Two-Disc Trigger Point Pressure Tool With Conical Skin Contact
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing physiotherapy devices fail to precisely apply mechanical pressure to small, localized areas of the body, such as trigger points, due to reliance on human hand strength and size limitations, and existing aids do not distribute pressure uniformly over a defined area.
Innovation Solution
A device composed of two round discs with specific curvatures and an anchoring mechanism, combined with a kinesiology tape, allows for precise application of mechanical pressure to a narrowly defined area, stimulating both the skin and underlying tissues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If mechanical pressure is applied by hand to treat localized areas, then the treatment can be applied to any body part, but the pressure cannot be precisely concentrated on small trigger points due to hand size limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mechanical device with a conical tip as an intermediary between the therapist's hand and the patient's trigger point. This intermediary tool concentrates the applied force onto a small contact area, achieving precise pressure application without requiring the hand itself to be small. The device acts as a mediator that transforms the therapist's manual pressure into concentrated mechanical force at the target location.
2Measurement precision
If pressure is applied to small localized areas like trigger points, then treatment precision is improved, but the treatment area remains too large when using manual techniques
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a conical tip with a very small contact area at its apex, creating a highly localized pressure application point. This local quality modification allows the majority of the device's surface area to be used for positioning and stabilization, while the tiny tip concentration point delivers precise treatment to trigger points without affecting surrounding areas.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual pressure is applied to trigger points, then localized treatment is achieved, but the pressure distribution is uneven due to dependence on masseur's muscle strength
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed to be self-service in terms of pressure distribution. The conical geometry and rigid structure of the tool automatically distribute the applied force uniformly across the trigger point area without requiring the therapist to modulate their muscle strength. The mechanical properties of the device itself ensure consistent pressure application, making the treatment independent of the therapist's physical condition.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for the physiotherapeutic treatment of the human body, wherein the device consists of two round discs, which can be assembled via an anchoring pin in the first round disc and a recess in the second round disc, and the second round disc has a cone-shaped indentation on the underside, which cone-shaped indentation rests on the human skin during treatment, and thus when pressure is applied to the first round disc, pressure is selectively applied to the skin via the second round disc, thereby relieving tension and stimulating blood flow. The invention also relates to a method for the physiotherapeutic treatment of the human body, wherein mechanical pressure is applied to the first round disc and selectively transmitted to the skin via the second round disc.