Restraint and exercise device

The present invention relates to a restraint device comprehensively. Various embodiments of the present invention are for reducing and / or restoring range of motion in persons suffering from lower back, pelvic and leg pain, or in healthy individuals who desire to restore or increase range of motion. , Including use as a lumbar / pelvic restraint device during exercise. The device can also be used to treat pain in the neck, shoulders, upper back, mid-back and other body parts and / or to restore or increase range of motion.

In the human anatomy, the lower spine, known as the lumbar spine, is connected to the pelvis by a joint known as the sacroiliac joint. The sacroiliac joint is a relatively rigid or stiff joint. The upper leg bone, known as the femur, is connected to the pelvis at the hip joint by the lumbar ligaments. The slight movement of the lumbar spine relative to the pelvis in the sacroiliac joint is due to the relatively rigid or rigid nature of this joint. Therefore, in general, upon movement of the lumbar spine in any direction, at least part of this movement is converted to pelvic movement at the hip joint. This is because the hip joint moves relatively freely compared to the rigid sacroiliac joint. As the leg moves, at least part of the lumbar ligament begins to wrap. When these lumbar ligaments are fully wrapped, further leg movements are translated into pelvic movements.

A long-standing major health problem worldwide is acute or chronic low back pain. Countless people suffer from pain in the lumbar and pelvic areas, including the lower back and buttocks. The causes of low back pain are numerous, but not listed, including injuries, poor posture, accidents, genetic abnormalities, illness and aging. For some people, pain occurs only during exercise. As a result, many remove beneficial exercise from their daily routine. For some people, there is always pain in the buttocks and / or lower back. For many of these people, exercise may be the desired or necessary treatment for pain. However, even in this case, the exercise itself required to relieve the pain is difficult to perform due to the increased pain during the exercise. These people are unable to perform the exercises and treatments needed to relieve pain because they are too painful, resulting in weakened muscles and increased pain and / or discomfort as a result of inadequate exercise. This often leads to a vicious cycle of increased pain. The amount of money and effort spent trying to treat lower back problems and / or reduce pain and / or discomfort is enormous. Recent medical attempts to address these issues, including medication, surgery, traction, manual mobilization and exercise, have been costly and with little success. There is no doubt that a safe, reliable and cost-effective method for solving problems related to lumbar and pelvic back pain and discomfort has been needed for many years. There is also no doubt that many attempts by others to meet this need and solve these problems have been largely unsuccessful.

<p> A variety of pelvic restraints, including those disclosed in Hilyard et al. U.S. Pat. No. 3,709,216, McIntyre et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,678,186, Marras et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,094,249, and McCormick et al. It has been proposed for applications. Another problem is that any of the proposed devices can find a nearly painless position, then constrain the pelvis to that position with the device and exercise from that position almost painlessly. As possible, it does not suggest a device that can position the pelvis with 6 degrees of freedom in any of the many three-dimensional positions. Simply put, they do not disclose mechanical devices that can relieve pain, exercise in pain-free positions, and guide movement to problematic joints or areas of the body. Also, the above and similar devices will have one or more additional drawbacks. First, the number of exercises available to the user is limited. Second, some devices are not user-friendly. Third, some devices cannot be adapted to the user's physique and preferences. Fourth, the device does not play a sufficient role in preventing user pain.</p>

<p> The present invention allows a user to position his or her body in a position with little or no pain with or without the assistance of a doctor, clinician, physiotherapist or other healthcare professional. By providing mechanical devices to meet the above needs of a number of applicable hip, pelvic and / or leg pain sufferers, and avoid prior art problems and shortcomings. The stable position of the body can then be constrained to maintain that position, and movement of other body parts with respect to the constrained area can be performed with little or no pain. In particular, at this time, it is possible to induce movement to a specific area of the body part where the pain is occurring. For some applicable users, the above and other similar exercises have produced remarkably immediate results in terms of pain relief or relief, and restoration or increase of range of motion.</p><p> The principles of the present invention can be realized in several ways.</p><p> In one example, a support and a restraint device constrain a part of the body. The restraint device has two straps that are spaced apart, each of which can be connected to both sides of the support. The straps restrain a part of the user's body, most commonly the pelvis, against the support. Each strap is provided with a buckle that allows the straps to be opened and closed. You can also adjust each strap in several ways. The straps are to some extent adapted to the user's physique by moving them up and down with respect to the user's height and / or the required restraint level. Therefore, each strap can have two lever fulcrums for adjusting the tension of the strap. A ratchet can be used to provide a lever fulcrum, in this example, on each side of a person. After tightening the buckles of the straps and placing them over the pelvic area, each ratchet can be tightened or loosened to position and restrain the pelvis in a comfortable position, thereby being present otherwise. The pain is reduced or eliminated. This is achieved, in part, because the ratchet adjusts the tension of the straps along each side of the user, causing the pelvis to rotate slightly and reposition. Adjustments that combine ratchet height and strap tension allow the pelvis or other parts of the body to be three-dimensionally repositioned until the pain is alleviated. Once in a comfortable, preferably painless position, all of the ratchet can be tightened evenly, thereby maintaining a comfortable position.</p><p> The user can then perform any number of exercises or exercises (stretching and twisting exercises, weight lifting, etc.). Because the pelvis is restrained, exercise guides movement to one or more joints. For example, during back exercise, movement around the hip joint is blocked. Most of the movements of the user's lumbar region are converted into rotation of the spine itself around the pelvis at the sacroiliac joint. This is not usually possible. If the pelvis is not restrained, some of the movements in the lumbar region will be converted to pelvic movements at the hip joint. This is because the hip joint moves relatively freely compared to the relatively stiff sacroiliac joint. The above and similar exercises are useful treatments for people with back or other physical problems, and those without back problems can also be used, for example, to increase range of motion.</p><p> Other features can be realized to improve the advantages of this device. One or more additional straps attached to the support can be placed around another part of the user's body, thereby improving the exercise procedure. For example, straps may be placed around the user's chest, legs or arms. An elastic portion is provided on the strap, which allows the user to move his or her chest in many different directions, for example when the strap is around the user's chest. However, the elastic part provides resistance to movement. The strap can be configured to be easily detached from the user regardless of the user's position on the support. Other accessories can also be provided. For example, a footrest that lifts the user's legs or a swivel leg support for twisting the user's legs can be used. Chairs can also be provided so that the user can sit down during exercise.</p><p> Additional and alternative features, benefits and embodiments of the invention, including methods of using the invention to treat patient pain or increase range of motion in healthy individuals, are described in detail below, drawings and patents. Describe in the claims. Various embodiments and examples of the invention are described in this patent, including the section "Overview of the Invention", but these examples and embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. ..</p><p> The accompanying drawings, which are included to aid further understanding of the invention and which are incorporated herein by reference and which constitute a portion thereof, are a preferred practice of the invention, with detailed description useful in explaining the principles of the invention. The form is illustrated.</p>

The drawings show various embodiments of the device for holding the user's pelvis in any of many nearly fixed positions during exercise, eg, leg or back exercise. As a result, the user's pelvis is almost prevented from turning around the hip joint during back exercise. Instead, most of the user's back movements during exercise are translated at the sacroiliac joints into the rotation of the spine itself, centered on the pelvis. Similarly, during leg movement, the device can allow almost all leg movements to be translated into leg rotation around the pelvis. In this case, the user's pelvis is prevented from turning around the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar spine. In other cases, restraint belts can be used to block the movement of the spinal section between the belts and facilitate the movement of other sections above or below the belt. The user may be a patient suffering from pain or a healthy person who wants to perform exercise that can increase range of motion.

To enhance the therapeutic effect, the device can be adjusted to help position and secure the user in a position that is almost painless. Therefore, a person who had to endure pain and even severe pain in the past will be able to perform subsequent exercises with almost no pain with this device. The therapeutic effect of performing these almost painless exercises in these users was dramatic in terms of pain relief and / or increased range of motion. In some cases, the results were immediate, and after a short period of treatment with the present invention, the pain of the user with chronic pain was completely eliminated and the total range of motion was restored.

1 and 2 show a first example of a restraint and exercise device that provides such treatment to a person's hip / pelvis / hip region. The device 1 comprises at least one support 2 defining the two support surfaces 3 and 4, in this case, and a holder that tightens the user's pelvis into a substantially fixed position in contact with the support surfaces 3 and 4. There is. The holder can have one or more straps 5, 6 extending around the user. As shown in FIG. 1, the straps 5 and 6 are spaced apart and extend from the side wing 7 of the support 2 in a loop to the other side wing 8 of the support 2. Has reached. Straps 5 and 6 are detachably attached to each side wing 7 and 8 by, for example, a clip or rope attachment. However, straps 5 and 6 may be integrated with the support 2 at one side wing and detachably attached to the other side wing. Alternatively, the straps 5 and 6 may be integrated with the support 2 at the wings 7 and 8 on both sides, and a release such as a clip or rope may be provided in the middle of the ends of the straps 5 and 6. In any case, any suitable means of attaching the straps 5 and 6 to the support 2 can be used.

Straps 5 and 6 can be adjusted in many ways. First, they can be moved up and down to position any number of predetermined locations along the side wings 7, 8. The side wings 7 and 8 are provided with a plurality of recesses 9 configured to detachably receive clips at the ends of the straps 5 and 6. The inclination of the straps 5 and 6 extending from the side wings 7 and 8 can also be adjusted by turning the ends of the straps 5 and 6 within the recess 9. The tightening tension of the straps 5 and 6 can be adjusted, for example, by a ratchet mechanism or pulley device provided at any point along the straps 5 and 6. In either case, it is preferred that the adjusting mechanism keeps the strap in tension so that the strap can be gradually tightened without loosening the tension. An example of a suitable ratchet mechanism will be described in connection with the description of another embodiment described below.

The straps 5 and 6 are preferably made of a tough flexible material similar to or the same as the fibrous material used to make conventional seat belts. A soft foam pad can be provided on the contact side of the straps 5 and 6 to improve comfort. The straps 5 and 6 can be coated with a high coefficient of friction coating such as a rubber finish to prevent the straps 5 and 6 from slipping on the user's clothing and / or body.

Like straps 5 and 6, support surfaces 3 and 4 can be adjusted in many ways. The support surfaces 3 and 4 of the present embodiment can be removed from the support 2 by, for example, a screw that can be manually loosened or a quick release mechanism so that the support surfaces 3 and 4 can be adjusted in the vertical direction with respect to the support 2. It is attached to. An example of one suitable rapid release mechanism will be described later in connection with another embodiment. In this way, the heights of the support surfaces 3 and 4 can be adjusted independently of each other. The inclination of the support surfaces 3 and 4 can also be adjusted (eg, by a hinge structure).

In one example, the support surfaces 3 and 4 have at least a partial wedge or bolster that is detachably attached to the support 2 by a hook-and-loop fastener material such as Velcro. The wedge or bolster can be selectively placed on the support 2 to ensure that the user is tightened against the support surfaces 3 and 4 in a comfortable and painless position.

The support surfaces 3 and 4 are preferably formed of an elastic material such as foam or rubber, thereby providing a sufficiently firm surface for the user's pelvis to abut and tighten. The support surfaces 3 and 4 can be contoured to adapt to the shape of the pelvis, and support surfaces of different shapes can be provided to suit a range of anatomical structures.

The support 2 can have a base 10 and legs 11 extending from the base 10. Support 2 supports support surfaces 3, 4 and straps 5, 6 at an appropriate height above the ground. Multiple legs may be provided for further support. The legs 11 can be made of metal (eg steel) and are secured to the base 10. The base 10 is wide enough to ensure that device 1 is stable even when the user is exercising on it. In this case, the base 10 is configured to determine the platform on which the user stands when the user's pelvis is tightened against the support surfaces 3 and 4. Therefore, the weight of the user further stabilizes the device 1.

As will be described in more detail in relation to further embodiments described below, the stool 12 is provided on the base 10 to exercise the user's legs while tightening the user's pelvis against the support surfaces 3 and 4. Can provide a platform for. The height of the stool can be adjusted.

The grip bar 21 can be connected to the support 2. Therefore, the bar 21 is supported by the support 2. In the modified example, the bar 21 can also be supported by the base 10 or by a separate support structure. The bar 21 can be gripped by the user and used to assist the user's back and / or leg movements with the user tightened against support surfaces 3 and 4. An elastic movement band or pulley device can also be attached to the bar 21 to assist the user in movement. Again, an example of a suitable exercise band will be described later.

The support 2 can be attached to a rigid support structure such as a wall, door, floor or exercise machine (eg, weight machine). If so installed, the base 10 would not be needed. The support 2 can be attached to the rigid support structure using any suitable means. For example, a recess can be provided on the side of the support 2 opposite to the support surfaces 3 and 4. The recess will be fitted with corresponding protrusions such as hooks on the support structure. In the modified example, conventional brackets or any other suitable means can also be used.

FIG. 3, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show how to use the device 1. In this example, device 1 is used to exercise the hip / pelvis / hip region of user 30. For convenience, FIGS. 3, 5 and 6 schematically show the legs 40 and feet 41 of the user 30. To secure itself to the device, the user (or assistant) removes one end of straps 5 and 6 from the side wings 7 and 8. Alternatively, if straps 5 and 6 are integrated with wings 7 and 8 on both sides, open the middle release at the ends of straps 5 and 6. In each case, the user 30 rests on the base 10 and positions his pelvis 31 (eg, anterior, posterior or lateral) with respect to support surfaces 3 and 4.

Support surfaces 3 and 4 can be adjusted to suit the tastes or characteristics of the user 30. This is especially convenient when the support surfaces 3 and 4 have a certain shape, as it is important to align the user's pelvis 31 with the preformed contour to avoid discomfort. Adjustments are made by moving surfaces 3 and 4 up and down or at different slopes. The support surfaces 3 and 4 can be adjusted independently of each other. This allows the user 30 to have a comfortable position in contact with the support surfaces 3 and 4 even if the pelvis 31 is not symmetrical (as is often the case with non-ideal anatomical structures of the actual user). Obtainable.

When the user 30 takes a comfortable position with the pelvis 31 against the support surface, wrap the straps 5 and 6 around the user 30 and reattach them to the side wings 7 and 8 or close the release. Straps are typically placed around the user's lumbar / pelvic area. In other words, straps 5 and 6 will be placed over the pelvic and / or lumbar region. Like the support surfaces 3 and 4, the straps 5 and 6 can be independently adjusted up and down or at different slopes, respectively. Further, the tightening tension of the straps 5 and 6 can be adjusted by using a ratchet mechanism or a pulley device, for example, as described above. Straps 5 and 6 are so adjusted until the user's pelvis 31 is firmly tightened against support surfaces 3 and 4 in a position where the user feels almost no pain or discomfort on his back. As described in more detail below, the adjustment mechanism can move the pelvic region with 6 degrees of freedom and then constrain it to one of many three-dimensional positions, thereby finding a painless position. The chances are much higher.

A typical tightening position is shown in FIG. In this case, the strap 6 extends from the side wing 7 through the perimeter of the lower part of the user's pelvis 31 to the other side wing 8, and the strap 5 extends from the side wing 7 to the upper part of the user's pelvis 31. It extends through the perimeter to the other side wing 8. It will be appreciated that the desired tightening position will vary depending on the individual user. As mentioned above, straps 5 and 6 can be extended around the user at any point on the user's body as long as the user is tightly tightened against the support surfaces 3 and 4 in a painless position. Thus, the strap can be placed above or below the user's pelvis, or at any other anatomical part determined by the user or assistant. This adjustable device allows it to be used in any of several conditions and various body parts that can cause pain, discomfort and / or reduced mobility in a person. You get the flexibility to do it.

The user can self-adjust the straps 5, 6 and the support surfaces 3, 4, so that a painless position can be easily reached. Alternatively, another person, such as a supervising clinician, may assist in adjusting straps 5, 6 and support surfaces 3, 4. When reaching such a position, the user 30 often has a back or other body part by backbending (Fig. 5) and / or forward bending (Fig. 6), often without the assistance or intervention of others. Can exercise. Therefore, unlike the manual mobilization technique performed by clinicians, the present invention allows the user to exercise using his or her muscles. Straps 5, 6 and / or support surfaces 3, 4 can be adjusted during the exercise period to ensure that the user is in a nearly painless position throughout the period. The user 30 can hold the bar 21 and thereby assist in back movement.

Exercise can be enhanced by using one or more telescopic exercise bands attached to the bar 21. An exercise weight stack pulley device can also be used to resist the user's movements. Bands and / or weights may be attached to the user with belts or harnesses.

The sacroiliac joint 32 between the lumbar spine 33 and the pelvis 31 is shown in detail in FIG. The sacroiliac joint 32 is usually a relatively rigid or stiff joint, especially compared to a relatively free-moving joint such as the hip joint 34 or the shoulder joint. During back exercise, the user's pelvis 31 is securely fastened to support surfaces 3 and 4 by straps 5 and 6 so that almost all movement of the user's back remains fixed (Figure 5). And Figure 6) Converted to the rotation of the user's spine 33 around the user's pelvis 31. The pelvic tightening arrangement of the straps 5 and 6 almost prevents the pelvis 31 from turning around the hip joint 34 during back movement, which would normally occur if the pelvis 31 is not restrained. By moving the lumbar spine 33 to rotate around the pelvis 31 in a pain-free position, back movement has a therapeutic effect on the user 30.

User 30 can also perform leg exercises after fixation in a pain-free position, similar to those described in connection with FIGS. 5 and 6. During exercise, the user's pelvis 31 is firmly tightened against the support surfaces 3 and 4 by straps 5 and 6, so that almost all movements of the user's leg 40 remain fixed. Converted to the turning of the center user's leg 40. The pelvic tightening arrangement of the straps 5 and 6 largely prevents the pelvis 31 from turning around the sacroiliac joint 32 and the lumbar spine 33 during leg movement, which would normally occur if the pelvis 31 were not restrained. By moving the leg 40 to swivel around the pelvis 31 in a pain-free position, this exercise has a therapeutic effect on the user 30.

These movements facilitate the rotation of the lumbar spine 33 around the pelvis 31 or the rotation of the leg 40 around the pelvis 31. It can also facilitate the movement of another part of the spine while constraining the movement of one part of the spine. This swivel also helps correct any disorder caused by the lumbar spine 33 relative to the pelvis 31 in the sacroiliac joint and / or the leg 40 in the hip joint 34 in an abnormal position with respect to the pelvis 31. By tightening and exercising the pelvis 31 in a pain-free position, the lumbar spine 33 and / or the pelvis 31 and / or the hip joint 34 can be readjusted to the correct position. Exercise may be additional or alternative, for example, twisting or rotating exercises, stretching exercises, flexion / extension exercises, lifting weights for exercise, lateral bending or any other exercise, as prescribed by a clinician for User 30. Appropriate exercise can be included. Exercise using their muscles in a pain-relieved environment facilitates healing and / or pain relief, with certain favorable nervous systems and / or not possible with manual mobilization techniques. Or it will elicit a muscle response.

After exercising, the straps 5 and 6 are removed (or the release means along the straps 5 and 6 are opened), and the user 30 then descends from the base 10 away from the support surfaces 3 and 4. It has been found that after such an exercise period, the pain-relieving or almost pain-free sensation that the user receives while being tightened to the support surfaces 3 and 4 persists.

Next, referring to FIG. 7, a second example of the pelvic restraint and exercise device 50 configured according to the present invention is shown. The device of FIG. 7 is the same as the device 1 of FIGS. 1 to 6, and the same reference number is assigned to the same member of FIG. 7. In this case, an exercise weight 13 is provided in place of the grip bar 21. The exercise weight 13 is provided on the support 2 and is attached to the pulley mechanism 14. The weight 13 is supported by the support 2, which the user uses after tightening the user against the support surfaces 3 and 4, thereby assisting the movement of the user's back and / or the user's legs 40. can do.

8 to 11 show a third example of the pelvic restraint and exercise device 60 configured according to the present invention, which is similar to the device 1 of FIGS. 1 to 6. Similar reference numbers are assigned to the members of FIGS. 8 to 11 similar to the corresponding members of FIGS. 1 to 6. The device 60 includes a support 2 that defines a single support surface. In this case, the support 2 has a padded bolster 62. A padded bolster can be constructed by coating a plywood backing (as shown in 186 in Figure 11B) with a high density polyurethane foam and then coating it with a low density polyurethane foam. Cover the foam with a vinyl cover. Other suitable pad and cover materials may be used. The bolster 62 is anchored to the support 2 and can have sufficient width to extend over the entire width of the user's pelvis 31. In FIG. 8, the bolster 62 is a relatively flat pad. However, the bolster can be shaped or tilted to suit the user or to give a pressure point. As mentioned above, the wedge can also be connected to the bolster 62 for the same effect. Extensions can also be added above, below or to the side of the bolster 62. The extension portion is hinged to the bolster 62 and can be tilted in the direction of contact and separation with the user. The tilt angle of the support and / or the bolster 62 can be adjusted by a suitable mechanism. A bolster or wedge can also be placed between the restraint belt 64 and the user of the device and / or below one or both feet. Bolsters and wedges can be used to cause flexion of the pelvis or lumbar spine, which will help in finding a pain-free location.

The support 2 is supported by the legs 11. As shown in FIG. 8, the support 2 is fixed to the leg 11. It can also be integrally molded with the leg 11. However, the support 2 should preferably be movable up and down to fit the user's height. This can be achieved in many ways. For example, the support 2 may include a carriage plate that is slidably attached to the legs 11. 11B through 11C show a suitable carriage plate 180, which has a hole 182 for fixing the carriage plate to the back of the plywood backing 186 of the padded bolster 62. With reference to FIG. 11B, a screw 184 or other fastener can be inserted into the hole 182 and screwed into the plywood backing 186. Next, as will be described later, the carriage plate 180 can be slidably attached to the leg portion 11. The leg 11 may include or be formed by one or more unitracks, i.e. members having elongated recesses. An example of a suitable Unitrack capable of forming the leg 11 is shown in FIG. 8A as a "C" channel profile 110, which shall be constructed of galvanized steel or other suitable material. Can be done. The channel profile 110 is defined by a back portion 112 extending in the longitudinal direction and both side portions 114 and 116, and the side portions are curved inward at 114a and 116a to be inside the channel profile 110. It defines an opening 118 that leads to it. The inner surfaces of the dorsal and lateral portions 112 and 114, 116 surround the interior of the channel, which defines the elongated recess 120.

A portion or portion of the support 2 may be projected into the recess 120 and slidably held therein so that the support 2 can be moved up and down along the track. One or more of the overhangs may be equipped with a quick release mechanism similar to the quick release used to attach the wheel to the frame on a bicycle. The release mechanism acts as a latch to lock the support 2 to a desired height position. When the release mechanism is unlocked, the support 2 can move up and down. An example of a suitable rapid release mechanism 130 is shown in FIGS. 8B-8C. However, any suitable release mechanism may be used. The rapid release mechanism 130 includes a handle 132 that is swiveled to a threaded shaft 134 with a pin 136. A washer 138 and an elastic bush 140 such as a rubber bush can be fitted to the free end of the shaft 134. The shaft 134 is then inserted into the hole 188 of the carriage plate 180, which allows the carriage plate to be slidably attached to the unitrack. The plate member 139 can be fitted to the free end of the shaft 134 and held in place with a suitable nut 142. When used on Unitrack as shown in FIG. 8C, washers 138, bushes 140, carriage plate 180, plate members 139 and nuts 142 are slidably connected to engage Unitrack. More specifically, the plate member 139 can have both surfaces 139a and 139b in the form of an elongated rectangular plate made of polyethylene, steel or other suitable material. The plate member 139 can extend longitudinally along the height of the carriage plate, for example, from the upper hole 188 to the prepared hole 188 in FIG. 11C. As most clearly shown in FIG. 8C, washers 138, bushes 140 and carriage plate 180 are located on the outside of Unitrack 110, with surfaces 114a, 116a and handles 1 facing the outside of Unitrack 110. Captured between 32 and 131, the handle 132's surface 131 acts as a cam surface, as described below. The plate member 139 and the nut 142 are located inside the recess 120 of the Unitrack 110 so that the surface 139a abuts the inwardly facing surfaces 114b, 116b of the side channel portions 114, 116 of the Unitrack. With reference to FIGS. 8B-8C, when the shaft 134 and nut 142 are tightened, the inner surface 139a of the plate member 139 engages the inner channel surfaces 114b, 116b of Unitrack, and the carriage plate 180 engages the curved portion 114a of Unitrack. , 116a, the washer 138 abuts on the elastic bush 140, and the resistance to sliding between the carriage plate and the unitrack increases. By turning the handle 132 to the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 8B, the washer 138 can be tightened and caught between the cam surface 131 of the handle 132 and the bush 140, whereby the bush 140 can be caught by the washer 138 and the bush 140. Strong compression between the carriage plates 180 can lock the mechanism in place, thereby preventing sliding between the unitrack and the support 2. Turning the handle 132 to the dotted line shown in FIG. 8B releases the mechanism and facilitates sliding. In one convenient construction, the leg 11 has two unitracks, each of which has two quick release mechanisms, which can work with each hole in the carriage plate. The plate member 139 may be provided with upper and lower holes 139c to accommodate two quick release mechanisms in one unitrack. Preferably, a unitrack and a rapid release mechanism are placed on the anterior side of the leg 11 (facing the support 2) and above and below the support 2 of the calip plate 180 as shown in FIG. 11B. User adjustment with 188 etc. can be facilitated. It is located inside the recess 120 of the Nitrack 110, so that the surface 139a abuts the inwardly facing surfaces 114b, 116b of the side channel portions 114, 116 of Unitrack. With reference to FIGS. 8B-8C, when the shaft 134 and nut 142 are tightened, the inner surface 139a of the plate member 139 engages the inner channel surfaces 114b, 116b of Unitrack, and the carriage plate 180 engages the curved portion 114a of Unitrack. , 116a, the washer 138 abuts on the elastic bush 140, and the resistance to sliding between the carriage plate and the unitrack increases. By turning the handle 132 to the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 8B, the washer 138 can be tightened and caught between the cam surface 131 of the handle 132 and the bush 140, whereby the bush 140 can be caught by the washer 138 and the bush 140. Strong compression between the carriage plates 180 can lock the mechanism in place, thereby preventing sliding between the unitrack and the support 2. Turning the handle 132 to the dotted line shown in FIG. 8B releases the mechanism and facilitates sliding. In one convenient construction, the leg 11 has two unitracks, each of which has two quick release mechanisms, which can work with each hole in the carriage plate. The plate member 139 may be provided with upper and lower holes 139c to accommodate two quick release mechanisms in one unitrack. Preferably, a unitrack and a rapid release mechanism are placed on the anterior side of the leg 11 (facing the support 2) and above and below the support 2 of the carry plate 180 as shown in FIG. 11B. User adjustment with 188 etc. can be facilitated. It is located inside the recess 120 of the Nitrack 110, so that the surface 139a abuts the inwardly facing surfaces 114b, 116b of the side channel portions 114, 116 of Unitrack. With reference to FIGS. 8B-8C, when the shaft 134 and nut 142 are tightened, the inner surface 139a of the plate member 139 engages the inner channel surfaces 114b, 116b of Unitrack, and the carriage plate 180 engages the curved portion 114a of Unitrack. , 116a, the washer 138 abuts on the elastic bush 140, and the resistance to sliding between the carriage plate and the unitrack increases. By turning the handle 132 to the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 8B, the washer 138 can be tightened and caught between the cam surface 131 of the handle 132 and the bush 140, whereby the bush 140 can be caught by the washer 138 and the bush 140. Strong compression between the carriage plates 180 can lock the mechanism in place, thereby preventing sliding between the unitrack and the support 2. Turning the handle 132 to the dotted line shown in FIG. 8B releases the mechanism and facilitates sliding. In one convenient construction, the leg 11 has two unitracks, each of which has two quick release mechanisms, which can work with each hole in the carriage plate. The plate member 139 may be provided with upper and lower holes 139c to accommodate two quick release mechanisms in one unitrack. Preferably, a unitrack and a rapid release mechanism are placed on the anterior side of the leg 11 (facing the support 2) and above and below the support 2 of the calip plate 180 as shown in FIG. 11B. User adjustment with 188 etc. can be facilitated. Engaging with the inner channel surfaces 114b, 116b of the nitrac, the carriage plate 180 abuts the curved portions 114a, 116a of the unitrack, the washer 138 abuts the elastic bush 140, sliding between the carriage plate and the unitrack. Increases resistance to. By turning the handle 132 to the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 8B, the washer 138 can be tightened and caught between the cam surface 131 of the handle 132 and the bush 140, whereby the bush 140 can be caught by the washer 138 and the bush 140. Strong compression between the carriage plates 180 can lock the mechanism in place, thereby preventing sliding between the unitrack and the support 2. Turning the handle 132 to the dotted line shown in FIG. 8B releases the mechanism and facilitates sliding. In one convenient construction, the leg 11 has two unitracks, each of which has two quick release mechanisms, which can work with each hole in the carriage plate. The plate member 139 may be provided with upper and lower holes 139c to accommodate two quick release mechanisms in one unitrack. Preferably, a unitrack and a rapid release mechanism are placed on the anterior side of the leg 11 (facing the support 2) and above and below the support 2 of the calip plate 180 as shown in FIG. 11B. User adjustment with 188 etc. can be facilitated. Engaging with the inner channel surfaces 114b, 116b of the nitrac, the carriage plate 180 abuts the curved portions 114a, 116a of the unitrack, the washer 138 abuts the elastic bush 140, sliding between the carriage plate and the unitrack. Increases resistance to. By turning the handle 132 to the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 8B, the washer 138 can be tightened and caught between the cam surface 131 of the handle 132 and the bush 140, whereby the bush 140 can be caught by the washer 138 and the bush 140. Strong compression between the carriage plates 180 can lock the mechanism in place, thereby preventing sliding between the unitrack and the support 2. Turning the handle 132 to the dotted line shown in FIG. 8B releases the mechanism and facilitates sliding. In one convenient construction, the leg 11 has two unitracks, each of which has two quick release mechanisms, which can work with each hole in the carriage plate. The plate member 139 may be provided with upper and lower holes 139c to accommodate two quick release mechanisms in one unitrack. Preferably, a unitrack and a rapid release mechanism are placed on the anterior side of the leg 11 (facing the support 2) and above and below the support 2 of the calip plate 180 as shown in FIG. 11B. User adjustment with 188 etc. can be facilitated. It is possible to prevent sliding between the support and the support 2. Turning the handle 132 to the dotted line shown in FIG. 8B releases the mechanism and facilitates sliding. In one convenient construction, the leg 11 has two unitracks, each of which has two quick release mechanisms, which can work with each hole in the carriage plate. The plate member 139 may be provided with upper and lower holes 139c to accommodate two quick release mechanisms in one unitrack. Preferably, a unitrack and a rapid release mechanism are placed on the anterior side of the leg 11 (facing the support 2) and above and below the support 2 of the calip plate 180 as shown in FIG. 11B. User adjustment with 188 etc. can be facilitated. It is possible to prevent sliding between the support and the support 2. Turning the handle 132 to the dotted line shown in FIG. 8B releases the mechanism and facilitates sliding. In one convenient construction, the leg 11 has two unitracks, each of which has two quick release mechanisms, which can work with each hole in the carriage plate. The plate member 139 may be provided with upper and lower holes 139c to accommodate two quick release mechanisms in one unitrack. Preferably, a unitrack and a rapid release mechanism are placed on the anterior side of the leg 11 (facing the support 2) and above and below the support 2 of the calip plate 180 as shown in FIG. 11B. User adjustment with 188 etc. can be facilitated.

While the user tightens or loosens the quick release mechanism, the detent mechanism 179, also also shown in FIG. 11B, can support the carriage plate 180 in a selected position along the legs 11. The detent mechanism 179 can be a spring push pin known in the art, by inserting it through the hole 190 of the carriage plate 180 and fitting it into one of the columnar holes formed in the leg 11. Relative movement between the leg 11 and the support 2 can be prevented. The braking cylinder is attached to the bottom of the support 2 in combination with the leg 11 (eg, by placing it around it, connecting it, etc.), thereby facilitating the lifting of the support 2 and the release mechanism. And / or it is possible to prevent the support from dropping suddenly when the detent mechanism 179 is released. In another example, the leg 11 itself may be a braking cylinder and the support 2 may be fixed to the leg 11. As a result, the support 2 moves together with the leg 11.

Similar to the case of FIGS. 1 to 7, the device 60 of FIG. 8 includes a holder for fixing a person to the support 2. The holder includes two straps 5, 6 to extend around the user, but three or more straps may be used. The ends of the straps 5 and 6 can be releasably attached to the side wings 7 and 8 by a ratchet mechanism 65 configured to wiggle without letting the belt tension escape. An example of a suitable ratchet is shown in more detail in Figure 11A and is commercially available from A-Belt-Lin Industrial and Trading Co., Ltd., www.abeltc.com under manufacturer product code TDB-502. .. Of course, in order to adjust the tension of the holding strap, another device may be used, for example, an electric step motor suitable for adjusting the belt length.

As shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of recesses 9 are spaced apart along the side wings 7 and 8. The ratchet 65 can be attached to the side wings 7 and 8 by passing a fixing pin through each ratchet 65 and fitting it into the collaborative recess 9 of the side wings 7 and 8. This allows the position of the ratchet 65 to be adjusted up and down along the side wings 7, 8 and thus the position to extend the straps 5, 6 around the user 30 to suit the user. .. Other types of strap position adjusters may be used instead of recess and pin structures. For example, instead of providing recesses on the side wings 7, 8, they can be formed or include a unitrack mechanism having a cross-sectional shape such as channel 120 shown in FIG. 8A. Each ratchet mechanism may include a structure that projects into the recess of the Unitrack channel and is trapped within it, thereby supporting the ratchet mechanism so that it can slide up and down along the length of the Unitrack. .. One such suitable structure is shown in FIGS. 11A-11B.

The ratchet mechanism 65 can be fixed to the mounting bracket 150. The bracket 150 can be in the form of a square bracket with L-shaped portions 152, 154. The ratchet mechanism 65 can be fixed to the L-shaped portion 152 by bolts 156, washers 158 and nuts 160. A through hole 162 can be provided in the L-shaped portion 154. The bolt assembly 164 passes through the through hole 162 and further through the hole 166 formed in the rectangular washer 168 and through the bush 170, both of which are located inside the Unitrack recess 120. In this way, the nut 172 is loosely tightened to the bolt assembly 164, whereby the ratchet mechanism 65 can be held in place with respect to the Unitrack channel profile 110. The washer 168 is preferably made of polyethylene and frictionally engages the inner channel surfaces 114b, 116b when the nut 172 is tightened to the bolt assembly 164. In another embodiment, instead of the bush 170 and nut 172, a rectangular steel nut formed to the same dimensions as the washer 168 and having a threaded portion that meshes with the bolt assembly 164 can be used. Thus, the ratchet mechanism 65 slides vertically up and down along the unitrack channel profile 110 and is frictionally held in place with respect to the unitrack so that the user is in a pain-free position, as described above. Help to get. Loosely tighten the nut 172 onto the bolt assembly 164 so that the weight of the ratchet mechanism 65 provides sufficient play to tilt the leg 154 away from the vertical axis. The L-shaped portion 154 can then tension within the bolt assembly 164, thereby pulling the washer 168 with sufficient force to hold the ratchet mechanism and attached straps in place. Friction contact with Unitrack channel surfaces 114b, 116b. Figure 11B shows Unitrack Chi, as in Figure 9.

The ratchet 65 allows the tightening tension of the straps 5 and 6 to be selectively adjusted by the user 30 or another person (such as a supervising clinician), thereby approximately the user 30's pelvis 31 before exercise. The tightening is ensured against the bolster 62 in a pain-free position. It is preferable that each ratchet can be fine-tuned to an accuracy of 12 to 13 mm or less. Although not required, accuracy of about 12-13 mm or less, including a fraction of a millimeter, can be achieved by any means known in the art, such as the step motors described above, and is almost painless. The ability to achieve position is also increased. However, each ratchet, of course, has coarser adjustments than a fraction of a millimeter, depending on the application of the device and the desired adaptability, eg, an accuracy of about 2 mm or less, an accuracy of 3 mm or less, an accuracy of 4 mm or less, 5 It can have an accuracy of millimeters or less, or more. As mentioned above, instead of using the ratchet 65, electrons or other adjusters with the same fine-tuning capability may be used. As a result, each strap 5, 6 has at least two independently adjustable lever fulcrums.

Each strap 5, 6 has a buckle 63 in the middle of the ends of the straps 5, 6, as shown in FIG. The buckle 63 allows the straps 5 and 6 to open quickly and easily, thereby releasing the user's pelvis 31 from being tightened against the bolster 62. The straps 5 and 6 are preferably manufactured of a suitable strong and durable material such as conventional aircraft or automobile seatbelt materials. A soft pad 64 or wedge may be provided along the straps 5 and 6 to prevent discomfort to the user 30 when the straps 5 and 6 are tightly tightened to the user 30.

The device 60 is used in the same manner as the devices 1 and 50 shown in FIGS. 1 to 7. The user 30 opens the buckle 63, rides on the base 10, and positions his pelvis 31 (rear, anterior, or lateral) with respect to the bolster 62. Extend straps 5 and 6 around the user's pelvis 31 and close buckle 63. The user 30 can then adjust the position of the straps 5 and 6 by adjusting the location of the ratchet 65 along the side wins 7 and 8, and the ratchet 65 tightening tension of the straps 5 and 6. Can be adjusted (Fig. 9).

The ratchet 65 serves as a lever fulcrum for the strap. In this case, the lever fulcrums are located on both sides of the user. By adjusting the tightening tensions on both sides of each strap, the pelvic region rotates along the user's body in the width direction, i.e. around a nearly vertical axis, such as yy shown in FIG. The different rotational movements of the pelvis are brought about by adjusting the tension of the straps 5 and 6 as well as the location of the ratchet along the side wins 7 and 8. By varying the difference in tension between straps 5 and 6, the pelvis rotates along the user's body in the longitudinal direction, ie, approximately about the horizontal axis as shown in FIG. In addition, the user can rotate his pelvis around an axis perpendicular to the front of the bolster 62, such as the zz shown in Figure 8, by strapping one leg up and down to maintain this position. it can. The user can facilitate positioning in the desired orientation by standing on a bolster, wedge, or other support. Using the entire ratchet 65 helps the user reposition the pelvic area until it reaches a nearly painless position. Preferably, the ratchets are tightened or loosened one at a time until a near (or no) painless position is found. This ensures that subsequent exercise has the greatest therapeutic effect on User 30.

In this example, these adjustments help the user reach a nearly painless position by allowing the pelvic region to move in 6 degrees of freedom, providing three-dimensional adjustment capabilities. These adjustments can be made gradually as the user is fully or at least partially secured to the bolster 62 by straps 5, 6. Therefore, the user can reposition himself even after fixing the pelvis. Once the analgesic position is found, all ratchets 65 are evenly tightened to maintain a nearly painless position and prevent the pelvic area from returning to a more painful position.

One or more of these actions may be performed by another person, such as a user or a clinician. User 30 then exercises, such as back 33 movements by bending forward (FIG. 10) or backwards (FIG. 11), or any other exercise, such as those described above with reference to FIGS. 1-7. Do proper exercise.

The mobility of support 2 leads to other possible applications of the present invention. When the user's pelvis 31 is firmly tightened against the bolster 62, the movable support device 2 loosens and can move up and down along the user.

To release the pelvis 31 from the bolster 62, open the buckle 63. This allows the buckle 63 to provide a simple and quick de-tightening means, which allows the safe use of the device 60.

12-14 show the elastic arm 70, which can be made of rubber or other suitable material that can be used to provide resistance to the user 30 moving in device 60. The arm 70 has a hole 72 at one end and a ring 76 at the other end. The arm 70 is supported by the support pole 71, and the support pole 71 is positioned on the support 2. The arm 70 is connected to the pole 71 by passing the support pole 71 through the hole 72 (Fig. 13). The arm 70 is attached to the user 30 by a strap 73 connected to the arm 70 via a ring 76. The strap 73 includes a buckle 74 for adjusting the tension of the strap 73. The buckle 74 also facilitates opening the strap 73 to release the user 30. In this example, the strap 73, unlike the elastic arm 70, is made of a relatively inelastic material such as a conventional seatbelt material. In an alternative example, the elastic arm 70 can be omitted and the improved strap can serve the function of the strap 73 and the elastic arm 70. In this case, the modified strap contains an elastic material to give the user 30 exercising in the device 60 the resistance that the arm 70 would otherwise provide.

Two connectors are provided along the strap 73 to releasably attach the strap 73 to the arm 70. The connector can be in the form of rings 75, 77 to releasably interact with the ring 76 held by the arm 70. As shown in FIG. 12, one ring 75 is approximately adjacent to the buckle 74 of the strap 73 and the other ring 77 is approximately opposite the buckle 74. During use of the device 60, the anterior or posterior portion of the user 30's pelvis 31 can be tightened against the bolster 62 (FIGS. 13 and 14). When the anterior portion of the pelvis 31 is tightened against the bolster 62, the strap 73 is attached to the arm 70 by a ring 75. In this case, the buckle 74 is positioned at the front of the user 30 to facilitate the opening and closing of the buckle 74 by the user 30 (FIG. 13). When the rear of the pelvis 31 is tightened against the bolster 62, the strap 73 is attached to the arm 70 by a ring 77. In this way, the buckle 74 is similarly positioned at the front of the user 30 to facilitate the opening and closing of the buckle 74 by the user 30. When an improved strap that functions as the strap 73 and the elastic arm 70 is used, of course, a connection provided along the strap allows the strap to be releasably attached to the support pole 71.

The strap 73 is made of a material of suitable strength and durability and may include a soft pad 78 that prevents the user 30 from feeling uncomfortable while using the strap 73. When the user's pelvis 31 is firmly tightened against the bolster 62 in a nearly painless position, the strap 73 is attached to the arm 70 and stretched around the user 30's chest. The buckle 74 can then be closed and the tension of the strap 73 can be adjusted to suit the user 30. When the user 30 performs a motion, for example forward or backward bending, the elastic arm 70 provides resistance to the motion. The movement of the user's back 33 against the resistance of the arm 70 has a therapeutic effect on the user 30.

A tension gauge is attached to the resistance band and can be connected to a computer, processor, and / or monitor to give feedback to the user about the amount of tension, the number of iterations made, and / or collect data. An alternative means of resistance to the movement of the user 30 can be provided in place of or in addition to the elastic arm 70. For example, exercise weights may be attached to the user 30 using, for example, a suitable pulley mechanism to provide resistance to the user's movements.

15 to 18 show a fourth example of a pelvic restraint and exercise device 80 similar to the device 60 of FIGS. 8 to 11 configured according to the present invention. The device 80 includes at least one leg / footrest to assist the movement of the leg 40 of the user 30. In particular, the device 80 includes a footrest 81 that assists the movement of the user's leg 40. The footrest 81 has a foot platform 82 supported on a base 10 by a stem 83. As shown in FIG. 16, the stem 83 is releasably secured to the base 10 by a fixing pin 84, which is the fixing pin 84 of the stem 83 located below the base 10 through the hole 86 of the base 10. Enter the root 85. The plurality of holes 86 located at the base 10 make it easy to adjust the position of the footrest 81 to suit the user 30.

When the user's pelvis 31 is tightened against the bolster 62 in a nearly painless position, the user 30's foot 41 rests on platform 82. Next, as shown in FIG. 18, the footrest 81 can be used to assist the movement of the user's leg 40 by, for example, pressing the platform 82 with the foot 41 while extending the leg 40.

The device 80 may also include a swivel leg support 87 for twisting the leg 40 of the user 30. The leg support 87 has a curved support surface 88 for supporting the knee or lower leg of the user 30, which is substantially parallel to the base 10, and the support surface 88 is held on the base 10 by the stem 89. .. The support surface may take other shapes, such as a V-shape, which has been found to increase friction between the user's legs and the leg support 87 and facilitate the movements described below. The height of the stem 89 can be selectively adjusted to suit the user 30 due to the telescopic configuration in which the inner part of the stem 89 is inside the outer part of the stem 89 (Fig. 15). The support surface 88 is rotatable with respect to the stem 89 in the case of a twisted movement of the user 30's leg 40.

A connector 90 is provided to facilitate the swivel of the support surface 88, thereby twisting the user's leg 40. One end of the connector 90 is attached to the support surface 88 and the other end has a handle 91 for the user 30 to grip. As shown in FIG. 15, the connector 90 passes through a series of eyelets from the support surface 88 to the leg 11 to position the handle 91 on the bolster 62. A lever arm 92 is provided to attach the connector 90 to the support surface 88, and the connector 90 is attached to the end arm 92 away from the swivel axis of the support surface 88. This configuration adds to the mechanical advantage of the system as the user twists the user's legs 40 by pulling the connector 90 and turning the support surface 88.

When the user's pelvis 31 is firmly anchored to the bolster 62 in a nearly painless position, the user 30 bends one knee and rests the bent knee on the support surface 88. As shown in FIG. 17, by pulling the connector 90 with the handle 91, the support surface 88 turns around the stem 89, which twists the leg 40 of the user 30. This twisting action will have a therapeutic effect on the user 30.

It will be appreciated that the leg support 87 can be provided anywhere on the base 10 so that any of the user's legs 40 can be twisted. Further, omitting the connector 90, the arm 92 is extended so as to form a nearly right angle, and its end farthest from the support surface 88 is approximately perpendicular to the base 10 and within reach of the user 30's arm. Can be done. The support surface 88 may be swiveled by alternative actuating means, such as by electromechanical means or other suitable means. An appropriate control means may be provided to control the turning of the support portion 88.

FIG. 19 shows a fifth example of a device 101 similar to the device 60 of FIGS. 13 and 14 configured according to the present invention. In this case, the device 101 has a mounting bar 100 extending laterally, eg, about 20 cm, from each side of the leg 11. The bar 100 can be used to support the elastic arm 70, which is attached to the user's leg 40 by the strap 73 in a manner similar to that described above with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. .. The position of the bar 100 on the leg 11 is adjustable along the leg 11.

When in use, the bar 100 is placed in the hole 72 of the arm 70. When the user's pelvis 31 is firmly tightened against the bolster 62 in a nearly painless position, the strap 73 is attached to the arm 70 and stretched around the user's leg 40. The buckle 74 can then be closed and the tension of the strap 73 can be adjusted to suit the user 30. The elastic arm 70 provides resistance when the user 30 exercises, for example, leg extension. Thus, the movement of the user's leg 40 against the resistance of the arm 70 has a therapeutic effect on the user 30.

It will be appreciated that the elastic arm 70 can be attached to the bar 100 in an alternative manner by means of loops or hooks provided along the bar 100. The position of the mounting loop / hook may be adjustable and / or multiple loops / hooks may be provided along the bar 100 to allow the position of the elastic arm 70 to be adjusted to suit the user 30. May be good. Since the bar 100 is adjustable, the strap 73 can be placed around various parts of the body, including the upper back, neck, legs, and arms. Rather than having an adjustable bar 100, multiple attachment points may be placed in any number of of the myriad different positions of any device described in the accompanying drawings. This gives the user many options. One strap 73 can be attached to any one of the attachment points, allowing the user to exercise various parts of the body. During exercise of a given part of the body, the strap 73 can be moved to various attachment points to change the angle at which the strap 73 approaches the body. The plurality of straps 73 can also be used to allow the user to exercise multiple parts of the body at the same time.

Other resistors may be provided in place of or in addition to the strap 73 and elastic arm 70. For example, exercise weights can be used. A suitable pulley mechanism allows the user 30 to lift the weight in a stable manner in any of the devices described in this patent.

Although the above description is directed to various embodiments of the invention, other modifications and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the device in the accompanying drawings can be configured to be used by the user in a horizontal recumbent position rather than in a vertical standing position. In this case, the device can be provided on or as part of a treatment table or bed. Alternatively, the device can be configured for the user to lean and use at any suitable angle. The angle may be selectively adjustable to suit the needs of the user. The device can also be configured for use by the user in a sitting position. For example, the seat can be placed under the support 2 shown in FIG. The support pad 2 is movable in any direction and moves under gravity or mechanical force, or the variable resistance provided by a pulley device with a suitable spring, elastic band, or weight, for example. Can receive.

Straps 5 and 6 may also vary in number, design, and configuration. Use one, two, three, four, five, six, or more additional straps to restrain additional parts of the body (eg, upper back, neck, arms, legs) be able to. Additional straps can be connected to the device in a manner similar to straps 5 and 6. A tension gauge or similar mechanism may be provided to allow the user to determine the tension of the strap.

In another example, any of the disclosed devices may be modified to include a processor, software, and a readout device. The device is programmed to provide exercise procedures, instructions, treatment charts to monitor treatment and users (eg, heart rate, blood pressure, temperature), or even provide audio or visual entertainment. can do.

The device disclosed in the accompanying drawings may be used by a person who has the posterior or lateral portion of his pelvis tightened against a support surface rather than the anterior portion of his pelvis as shown in the drawings.

The devices in the accompanying drawings can be used to treat low back pain or lumbar disorders (eg, lumbar disorders in the cervical / thoracic / lumbar / sacral joint / pelvic / hip area), but in other ways or in other ways. It may be used for the purpose. In practice, rather than restraining the pelvis, it can stabilize other parts of the body, including the thoracic spine, chest, and shoulder areas. After fixation, for example, the chest and pelvis can be exercised. After fixing the shoulder area, arm exercises can be performed. The device does not need to be used for therapeutic purposes and does not need to be used by people suffering from lumbar discomfort. This device can be used as a preventive device that helps prevent the onset of lumbar disease or lumbar disorder. The present invention can also be used for the purposes of fitness and flexibility, for example, to increase indirect range of motion, such as a golfer's backswing, or as a warm-up or cool-down in conjunction with another exercise procedure or activity. ..

Again, these examples are merely examples, and it is not meant to exhaustively list all possible designs, embodiments, modifications, and uses of the present invention. Furthermore, the features described in connection with one embodiment of the present invention may be used in conjunction with other embodiments, even if not explicitly stated above.

<figref num="1">It is a perspective view of the lumbar spine / pelvis restraint and exercise apparatus constructed according to the principle of this invention.</figref><figref num="2">It is a side view of the apparatus of FIG.</figref><figref num="3">It is a side view which shows a partial cross section of the apparatus of FIG. 1 in use.</figref><figref num="4">It is a side view which shows a partial cross section of a person's pelvis and lumbar region.</figref><figref num="5">It is a side view which shows a partial cross section of the apparatus of FIG. 1 in use.</figref><figref num="6">It is a side view which shows a partial cross section of the apparatus of FIG. 1 in use.</figref><figref num="7">It is a perspective view of the 2nd Embodiment of the lumbar spine / pelvis restraint and exercise apparatus constructed according to the principle of this invention.</figref><figref num="8">It is a perspective view of the 3rd Embodiment of the lumbar spine / pelvis restraint and exercise apparatus configured according to the principle of this invention.</figref><figref num="8A">It is a top view of the Unitrack member used for supporting the support pad and the ratchet mechanism of this invention.</figref><figref num="8B">It is an exploded side view of the quick release mechanism which can be used with the Unitrack member of this invention.</figref><figref num="8C">It is a partial cross-sectional view which shows the rapid release mechanism of FIG. 8B engaged with the unitrack member of FIG. 8A.</figref><figref num="9">It is a side view which shows a partial cross section of the apparatus of FIG. 8 in use.</figref><figref num="10">It is a side view which shows a partial cross section of the apparatus of FIG. 8 in use.</figref><figref num="11">It is a side view which shows a partial cross section of the apparatus of FIG. 8 in use.</figref><figref num="11A">FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a ratchet and unitrack assembly that can be used to adjust the tension and height of the retaining straps of the present invention.</figref><figref num="11B">FIG. 5 is a side view of a support and carriage member that can be used with the ratchet mechanism of FIG. 11A according to the principles of the present invention.</figref><figref num="11C">It is a top view of the carriage member of FIG. 11B.</figref><figref num="12">It is a perspective view of the movement strap constructed according to the principle of this invention.</figref><figref num="13">FIG. 5 is a side view showing a partial cross section of the strap of FIG. 12 in use in the device of FIG.</figref><figref num="14">FIG. 5 is a side view showing a partial cross section of the strap of FIG. 12 in use in the device of FIG.</figref><figref num="15">It is a perspective view of the 4th Embodiment of the lumbar spine / pelvis restraint and exercise apparatus of this invention.</figref><figref num="16">It is a side view of the apparatus of FIG.</figref><figref num="17">It is a side view which shows a partial cross section of the apparatus of FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 in use.</figref><figref num="18">It is a side view which shows a partial cross section of the apparatus of FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 in use.</figref><figref num="19">It is a front view of a part of the 5th Embodiment of this invention.</figref>

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2 Support device 3 Support surface 5, 6 Strap 7, 8 Wing 9 Recess 10 Base 11 Leg 12 Stool 13 Weight 14 Pulley mechanism 21 Bar 50, 60 Exercise device 62 Bolster 63 Buckle 64 Restraint belt 65 Ratchet 70 Arm 71 Pole 72 hole 73 Strap 74 Buckle 75, 76, 77 Ring 78 Pad 80 Exerciser 81 Footrest 82 Platform 83 Stem 84 Fixing Pin 87 Leg Support 88 Support 89 Stem 90 Connector 91 Handle 92 Arm 100 Bar 110 Unitrack Channel Shape 120 Channel 120 Recess 130 Quick release mechanism 131 Cam surface 132 Handle 134 Shaft 136 Pin 138 Washer 139 Plate member 140 Bush 142 Nut 150 Bracket 154 Leg 156 Bolt 158 Washer 160 Nut 164 Bolt assembly 166 Hole 168 Washer 168 Rectangular washer 170 Bush 172 Nut 179 Detent mechanism 180 Carriage plate 186 Plywood backing