcs at both ends below the plate-shaped member; a main body portion including a side plate member for assembling the plate-shaped member and the arc-shaped portion, the main body is provided with a function that when a user places both feet in a seated position, the user places both feet in a direction along the movable direction of the arc-shaped portion and can simultaneously tilt both feet forward and backward in a direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion, and the main body is also provided with a function that when the user places both feet in a direction perpendicular to the direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion and moves both feet alternately, the main body can be tilted in a direction along the movable range of the arc-shaped portion, a columnar member that is located at the center of the plate-like member, indicates the direction in which both feet are placed on the plate-like member, and also defines areas on which the left and right feet are placed; The rehabilitation exercise equipment is characterized in that the columnar members can be installed in different directions relative to the plate-like members.

2. 2. The exercise equipment for rehabilitation according to claim 1, wherein the columnar member has an anti-slip portion having a concave recess on the surface.

3. 2. The exercise equipment for rehabilitation according to claim 1, wherein the columnar member has a protrusion that protrudes downward, and the plate member has a fitting hole that fits over the protrusion.

4. A base on which the main body is placed; 2. The rehabilitation exercise equipment according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of restricting members provided on the base for restricting the position of the main body and the tilt of the main body when tilted.

5. 5. The exercise equipment for rehabilitation according to claim 4, wherein the restricting member is capable of adjusting the tilt angle during exercise.

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