Rotating Support Device for Core Muscle Strengthening
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Solution Overview
Problem
The medical industry lacks a mechanism to safely and effectively strengthen the core muscles of all patients, including those who are sick, weak, or physically disabled, as traditional exercises require a certain level of physical fitness and often target only specific muscle groups, making them ineffective for individuals with limited mobility or paralysis.
Innovation Solution
A device with a support frame, rotating frames, and electronically controlled actuators or electric motors that securely positions and tilts users to engage multiple core muscle groups, accompanied by a control unit that tracks progress and provides personalized exercise recommendations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional core-strengthening exercises are modified to make them easier to perform, then accessibility for disabled patients is improved, but the exercise becomes ineffective
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mechanical device with rotating frames and support structures that act as an intermediary between the patient and the core-strengthening exercise. The device provides the necessary support and positioning, allowing patients with limited mobility to perform exercises that would otherwise be inaccessible, while maintaining proper form and muscle engagement through controlled rotation and stabilization mechanisms
2Strength
If traditional core-strengthening exercises are performed, then core muscle strength is improved, but the requirement for high physical fitness limits accessibility
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the core-strengthening exercise into controlled, manageable components through its rotating frame system. The exercise is divided into controlled rotation phases and stabilization phases, allowing patients to engage core muscles incrementally without requiring high overall physical fitness. The mechanical support breaks down the complex movement into simple, accessible motions
3Device complexity
If exercises target only specific muscle groups, then exercise simplicity is maintained, but comprehensive core muscle strengthening is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs dynamic rotation of the frame system to automatically engage different core muscle groups during the exercise. As the frame rotates, the patient's body position changes relative to the support structure, progressively recruiting various abdominal, oblique, and back muscles. This dynamic approach maintains exercise simplicity while achieving comprehensive muscle coverage through motion-induced muscle activation
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AI summary
Systems and methods herein provide for safe and efficient strengthening of core muscles of a user. An example device can include various components for securing a user in a safe position, tilting the body of the user, and rotating the user in a manner that engages the desired muscle groups. The device can include electronically controlled actuators and/or electric motors for performing various motions associated with the user. A control unit can gather information regarding the user and the device to provide helpful information to the user or a caretaker. For example, the control unit can track progress over time, suggest the types and intensities of exercises for individual users, and prepare reports suitable for use in medical or insurance contexts.