Segmented Disc Exercise Device for Sacroiliac Mobility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current exercise devices fail to effectively promote mobility, flexibility, and core stability while accommodating various body types and sizes, particularly in regions like the sacro-iliac, pelvic, and lumbar areas, and do not provide adequate methods for treating individuals with specific muscle and joint issues.
Innovation Solution
A disc-shaped exercise device with two portions of different diameters and angled surfaces that allow for rotational movement and pivoting, made of materials like injection molded high-density foam or rubber, enabling users to perform exercises that enhance range of motion, flexibility, and strength by targeting specific joints and muscle groups.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-size exercise device is used, then manufacturing is simple, but it cannot accommodate various body types and sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device is divided into a first portion and a second portion with different diameters. The first portion has a smaller diameter for targeting specific regions like sacro-iliac and pelvic areas, while the second portion has a larger diameter for broader areas like the lumbar region. This segmentation allows the single device to accommodate various body types and treatment needs without requiring multiple different devices.
2Ease of operation
If the device surface is flat, then manufacturing is easy, but it does not provide adequate rotational movement for mobility enhancement
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device incorporates curved surfaces instead of completely flat surfaces. The first and second portions have different diameters creating curved topographies that facilitate rotational movement and pivoting. This curvature enables users to perform 360° rotations and targeted exercises for mobility enhancement while maintaining relative manufacturing simplicity through rotational molding or similar processes.
3Ease of operation
If the device is made of soft material, then comfort is improved, but structural stability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The device utilizes high-density foam material that balances softness for comfort with sufficient structural stability. The high-density foam provides a softer, more comfortable surface for user contact while maintaining enough rigidity to support body weight and enable controlled rotational movements. This parameter change in material density resolves the contradiction between comfort and stability.
Data Source
AI summary
An exercise device is disclosed. The exercise device includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a first substantially planar surface and is configured to support a portion of a patient. The second portion includes a second substantially planar surface and is configured to support a portion of a patient. The second substantially planar surface is oppositely disposed of the first substantially planar surface. The first substantially planar surface includes a diameter, and the second substantially planar surface includes a diameter. The diameter of the first substantially planar surface is smaller than the diameter of the second substantially planar surface.