Abstract:
A head support apparatus for attachment to a wheelchair or bed includes a headband or harness to be fitted to the patient's head, and a lifting device attached to the headband or harness for lifting and supporting the patient's head, the lifting device being adapted to periodically raise and support the patient's head and subsequently allow the patient's head to slump forwards.
Abstract:
An apparatus (100) for gait training has a movable base (200) comprising at least one drive unit (210) for moving the movable base, an arm arrangement (300) extending from the movable base, a weight support system (400) to enable a person to be at least partially suspended from above via said arm arrangement, a movement detector to detect a movement of the person and a control unit adapted to control said drive unit(s) in response to a movement of the person detected by the movement detector such that the movable base follows the person in a predetermined distance range and in a predetermined angular range with respect to a movement direction of the person.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for ear massage, comprising a plate (3) with a massage part (2). The device has two drives (4) which can be controlled independently from each other and are motion-coupled to the plate at least to some extent by means of coupling elements (5).
Abstract:
Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to a portion of the human body. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the body. In this manner, prevention and/or treatment of various medical conditions may be achieved, for example restless leg syndrome, edema, plantar fasciitis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous insufficiency, wound care, and/or the like.
Abstract:
In some embodiments, an exoskeleton device for providing gait/movement assistance to users, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for attaching such devices to a limb of the users, are presented. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a support, a support holder, and a retaining element for retaining the support secured to the support holder at least when the apparatus is in use. In some embodiments, the attachment of the support to the support holder may be configured so as to allow the support a range of translational and/or rotational degrees of motion.
Abstract:
A reciprocal treatment device. The reciprocal treatment device includes a battery, a motor, a trigger, an actuated output, and a treatment structure. The trigger is in electrical communication with the battery and the motor. The trigger selectively provides power from the battery to the motor. The actuated output is operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor. The treatment structure is operatively connected to the actuated output.
Abstract:
An electromechanical chest compressor is provided with a reciprocating member for contacting a patient's chest; the reciprocating member extends from and retracts into a housing positioned on a patient's chest maintained in contact with a patient by a circumscribing thoracic cavity belt. The reciprocating member is driven by a follower in contact with a rotating drive screw. The drive screw is mounted coaxially with and internally of a permanent magnet DC motor and is connected to the motor's rotor. The current supplied to each of the individual stator windings of the motor is independently controlled by a control system that accesses addresses in a look-up table to determine the value of the current to be supplied to the individual windings.
Abstract:
A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved body weight support apparatus and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehabilitation therapies, but exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, including alternative functionality at differing locations.
Abstract:
Active wearable body brace embodiments provide selectable conformation control of the interface between the trunk of a human subject and the brace, which conformation may be varied over time and responsively to feedback and an updateable prescription. Further active wearable body brace embodiments provide selectable movement control of the interface between the trunk of a human subject and the brace with up to six degrees of freedom between elements to allow a controller to implement operations such as muscle challenges, active support, and passive-like support where actuators mimic springs. Further embodiments may also provide detection functions such as quantifying muscle weakness. The features of these embodiments may be combined in various ways to provide still further embodiments.