Device for therapy and training for the back

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for therapy and training for the back, comprising two elastically deformable bodies (1) which are arranged at a distance from each other, between which a deformable spacer (2) which interconnects both bodies (1) is arranged, said device being characterized in that said spacer (2) is embodied as a spring element in form of a helical spring (2), the ends thereof being bent so as to form journals (2.1) extending in the extension of the helical spring axis, said journals being introduced into blocks (3) fixed in the inside of the bodies (1).

Claims

1. A therapy and training device for a back of a person, the device comprising: two elastically deformable spherical bodies having a diameter between 50 mm and 140 mm; a deformable spacer connecting the two spherical bodies to each other such that the two spherical bodies are spaced at a distance from each other, wherein the deformable spacer is a spring element; the two spherical bodies having such a hardness or stiffness that, when loaded by the back of a person using the device, the two spherical bodies deform by between 20% and 40% of the diameter of the two spherical bodies; wherein the spring element is a helical spring comprising opposed ends that are bent so as to form pins aligned with a helical spring axis of the helical spring and pointing away from each other.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the two spherical bodies each comprise a block arranged and fixed in an interior of the spherical bodies, respectively, wherein the pins are introduced into the blocks.

3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the blocks are comprised of metal.

4. The device according to claim 3, wherein the metal is steel.

5. The device according to claim 2, wherein the blocks are comprised of plastic material.

6. The device according to claim 2, wherein the blocks have a diameter of 27 mm-33 mm and a height of 18 mm-22 mm.

7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the blocks have a diameter of 29 mm-31 mm and a height of 19 mm-21 mm.

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein the spherical bodies comprise outer surfaces that are provided with curved grooves or recesses, wherein the curved grooves or recesses extend parallel to the helical spring axis of the helical spring.

9. The device according to claim 1, wherein the spherical bodies are comprised of foamed material.

10. The device according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the spherical bodies is 20 mm.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The invention will be described in the following with the aid of the drawing in more detail:

(2) FIG. 1 shows a side view of the therapy and training device according to the invention;

(3) FIG. 2 shows a view in the direction of the arrow II in FIG. 1;

(4) FIG. 3 shows a section view in a schematic representation.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(5) The therapy or training device comprises two preferably rotationally symmetrical, especially spherical bodies 1 having a diameter between 50 mm and 140 mm and consisting especially of foamed material. Between the two bodies 1, a deformable spacer connecting the two bodies 1 with each other is arranged and is embodied as a spring element, preferably a helical spring 2. The ends of the helical spring 2 are bent to form pins 2.1 positioned on an extension of the helical spring axis and introduced or fastened into blocks 3 which are fixed in the interior of the bodies. The blocks 3 have preferably a diameter which is matched to the outer diameter of the helical spring 2 in a range of magnitude of 27-33 mm, preferably 29-31 mm, as well as a height of 18-22 mm, preferably 19-21 mm.

(6) The bodies 1 have preferably such a hardness or stiffness that in use they deform by between 20% and 40% of their diameter.

(7) The bodies 1 are provided at their outer surfaces with curved grooves or recesses 1.1 which are arranged parallel to the helical spring axis.

(8) The blocks consists preferably of metal, especially steel, or of plastic material.