Physiotherapy device for tenosynovitis

Abstract

The present application provides a physiotherapy device for tenosynovitis, comprising: a wrist strap assembly, a thumb sleeve member, an electronic control assembly, and an electrical stimulation assembly. The wrist strap assembly comprises a wrist strap. The thumb sleeve member comprises a thumb sleeve belt. The thumb sleeve belt is connected to the wrist strap and forms a thumb sleeve part for receiving the thumb at one end of the wrist strap. The electronic control assembly comprises a magnetic metal terminal and a controller, and the magnetic metal terminal is mounted on the wrist strap. The controller is in magnetic connection to the magnetic metal terminal and electrically connected. The electrical stimulation assembly comprises two conductive belts. The two conductive belts are mounted on the surface of the wrist strap. One end of each conductive belt is electrically connected to the magnetic metal terminal, and the other end of each conductive belt extends into the thumb sleeve part and is adhered to the inner surface of the thumb sleeve part. During the physiotherapeutic treatment, the conductive belts are attached to the wrist and the circumference of the thumb to provide electrical stimulation for the wrist and the circumference of the thumb. The physiotherapy device for tenosynovitis of the present application features portability and can provide comprehensive physiotherapy by means of electrical muscle stimulation on acupuncture points of the thumb and the wrist.

Description

Tenosynovitis physiotherapy device Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical physiotherapy equipment, and in particular to a tenosynovitis physiotherapy device. Background Art

[0002] The tendon sheath is a sheath-like structure that surrounds the tendon. Its outer layer is fibrous tissue, attached to the bone and adjacent tissues, securing and protecting the tendon. The inner layer is the synovium, which nourishes the tendon and secretes synovial fluid, facilitating tendon sliding. However, long-term and repeated overuse can cause inflammation and edema in the tendon and tendon sheath, and thickening of the fibrous sheath wall, forming a constriction ring. The fibrosis and thickening of the tendon make it difficult for the tendon to slide within the sheath, resulting in stenosing tenosynovitis. Patients with stenosing tenosynovitis experience joint pain, swelling and even clicking in the affected joints, and impaired joint movement. Long-term untreated joint movement can easily lead to joint movement impairment, seriously affecting the patient's life and work.

[0003] Heat therapy is a common treatment for the tendon sheath of the wrist. For example, Chinese patent number CN202211318092.9 discloses an acupoint massage device for thumb tenosynovitis. This device incorporates a heating patch pocket located at the lower middle edge of the inner side of the wristband body, allowing for the placement and replacement of heating or steam patches according to treatment needs, alleviating wrist spasm and pain. However, the effectiveness of heat therapy has been limited.

[0004] There are currently disclosed methods such as CN201822183207 - a glove for treating tenosynovitis, which adopts a method of electrical stimulation for wrist therapy, or CN219184932U - a wrist cuff device for acupuncture treatment of tenosynovitis, which adopts a method of acupuncture for wrist therapy. However, both devices have structures such as fixed supports, and their shapes are fixed, making them inconvenient to fold and carry. Moreover, the therapy methods all use electrodes or acupuncture to treat each acupuncture point on the wrist, which may result in inaccurate acupuncture points, or insufficient coverage of the acupuncture points on the fingers and wrist, and only local therapy can be performed.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present application provides a tenosynovitis therapy device that is easy to carry and can perform comprehensive muscle electrical stimulation therapy on the acupuncture points of the thumb and wrist, thereby improving the therapy effect.

[0007] The technical solution adopted in the present application is: a tenosynovitis physiotherapy instrument, comprising: a wristband assembly, a finger sleeve assembly, an electronic control assembly, and an electrical stimulation assembly; the wristband assembly comprises a wrist guard; the finger sleeve assembly comprises a finger sleeve strap, the finger sleeve strap is connected to the wrist guard, and forms a finger sleeve portion for the thumb to pass through at one end of the wrist guard; the electronic control assembly comprises a magnetic metal terminal and a controller, and the magnetic metal terminal is mounted on the wrist guard; the controller is magnetically connected to the magnetic metal terminal and electrically conductive; the electrical stimulation assembly comprises two conductive strips, and the two conductive strips are mounted on the surface of the wrist guard, one end of each conductive strip is electrically connected to the magnetic metal terminal, and the other end extends into the finger sleeve portion and fits with the inner surface of the finger sleeve portion; for physical therapy, the finger sleeve portion is mounted on the thumb, the wrist guard is attached around the periphery of the wrist, and the conductive strips are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the wrist and thumb to electrically stimulate the peripheral surfaces of the wrist and thumb.

[0008] Furthermore, the wristband includes a first belt layer and a second belt layer, the magnetic metal terminal is clamped between the first belt layer and the second belt layer, the magnetic metal terminal is provided with a connecting protrusion exposed from the first belt layer, and a connecting terminal is provided at the bottom of the controller, and the connecting terminal is in magnetic contact with the connecting protrusion of the magnetic metal terminal.

[0009] Furthermore, the electrical stimulation component includes a conductive fixing piece, and one end of each conductive belt is mounted on the wristband via the conductive fixing piece.

[0010] Furthermore, the electrical stimulation component includes a wire, which is installed between the first belt layer and the second belt layer, and the wire conducts the conductive fixing part and the magnetic metal terminal.

[0011] Furthermore, the tenosynovitis therapeutic device includes a heating component, the heating component includes a heating plate, the heating plate is sandwiched between the first belt layer and the second belt layer, and the magnetic metal terminal is electrically connected to the heating plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the wristband assembly includes a fleece-surface Velcro and a hook-surface Velcro. The fleece-surface Velcro is arranged on the surface of the first belt layer, and the hook-surface Velcro is arranged on the second belt layer, so that the hook-surface Velcro and the fleece-surface Velcro are bonded when the wristband is wrapped around the wrist.

[0013] Furthermore, the first belt layer and the second belt layer are both cloth layers.

[0014] Furthermore, the two ends of the finger sleeve are respectively extended with a preset length and are respectively attached to the surface of the wristband. One end of the two conductive tapes is respectively attached to the extension section corresponding to each end of the finger sleeve, and the other end extends into the finger sleeve and fits the inner surface of the finger sleeve.

[0015] Furthermore, the electrical stimulation component includes a metal rivet, one end of the conductive belt and the end of the finger sleeve away from the finger sleeve are riveted to the wristband through the metal rivet, and the other end of the conductive belt and the end of the finger sleeve adjacent to the finger sleeve are integrally sewn to the surface of the wristband.

[0016] Furthermore, the controller is provided with a switch button, an electric stimulation gear adjustment button and a heating gear adjustment button.

[0017] Compared to the prior art, the tenosynovitis therapy device of the present application is provided with two conductive strips installed on the surface of a wristband for wrapping around the wrist. One end of each conductive strip extends into the finger sleeve portion and fits in place with the inner surface of the finger sleeve portion formed at one end of the wristband. When providing therapy, the finger sleeve portion is placed on the thumb, and the wristband is wrapped around the periphery of the wrist. The two conductive strips can be attached to the peripheral surfaces of the wrist and thumb, thereby simultaneously electrically stimulating the peripheral surfaces of the wrist and thumb. By providing a long strip of conductive strip on the wristband, and the conductive strip extending into the finger sleeve, the acupuncture points of the thumb and wrist can be more comprehensively covered, achieving comprehensive and simultaneous muscle electrical stimulation therapy for the acupuncture points of the thumb and wrist, effectively improving the therapeutic effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following specific embodiments, they are used to explain the present application but should not constitute a limitation to the present application.

[0019] Figure 1: A three-dimensional composite diagram of the tenosynovitis physiotherapy device of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2: Another three-dimensional combination diagram of the tenosynovitis physiotherapy device of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3: A perspective exploded view of the tenosynovitis physiotherapy device of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 is another exploded perspective view of the tenosynovitis physiotherapy device of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5: Status diagram of the tenosynovitis physiotherapy device in use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following describes the specific embodiments of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present application and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the tenosynovitis therapy device of the present application includes a wristband component, a finger kit, an electronic control component, an electric stimulation component and a heating component.

[0026] The wristband assembly includes a wristband, wherein the wristband includes a first belt layer 4 and a second belt layer 5.

[0027] The finger sleeve assembly includes a finger sleeve band 9, which is connected to the wrist guard band and forms a finger sleeve portion 901 for the thumb to pass through at one end of the wrist guard band.

[0028] The electronic control assembly includes a magnetic metal terminal 3 and a controller 1. The magnetic metal terminal 3 is mounted on the wristband to electrically connect to the electrical stimulation assembly and the heating assembly. The controller 1 is used to be mounted on the magnetic metal terminal 3 to control the electrical stimulation assembly and the heating assembly.

[0029] The electrical stimulation component includes two conductive belts 10, one positive conductive belt and one negative conductive belt. The two conductive belts 10 are installed on the surface of the wristband. One end of each conductive belt 10 is electrically connected to the magnetic metal terminal 3, and the other end extends into the finger sleeve part 901 and fits the inner surface of the finger sleeve part 901, and the ends of the two conductive belts 10 extending into the finger sleeve part 901 are not connected; when providing physical therapy, the finger sleeve part 901 is put on the thumb, the wristband is wrapped around the outer periphery of the wrist, and the conductive belts 10 are attached to the outer periphery of the wrist and thumb to electrically stimulate the wrist and thumb.

[0030] The heating component includes a heating sheet 2 .

[0031] In this embodiment, the magnetic metal terminal 3 and the heating plate 2 are both sandwiched between the first belt layer 4 and the second belt layer 5, and the magnetic metal terminal 3 is electrically connected to the heating plate 2. The controller 1 is detachably mounted on the outer surface of the first belt layer 4. Specifically, a plurality of connecting protrusions 301 are provided on the surface of the magnetic metal terminal 3, and the connecting protrusions 301 are exposed from the first belt layer 4. The bottom of the controller 1 is correspondingly provided with a connecting terminal 101. The connecting terminal 101 can be a plug-in slot structure that matches the connecting protrusion 301. The connecting terminal 101 is magnetically contacted with the connecting protrusion 301 of the magnetic metal terminal 3 and electrically conductive, thereby realizing a detachable connection between the controller 1 and the magnetic metal terminal 3. The controller 1 controls the electrical stimulation component and the heating component, so that the conductive belt 10 electrically stimulates the outer surface of the wrist and thumb, and the heating plate 2 performs hot compress and heat therapy on the patient's wrist and thumb. In addition, the controller 1 is provided with a switch button 102, an electrical stimulation gear adjustment button 103, and a heating gear adjustment button 104.

[0032] When heating therapy or electrical stimulation therapy is required, the controller 1 is magnetically fixed to the connection protrusion of the magnetic metal terminal 3, the controller 1 is turned on by pressing the switch button 102, and then the electrical stimulation gear adjustment button 103 or the heating gear adjustment button 104 is pressed to perform the corresponding function of the therapy. The gear is adjusted by the number of consecutive presses of the electrical stimulation gear adjustment button 103 or the heating gear adjustment button 104, for example: pressing once is level one (weak electrical stimulation / mild heat), pressing twice is level two (slightly stronger electrical stimulation / medium heat), and so on.

[0033] When physical therapy is not needed, the controller 1 can be turned off by simply pressing the switch button 102, or the controller 1 can be directly separated from the first belt layer 4 to achieve power off. Moreover, after the controller 1 is separated from the wristband, the wristband still functions as a wrist support.

[0034] Among them, the first belt layer 4 and the second belt layer 5 are both cloth layers, leather layers or woven belts; the magnetic metal terminal 3 and the heating plate 2 can be connected through a wire 6, or the magnetic metal terminal 3 and the heating plate 2 can be set as a whole and in direct contact.

[0035] Referring again to Figures 1 and 2, the wristband assembly further includes a fleece-surface Velcro 7 and a hook-surface Velcro 8. The fleece-surface Velcro 7 is provided on the surface of the first belt layer 4, and the hook-surface Velcro 8 is provided on the second belt layer 5. After the wristband is wrapped around the patient's wrist, the fleece-surface Velcro 7 and the hook-surface Velcro 8 are affixed to each other, thereby securing the wristband to the patient's wrist. It is understood that in other embodiments, the wristband can also be secured to the patient's wrist by providing magnetic buckles, snap buckles, or other structures on the first and second belt layers 4 and 5, without limitation.

[0036] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, in this embodiment, the finger sleeve 9 is a short strip of tape, connected at both ends to the wristband, forming a finger sleeve portion 901 for the thumb to pass through. Finger sleeve portion 901 is formed at one end of the wristband for placement on the thumb. Two conductive strips 10 are mounted on the surface of the second tape layer 5, with each strip 10 extending at least partially into the finger sleeve portion 901. Furthermore, the electrical stimulation assembly includes a conductive fastener 11, which secures the two conductive strips 10 to the wristband. The conductive fastener 11 is electrically conductive to the magnetic metal terminal 3, thereby achieving electrical connection between the two conductive strips 10 and the magnetic metal terminal 3. Specifically, the conductive fastener 11 can be directly electrically connected to the magnetic metal terminal 3 or electrically connected via a wire 6. In this embodiment, one end of each conductive strip 10 is secured to the second tape layer 5 via the conductive fastener 11, while the other end, adjacent to the finger sleeve portion 901, is sewn to the second tape layer 5 via sewing thread. Preferably, the conductive fixing member 11 is a metal rivet.

[0037] In another preferred embodiment, the finger sleeve 9 is a long strip, with both ends of the finger sleeve portion 901 extending to a predetermined length and attached to the surface of the wristband. The predetermined length is sufficient to wrap around the wrist at least once. Two conductive strips 10 are attached at one end to the corresponding extension at each end of the finger sleeve portion 901, and the other end extends into the finger sleeve portion 901 and adheres to the inner surface of the finger sleeve portion 901. The conductive fixing member 11 is a metal rivet. One end of the conductive strip 10 and the end of the finger sleeve 9 away from the finger sleeve portion 901 are riveted to the wristband via the metal rivet. The other end of the conductive strip 10 and the end of the finger sleeve 9 adjacent to the finger sleeve portion 901 are integrally sewn to the surface of the wristband.

[0038] Furthermore, in order to prevent the top end of the metal rivet from being exposed to the surface of the second belt layer 5 , the top end of the metal rivet is covered by a sealing cover.

[0039] Among them, the finger strap 9 is made of a material with good extensibility and can withstand greater tension, such as: Lycra strap, elastic strap, etc.; the conductive strap 10 is made of conductive silicone or conductive graphene; the conductive fixing part 11 is made of metal rivets, metal screws or conductive tape, etc., which can be used for conduction and fixing, but is not limited to these.

[0040] Furthermore, the conductive fixing member 11 at least partially passes through the second tape layer 5 and is located between the first tape layer 4 and the second tape layer 5. A conductive element (not shown) is provided between the first tape layer 4 and the second tape layer 5. The conductive element connects the conductive fixing member 11 and the magnetic metal terminal 3, thereby achieving a connection between the controller 1 and the two conductive strips 10. The conductive element is, but is not limited to, a wire 6, a conductive cloth, or other conductive device. The controller 1 controls the two conductive strips 10 to perform electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on the patient's thumb, thereby effectively improving the therapeutic effect of the therapeutic device.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 5. When the tenosynovitis therapy device of the present application is worn, first pass the thumb through the finger sleeve part 901, then wrap the wristband around the patient's wrist, and finally fit the fleece-side Velcro 7 and the hook-side Velcro 8 together to put the wristband on the patient's wrist; at this time, the two conductive belts 10 directly cover the acupuncture points around the patient's wrist and thumb, such as: Ashi point, Shenmen point, Hegu point, Wangu point, Yanggu point, Yangchi point, Yuji point, etc., and perform electrical stimulation therapy on these acupuncture points; when hot compress is needed, the heating is started by the controller 1, and the heating plate 2 heats up. The tenosynovitis therapy device can perform a separate hot compress therapy or a separate electrical stimulation therapy, or it can perform hot compress therapy and electrical stimulation therapy at the same time.

[0042] In summary, the tenosynovitis physiotherapy device of the present application has the following advantages:

[0043] 1. By providing a finger sleeve portion 901 at one end of the wristband, the conductive tape 10 is attached to the surface of the wristband and extends to the finger sleeve portion 901, thereby achieving full coverage of the fingers and wrist at the same time, thereby achieving muscle electrical stimulation therapy for the wrist and thumb at the same time, effectively improving the therapy effect.

[0044] 2. By providing a heating plate 2, which is connected to the magnetic metal terminal 3, the physiotherapy device has both electrical stimulation and hot compress therapy effects, thereby further improving the physiotherapy effect.

[0045] 3. By providing a detachable controller 1, the controller 1 can be installed on the magnetic metal terminal 3 when physical therapy is needed. When it is not needed, the controller 1 can be detached. The wristband and finger sleeve portion 901 still function as wrist and finger protection, without affecting the use of the wristband alone. At the same time, the wristband can be easily folded and stored when not in use, and the wristband and controller 1 can be carried separately, making it easy to carry.

[0046] As long as it does not violate the creative ideas of this application, any combination of the various different embodiments of this application should be regarded as the content disclosed in this application; within the technical concept of this application, any simple modifications of the technical solutions and any combination of different embodiments that do not violate the creative ideas of this application should be within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A tenosynovitis physiotherapy instrument, characterized in that: include: wristband assembly, finger kit, electronic control assembly, and electrical stimulation assembly; The wristband assembly includes a wristband; The finger sleeve assembly comprises a finger sleeve band (9), the finger sleeve band (9) is connected to the wrist guard band, and forms a finger sleeve portion (901) for the thumb to pass through at one end of the wrist guard band; The electric control component comprises a magnetic metal terminal (3) and a controller (1), wherein the magnetic metal terminal (3) is mounted on the wristband; the controller (1) is magnetically connected to the magnetic metal terminal (3) and electrically conductive; The electrical stimulation component includes two conductive strips (10), which are installed on the surface of the wristband. One end of each conductive strip (10) is electrically connected to the magnetic metal terminal (3), and the other end extends into the finger sleeve part (901) and fits with the inner surface of the finger sleeve part (901); During physical therapy, the finger sleeve portion (901) is sleeved on the thumb, the wristband is wrapped around the periphery of the wrist, and the conductive belt (10) is attached to the periphery of the wrist and thumb to electrically stimulate the periphery of the wrist and thumb.

2. The tenosynovitis physiotherapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wristband comprises a first belt layer (4) and a second belt layer (5), a magnetic metal terminal (3) is sandwiched between the first belt layer (4) and the second belt layer (5), the magnetic metal terminal (3) is provided with a connecting protrusion (301) exposed from the first belt layer (4), a connecting terminal (101) is provided at the bottom of the controller (1), and the connecting terminal (101) is in magnetic contact with the connecting protrusion (301) of the magnetic metal terminal (3).

3. The tenosynovitis physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electrical stimulation component comprises a conductive fixing member (11), and one end of each conductive belt (10) is mounted on the wristband via the conductive fixing member (11).

4. The tenosynovitis physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electrical stimulation component comprises a wire (6), which is installed between a first belt layer (4) and a second belt layer (5), and the wire (6) conducts between a conductive fixing member (11) and a magnetic metal terminal (3).

5. The tenosynovitis physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component comprises a heating sheet (2), the heating sheet (2) is sandwiched between the first belt layer (4) and the second belt layer (5), and the magnetic metal terminal (3) is electrically connected to the heating sheet (2).

6. The tenosynovitis physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wristband assembly comprises a fleece-surface Velcro (7) and a hook-surface Velcro (8), wherein the fleece-surface Velcro (7) is arranged on the surface of the first belt layer (4), and the hook-surface Velcro (8) is arranged on the second belt layer (5), so that the hook-surface Velcro (8) and the fleece-surface Velcro (7) are bonded when the wristband is wrapped around the wrist.

7. The tenosynovitis physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first belt layer (4) and the second belt layer (5) are both cloth layers.

8. The tenosynovitis treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The two ends of the finger sleeve portion (901) are respectively extended to a preset length and are respectively attached to the surface of the wristband. One end of each of the two conductive strips (10) is attached to the corresponding extension section of each end of the finger sleeve portion (901), and the other end extends into the finger sleeve portion (901) and fits with the inner surface of the finger sleeve portion (901).

9. The tenosynovitis treatment apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that: The electrical stimulation component includes a metal rivet, and one end of the conductive belt (10) and the end of the finger sleeve band (9) away from the finger sleeve portion (901) are riveted to the wristband through the metal rivet, and the other end of the conductive belt (10) and the end of the finger sleeve band (9) adjacent to the finger sleeve portion (901) are sewn integrally to the surface of the wristband.

10. The tenosynovitis physiotherapy apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (1) is provided with a switch button (102), an electric stimulation gear adjustment button (103) and a heating gear adjustment button (104).

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