Home Physical Therapy Device with Inflatable Ball and Springs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing at-home physical therapy tools are difficult to use and lack motivation, failing to effectively rehab various body parts using multiple rehab methods.
Innovation Solution
A total home physical therapy device comprising a handle, a body, a spring, and a ball, designed for easy use in seated or laying positions, allowing for inner thigh strengthening exercises and adaptable for various rehab methods through resistance bands and adjustable components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional at-home physical therapy tools are used, then they provide basic rehab functionality, but they are hard to use and lack motivation
Solution Approach 1:
The device combines multiple rehab functions into a single system: the inflatable ball provides inner thigh strengthening, the resistance bands enable leg and arm strengthening exercises, and the handles with grips provide comfortable handling. This multi-functional design allows one device to address various rehab needs across different body parts, resolving the contradiction between ease of use and rehab versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple rehab methods are implemented, then rehab versatility improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separable components including handles, resistance bands, an inflatable ball, and storage bag. This segmentation allows the complex multi-functional device to be broken into manageable parts that can be easily assembled, used, and stored. Each component serves specific rehab functions, and the modular design reduces the perceived complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The device components are designed to nest within each other for compact storage. The resistance bands can be stored within the handles, and the inflatable ball can be compressed and stored in the provided bag. This nesting approach allows a versatile multi-component device to be easily stored when not in use, reducing the practical impact of device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device is designed for multiple exercises, then rehab versatility improves, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device includes self-adjusting features such as the inflatable ball that can be adjusted to different firmness levels based on user preference, and resistance bands that can be easily attached and detached without tools. The handles feature ergonomic grips that automatically provide comfortable handling. These self-service characteristics allow users to customize the device for different exercises without requiring complex adjustments, maintaining ease of operation while providing rehab versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides an easy-to-use and versatile solution for rehabilitating multiple body parts, enhancing user motivation and overcoming the limitations of existing at-home physical therapy tools.
Implementation Method 1
At least one spring attaches to both connectors
Implementation Method 2
the ball can be inflated
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates generally to the field of exercise devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a total home physical therapy device that can be used to perform physical therapy exercises. The device is primarily comprised of at least one handle, a body, at least one spring, and at least one ball. The handle can be held in the hand of the user such that the ball can be inflated and can be used for inner thigh strengthening exercises that can be performed in a seated or laying position.