Therapeutic glove puppet for supporting the treatment of respiratory disorders in children

Abstract

The subject of the application is a therapeutic puppet glove designed to support the treatment of pneumonia and other respiratory diseases in children using postural drainage combined with percussion. The puppet-shaped glove is equipped with a percussion element in the form of a flexible, springy element, adapted for safe and effective percussion on the child's back. The glove is made of easily disinfectable medical material and has a head in the shape of an animal, such as an elephant, dog, teddy bear, or other attractive shape. The head contains a whistle or other sound element that activates with movement, motivating the child to participate in the therapy. The application combines medical and play functions, increasing the comfort of therapy.