ORTHOPAEDIC BENCH TO IMPROVE THE THERAPEUTIC CONDITION OF THE SPINE AND BACK |
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| 申请号 | EP03708426.6 | 申请日 | 2003-03-13 | 公开(公告)号 | EP1492483A1 | 公开(公告)日 | 2005-01-05 |
| 申请人 | Callander, Jeffrey Scott; | 发明人 | Callander, Jeffrey Scott; | ||||
| 摘要 | An orthopaedic bench to improve the therapeutic condition of the spine and back with a surface profile that presents an outline inclined downwards upon which the person lying supine with the head downwards rests freely, without making any effort and without fixing devices simply by exploiting the force of gravity. | ||||||
| 权利要求 | Claims 1) Orthopaedic bench to improve the therapeutic condition of the spine and back characterized by the fact that the surface profile presents a curved outline inclined downwards (2) upon which the person lies supine with the head downwards rests freely without having to exert effort and without fixing tools simply by exploiting the force of gravity. . 2) Orthopaedic bench to improve the therapeutic condition of the spine and back, as in claim 1, characterized by the fact that the bench consists of two zones with different levels of friction ; in the upper part or seat, there is a high friction surface securing the person in position using only the force of gravity while the inclined part, upon which the back rests, the surface is of low friction which facilitates a progressive decompression of the whole spine also using only the force of gravity. 3) Orthopaedic bench to improve the therapeutic condition of the spine and back, as in previous claims, characterized by the fact that the height (4) of the bench forces the knees into an higher position than the level of the person's spine. 4) Orthopaedic bench to improve the therapeutic condition of the spine and back, as in previous claims, characterized by the fact that for the inherent simplicity of the structural configuration it is free of concentration zones that could strain the joints or ligaments. 5) Orthopaedic bench to improve the therapeutic condition of the spine and back, as in previous claims, characterized by the fact that its constant use helps improve the person posture. 6) Orthopaedic bench to improve the therapeutic condition of the spine and back, as in previous claims, characterized by the fact that structural configuration of the bench helps improve blood circulation in the patient' s back. |
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| 说明书全文 | Orthopaedic bench to improve the therapeutic condition of the spine and back Technical field The present invention concerns the technology of orthopaedic equipment, specifically the equipment used for improving the condition of the spine and back. State of the art It is known that in health care facilities , several kinds of complex orthopaedic tools are used to put the spine under traction. Some simpler tools for domestic use are also known, as described in US patents 4103681, 3570479, 2533273. The 4103681 patent shows equipment consisting of a table whose inclination can be adjusted through a mechanism with toothed wheels controlled by the patient. The 3570479 shows equipment consisting of an overturning table at whose endings the feet or the head of the patient is secured. In 2533273 it shows a bench inclined downwards to increase the blood flow to the neck and the face of the patient in order to cure skin problems. The problem to be solved is to develop an orthopaedic device ,which is easy to use,affordable and effective. The solution proposed by the present invention improves the condition of the spine and back with an optimal combination of gentle decompression,correct positioning of knees and no concentration of stress on joints or ligaments. Description The invention is disclosed in details with reference to the figures of the drawings that are attached but are not restricticted by these examples. Figure 1 presents an orthopaedic bench with an upper surface that gradually inclines downwards. Figure 2 presents a person supine on the bench. It can be noted that the person'head is oriented downwards and the legs are folded, with feet placed flatly on the ground. It should be pointed out that the lαiees are bent and at a higher position than the spine of the person lying on the bench. It should also be pointed out that the person lying in this position does not have to make any effort but simply lie in a resting position. In such a position the component of the body weight along the inclined planes exerts a gentle tensile action on the spine . Such longitudinal tension is an effect of natural gravity that favours the decompression of the spine. Both figures show clearly that the bench works without auxiliary tools such as belts, hooks or similar attachments. The bench consists of the areas characterized by different surface qualities : the area inclined downwards has a surface of low ( smooth ) friction whereas in the upper zone the surface is of high friction. In the figures the detail is marked as follows: 1 indicates the bench structure 2 indicates the smooth part inclined downwards 3 indicates the upper zone or seat of high friction 4 indicates the height of the bench with respect to the floor The invention allows for several variations of practical development as far as the dimensioning, structural proportioning and technological choices of building materials are concerned. Therefore, all therapeutic benches that feature the characteristics as basically described, illustrated and hereinafter claimed will be considered as being part of the protection sphere of present invention. |
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