JPS6233910B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Application of the Invention] The present invention relates to a taping tool that is wrapped around the joints of the human body and used for the prevention and treatment of sprains and the like.

[Background technology] By wrapping an elastic tape around the ankle or the like before starting sports, it is possible to prevent sprains, strains, and muscle damage, and to treat these accidents after they occur to enable subsequent exercise. Taping is known.

This taping method for preventing ankle sprains will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. First, the tape 12 is wrapped around the calf 10 using its adhesive force. Next, one end 14A of the tape 14 is attached to the outside of the body of the tape 12, and the intermediate part 14B is attached to the sole part 16. In this case, strong tension is applied between the one end 14A and the middle part 14B to stretch the tape 14 and make the middle part 14B stick to the sole part 16 (in the direction of arrow A). After that, taping is completed by attaching the other end 14C of the tape 14 to the tape 12 inside the body, and if necessary, a plurality of tapes are attached in the same manner as the tape 14 to adjust the tension.

The tension of this tape 14 (in the direction of arrow A) is
It is possible to reliably prevent accidents caused by joint No. 8 rotating extremely inward (in the direction of arrow B), that is, sprains.

In addition to the above, it is possible to effectively prevent accidents by applying taping to each joint, muscle, and muscular part of the human body, and if taping is applied after an accident occurs, it will prevent accidents such as sprains. It is possible to exercise continuously and there is no need to use a cane or the like. Taping is so effective that some countries require athletes to wear it before a match.

However, even with taping, which has such a remarkable effect, the method of application differs depending on the type of accident that is to be prevented or has occurred, and the location where the accident occurred, and skill is required to fully demonstrate its effect. It must be equipped by someone who has received special training, such as a trainer.

[Object of the Invention] Taking the above-mentioned facts into account, the object of the present invention is to provide a taping tool that can be easily installed without requiring special skill and can be expected to have reliable effects.

[Summary of the Invention] The taping tool according to the present invention is formed from a continuous thin material with an adhesive applied on one side, and connects first to third extension pieces from the bonded part of the sole of the foot, each of which is attached to the inside of the body. , it can be easily attached to the body for close contact on the outside of the body or for close contact on the back of the body.

[Embodiments of the invention] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 3, the taping tool 20 is made by punching a thin material into a predetermined shape, and the thin material is preferably woven with a special thread so as to have extensibility. Further, this taping tool 20 has an adhesive pasted on the back surface, and a removable protective film may be further pasted onto the adhesive depending on the case.

The planar shape of this taping tool 20 is such that a horizontal T-shaped part is superimposed on the center of an I-shaped part, as shown in FIG. Basically, the I-shaped part is used to protect the ankle, and the T-shaped part is used to protect the Achilles tendon.

The central part of this I-shaped part is a sole adhesive part 22, and a connecting part 24, which is a first extension piece, is on one side of this sole adhesive part, and a second extension piece, on the other side. Certain extension parts 26 are continuous, and the sole adhesive part 22, the connection part 24, and the extension part 26 have a linear shape. Also, the connection part 24 and the extension part 26
First and second mounting portions 28 and 30 are provided at the tips of the
The middle part of is continuous. Here, these mounting parts 28 and 30 are parallel to each other and the connecting part 2
4. It is perpendicular to the extension part 26.

Next, a reference line 32 is drawn along the longitudinal direction of the first mounting portion 28 approximately at the center of the surface thereof, while three adjustment lines 34 parallel to this reference line 32 are drawn on the extension portion 26; 36 and 38 are drawn. The lengths of these lines from the center of the sole bonding area are L ₁ for the reference line 32, L ₂ for the adjustment lines 34, 36, and 38, respectively.
L ₃ and L ₄ , and the relationship between them is L ₁ to L ₄
It gradually becomes shorter over time.

Next, in the lateral T-shaped part, the T-shaped head 40 is used to go around the instep, the T-shaped leg 42 is the third extension piece that contacts the Achilles tendon, and the T-shaped leg 42 is attached to the T-shaped head 40. The vicinity of the connection part is a sole adhesive part 44.

Note that the corner portions of this taping tool 20 are provided with an appropriate curvature to prevent breakage when tension is applied. The taping tool 20 can also be formed into a single continuous thin material by pasting linear tapes together.

Next, the method of installing this taping tool will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8. First, the taping tool 20 is placed on the floor 46 with its sticky side facing up, and then placed on the sole adhesive parts 22, 44. The sole part 16 is placed (see the sole shape 48 shown in two-dot chain line in FIG. 3), and the sole is adhered.

The T-shaped head 40 is then wrapped around the instep, and the T-shaped leg 42 is adhered to the Achilles tendon while applying appropriate tension, and its tip is adhered to the rear of the calf 10. Further, the first attachment part 28 is lifted along the inside of the body in the direction of arrow C while applying a weak tension as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and wrapped around the calf part 10. During this wrapping, the tip of the T-shaped leg portion 42 is sandwiched between the first attachment portion 28 and the calf portion 10, and the reference line 32 surrounds the calf portion 10.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the second attachment part 30 is lifted in the same manner as the first attachment part 28, and a large tension is further applied as shown by arrow D to extend and lift the extension part 26. At the same time, adjustment line 3
4 to the reference line 32, wrap the second attachment part 30 around the calf part 10 and attach it, and the installation is completed as shown in FIG.

The tension in the extension portion 26 thereby prevents excessive inward rotation of the ankle 18 to prevent sprains, and the T-shaped leg portion 42 prevents excessive stretching of the Achilles tendon to prevent injury to the Achilles tendon. Here, the T-shaped leg part 42 not only protects the Achilles tendon, but also has the role of protecting the ankle more reliably by using it together with the extension part 26 than by using the extension part 26 alone.

If you want to further increase the tension of the extension part 26 during the above installation, adjust the adjustment line 36 or 38 by changing it to the reference line 3.
All you have to do is match it to 2. In addition, when it is desired that the connecting portion 24 and the extension portion 26 are firmly attached to the body of the ankle 18, a third attachment portion 50 shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG.
Just extend it and wrap it around your ankle as shown in Figure 8.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a combination of the reference line and the adjustment line was used to judge the tension on the extension part, but the lengths from the sole bonding part to the first and second attachment parts were mutually varied, and the Sometimes, by matching this, the appropriate tension can be determined. Furthermore,
Although the taping tool of the above embodiment is used only for one foot, if it is to be applied to either the left or right foot, the reference line may be provided to the second attachment part and the adjustment line may be provided to the connection part 24.

[Effects of the Invention] Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, it has an excellent effect that an operator can install the device without requiring any skill, and that reliable accident prevention and treatment effects can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a front view showing the conventional taping method;
Fig. 2 is a side view of Fig. 1, Fig. 3 is a front view showing an embodiment of the taping tool according to the present invention, Fig. 4 is a front view showing the taping work procedure, and Figs. 5 and 6 are the taping tools. Side view showing work procedure, 7th and 8th
The figure is a rear view showing the taping procedure. 20... Taping tool, 22... Sole adhesive part, 24... Connection part, 26... Extension part, 28...
1st attachment part, 30...2nd attachment part.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A sole contact portion formed from a continuous thin material with an adhesive applied on one side, and a first extension piece for adhesion to the inside of the body connected to one side of the sole contact portion;
a second extension piece for adhesion to the outside of the body connected to the other side of the sole contact part; and first and second extension pieces of the sole contact part.
a third extension piece extended from between the extension piece connection parts of the third extension piece for close contact with the rear side of the body.