EP3124003B1 - Therapy device for the treatment of fascial bondings in a person - Google Patents

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a therapy device for the treatment of fascial adhesions in a person.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Nowadays, many people are strained by muscular tension. This often affects the neck and shoulder muscles. The symptoms are mostly the result of one-sided stress, muscular overexertion and bad posture. This leads to the formation of an appropriate protective posture to avoid pain. However, such a protective attitude leads to the complaints being intensified.

The connective tissue, the so-called fascia, plays a major role in the development of tension. As a tension network, fascia envelop and support all muscles and organs and also support the body in locomotion. Fasciae also surround every organ in the body and also connect the organs to one another. In addition, fascia form an elastic covering and, like a sliding film, ensure that organs and muscle strands can move against each other. Fascia also contain lymphatic fluid and also serve as a lead structure for blood vessels and nerve strands. Healthy fasciae are present in an orderly and relaxed structure. They hold the body together internally and transmit the strength of the muscles.

Fascia can twist and eventually stick or harden due to incorrect loading or overloading as well as lack of movement. As a result, pain and immobility result. It is particularly painful when a fascia stiffens and thickens in such a way that it constricts nerves. Injuries, overloading and immobilization can lead to an unstructured interweaving of the fascia, which in turn leads to thickening and hardening of the respective fascia. In addition, chemical stimuli from messenger substances in the brain can lead to hardening of the tissue. With ongoing stress, the tension in the connective tissue fibers can be increased and tension can be released.

From the JP 2007 209404 A a massage device with a seat is known, the massage device having a frame with two massage elements which are fastened to a plate which is connected to a spindle and two guide rods of the frame.

Furthermore, from the EP 0 190 007 A2 a cleaning device is known, which is attached in a shower. The cleaning device has a rod that can be fastened to a shower wall by means of clips. A motor housing is attached to the rod with a motor that rotates a shaft, at the two ends of which sponges are attached for cleaning.

Next is from the DE 295 07 481 U1 a device with a shower and massage brush is known. The device has two square tubes, between which the shower and massage brush is movable up and down. A drum motor with an internal gear is used, which causes the up and down movements and the height adjustment of the cylindrical shower and massage brush.

From the DE 34 07 004 A1 a device according to the preamble of claim 1 is known. In this document, a holding device for a massage device is disclosed, which has a pedestal on which two supports are fastened parallel to one another. Furthermore, the two supports are connected to each other via a large number of cross bars. A groove is provided on the inside of each of the supports, in which a sliding part with massage rollers attached to it is slidably guided. So that the sliding part can be fixed in any position, leaf springs are attached to the front surface of the rear wall of the sliding part, which generate the required frictional resistance in the grooves.

In the CN 200 973 671 Y a cleaning device is also disclosed, which is provided in a shower for cleaning a person by a brush.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Against this background, the invention is based on the object of providing a therapy device for treating fascial adhesions in a person.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by a therapy device with the features of patent claim 1.

The therapy device has the advantage that the massage device can be attached to a wall or a wall-like element with its massage roller and the massage roller of the massage device can thereby be provided in a predetermined position without slipping unintentionally, as in the case of a loose massage roller. By attaching to a wall, e.g. a vertical or inclined wall, the massage roller can be used by a user, especially when standing, to treat a part of the body to be treated, instead of the loose massage roller, which is unsuitable for rolling on the wall, as it can easily slip unintentionally due to gravity, if at short notice there is insufficient contact between user and role. As a result, in contrast to the invention, such loose massage rollers can only be used by a user on a training mat when lying on the floor, the loose massage roller nevertheless being able to shift or incline unintentionally, in contrast to the massage roller of the therapy device according to the invention.

The knowledge / idea on which the present invention is based is to provide a therapy device which has a holding device with a massage device which is fastened to a wall or a wall-like element, as a result of which the massage device for the treatment of fascial Adhesions can be used at any time without any problems, especially even when standing, without the massage roller of the massage device slipping or shifting, since the massage roller is connected to the massage device and the holding device.

Advantageous refinements and developments result from the further subclaims and from the description with reference to the figures of the drawing.

In one embodiment of the invention, the massage device is a first massage device with at least one first massage roller, the therapy device having a holder which connects the first massage device to the holder device. The bracket to which the massage device is attached can thus be designed independently of the attachment of the bracket device, e.g. rotatable, removable, etc.

In another embodiment of the invention, the massage roller is arranged on a shaft and the holder has a carrier with receptacles in which the two ends of the shaft are accommodated, the shaft being rotatable together with the massage roller in the receptacles of the carrier and / or the massage roller is rotatably provided on the shaft itself.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the carrier is connected to a base which is displaceably and lockably attached along the mounting device, the carrier being fixedly connected to the base or rotatably connected to the base via a swivel joint for rotating the first massage device with its first Massage roller, through an angle of up to 90 ° or up to 180 ° to at least one right or left side of the mounting device. By rotatably connecting the base to the carrier, for example via a swivel joint, the base does not have to be removed from the Bracket device loosened and attached to a rotated position or mounted again.

In one embodiment of the invention, at least one support leg is fixedly connected to the support or is displaceable along the support and is preferably additionally lockable on the support. Due to the displaceable design of at least one of the carriers, the carriers can simply be pushed apart in order to insert the shaft with the massage roller into the receptacles of the carrier. Furthermore, the massage roller with its shaft can be replaced very easily.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the massage device is a second massage device with at least one second massage roller, the therapy device having a holder that connects the second massage device to the holder device, the holder being designed such that the second massage device with its second massage roller follows is pivotable on the outside, in particular by an angle of up to 90 ° or of up to 180 °. As a result, the massage roller can be used in particular for the treatment of fasciae of the arms and legs.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the holder has a carrier, on which a pivot element is pivotally received. The swivel element has a shaft section for receiving the second massage roller. The massage roller can be fixed or rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft on the shaft section.

In one embodiment of the invention, the carrier is connected to a base, which is fixedly attached to the mounting device or along the mounting device and can be locked. In this way, the massage device with its massage roller can be attached at different heights, depending on the part of the body to be treated.

In another embodiment of the invention, the base of the carrier of the second massage device can be fastened to the holding device rotated on the holding device by an angle of up to 90 ° or from up to 180 ° to at least one right or left side of the holding device. This means that there is no need for a rotatable connection between the base and the support and the support can be firmly connected to the base. Instead, the base can be mounted on the bracket in various rotated positions.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and / or second massage roller is cylindrical, spherical, dumbbell-shaped, spherical, oval and / or conical. However, the invention is not limited to the forms mentioned.

In one embodiment of the invention, the first and / or the second massage roller is made of foam and / or rubber and, in particular with regard to its hardness and shape, is designed to stimulate fasciae. The first and / or second massage roller can additionally have a water-repellent surface, which is particularly hygienic.

In another embodiment of the invention, the massage roller and / or the shaft is / are designed to be rotatable by means of at least one associated motor, in particular an electric motor. As a result, a patient who, for example, cannot rotate the massage roller itself sufficiently, can be treated by the automatically rotating massage roller.

According to one embodiment of the invention, at least one displaceable carrier leg is manual or by means of at least one assigned motor, in particular electric motor, displaceable and lockable along the assigned carrier. Shafts of different lengths can be exchanged very easily by the automatic displacement of the carrier leg by the assigned motor.

In a further embodiment of the invention, a blocking stop device is provided on the holder, the shaft and / or the massage roller, the blocking stop device being designed such that the rotation of the massage roller is applied to the massage roller by or at a predetermined rate by a patient Pressure to stop or reduce entirely. In one embodiment, the blocking stop device can be or have at least one frictional resistance and / or at least one spring-loaded resistance. However, the invention is not restricted to the examples mentioned for the blocking stop device. Any one of the blocking stop devices or a combination of blocking stop devices can be provided which is suitable for stopping or reducing the rotation of the massage roller at or above a predetermined compressive force exerted on the massage roller by a patient.

In another embodiment of the invention, a switch is provided on the holder, the shaft and / or the massage roller, which is designed in such a way that, when it is actuated, it reduces, prevents, or stops or releases rotation of the shaft.

The above refinements and developments can, if appropriate, be combined with one another as desired. Further possible refinements, developments and implementations of the invention also include combinations of features of the invention described above or below with reference to the exemplary embodiments, which are not explicitly mentioned. In particular, the person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the present invention.

CONTENTS OF THE DRAWING

Fig. 1

eine Perspektivansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Therapievorrichtung;

Fig. 2

eine weitere Perspektivansicht der Therapievorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine Perspektivansicht von erfindungsgemäßen Massagerollen;

Fig. 4

eine Perspektivansicht der Therapievorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1, wobei die kugelförmige erste Massagerolle durch eine zylindrische erste Massagerolle ersetzt ist;

Fig. 5

eine weitere Perspektivansicht der Therapievorrichtung gemäß Fig. 4;

Fig. 6

eine Perspektivansicht der Therapievorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1, wobei die kugelförmige erste Massagerolle durch eine hantelförmige erste Massagerolle ersetzt ist; und

Fig. 7

eine Perspektivansicht der Therapievorrichtung gemäß der Fig. 4 und 5.

The present invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments given in the schematic figures of the drawings. It shows:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of a first embodiment of a therapy device according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a further perspective view of the therapy device according to Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3

a perspective view of massage rollers according to the invention;

Fig. 4

a perspective view of the therapy device according Fig. 1 , wherein the spherical first massage roller is replaced by a cylindrical first massage roller;

Fig. 5

a further perspective view of the therapy device according to Fig. 4 ;

Fig. 6

a perspective view of the therapy device according Fig. 1 , wherein the spherical first massage roller is replaced by a dumbbell-shaped first massage roller; and

Fig. 7

a perspective view of the therapy device according to the Fig. 4 and 5 .

The accompanying drawings are intended to provide further understanding of the embodiments of the invention. They illustrate embodiments and, in connection with the description, serve to explain principles and concepts of the invention. Other embodiments and many of the advantages mentioned result from the drawings. The elements of the drawings are not necessarily shown to scale with respect to one another.

In the figures of the drawing, elements, features and components that are the same, have the same function and have the same effect — unless otherwise stated — are provided with the same reference numerals.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

In Fig. 1 and 2nd A perspective view of a first embodiment of a therapy device 1 according to the invention is shown, wherein in Fig. 1 a first massage roller 2 in a vertical position and in Fig. 2 is shown in a horizontal position.

Therapy device 1 has a holding device 3, to which a first massage device 4 and a second massage device 5 are attached. The two massage devices 4, 5 each have at least one first massage roller 2 or second massage roller 6, which is rotatably mounted about its axis or longitudinal axis.

In order to relax the network of the fascia and make the tissue elastic again, targeted massages of the fascia by means of the massage rollers 2, 6 of the therapy device 1 help. The connective tissue is extremely susceptible to pressing, pulling and kneading.

For a massage of the fascia or the connective tissue of a body area to be treated by the therapy device 1, a user moves with his body area to be treated along the massage roller 2 or 6 in such a way that the massage roller 2 or 6 opens up and up on the body area to be treated rolls as in the following Fig. 6 and 7 is shown by way of example. This self-massage initially leads to an exchange of fluids in the fascia or connective tissue. Furthermore, by rolling out or rolling along the massage roller 2, 6 lymph and metabolic products are rolled out and transported away. This means that the metabolism in the fascia, in the muscles and in the surrounding organs is stimulated. The pressure created when rolling off the massage roller 2 or 6 also has an influence on the autonomic nervous system and lowers the tone in the muscles. This makes processed structures of the part of the body to be treated more supple and flexible. As a result, more efficient movements with a greater range of movement and thus higher stimuli can be achieved.

As the fasciae can influence the posture and repetitive movements of a person both positively and negatively, an incorrect posture, as stated above, can lead to tension or sticking in the fascia. Tense fasciae of this type can restrict the elasticity of the muscles and also impair joint mobility. The massage rollers 2 and 6 can be used to release glued areas and tension in the fascia. The tone in the muscles is reduced and tension is released. Long-term use of massage roller 2 or 6 also changes the quality of the fascia due to the better supply. The fabric can be tightened, resilient and supple. In particular, the visible image of an orange peel or cellulite can be significantly improved by regular rolling along the massage roller. As will be described in more detail below, a massage roller and / or the shaft on which the respective massage roller is provided can optionally also be designed to be vibrating by means of at least one motor, for example an electric motor. By generating a vibration of the massage roller in this way, for example, tension in the muscles can be relaxed, an improved detoxification of the connective tissue can be achieved, etc.

The holding device 3 is designed such that it can be fastened to a wall 7 or a wall-like element, as in the exemplary embodiment in FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd is shown. As a result, a user can use the massage rollers 2, 6 at any time very easily and, for example, does not have to have an exercise mat on which he lies to lay down a massage roller on which he rolls up and down. Furthermore, the massage roller 2 or 6 of the therapy device 1 cannot roll away or twist unintentionally, but always has a defined position, as will become clear below.

The mounting device 3 has in the Fig. 1 and 2nd Embodiment shown a guide in the form of two rails 8. The two rails 8 are each connected to one another at two positions, for example an upper end and a lower end, via a bracket 9. The mounting device 3 is further fastened to a wall 7 or a wall-like element by means of the bracket 9. The wall-like element can be part of a cabinet, a door frame, etc., for example. The therapy device can basically be attached anywhere in a vertical position, as in the 1 to 7 or an inclined position if the wall or the wall-like element is inclined, ie inclined forward or backward.

The respective bracket 9 is, for example, U-shaped and has a bottom 10 and two legs 11 extending from the bottom. However, the invention is not limited to a U-shaped bracket. Any bracket can be used which is suitable, e.g. the guide to connect to each other in the form of the two rails 8 and to be fastened to a wall 7 or a wall-like element. In one embodiment of the invention, the bracket 9 is designed such that the rails 8 connected to it are objected to by the wall 7 or the wall-like element when the bracket 9 is fastened to the wall 7 or the wall-like element. However, the rails 8 and the bracket 9 can also be provided in such a way that the rails 8 are not spaced apart from the wall 7 or the wall-like element, depending on the function and intended use.

In the in Fig. 1 and 2nd Embodiment shown, the two rails 8 are welded to the outside of the bottom 10 of the U-shaped bracket 9. However, the invention is not limited to this form of attachment by welding. Any form of fastening or combination of fastenings which is suitable for fastening the rails 8 to the bracket 9 can be provided, for example by screwing, riveting, pinning, bolting, soldering, etc.

To attach the mounting device 3 to a wall 7 or a wall-like element, the bracket 9 is attached with its legs 11 to the wall 7 or the wall-like element, for example screwed to it, as in the exemplary embodiment in FIGS Fig. 1 and 2nd is shown. In this way, the rails 8 can be provided, for example, at a distance from the wall 7 or the wall-like element.

The ends of the legs 11 are each angled, for example angled outwards as in FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd and have at least one opening for the passage of a screw 12, for screwing the bracket 9 with, for example, an associated threaded hole, a dowel or a steel anchor in the wall 7 or the wall-like element. However, the invention is not limited to this fastening of the mounting device 3 to a wall 7 or a wall-like element. Any form of fastening or combination of fastenings which is suitable for fastening the holding device 3 to the wall 7 or the wall-like element etc. can be provided. The mounting device 3 can be attached to the wall 7 or the wall-like element, etc., both releasably and non-releasably, depending on the function and intended use.

In the in Fig. 1 and 2nd In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first massage device 4 and the second massage device 5 are each attached to the two rails 8 by means of a holder 13.

The first massage device 4 has the at least one first massage roller 2, which is attached to a shaft 14. The two ends of the shaft 14 are each rotatably received in receptacles 15 of the bracket 13. In an alternative embodiment, the first massage roller 4 can also be provided rotatably on the shaft 14 and the shaft 14 can in turn be rotatably or fixedly received in the receptacles 15 of the holder 13. In one embodiment, an additional blocking stop device, not shown, can be provided on the holder 13, at least one of its receptacles 15, the shaft 14 and / or the massage roller 4, which stops the rotation of the massage roller 4 at a predetermined pressure force on the massage roller 4 or reduced. Depending on how hard a person presses against the massage roller 4, rotation of the massage roller 4 can still be permitted or reduced or further rotation of the massage roller 4 can be prevented with sufficient pressure. Such a blocking stop device can be, for example, at least one frictional resistance or at least one spring-loaded resistance, for example between the massage roller 4 and the Shaft 14, or in the case of a rotating shaft 14, for example between the mounting of the shaft 14 and at least one receptacle 15 of the holder 13. Such a blocking stop device can also be provided in or on the bearing of the shaft 14 in at least one of the receptacles 15 of the holder 13. However, the invention is not limited to the examples mentioned for a blocking stop device. Any suitable blocking stop device can be provided. In addition to a blocking stop device, a separate switch (not shown) can also be provided on the holder 13, its receptacle 15 and / or the associated shaft 14, which is designed such that, when it is actuated, rotation of the shaft 14 is prevented, for example, reduced or released.

Furthermore, in another embodiment, if the massage roller 4 is rotatably provided on the shaft 14, the massage roller 4 can be driven by a motor, e.g. Electric motor to be rotatable about the shaft 14 and additionally or alternatively by means of the motor or another motor, e.g. also an electric motor, can be designed to be vibratable. The same applies if the massage roller 4 is firmly connected to the shaft 14 and instead the shaft 14 is rotatably mounted. In this case the shaft 14 can be driven by a motor, e.g. Electric motor, be rotatable together with the massage roller 4. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft 14 and / or the massage roller 4 can be operated by means of the motor or another motor, e.g. also an electric motor, be designed to vibrate. Basically, motors, e.g. Electric motors, the shaft 14 and the massage roller 4 can be rotated and / or vibrated independently of one another. These configurations of the shaft 14 and the associated at least one massage roller 4 can be provided for all of the shafts mentioned here and their at least one massage roller. Optionally, for example, the speed of rotation and / or the intensity of vibration, etc., which is generated by the assigned motor (s), can be controllable and / or regulatable, so that the speed of rotation, the vibration intensity, for example, can be constant or varied, etc.

The bracket 13 has in the in Fig. 1 and 2nd The embodiment shown shows a carrier 16 with two carrier legs 17, the two carrier legs 17 having the receptacles 15 for the shaft 14. The receptacles 15 have, for example, through openings for receiving the ends of the shaft 14. The ends of the shaft 14 can additionally be provided with bearing bushes 18, as in the following Fig. 3 is shown. A carrier leg 17 is, for example, firmly connected to the carrier 16, while the other carrier leg 17 is arranged on the carrier 16 so as to be displaceable and lockable. In this way, the two carrier legs 17 can be pushed together and pushed apart relative to one another, to insert the first massage roller 2 with its shaft 14 into the receptacles 15 of the two carrier legs 17. After the shaft 14 has been inserted into the two receptacles 15, the movable carrier leg 17 can be locked or fixed in order to prevent the two carrier legs 17 from being pushed apart and the shaft 14 from slipping out of the receptacles 15.

The one carrier leg 17 can be welded to the carrier 16, for example, as in FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd is shown, screwed, soldered or riveted, etc. attached. The carrier leg 17 can also be formed integrally with the carrier 16. Furthermore, the other carrier leg 17 can have an annular section 19, with which the carrier leg 17 can be pushed onto the carrier 16 and displaced along the carrier 16. The annular section 19 can be open with two ends which encompass the carrier 16, or alternatively can be designed as a closed ring.

To lock the carrier leg 17 to the carrier 16, a screw 20 or clamping screw can be provided in a threaded bore of the carrier leg 17, with which the carrier leg 17 can be clamped against the carrier 16. The screw 20 can be designed as a screw element with a handwheel, as in Fig. 2 is indicated, for easier actuation of the screw element. To move the slidably formed carrier leg 17 with its receptacle 15, the screw 20 is loosened or the screw element is loosened by its handwheel. As a result, the carrier leg 17 with its receptacle 15 for a shaft can be displaced along the carrier 16, and shafts 14 of different lengths can be accommodated without problems in the receptacle 15 of the carrier leg 17 and the opposite receptacle 15 of the other, for example, stationary carrier leg 17. To lock the carrier leg 17 in the desired position on the carrier 16, the screw 20 is tightened or the handwheel of the screw element is tightened. In this way, the carrier leg 17 can be locked very simply and continuously in a desired position on the carrier 16. Both carrier legs 17 can also be designed to be displaceable along the carrier 16. In this case, the other support leg 17 can also be designed like the previously described displaceable support leg 17 instead of stationary or stationary and can be designed, for example, with a screw 20 or a screw element with a handwheel for locking the support leg 17 on the support 16. This has the advantage that the massage device can be centered relative to the main frame or the holding device 3 at different wavelengths of the shaft 14 and the holder or holder 13 can be used horizontally.

However, the invention is not limited to locking by means of a screw 20, in particular a clamping screw, or to a stepless locking. Any locking device can be provided which is suitable for locking the support leg 17 continuously or in stages to the support 16. Likewise, both carrier legs 17 can be designed to be displaceable and lockable along the carrier 16.

In a further embodiment, at least one of the carrier legs 17 can also be operated by means of a motor, e.g. Electric motor, slidably formed along the carrier 16 and locked in a desired position. In this way, shafts 14 of different lengths can also be easily exchanged. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that in an alternative embodiment not shown, both carrier legs 17 are fixedly attached to the carrier 16 and the receptacles 15 of the carrier legs 17 are designed such that the ends of the shaft 14 can be received and rotatably fastened therein.

The carrier 16 of the first massage device 4 is further connected to a base 21 with which the first massage device 4 is fastened to the two rails 8 in a predetermined position, e.g. at the level of the neck, shoulders, loins, or back, etc. of a person to be treated by means of the therapy device 1.

In one embodiment, the base 21 is as in the embodiment in FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd is shown, optionally additionally displaceable and lockable along the rails 8, so that the first massage device 4 can be attached and locked in different positions on the two rails 8, for example at the level of the neck, shoulders, back, chest, the Thigh, lower leg, loin, etc. of a person to be treated. In this way, the first massage device 4 can be attached and locked at different heights, depending on the body part of the user to be treated. To lock the base 21, this base 21 has two plate elements 22 which are arranged on opposite outer sides of the rails 8 and each have a bore for the passage of a screw, in particular a clamping screw. At least one of the holes in the plate elements 22 is designed as a threaded hole in order to screw the two plate elements 22 against the rails 8 and thus clamp the base 21 of the holder 13 to the rails 8. Instead of a threaded hole, the screw can also cooperate with a nut for screwing the plate elements 22 against the rails.

In a further embodiment, the carrier 16 and the first massage roller 2 connected to the carrier 16 are optionally additionally rotatably provided on the base 21 to a right or left side of the holding device 3. For this purpose, the carrier 16 can be connected to the base 21 via a swivel joint (not shown) for rotating the carrier 16 relative to the base 21. For example, the carrier 16 and the first massage roller 2 connected to it can be moved from one to the other Fig. 1 shown vertical or vertical position in a Fig. 2 shown horizontal or horizontal position and locked in this position.

The base 21 is designed such that it can be fastened to the rails 8 in a rotated position. Accordingly, the base 21 can be fastened to the rails 8 in such a way that the carrier 16 with the first massage roller 2 runs, for example, horizontally or horizontally and another time, for example vertically or vertically.

The carrier 16 can be driven by a motor, e.g. Electric motor, rotatable relative to the base 21, for rotating the carrier 16 and the massage roller connected to it into a desired position and locking the carrier 16 in this position.

In the in Fig. 1 and 2nd shown embodiment, a ball is used as the first massage roller 2. In addition to a ball, the massage roller 2 can also have any other shape, in particular a rotationally symmetrical shape, as in the following Fig. 3 is shown by way of example.

The first and second massage rollers 2 and 6 are each made of foam and / or rubber, for example, and are designed to stimulate a fascia in terms of their hardness and shape. However, the invention is not limited to foam and / or rubber as the material for the massage rollers 2, 6. Any other material or combination of materials can be used that is or are to be provided with a suitable shape and hardness for stimulating a fascia. Optionally, the first and / or the second massage rollers 2 and 6 can also have a water-repellent surface.

Furthermore, in the Fig. 1 and 2nd In the embodiment shown, the additional second massage roller 6 is provided. Like the first massage roller 1, this second massage roller 6 has a holder 13 with a base 21.

The bracket 13 has in the in Fig. 1 and 2nd The exemplary embodiment shown here has a support 16 on which a pivot element 23, for example an elongated rod, is pivotably fastened with a shaft section 24 for receiving the second massage roller 6. The carrier 16 is, for example, U-shaped and has two carrier legs 17. A screw 25 extends through the two carrier legs 17 and one end of the pivot element 23, which is arranged between the two carrier legs 17. The screw 25 has a thread at its end in order to secure or secure the screw 25 to the carrier 16 and its carrier legs 17, for example by means of a nut.

The pivot element 23 with the second massage roller 6 arranged thereon is arranged in a folded position, for example parallel or substantially parallel to the rails 8, as in the exemplary embodiment in FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd and later Fig. 5 is shown. In addition, the pivoting element 23 with the second massage roller 6 arranged thereon can be folded outward by an angle of, for example, up to 90 °, as in the following Fig. 4 and 6 is shown, or up to an angle of, for example, up to 180 °, depending on the function and intended use. Optionally, the swivel element 23 can also be designed to be lockable at different angles. Furthermore, the pivoting element 23 of the holder 13 can also be designed to be pivotable outwards together with the massage roller 6 by means of an associated motor, for example an electric motor, and can be locked in one or more positions pivoted outwards.

The shaft section 24 of the swivel element 23 serves to receive the second massage roller 6. The second massage roller 6 is in the in Fig. 1 and 2nd shown embodiment, rotatably arranged on the shaft portion 24. The second massage roller 6 is pushed onto the shaft section 24 and by a cap 26 that can be screwed onto the outer end of the shaft section 24, as in the exemplary embodiment in FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd is shown, or a nut, etc. is secured on the shaft section 24 of the swivel element 23, so that the second massage roller 6 cannot slip down unintentionally. Furthermore, the second massage roller 6, which in the exemplary embodiment in Fig. 1 and 2nd For example, has two spherical sections, can be easily replaced with a differently shaped massage roller. Furthermore, the carrier 17 is fastened to the base 21, for example welded on, as in the exemplary embodiment in FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd is shown. Likewise, the carrier 17 can also be formed in one piece with the base 21 or welded to the base 21, additionally or alternatively, for example, screwed, riveted, pinned and / or soldered, etc. to the base 21. The base 21 is, as in the exemplary embodiment in FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd is shown, designed to be displaceable and lockable along the rails 8, so that the second massage device 5 can be attached and locked in different positions on the two rails 8, for example at the level of the thighs, lower legs, etc. of a person to be treated. In this way, the second massage device 5 can be attached and locked at different heights, depending on the body part of the user to be treated. To lock the base 21, this base 21 also has two plate elements 22 which are arranged on opposite outer sides of the rails 8 and each have a bore for the passage of a screw, in particular a clamping screw. At least one of the holes in the plate elements 22 is designed as a threaded hole in order to screw the two plate elements 22 against the rails 8 and thus clamp the base 21 of the holder 13 to the rails 8. Instead of a threaded hole, the screw can also cooperate with a nut for screwing the plate elements 22 against the rails 8.

In one embodiment of the invention, the base 21 is designed in such a way that the base 21 is located both in FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd position shown can be attached to the rails 8 and can also be attached in a position rotated by 180 ° to the right or left side of the mounting device 3 or in a position rotated by 180 ° on the mounting device 3. When fixing the base 21 in a 90 ° to the left or as with an arrow in Fig. 1 indicated to the right rotated position, the second massage roller 6 can also run perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the rails 8 instead of in the folded position parallel to the rails 8 and can be used for massage and therapy of a body part of a user to be treated.

In Fig. 3 Three different types of massage rollers 27 with shaft 14 are disclosed, which can be used as first massage roller 2 with its shaft 14 in the receptacles of the holder. The one massage roller 2, 27 has a spherical shape and is already in the Fig. 1 and 2nd shown. The other massage roller 27 has two spherical ends which are connected to one another by a central section, the central section having a smaller diameter than the two spherical ends. The third massage roller 27 is, for example, cylindrical. However, the invention is not limited to the forms of massage rollers 27 shown. The massage rollers 27 can have any shape, preferably a rotationally symmetrical shape, which is suitable for treating a fascia of a person's body. For example, another massage roller can have a spherical, oval and / or conical shape, etc. Optionally, the respective massage roller 27 can also have knobs (not shown).

As in the embodiment in Fig. 3 is shown, the respective massage roller 27 is attached to the associated shaft 14. For this purpose, the shaft 14 has, for example, corrugation on the outside, as in FIG Fig. 3 is shown. At the two ends of the shaft 14, bearing bushes 18 or plain bearing bushes, for example made of plastic, are attached, with which the shaft 14 can be received and rotated in the associated receptacles of the carrier.

The shapes for massage rollers 27 described above can be used for the first massage roller 2 and for the second massage roller 6.

In the Fig. 4 and 5 is the therapy device 1 with the first and second massage devices 4, 5 according to the Fig. 1 and 2nd shown, however, the first massage roller with its shaft has been replaced by another first massage roller 2 with its shaft 14. The new first massage roller 2 has a cylindrical shape instead of a spherical shape. Furthermore, the carrier 16 with the first massage roller 2 is pivoted into a horizontal position and into the Fig. 4 and 5 at different heights, depending on the part of the user's body to be treated. As before with reference to Fig. 1 and 2nd has been described, in one embodiment of the invention the carrier 16 and the massage roller 2 connected to the carrier 16 can additionally be designed to be rotatable on the base and lockable in the rotated position. The basis is like this trained that they are in a rotated position and both, for example, in a horizontal and vertical position, as shown in Fig. 4 and 5 are shown, can be attached to the rails 8.

Furthermore, the second massage roller is 6 in Fig. 4 shown in a position expanded, for example, by 90 °. As described above, in one embodiment the massage roller 6 or the holder 13 can be locked with the massage roller 6 in various unfolded positions, for example in a position unfolded by 45 ° and in a position unfolded by 70 °. In a further embodiment, the holder 13 with the massage roller 6 can also be folded in and out by means of a motor, for example an electric motor. The bracket 13 with the massage roller 6 can optionally be moved and locked in different unfolded positions by the motor.

In Fig. 6 is the therapy device 1 with the massage devices 4 and 5 and their massage rollers 2, 6 according to the Fig. 4 and 5 shown. As in Fig. 6 is shown, the second massage roller 6, for example connected to the carrier 16 at the lower end of the holding device 3, can be folded forward by, for example, 90 ° and used, for example, to massage the fascia or fasciae of the Achilles tendon and the fasciae of the lower leg. For this purpose, the area of the Achilles tendon and the lower leg is moved along the second massage roller 6, so that the second massage roller 6 rolls up and down on the Achilles tendon and the lower leg.

In Fig. 7 is furthermore the therapy device 1 with the massage devices 4 and 5 according to FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd shown, wherein the first spherical massage roller is replaced by a first massage roller 2 with two spherical ends and a constricted middle section. The bracket 13 with the new first massage roller 2 is attached parallel to the rails 8 and at the level of a user's back on the rails 8. The user can in the Fig. 7 Embodiment shown in the direction of arrow move along the first massage roller 2 with its body part to be treated and roll the massage roller 2 on the body part to be treated in order to massage the fascia in this area, as previously with reference to FIG Fig. 1 and 2nd has been described.

Although the present invention has been described above on the basis of the preferred exemplary embodiments, it is not restricted thereto, but rather can be modified in a variety of ways within the scope of the claims.

Reference symbol list

1

Therapy device

2nd

first massage role

3rd

Mounting device

4th

first massage facility

5

second massage facility

6

second massage roller

7

wall

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rail

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hanger

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Bottom (bracket)

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Thigh

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screw

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bracket

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wave

15

admission

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carrier

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Support leg

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Bearing bush

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annular section (support leg)

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Screw (carrier)

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Base

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Plate element

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Swivel element

24th

Wave section

25th

screw

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cap

27th

Massage roller

Claims (11)

1. Therapy device (1) for treating fascial adhesions in a person, having:

   a mounting device (3) for fixing to a wall (7) or a wall-like element, the mounting device (3) comprising a guide in the form of two rails (8);

   at least one massage device (4; 5), which has at least one massage roll (2; 6) which is rotatable about its axis and formed to stimulate fasciae of the human body;

   the at least one massage device (4; 5) being attached to the mounting device (3) so as to be manually displaceable and lockable in different positions along the mounting device (3), the at least one massage device (4; 5) being attached to the rails (8) by way of a first mounting (13), characterised in that the first mounting (13) has a first base (21) comprising two plate elements (22), which are arranged on opposite outer faces of the rails (8) and each have a hole for passing a screw through for screwing the plate elements (22) against the rails (8), so as to clamp the first base (21) of the first mounting (13) in place on the rails (8), the first base (21) being manually displaceable and lockable along the rails and being fixable on the rails (8) of the mounting device (3) rotated through an angle of up to 180° with respect to at least a right or left face of the holding device (3).
2. Therapy device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one massage device comprises a first massage device (4) comprising at least one first massage roll (2), the first mounting (13) connecting the first massage device (4) to the mounting device (3).
3. Therapy device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the massage roll (2) is arranged on a shaft (14) and wherein the first mounting (13) has a support (16) comprising a first and a second support limb (17), each support limb (17) having a receiver (15) for receiving an end of the shaft (14), the shaft (14) being rotatable together with the massage roll (2) in the receivers (15) of the support (16) and/or the massage roll (2) being provided rotatbaly on the shaft (14).
4. Therapy device according to claim 3, wherein the support (16) is connected to the first base (21), which is attached so as to be displaceable and lockable along the mounting device (3), the support (16) being rigidly connected to the first base (21) or rotatably connected to the first base (21) via a rotary joint so as to rotate the first massage roll (2) of the first massage device (4) through an angle of up to 90° or up to 180° with respect to at least a right or left face of the mounting device (3).
5. Therapy device according to either claim 3 or claim 4, wherein at least one support limb (17) is rigidly connected to the support (16) or provided so as to be displaceable along the support (16) and preferably additionally lockable on the support (16).
6. Therapy device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the massage device comprises a second massage device (5) comprising at least one second massage roll (6), the therapy device (1) having a second mounting (13) which connects the second massage device (5) to the second mounting device (3), the second mounting (13) being formed in such a way that the second massage roll (6) of the second massage device (5) can be pivoted outwards, in particular through an angle of up to 90° or up to 180°, the massage roll (6) being formed so as to be pivotable outwards through the second mounting (13) manually or using at least one motor, in particular electric motor, and lockable in at least one outwardly pivoted position.
7. Therapy device according to claim 6, wherein the second mounting (13) has a support (16) on which a pivot element (23) is received so as to be pivotable outwards, the pivot element (23) having a shaft portion (24) for receiving the second massage roll (6), the support (16) in particular being connected to a second base (21), which is attached so as to be fixed in place on the mounting device (3) or displaceable and lockable along the mounting device (3), and which can in particular be fixed to the mounting device (3) rotated through an angle of up to 90° or up to 180° on the mounting device (3) with respect to at least a right or left face of the mounting device (3).
8. Therapy device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the massage roll (2, 6, 27) is formed cylindrical, spherical, barbell-shaped, ball-shaped, oval and/or conical, and wherein the massage roll (2, 6, 27) is produced in particular from foam and/or rubber and configured, in particular in terms of hardness and shape, for stimulating fasciae.
9. Therapy device according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the massage roll (2, 6, 7) and/or the shaft (14) are formed so as to be rotatable using at least one associated motor, in particular electric motor.
10. Therapy device according to any of claims 5 to 9, wherein at least one displaceable support limb (17) is displaceable and lockable along the associated support (16) manually or using at least one motor, in particular electric motor.
11. Therapy device according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein a blocking stop device, in particular a frictional obstacle and/or a spring-loaded obstacle, is provided on the first and/or second mounting (13), the shaft (14) and/or the massage roll (2, 6, 7), the blocking stop device being formed so as to stop or reduce the rotation of the massage roll (2, 6, 7) in the event of a predetermined compressive force on the massage roll (2, 6, 7), in particular a switch being provided on the first and/or second mounting (13), the shaft (14) and/or the massage roll (2, 6, 7) and being formed in such a way that when actuated it reduces, prevents or releases rotation of the shaft (14).

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