RU2401095C1 - Massage technique and apparatus for implementation thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicine. ^ SUBSTANCE: massaging effect is ensured by continuous and pulsing air jet of frequency 1-10 Hz at temperature to 45C flowing from a massage head under pressure. The air used for massage is preliminary purified. The continuous and pulsing jets are used simultaneously at air pressure 10 atm; all groups of jets are relocated simultaneously over the specified area with moving skin with adipose layer on a local site with a group of continuous jets and covering this area with the group of pulsing jets. Air pressure and distance of the head to skin are specified individually by visual estimation. The massage head comprising a case with two isolated spaces is used. Air outflow vents from each space are localised over the area of size and shape specified with considering an estimated coverage area. A massage air supply unit comprises an air dehumidification receiver, an air heating receiver and two coarse and fine purification filter blocks. The apparatus is supplied with air feed channels in continuous and pulsing modes, a pressure regulator. ^ EFFECT: improved safety and efficiency of air jet massage that ensures deep and complex treatment of the local area, eliminating skin exposure to malignant ambient microorganisms. ^ 2 cl, 9 dwg, 5 ex

Description

The present invention relates to medicine, in particular to methods and devices for therapeutic, sports and hygienic massage, using air jets as an effective means.

A known method of therapeutic effect on the zone of biologically active points of the human body (RF Patent No. 2230545, IPC A61H 39/04, A61H 39/06, A61H 9/00, published on 06/20/2004), including exposure to a continuous and / or pulsating stream air at a pressure of up to 3 atm and a temperature of up to 45 ° C, with a tip distance from the skin of 1.5-2.0 cm. When using the pulsating jet mode, the pulse supply frequency is 1-10 Hz. To create a calming effect, the air stream is raised impulsively with a frequency of 1-3 Hz, and for an exciting effect - with a frequency of 4-10 Hz.

The disadvantages of the above method can be attributed to the fact that it is not effective enough and is only applicable for massage of individual points, can have an alternating effect of continuous and pulsating jets, and is not convenient to use on areas of the body more extensive, such as the back, upper and lower limbs. In addition, it has a weak effect, since air pressure up to 3 atm is not able to have a deep effect on the muscles, especially in the presence of subcutaneous fat, and it is rather laborious to create a manual impulse for a long time.

The invention solves the problem of increasing the effectiveness of massage effects with air jets due to the ability to have a deeper and more complex effect on the local area of the body by increasing the area of contact of the air streams with the body, which leads to an increase in the load on the local area of the body, in addition, the safety of massage through the use of pre-purified air, which eliminates the impact on the skin of pathogenic micro-objects from the environment.

In order to obtain the necessary technical effect in the known massage method, including the action of a continuous and pulsating jet of air with a frequency of 1-10 Hz at a temperature of up to 45 ° C flowing out of the nozzle under pressure, the air used for massage is preliminarily cleaned, and the effect is continuous and pulsating have at the same time under air pressure up to 10 atm, using a massage nozzle in the form of a body with two insulated volumes, connected one to the air supply channel in a pulsating mode, and d coal - in a continuous mode, with each stream being divided into separate streams, which are localized into groups and arranged sequentially, alternating a group of continuous streams with a group of pulsating in the area, the size and shape of which is selected taking into account the impact zone, after which all groups of streams are simultaneously moved in the selected zone, carrying out the shift of the skin with the fat layer in the local area using a group of continuous streams and exerting an impact on this area with a group of pulsating streams. The air pressure and the distance from the nozzle to the skin are selected individually based on a visual assessment of the degree of shear of the skin with the fat layer.

The proposed complex effect on the local area is especially effective in areas of the body with a well-defined muscle-fat layer: the lumbar and interscapular region, the collar zone, as well as in the shoulders and thighs. The method allows you to clearly identify reflexogenic zones, shifting the skin-fat layer, and act precisely on the selected exit zone of nerve roots and vegetative fibers that innervate certain organs and systems. Initially, they exert a soft effect with air pressure up to 3 atm, then switch to a stronger effect, gradually increasing air pressure, visually select the degree of shear force of a group of continuous streams and the allocation of the surface muscle group to exert a pulsating effect on it. To exert an effect on the deep muscles of the back, lying under the superficial muscles, as well as in the presence of a significant fat layer, air pressure is chosen up to 10 atm. In the proposed method, a group effect is used by trickles flowing in different modes, which significantly expands the area of impact. Groups of streams are located on the area that is selected depending on the area of influence, i.e. takes into account the width, length, shape of the exposure zone, which increases, firstly, the convenience of the massage therapist and helps to maximize the effect of exposure, reducing the session time.

The proposed method of massage due to the combination of continuous and pulsating modes allows you to have a deeper and stronger effect on the muscles, which reduces hypotrophy, restores the primary contractile function of the muscles. In addition, blood supply to the muscles is improved by improving overall blood circulation, as well as by expanding capillaries and opening new reserve capillaries.

The use of warm, purified air makes massage completely safe for the skin, especially true for facial skin.

Known inkjet massager (RF application No. 99111545, IPC A61H 9/00, publ. 03/27/2001), containing a massage nozzle, a means of fixation, a device for supplying a massage medium. The massage nozzle is made in the form of a mask, the inner surface of which is equipped with nozzles with the possibility of directing the jets of the medium normally to the surface of the skin of the face. The surface of the massage nozzle, internal to the face skin, is made elastic, with the possibility of installing nozzles of the equidistant massaged skin surface. The device for supplying a massage medium is equipped with a pressure regulator, a pulsator and a heat exchange element.

The disadvantages of the above massager can be attributed to the fact that it makes it possible to carry out only alternate effects of jet and pulsating massage modes on a local area of the body surface, acting with each of the massage modes for a certain period of time. This embodiment of the device makes the massage session lasting and reduces its effectiveness. But since face massage does not use elevated pressures and does not apply strong shear forces, it is not suitable for massage on other parts of the body where great effort is needed to obtain a warming and healing effect. In addition, the air used for massage is not subjected to preliminary purification, which does not exclude the ingress of various kinds of micro- and macro-objects that pollute the surrounding air into the system and can lead to at least microdamage of the skin during the massage session.

The invention solves the problem of increasing the efficiency and safety of the massager, as well as expanding the areas of its possible use on the surface of the body by expanding its functionality.

To obtain the desired technical result in a known massage device containing a massage nozzle made with openings for air outflow, means for fixing it, means for supplying massage air, equipped with a pressure regulator, a pulsator and a heat exchange element, the device is additionally equipped with a movable carriage mounted for movement in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions, on which the massage nozzle is fixed with the possibility of quick removal, is made I am in the form of a housing with two insulated volumes, each volume is equipped with a mounting socket for connecting to the air supply channel, made in the form of a flexible hose, and fixing on it, and the holes for the outflow of air from each volume are localized on an area whose size and shape are selected in depending on the zone of the intended impact, and the means of supplying massage air in a pulsating mode additionally includes a receiver for drying the air, a receiver for heating the air and two filter units, one is located in front of the pulsator, and the second after it, with each unit including preliminary and fine filters, in addition, the device is equipped with an additional air supply channel in continuous operation equipped with a pressure regulator, the input of the additional channel is connected to the additional output of the filter unit located in front of the pulsator.

The graphic materials attached to the application depict:

figure 1 - arrangement of the main blocks of the device;

figure 2 - nozzle for massage of small areas, such as hands, soles of the feet;

figure 3 is the same, view A;

figure 4 - nozzle for massage of the chest and abdominal muscles, as well as the trapezoidal muscles of the back, intercostal spaces;

figure 5 is the same, view A;

figure 6 - nozzle for massage hard to reach for other types of massage body parts: axillary hollows, crotch of the legs;

Fig.7 is the same, view A;

Fig - nozzle for massage of the lower and upper extremities, bottom view;

Fig.9 is the same side view.

The proposed device includes a compressor 1, a dehumidification receiver 2, an air preheater 3 with a heat exchange element located in it (not shown in the diagram), an air pre-filter 4, an air fine filter 5, a pulsator 6, an air pre-filter 7, a filter fine air purification 8, carriage 9, telescopic rods 10, continuous air supply hose 11, pulsating air supply hose 12, telescopic rods motor 13, air pressure regulators 14, filter unit in front of the pool Satoru 15, filter unit 16 after pulsator.

Complete with the device, you can use nozzles for massage, for example, schematically depicted in figure 2-9. The following notation is adopted on the diagrams: 17 — nozzle body designed to massage small areas, for example, hands and soles of the feet; 18 - installation socket for a flexible hose for air supply in continuous mode; 19 - mounting socket for a flexible air supply hose in a pulsating mode; 20 - holes for pulsating streams of air; 21 - hole for a continuous stream of air; 22 - body nozzles designed for massage of the chest and abdominals; 23 - an installation socket for a flexible hose of air supply in a continuous mode; 24 - mounting socket for a flexible air supply hose in a pulsating mode; 25 - holes for continuous jets of air; 26 - holes for pulsating streams of air; 27 - nozzle body intended for massage of axillary hollows, perineum of legs; 28 - an installation socket for a flexible hose of air supply in a continuous mode; 29 - mounting socket for a flexible air supply hose in a pulsating mode; 30 - hole for a continuous stream of air; 31 - holes for pulsating streams of air; 32 - nozzle body designed for massage of the lower and upper limbs; 33 - installation slot for a flexible hose for air supply in continuous mode; 34 - mounting socket for a flexible air supply hose in a pulsating mode; 35 - holes for continuous jets of air; 36 - holes for pulsating streams of air.

By providing the device with a movable carriage 9, the convenience of massaging large areas is increased. Flexible air supply hoses 11 and 12 are inserted into the mounting sockets of the isolated volumes of the selected nozzle and are fixed in them. The massage nozzle is mounted on the carriage with the possibility of quick removal and manual massage if necessary. Shown in figure 2-9 massage nozzles are made in the form of a body with two insulated volumes (not shown in the diagrams). Each volume of the nozzle is equipped with a mounting socket with fixing means for connecting to the air supply channel. The air supply channel is made in the form of a flexible hose. And the holes for the outflow of air from each volume of the nozzle are localized on an area whose size and shape are selected depending on the zone of the intended impact. Those. the shape of the nozzle and the area of localization of the holes on it is advisable to choose in accordance with the shape and size of the massage zone on the patient’s body. For example, the massage nozzle shown in figure 2, is intended for massage of the hands and sole of the feet. Because Since this massage zone is small in size, the localization area of the holes on the nozzle body is approximately proportional to the massage zone. This technique greatly facilitates the work of the masseur and reduces the time of the massage session, and also has a stronger effect on the patient's body, causing an increase in blood flow and lymph flow immediately throughout the massage area. The shaped shape of the massage nozzle shown in Figs. 8-9 is intended for areas that are difficult to access and inconvenient for manual massage on the patient’s body, for example axillary hollows and crotches. For longer zones on the patient’s body to be massaged, it is advisable to use the nozzle shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in which the localization area of the openings on the body is increased and is, for example, 1 / 3-1 / 2 of the massage zone.

On all massage nozzles, the area of localization of openings for air flow from an insulated volume to which a flexible continuous air supply hose is connected is located between the areas of localization of holes for air flow from another insulated volume to which a flexible pulsating air supply hose is connected.

The carriage 9 moves along guides made in the form of telescopic rods 10 using an electric motor 13, for example, a sensor type. The sizes of telescopic rods can be adjusted. So, for example, having chosen by adjusting the vertical position of the carriage, the necessary movements of the carriage are made in the longitudinal and transverse directions along the guides.

The air from the compressor 1 enters the dehumidification receiver 2, then to the air preheater 3, equipped with a heat exchange element (not shown in the diagram), and then enters the cleaning unit 15, is pre-cleaned 4 and thin cleaned 5. The filter unit 15 contains an additional output to which the input of the additional air supply channel is connected in continuous mode. The first exit from the filter unit 15 is connected to the pulsator 6, from which air enters the next filter unit 16, containing a pre-filter 7 and a fine filter 8. Thus, the massage device has two independent air supply channels equipped with pressure regulators 14, one the channel feeds air in continuous mode, and the second in pulsating mode. It is advisable to apply an air pressure regulator with adjustable outlet pressure using a screw or control knob. To indicate the output pressure, the regulator is equipped with a pressure gauge.

Examples of the method

Patient N., 25 years old.

Diagnosis: hematomas in the lower extremities.

Conducted 4 massage sessions of 25 min (one per day) using simultaneously continuous and pulsating air supply under a pressure of 3 atm.

The massage session included a five-fold 5-minute exposure with a break of 1 min. Moreover, the alternation of modes was used: first, two modes were used simultaneously, then one continuous, then again two, etc. Used a narrow nozzle (figure 2, 3). Massage was performed manually, the effect was directly on the hematoma and the surrounding area. As a result of increased blood flow and lymph flow in the affected area, 4 sessions were enough to resolve the hematoma.

Patient D., 50 years old.

Diagnosis: hemiparesis after a stroke, limited mobility of the right arm and leg.

We performed massage of the hands, back, legs for 3 sessions per day, the duration of one session is 15 minutes. The session was carried out in three stages of 5 min each. The interval between the stages was 1 min. Both continuous and pulsating modes were used at a pressure of 3-4 atm. For back massage, a wider nozzle was used (Figs. 4, 5), mounted on the carriage, and when massaging the arms and legs, a special nozzle was used (Fig. 8) and massage was performed manually. As a result, significant improvement came within 4 days. Arm and leg mobility recovered by 80%. Further massage continued, but reduced the number of sessions per day to 1.

Athlete, athlete, 19 years old.

A training massage was performed to increase the performance of individual muscle groups that carry the greatest load. Massage was performed 4 hours after training. Used a wide nozzle (Fig.4, 5), mounted on the carriage, and varied by air pressure in the range of 5-10 atm. Conducted a general massage of the back, upper and lower extremities, using two modes, focusing on individual muscle groups. Spent 5 stages of 5 minutes each with a break between stages of 1 minute duration. Two stages carried out manual massage, removing the nozzle from the carriage, treated individual muscle groups, moving the nozzle in the direction of muscle fibers and across the fibers, varying the pressure by impulsive approximation or removal of the nozzle from the impact zone. As a result, the overall blood and lymph flow increased significantly, which led to an improvement in the supply of oxygen to all muscles, organs, and the brain. A strong effect on the superficial and deeply located muscles increased their tone, performance, increased their contractile function. After the massage, the athlete felt completely restored.

Patient N., 37 years old.

Diagnosis: lumbago (lumbar lumbago, is the result of irritation of the neuromuscular elements of the motor segment of the spine).

Spent massage of the back, lumbar region. A wide nozzle was used (Figs. 4, 5) mounted on the carriage, and air pressure was selected individually taking into account the patient’s significant body fat. Visually determining a sufficient degree of shift of the fat layer, we chose a pressure of 7 atm. A preliminary warming-up phase of massage was carried out under pressure up to 3 atm for 3 min, using the continuous mode. After that, 5 stages of exposure were performed for 5 min each, with a break of 1 min between exposures, using both continuous and pulsating modes. With a shift of the skin-fat layer, the reflexogenic zones of the lumbar region were easily detected, on which the nozzles were delayed. A phased alternation of massage on the carriage and manual was performed, removing the nozzle from the carriage and impulsively changing the distance to the skin, thereby enhancing the effect. Conducted 1 massage per day for 5 days. A significant decrease in pain was observed, mobility appeared.

Patient L., 45 years old.

Facial wrinkles on the face, muscle weakening, expressed in the appearance of a "second chin."

To restore functional muscle deficiency, enhance blood supply to the massaged area, to increase muscle tone and strengthen, as well as eliminate wrinkles, 1 massage session was performed in two stages of 5 minutes with a break of 10 minutes, alternating exposure to warm and cold air. It is especially important for the face that the exposure was purified air. The air pressure was selected individually, it was 2.5 atm. Used a narrow nozzle and two modes of air jets. Affected the forehead and lower face, given the direction of the skin lines. Continuous trickles carried out soft tissue shift, stretching of weakened muscles. Pulsating trickles exerted a deeper effect on the muscle, as well as increased the flow of blood to the skin. A positive result was seen from the results of 1 session, at first there was a reddening of the face from a rush of blood, but after an hour the redness passed. The depth of facial wrinkles decreased, the skin freshened, muscle tone increased. It is recommended to do massage once a week.

Claims (2)

1. The method of massage, including the action of a continuous and pulsating with a frequency of 1-10 Hz air stream at a temperature of up to 45 ° C, flowing out of the nozzle under pressure, characterized in that the air used for massage is pre-cleaned, and the effect of continuous and pulsating jets is simultaneously under air pressure up to 10 atm, using a massage nozzle in the form of a body with two insulated volumes, one connected to the air supply channel in a pulsating mode, and the other in a continuous mode, and each using a nozzle, the jet is divided into separate streams, which are localized into groups and arranged sequentially, alternating a group of continuous streams with a group of pulsating in the area, the size and shape of which is selected taking into account the impact zone, after which all groups of streams are moved simultaneously over the selected zone, carrying out a shift of the skin with fat in the local area using a group of continuous streams, and exerting influence on this area with a group of pulsating streams, in addition, the air pressure ha and the distance from the nozzle to the skin individually selected based on a visual assessment of skin with fat layer shear. 2. The massage device according to claim 1, containing a massage nozzle made with openings for the outflow of air, means for fixing it, means for supplying massage air, equipped with a pressure regulator, a pulsator and a heat exchange element, characterized in that it is equipped with a movable carriage mounted with the possibility of displacements in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions, on which the massage nozzle is made with the possibility of quick removal, made in the form of a body with two insulated volumes, each volume equipped with a mounting socket for connection to the air supply channel, made in the form of a flexible hose, and fixing on it, and the holes for the outflow of air from each volume are localized on the area, the size and shape of which are selected depending on the zone of the intended impact, and the means for supplying massage air in pulsating mode, additionally includes a dehumidification receiver, an air heating receiver and two filter units, one located in front of the pulsator and the second after it, each unit including pre-filters aritelnoy and fine filters, in addition, the apparatus is provided with additional air supply channel in a continuous mode, equipped with a pressure regulator, supplemental channel input is connected to an additional output of the filter block disposed before the pulsator.

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