WO2003030806A1 - Stabiliser for walking and rehabilitation purposes - Google Patents

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WO2003030806A1
WO2003030806A1 PCT/MX2001/000075 MX0100075W WO03030806A1 WO 2003030806 A1 WO2003030806 A1 WO 2003030806A1 MX 0100075 W MX0100075 W MX 0100075W WO 03030806 A1 WO03030806 A1 WO 03030806A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A61H3/008—Using suspension devices for supporting the body in an upright walking or standing position, e.g. harnesses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D13/00—Other nursery furniture
    • A47D13/04—Apparatus for helping babies to walk; Baby walkers
    • A47D13/043—Baby walkers with a seat
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A61H3/04—Wheeled walking aids for disabled persons
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1619—Thorax
    • A61H2201/1621—Holding means therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
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  • the apparatus of the present invention provides a safe support for its transfer.
  • Stabilizer for gait and rehabilitation is indispensable.
  • a first objective of the invention is to solve cases for early rehabilitation and skeletal muscle dysfunction both aimed at providing the ability to achieve autonomous gait.
  • Independent ambulation is essential to prevent the deterioration of motor functions and therefore the deterioration of the body, so it is essential to use the gait stabilizer and early rehabilitation.
  • the stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation of the present invention consists of a corset, which together with a transfer vehicle with the appropriate safety to protect the patient in case of instability that may cause loss of his foot station, is this apparatus intended to defend him from an injury that causes his fall. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES.
  • FIG. 1 the apparatus of the present invention is illustrated closed
  • FIG. 2 the apparatus of the present invention open is illustrated
  • FIG. 3 the base ring of the apparatus of the invention is illustrated
  • FIG. 4 a cross-section is shown along line 4-4 of FIG. 3,
  • FIG. 5 the intermediate ring of the invention is illustrated
  • Figure 6 illustrates the top ring of the device of the invention
  • the apparatus of the present invention is described with reference to the figures.
  • the gear stabilizing apparatus 10 of the present invention comprises a structure 15 that gives support and stability to the march so that the patient can walk in addition to supporting the patient preventing him from falling.
  • the structure 15 comprises a lower ring 20, an intermediate ring 30 and an upper ring 40.
  • the intermediate rings 30 and lower 20 are joined by means of lower posts 25.
  • the intermediate rings 30 and upper 40 are joined by means of upper posts 35 .
  • the rings 20, 30 and 40 are made up of at least two circular segments that define the circumference of each ring.
  • Figure 2 illustrates the circular segments 21 and 22 of the lower ring 20, and the circular segments 41 and 42 of the upper ring 40.
  • the ends of each circular segment comprise joining means placed at the ends thereof.
  • a first connection between the circular segments is achieved by means of a hinge 16 placed at the proximal ends of each circular segment of the lower ring 20.
  • Figure 2 illustrates the proximal ends 23 of segments 21 and 22 of the ring 20, and the proximal ends 43 of the circular segments 41 and 42 of the ring 40.
  • the hinge 16 is intended to allow the distal ends of each circular segment of each ring to be separated.
  • the first joining means consist of insurance.
  • the second connection between the circular segments is achieved by means of locks 17 at the distal ends.
  • the distal ends 24 of the circular segments 21 and 22 of the lower ring 20, and the distal ends 44 of the circular segments 41 and 42 of the upper ring 40 are illustrated in Figure 2.
  • the lower ring 17 is defined by the union of the circular segments 21 and 22 by means of the hinge 16 and the lock 17.
  • the intermediate ring 30 is defined by the union of the segments 31 and 32 by means of two locks. 17 that join the ends of each segment.
  • the upper ring 40 is also formed by the union of segments 41 and 42 by means of two locks 17.
  • the stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 can be separated into Two parts.
  • a hinge 17 and a lock 16 can be arranged in each of the intermediate and upper rings.
  • the connection means in the ring 20 consist of two locks and also means to facilitate the opening of the apparatus 10 of the present invention for example a third circular segment of the ring 21 which is removed to allow movement of the apparatus and which is placed once the apparatus has been closed.
  • Said third segment of aron 21 comprises locks to be secured with the first and second circular segment of the ring 20.
  • the locks 17 are intended to allow the rings 20, 30 and 40 to be opened to allow the patient to be placed inside the stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 of the present invention. Through this mechanism there is no need to lift the patient or perform any other type of complicated maneuver. To insert the patient into the device, the lock 17 must be released, extend the circular segments so that the distal ends are separated, place the patient close to the center and secure the distal ends again. With this, the patient will remain inside the stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10.
  • the lower connecting posts 25 and upper 35 are adapted with a variable length device 55.
  • the variable dimension device can be any device known in the art.
  • the variable dimension device 55 preferably consists of two tubes of different diameter so that one is inserted into the other.
  • the larger diameter tube comprises holes aligned in the longitudinal direction, while the smaller diameter tube comprises a transverse bolt to be placed in any of the holes of the larger diameter tube.
  • the bolt ensures a desired position when inserted into any of them.
  • the cross bolt protrudes from the hole arranged in the outer tube of larger diameter.
  • variable length device of the lower posts 25 allows the apparatus to acquire the dimension of the user's legs. While the variable-dimension device of the suppressor posts 35 allows the upper ring 40 to achieve a position close to the patient's armpits.
  • the stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 of the present invention further comprises crutch means 50. These consist of a pair of cushion for armpits 51 and hand brackets 52. The cushions 51 are placed in the upper ring 40. Said cushions 51 are similar to those used in the crutches of the prior art. The cushions 45 are intended to provide a soft element to the patient's armpits.
  • a pair of supports 52 are placed on the upper posts 35, these are intended to provide support for the patient's hand to be held.
  • the patient's legs, thorax and head are inside the stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10, while the arms are outside the apparatus 10.
  • the patient is held by the apparatus 10. In such a way that the patient can only fall if he raises his arms.
  • the device further comprises suspension means 60.
  • the suspension means 60 provides an additional fastening element to the crutch means 50.
  • the suspension means 60 is intended to prevent the patient from falling when he is releases from braces 52.
  • This characteristic is particularly important if patients are often considered to be weakened due to their convalescence status. Dizziness or emptying can cause a patient to fade and fall.
  • the suspension means 60 consist of a corset 61.
  • the corset 61 may be placed in the patient's chest and subsequently attached to the structure 15 of the apparatus by means of fastening means 62.
  • the corset 61 is fixedly secured to the structure 15 of the apparatus by the clamping means 62 and is placed on the patient before securing the distal ends of the circular segments of the rings 10, 20 and 30.
  • the stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 of the present invention optionally comprises resting means 70.
  • Said means has for the purpose of providing rest and / or additional support to the patient, while remaining inside the apparatus of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 the resting means 70 is illustrated.
  • the resting means 70 comprises a seat 71 that is centrally arranged inside the stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10, this has a shape somewhat similar to a bicycle seat.
  • the seat is placed on a pole 72 which in turn is placed on a crossbar 73 joined at its two ends to the lower ring 10.
  • the direction of the crossbar 73 is preferred in the direction of the movement of the legs. In said arrangement, the traverse 73 will not obstruct the patient's steps.
  • the post 72 additionally comprises means of variable length so that the position of the seat can acquire a variable height in accordance with the patient's height.
  • the seat may be offset, preferably it may be positioned so that the patient's back is closer to the walls of the apparatus 10. Such a position allows the patient to extend the legs forward. Still sitting, the patient can move the legs and generate a displacement.
  • the seat can be part of the suspension system 60.
  • the seat is part of the corset and it is not necessary to incorporate the post 72 and crossbar 73.
  • the corset is understood until the patient's crotch .
  • rotating means 80 such as wheels or slices 81 placed in the lower portion of the apparatus 10 in contact with the floor.
  • the stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 comprises wheels and further comprises a braking mechanism (not shown) that can be operated from the supports 52.
  • This help and protection system has application in:
  • the stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 described has the following advantages.

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The invention relates to a stabilising device that is used for walking and rehabilitation purposes (10). The inventive device comprises a structure (15) consisting of a lower ring (20), an intermediary ring (30) and an upper ring (40), said lower (20), intermediary (30) and upper (40) rings having at least two circular segments which define the circumference of each ring. The ends of each of said circular segments are provided with connection means, said intermediary (30) and lower (20) rings being connected by means of lower posts (25) and said intermediary (30) and upper (40) rings being connected by means of upper posts (35). Moreover, the inventive device also comprises crutches (50) consisting of a pair of underarm cushions (51) and hand supports (52) and rotary means (80), such as wheels or castors (81), which are disposed on the lower part of the device (10) so as to be in contact with the ground. In addition, said device comprises a girdle (61), which encircles the thorax of the patient, and means for fixing (62) said girdle (61) to the structure (15) of the device.

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ESTABILIZADOR PARA LA MARCHA Y REHABILITACIÓN. STABILIZER FOR THE MARCH AND REHABILITATION.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
En la practica médica se hace indispensable diariamente, el empleo de un aparato que estabilice al paciente para iniciar procesos de rehabilitación temprana, principalmente postquirúrgicos o por afecciones del sistema músculo-esquelético.In medical practice it is essential daily, the use of an apparatus that stabilizes the patient to initiate early rehabilitation processes, mainly post-surgical or for musculoskeletal system conditions.
Existen muchos casos de pacientes con discapacidad para realizar la marcha, por lo que el aparato de la presente invención proporciona un apoyo seguro para su traslado.There are many cases of patients with disabilities to perform the march, so the apparatus of the present invention provides a safe support for its transfer.
En estos dos casos fundamentalmente el empleo del aparato de esta invención: Estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación, se hace indispensable.In these two cases fundamentally the use of the apparatus of this invention: Stabilizer for gait and rehabilitation, is indispensable.
Un primer objetivo de la invención consiste en resolver los casos para rehabilitación temprana y disfunción músculo esquelético encaminados ambos a proveer la capacidad de conseguir una marcha autónoma.A first objective of the invention is to solve cases for early rehabilitation and skeletal muscle dysfunction both aimed at providing the ability to achieve autonomous gait.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN.DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
La deambulación independiente es fundamental para evitar el deterioro de las funciones motoras y por tanto el deterioro corporal, por esto es indispensable el uso del aparato estabilizador de la marcha y rehabilitación temprana.Independent ambulation is essential to prevent the deterioration of motor functions and therefore the deterioration of the body, so it is essential to use the gait stabilizer and early rehabilitation.
El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación de la presente invención consiste de un corsé, que unido a un vehículo de traslado con las debidas seguridades para proteger al paciente en caso de inestabilidad que pueda provocar perdida de su estación de pie, sea éste aparato destinado a defenderlo de una lesión que provoque su caída. DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FIGURAS.The stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation of the present invention consists of a corset, which together with a transfer vehicle with the appropriate safety to protect the patient in case of instability that may cause loss of his foot station, is this apparatus intended to defend him from an injury that causes his fall. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES.
En la FIG. 1 se ilustra el aparato de la presente invención cerrado,In FIG. 1 the apparatus of the present invention is illustrated closed,
En la FIG. 2 se ilustra el aparato de la presente invención abierto,In FIG. 2 the apparatus of the present invention open is illustrated,
En la FIG. 3 se ilustra el aro base del aparato de la invención,In FIG. 3 the base ring of the apparatus of the invention is illustrated,
En la FIG. 4 se ilustra un corte transversal a lo largo de la línea 4-4 de la FIG. 3,In FIG. 4 a cross-section is shown along line 4-4 of FIG. 3,
En la FIG. 5 se ilustra el aro intermedio de la invención,In FIG. 5 the intermediate ring of the invention is illustrated,
En la figura 6 se ¡lustra el aro superior del aparto de la invención,Figure 6 illustrates the top ring of the device of the invention,
En la figura 7 se ilustra un corte transversal a lo largo de la línea 7-7 de la FIG. 6.A cross section along line 7-7 of FIG. 6.
DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DE LA INVENCIÓN.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION.
El aparto de la presente invención se describe con referencia a las figuras. El aparato estabilizador para la marcha 10 de la presente invención. Comprende una estructura 15 que da soporte y estabilidad a la marcha para que el paciente pueda caminar además de que sostiene al paciente evitando que caiga. La estructura 15 comprende un aro inferior 20, un aro intermedio 30 y un aro superior 40. Los aros intermedio 30 e inferior 20 están unidos por medio de postes inferiores 25. Los aros intermedio 30 y superior 40 están unidos por medio de postes superiores 35.The apparatus of the present invention is described with reference to the figures. The gear stabilizing apparatus 10 of the present invention. It comprises a structure 15 that gives support and stability to the march so that the patient can walk in addition to supporting the patient preventing him from falling. The structure 15 comprises a lower ring 20, an intermediate ring 30 and an upper ring 40. The intermediate rings 30 and lower 20 are joined by means of lower posts 25. The intermediate rings 30 and upper 40 are joined by means of upper posts 35 .
Los aros 20, 30 y 40 se componen de por lo menos dos segmentos circulares que definen la circunferencia de cada aro. En la figura 2 se ilustran los segmentos circulares 21 y 22 del aro inferior 20, y los segmentos circulares 41 y 42 del aro superior 40. Los extremos de cada segmento circular comprenden medios de unión colocados en los extremos de los mismos. Una primer unión entre los segmentos circulares se consigue por medio de una bisagra 16 colocada en los extremos proximales de cada segmento circular del aro inferior 20. En la figura 2 se ¡lustran los extremos proximales 23 de los segmentos 21 y 22 del aro 20, y los extremos proximales 43 de los segmentos circulares 41 y 42 del aro 40. La bisagra 16 tiene por objeto permitir que los extremos distales de cada segmento circular de cada aro puedan ser separados. En los aros intermedio y superior 30 y 40 los primeros medios de unión consisten de seguros.The rings 20, 30 and 40 are made up of at least two circular segments that define the circumference of each ring. Figure 2 illustrates the circular segments 21 and 22 of the lower ring 20, and the circular segments 41 and 42 of the upper ring 40. The ends of each circular segment comprise joining means placed at the ends thereof. A first connection between the circular segments is achieved by means of a hinge 16 placed at the proximal ends of each circular segment of the lower ring 20. Figure 2 illustrates the proximal ends 23 of segments 21 and 22 of the ring 20, and the proximal ends 43 of the circular segments 41 and 42 of the ring 40. The hinge 16 is intended to allow the distal ends of each circular segment of each ring to be separated. In the intermediate and upper rings 30 and 40 the first joining means consist of insurance.
La segunda unión entre los segmentos circulares se consigue por medio de seguros 17 en los extremos distales. En la figura 2 se ilustran los extremos distales 24 de los segmento circulares 21 y 22 del aro inferior 20, y los extremos distales 44 de los segmentos circulares 41 y 42 del aro superior 40.The second connection between the circular segments is achieved by means of locks 17 at the distal ends. The distal ends 24 of the circular segments 21 and 22 of the lower ring 20, and the distal ends 44 of the circular segments 41 and 42 of the upper ring 40 are illustrated in Figure 2.
De esta manera el aro inferior 17 esta definido por la unión de los segmentos circulares 21 y 22 por medio de la bisagra 16 y el seguro 17. El aro intermedio 30 es definido por la unión de los segmentos 31 y 32 por medio de dos seguros 17 que unen los extremos de cada segmento. El aro superior 40 también se encuentra formado por la unión de los segmentos 41 y 42 por medio de dos seguros 17.In this way the lower ring 17 is defined by the union of the circular segments 21 and 22 by means of the hinge 16 and the lock 17. The intermediate ring 30 is defined by the union of the segments 31 and 32 by means of two locks. 17 that join the ends of each segment. The upper ring 40 is also formed by the union of segments 41 and 42 by means of two locks 17.
Sin embargo, como será evidente a un técnico en la materia, en el aro inferior 20 es posible prescindir de la bisagra 16 y sustituirla por otro seguro 17. Con el arreglo anterior, el aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 puede ser separado en dos partes.However, as will be apparent to a person skilled in the art, in the lower ring 20 it is possible to dispense with the hinge 16 and replace it with another lock 17. With the above arrangement, the stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 can be separated into Two parts.
En otra modalidad de la invención, puede disponerse en cada uno de los aros intermedio y superior una bisagra 17 y un seguro 16. En esta modalidad, los medios de unión en el aro 20 consisten de dos seguros y además medios para facilitar la abertura del aparato 10 de la presente invención por ejemplo un tercer segmento circular del aro 21 que se retira para permitir el movimiento del aparato y que se coloca una vez que el aparato se ha cerrado. Dicho tercer segmento de aron 21 comprende seguros para asegurarse con el primer y segundo segmento circular del aro 20.In another embodiment of the invention, a hinge 17 and a lock 16 can be arranged in each of the intermediate and upper rings. In this embodiment, the connection means in the ring 20 consist of two locks and also means to facilitate the opening of the apparatus 10 of the present invention for example a third circular segment of the ring 21 which is removed to allow movement of the apparatus and which is placed once the apparatus has been closed. Said third segment of aron 21 comprises locks to be secured with the first and second circular segment of the ring 20.
Opcionalmente pueden disponerse de medios para reducir el diámetro del aro superior 40, esto con objeto de que el aparato ajuste lo mejor posible al tórax del paciente. Los seguros 17 tienen por objeto permitir que los aros 20, 30 y 40 puedan abrirse para permitir al paciente colocarse al interior del aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de la presente invención. Por medio de dicho mecanismo no hay necesidad de levantar al paciente ni realizar cualquier otro tipo de maniobra complicada. Para introducir al paciente en el aparato deberá liberarse el seguro 17, extender los segmentos circulares de modo que los extremos distales sean separados, colocar al paciente cerca del centro y volver a asegurar los extremos distales. Con lo anterior el paciente quedará al interior del aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10.Optionally, means may be available to reduce the diameter of the upper ring 40, this in order that the apparatus best fits the patient's chest. The locks 17 are intended to allow the rings 20, 30 and 40 to be opened to allow the patient to be placed inside the stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 of the present invention. Through this mechanism there is no need to lift the patient or perform any other type of complicated maneuver. To insert the patient into the device, the lock 17 must be released, extend the circular segments so that the distal ends are separated, place the patient close to the center and secure the distal ends again. With this, the patient will remain inside the stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10.
Los postes de unión inferiores 25 y superiores 35 están adaptados con un dispositivo de longitud variable 55. Con este dispositivo 55 se provee para que el aparato 10 pueda adquirir una altura variable de modo que pueda ser ajustado a la estatura del paciente. El dispositivo de dimensión variable puede ser cualquier dispositivo conocido en la técnica. El dispositivo de dimensión variable 55 preferentemente consiste de dos tubos de distinto diámetro de modo que uno se introduzca en el otro. El tubo de diámetro mayor comprende orificios alineados en la dirección longitudinal, en tanto que el tubo de diámetro menor comprende un perno transversal para ser colocado en cualquiera de los orificios del tubo de diámetro mayor. El perno se asegura una posición deseada al introducirse en cualquiera de ellos. El perno transversal sobresale del orificio dispuesto en el tubo exterior de mayor diámetro.The lower connecting posts 25 and upper 35 are adapted with a variable length device 55. With this device 55 it is provided so that the apparatus 10 can acquire a variable height so that it can be adjusted to the patient's height. The variable dimension device can be any device known in the art. The variable dimension device 55 preferably consists of two tubes of different diameter so that one is inserted into the other. The larger diameter tube comprises holes aligned in the longitudinal direction, while the smaller diameter tube comprises a transverse bolt to be placed in any of the holes of the larger diameter tube. The bolt ensures a desired position when inserted into any of them. The cross bolt protrudes from the hole arranged in the outer tube of larger diameter.
El dispositivo de longitud variable de los postes inferiores 25 permite que el aparato adquiera la dimensión de las piernas del usuario. Mientras el dispositivo de dimensión variable de los postes supriores 35 permiten que el aro superior 40 pueda conseguir una posición cercana a las axilas del paciente.The variable length device of the lower posts 25 allows the apparatus to acquire the dimension of the user's legs. While the variable-dimension device of the suppressor posts 35 allows the upper ring 40 to achieve a position close to the patient's armpits.
El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de la presente invención comprende adicionalmente medios de muleta 50. Estos consiste de un par de cojines para axilas 51 y soportes de mano 52. Los cojines 51 se encuentran colocados en el aro superior 40. Dichos cojines 51 son similares a los empleados en las muletas de la técnica previa. Los cojines 45 tienen por objeto proporcionar un elemento suave a las axilas del paciente.The stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 of the present invention further comprises crutch means 50. These consist of a pair of cushion for armpits 51 and hand brackets 52. The cushions 51 are placed in the upper ring 40. Said cushions 51 are similar to those used in the crutches of the prior art. The cushions 45 are intended to provide a soft element to the patient's armpits.
Un par de apoyos 52 se encuentran colocados sobre los postes superiores 35, estos tienen por objeto proporcionar un apoyo para que la mano del paciente se sujete.A pair of supports 52 are placed on the upper posts 35, these are intended to provide support for the patient's hand to be held.
De esta manera, las piernas, tórax y cabeza del paciente se encuentran al interior del aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10, mientras que los brazos se encuentran en el exterior del aparato 10. Por medio de brazos y manos el paciente se sujeta del aparato 10. De tal manera que el paciente solo puede caer si levanta los brazos.In this way, the patient's legs, thorax and head are inside the stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10, while the arms are outside the apparatus 10. By means of arms and hands the patient is held by the apparatus 10. In such a way that the patient can only fall if he raises his arms.
En una modalidad de la invención, el aparto comprende adicionalmente medios de suspensión 60. Los medios de suspensión 60 proporcionan un elemento de sujeción adicional a los medios de muleta 50. Los medios de suspensión 60 tienen por objeto evitar que el paciente pueda caer cuando este se suelta de los apoyos 52.In one embodiment of the invention, the device further comprises suspension means 60. The suspension means 60 provides an additional fastening element to the crutch means 50. The suspension means 60 is intended to prevent the patient from falling when he is releases from braces 52.
Esta característica reviste particular importancia si se considera que con frecuencia los pacientes, debido a su estado de convalecencia se encuentran debilitados. Un mareo o vagido puede ocasionar que un paciente se desvanezca y caiga.This characteristic is particularly important if patients are often considered to be weakened due to their convalescence status. Dizziness or emptying can cause a patient to fade and fall.
De conformidad con la FIG. 1. los medios de suspensión 60 consisten de un corsé 61. En una modalidad de la invención, el corsé 61 puede colocarse en el tórax del paciente y posteriormente asirse a la estructura 15 del aparato por medios de sujeción 62. En otra modalidad de la invención el corsé 61 se encuentra asegurado de manera fija a la estructura 15 del aparato por los medios de sujeción 62 y es colocado al paciente antes de asegurar los extremos distales de los segmentos circulares de los aros 10, 20 y 30.In accordance with FIG. 1. The suspension means 60 consist of a corset 61. In one embodiment of the invention, the corset 61 may be placed in the patient's chest and subsequently attached to the structure 15 of the apparatus by means of fastening means 62. In another embodiment of the Invention, the corset 61 is fixedly secured to the structure 15 of the apparatus by the clamping means 62 and is placed on the patient before securing the distal ends of the circular segments of the rings 10, 20 and 30.
El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de la presente invención comprende opcionalmente medios de reposo 70. Dichos medios tiene por objeto proporcionar un reposo y/o un apoyo adicional al paciente, mientras permanece en el interior del aparato de la presente invención. En las FIGS. 3 y 4 se ilustra el medio de reposo 70.The stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 of the present invention optionally comprises resting means 70. Said means has for the purpose of providing rest and / or additional support to the patient, while remaining inside the apparatus of the present invention. In FIGS. 3 and 4 the resting means 70 is illustrated.
El medio de reposo 70 comprende un asiento 71 que se encuentra centralmente dispuesto en el interior del aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10, este tiene una forma un poco similar a un asiento de bicicleta. El asiento se encuentra colocado sobre un poste 72 que a su vez se encuentra colocado sobre un travesano 73 unido en sus dos extremos al aro inferior 10. La dirección del travesano 73 se prefiere sea en la dirección del movimiento de las piernas. En dicha disposición el travesano 73 no obstaculizará los pasos del paciente.The resting means 70 comprises a seat 71 that is centrally arranged inside the stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10, this has a shape somewhat similar to a bicycle seat. The seat is placed on a pole 72 which in turn is placed on a crossbar 73 joined at its two ends to the lower ring 10. The direction of the crossbar 73 is preferred in the direction of the movement of the legs. In said arrangement, the traverse 73 will not obstruct the patient's steps.
El poste 72 adicionalmente comprende medios de longitud variable con objeto de que la posición del asiento pueda adquirir una altura variable acorde con la estatura del paciente.The post 72 additionally comprises means of variable length so that the position of the seat can acquire a variable height in accordance with the patient's height.
Como será evidente a un técnico en la materia, el asiento puede estar descentrado, preferentemente puede estar colocado de modo que la espalda del paciente quede más cercana a las paredes de aparato 10. Tal posición permite al paciente extender las piernas hacia el frente. Aún sentado, el paciente puede mover las piernas y generar un desplazamiento.As will be apparent to a person skilled in the art, the seat may be offset, preferably it may be positioned so that the patient's back is closer to the walls of the apparatus 10. Such a position allows the patient to extend the legs forward. Still sitting, the patient can move the legs and generate a displacement.
En otra modalidad de la invención el asiento puede formar parte del sistema de suspensión 60. En tal caso el asiento forma parte del corsé y no es necesario incorporar el poste 72 y travesano 73. En este caso el corsé se entiende hasta la entrepierna del paciente.In another embodiment of the invention, the seat can be part of the suspension system 60. In this case the seat is part of the corset and it is not necessary to incorporate the post 72 and crossbar 73. In this case the corset is understood until the patient's crotch .
El desplazamiento del paciente con la estructura es posible por la incorporación de medios rotantes 80 tal como ruedas o rodajas 81 colocadas en la porción inferior del aparato 10 en contacto con el piso.The displacement of the patient with the structure is possible by the incorporation of rotating means 80 such as wheels or slices 81 placed in the lower portion of the apparatus 10 in contact with the floor.
En una modalidad de la invención el aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 comprende ruedas y comprende además un mecanismo de frenado (no ilustrado) que puede ser accionado desde los apoyos 52. Este sistema de ayuda y protección tiene aplicación en:In one embodiment of the invention, the stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 comprises wheels and further comprises a braking mechanism (not shown) that can be operated from the supports 52. This help and protection system has application in:
1. Rehabilitación temprana en pacientes posquirúrgicos.1. Early rehabilitation in postsurgical patients.
2. Mejoría de la función motora. 3. Mejoría de la función circulatoria.2. Improvement of motor function. 3. Improvement of circulatory function.
4. Motivación física y mental.4. Physical and mental motivation.
5. Capacidad de traslado para disfunciones músculo esqueléticas.5. Transfer capacity for skeletal muscle dysfunctions.
6. Seguridad del paciente.6. Patient safety.
7. Estabilidad. 8. Control del traslado.7. Stability. 8. Transfer control.
9. Posibilidad de frenado.9. Possibility of braking.
10. Resuelve una gran cantidad de problemas de esta naturaleza para los casos ya descritos que se presentan diariamente en la consulta medica.10. Solve a large number of problems of this nature for the cases already described that occur daily in the medical consultation.
Justificación:Justification:
El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 descrito posee las siguientes ventajas.The stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 described has the following advantages.
A) Es un aparato de fácil diseñoA) It is an easy design device
B) Material liviano y resistente. C) Plegable y cómodo para traslado del mismo cuando no este en uso. B) Light and strong material. C) Folding and comfortable to move it when not in use.

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1. Aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 que comprende (a) una estructura 15, formada por un aro inferior 20, un aro intermedio 30 y un aro superior 40, los aros inferior 20, intermedio 30 y superior 40 teniendo por lo menos dos segmentos circulares que definen la circunferencia de cada aro, teniendo dichos segmentos circulares medios de unión en los extremos de cada segmento circular, los aros intermedio 30 e inferior 20 estando unidos por medio de postes inferiores 25, los aros intermedio 30 y superior 40 estando unidos por medio de postes superiores 35; (b) medios de muleta 50 formados por un par de cojines para axilas 51 y soportes de mano 52 y medios rotantes 80 tal como ruedas o rodajas 81 colocadas en la porción inferior del aparato 10 en contacto con el piso.1. Stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 comprising (a) a structure 15, formed by a lower ring 20, an intermediate ring 30 and an upper ring 40, the lower rings 20, intermediate 30 and upper 40 having at least two circular segments defining the circumference of each ring, said circular segments having means of attachment at the ends of each circular segment, the intermediate rings 30 and lower 20 being joined by means of lower posts 25, the intermediate rings 30 and upper 40 being joined by means of upper posts 35; (b) crutch means 50 formed by a pair of cushion for armpits 51 and hand brackets 52 and rotating means 80 such as wheels or slices 81 placed in the lower portion of the apparatus 10 in contact with the floor.
2. El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 en donde los medios de unión comprenden bisagras y seguros.2. The stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 according to claim 1 wherein the joining means comprise hinges and locks.
3. El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 en donde los postes inferiores 25 y los postes superiores 35 comprenden un dispositivo de longitud variable 55 que tiene por objeto que el aparato 10 pueda adquirir una altura variable.3. The stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 according to claim 1 wherein the lower posts 25 and the upper posts 35 comprise a device of variable length 55 which is intended for the apparatus 10 to acquire a variable height.
4. El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 que adicionalmente comprende medios de suspensión 60 los cuales proporcionan un elemento de sujeción adicional a los medios de muleta 50.4. The stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 according to claim 1 further comprising suspension means 60 which provide an additional fastener to the crutch means 50.
5. El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de conformidad con la reivindicación 4 en donde los medios de suspensión 60 comprenden un corsé 61 que se coloca en el tórax del paciente y medios de sujeción 62 que aseguran el corsé 61 a la estructura 15. 5. The stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 according to claim 4 wherein the suspension means 60 comprise a corset 61 that is placed in the patient's chest and fastening means 62 that secure the corset 61 to the structure 15 .
6. El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de conformidad con la reivindicación 5 en donde el corsé se extiende hasta la entrepierna del usuario.6. The stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 according to claim 5 wherein the corset extends to the user's crotch.
7. El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 que adicionalmente comprende medios de reposo 70 para proporcionar un reposo y/o un apoyo adicional al paciente mientras permanece en el interior del aparato 10.7. The stabilizing apparatus for gait and rehabilitation 10 in accordance with claim 1 further comprising rest means 70 to provide rest and / or additional support to the patient while remaining inside the apparatus 10.
8. El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 en donde los medios de reposo comprenden un asiento 71 que se encuentra centralmente dispuesto en el interior del aparato 10, colocado sobre un poste 72 que a su vez se encuentra colocado sobre un travesano 73 unido en sus dos extremos al aro inferior 10.8. The stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 according to claim 1 wherein the resting means comprise a seat 71 that is centrally arranged inside the apparatus 10, placed on a pole 72 which in turn is located placed on a crossbar 73 attached at its two ends to the lower ring 10.
9. El aparato estabilizador para la marcha y rehabilitación 10 de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 en donde los medios rodantes comprenden ruedas y adicionalmente un mecanismo de frenado accionado desde los soportes de mano 52. 9. The stabilizing apparatus for walking and rehabilitation 10 according to claim 1 wherein the rolling means comprise wheels and additionally a braking mechanism actuated from the hand brackets 52.
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