Device for Hydrotherapy

Abstract

A device (1) for hydrotherapy, which includes a water supply source (2); at least one impeller and/or pressure regulator (5, 50) for pumping water at determined pressures from the water supply source (2); at least one hose (3, 4) connected to the impeller and/or pressure regulator (5, 50) and provided with a therapeutic nozzle (6, 7) with a handle (51); and aerial resting means (8) for the aerial resting of the patient.

Claims

1. A device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy comprising: a water supply source (2), at least one driver and/or pressure regulator (5, 50) for supplying water at certain pressures from the water supply source (2), at least one hose (3, 4) connected to the driver and/or a pressure regulator (5, 50) and provided with a therapeutic nozzle (6, 7) with a handle (51) for manual operation, and a patient's aerial rest facilities (8).

2. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 1 wherein the water supply (2) comprises a cistern.

3. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 1, wherein the driver and/or pressure regulator (5, 50) comprises at least one delivery pump.

4. The device for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 3, wherein the device comprises at least one first high-flow and low and/or high-pressure pump (50), and a second low-flow high pressure pump.

5. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 4, wherein the first pump (5) is a 2 bar and 15000 l/h centrifugal pump.

6. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 4, wherein the second pump (50) is a 6 bar and 50 l/minute pressure pump.

7. The device (1) according to claim 4, wherein the device comprises two first hoses (3) connected to the first pump (5) and two second hoses (4) connected to the second pump (50).

8. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 4, wherein the therapeutic nozzles connected to the first hoses comprise single nozzles (6).

9. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 4, wherein the therapeutic nozzles connected to the first hoses comprise spray nozzles (7).

10. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 9 wherein the spray nozzles (7) comprise showerheads.

11. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 1, wherein the therapeutic nozzles (6, 7) are mounted on the respective hoses (3, 4) by means of interchangeable fittings.

12. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 1, wherein the hoses (3, 4) comprise cut-off valves (52).

13. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 12 wherein the device comprises a console for controlling the start-up of the pumps, regulating the pressure of the jets and/or the opening or closing of the cut-off valves (52).

14. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 1, wherein the aerial rest means (8) of the patient comprises a moisture resistant bed provided with a continuous support (8a) for the head and/or trunk and or lower limbs and independent supports (8b) for the upper and/or lower limbs.

15. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 14 wherein the bed has a footrest (8c) featuring a lockable slider (8d) for adjusting its position to the height of the patient. It also comprises a cushion (8e) for leg rest.

16. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 1, wherein the device includes a water recovery circuit (60) with purifiers (61).

17. The device (1) for hydrophysiotherapy according to claim 1, wherein the device comprises water heaters (62).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] FIG. 1 shows a schematic overview of the invention's device.

[0014] FIG. 2 shows a detail in top view of the patient's overhead rest, comprising a bed.

[0015] FIGS. 3 and 4 show two details of two therapeutic nozzles of the invention's device.

DESCRIPTION OF A PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] The hydrophysiotherapy device (1) of the invention comprises: [0017] a source of water supply (2), [0018] at least one driver and/or pressure regulator (5, 50) for supplying water at certain pressures from the water supply source (2), [0019] at least one hose (3, 4) connected to the driver and/or a pressure regulator (5, 50) and provided with a therapeutic nozzle (6, 7) with a handle (51) for manual operation, and [0020] a patient's aerial rest facilities (8).

[0021] Typically, the water supply source (2) would comprise a tank for sufficient quantity without having to depend on the pressure or flow rate of the network.

[0022] In this non-limiting example of the invention, the pressure driver and/or pressure regulator (5, 50) comprises at least one pump (motor pump) for expelling the water from the tank at the appropriate pressure.

[0023] Precisely as there are physiotherapy maneuvers requiring greater or lesser pressure and active surface, it is anticipated that the device (1) should preferably comprise at least one first high flow and low and/or high-pressure pump (5) and a second low pressure, high pressure pump (50). For example, the first pump 5 would be a centrifugal pump of 2 bar and 15000 l/h and the second pump 50 would be a pressure pump of 6 bar and 50 l/min.

[0024] It is also envisaged that the device (1) ideally comprises two first hoses (3) connected to the first pump (5) and two second hoses (4) connected to the second pump (50), so that the physiotherapist is allowed to work with both hands with the same type of hoses (3, 4) simultaneously. The corresponding cut-off keys (52) are provided in the hoses (3, 4) to select the operating hoses. By means of a console (not shown), it is possible to control the start-up of the pumps, regulate the pressure of the jets and/or the opening or closing of the cut-off valves (52). In addition, in certain installations of a specific size, a water recovery circuit (60) may be provided with the appropriate purifiers (61) and pump features (63) where appropriate in order to disinfect the water before reuse, and/or heaters (62) for the water.

[0025] The therapeutic nozzles connected to the first hoses (3) would ideally comprise simple nozzles (6) (that is, with a single outlet having various shapes, such as pointed (see FIG. 3), or round), in order to produce a low and/or high-pressure single, high-flow jet. The therapeutic nozzles connected to the second hoses would comprise spray nozzles (7)that is, they would have diffusers or multiple outlets in order to provide have a high pressure multi jet. These spray nozzles (7) may for example comprise showerheads (single or adjustable flow) (see FIG. 4).

[0026] In addition, the therapeutic nozzles (6, 7) are mounted on the respective hoses (3, 4) through interchangeable fittings, allowing different nozzles to be selected and used as required.

[0027] Finally, it should be noted that the patient's aerial rests (8) would preferably comprise a moisture resistant bed provided with a continuous support (8a) for the head and/or torso and/or lower limbs, and independent supports (8b) for the upper and/or lower limbs. It is also expected that they may have a footrest (8c) if they are titled in order to prevent the patient from slipping. The footrest (8c) will ideally have a lockable slider (8d) to adjust its position to the patient's height. A cushion (8e) for leg support will also be provided.

[0028] Obviously, the present non-restrictive example describes a device with a single bed although the service of more than one stretcher is possible; for example, in a spa or health resort, through more powerful pumps that supply several hoses

[0029] Having fully described the nature of the invention and the manner in which it is applied, it should be noted that the foregoing provisions and represented in the accompanying drawings are susceptible to modifications in detail insofar as they do not alter the fundamental principle.