Abstract:
A system for patient rehabilitation is disclosed. The system includes a first movable frame including an articulating bed, wherein the bed is configured to be selectively articulated to an inclined position, a suspension system, wherein the suspension system is disposed within the articulating bed and is selectively adjustable to accommodate varying patient height, a harness, wherein the harness is selectively engageable with the suspension system, wherein the harness is selectively adjustable to accommodate varying patient sizes, a second movable frame including a walker, wherein the walker includes a pair of legs and a motor, wherein approximation of the two movable frames permits the patient to easily utilize the walker from the bed. A method of using the system for patient rehabilitation is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A compression device for the foot comprising: a wrap adapted to surround the foot, the wrap comprising at least two bladders which when inflated conform to the shape of the foot to provide compression, the bladders being positioned on the wrap so that a first bladder focuses compression on the heel of the foot and a second bladder focuses compression on the arch of the foot; a channel attached to each bladder for independently delivering fluid to each bladder; and a controller attached to the channels that generates and independently controls the flow of fluid to the bladders.
Abstract:
Various embodiments provide assemblies for manipulating a user's limb with at least one inflatable member. The assemblies comprise a first pliable planar member and a second pliable planar member overlaid atop at least a portion of the first pliable planar member, such that a two ply configuration is provided. The two ply configuration itself comprises at least a distal and a proximal portion and at least one opening configured to accept at least a portion of the user's limb. The first and second pliable planar members combine to define at least one inflatable member, the inflatable member being at least a portion of at least one of the distal and proximal portions, the inflatable member being configured to be selectively inflatable so as to provide at least one inflation force upon the user's limb, such that the joint in the user's limb is manipulated. Associated methods are also provided.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for the conditioning of muscular fibrils by means of the application to a muscle in isometric contraction, a succession of mechanical pulses, where the apparatus comprises means for the production of pressure pulses, means for the application of said pressure pulses on the epidermis adjacent the muscle and means for the transmission of said pulses from said means for the production of pressure pulses to said application means, wherein said application means and said means for the transmission of said pulses from said production means to said application means comprise when said application means are applied to the epidermis a closed circuit inside which a compressed fluid or a substantially uncompressible fluid is present.
Abstract:
A device is used for stimulating the pelvic muscles of a patient. The device comprises a tubular body which is of such a size that it can be placed along the crotch of a human body.
Abstract in simplified Chinese:一种用于脚之压缩设备,包含:一包覆带,其用以包围该脚,该包覆带包含至少两个气囊,当充气时,该等气囊顺着脚的形状来提供压缩,该等气囊被定位在该包覆带上,使得一第一气囊将压缩集中在该脚之脚跟,且一第二气囊将压缩集中在该脚之脚掌;一附接至每一气囊之信道,以独立地发送流体至每一气囊,及一控制器,其附接至该等信道,以产生且独立地控制流体至该等气囊的流动。
Abstract in simplified Chinese:一种用于脚之压缩设备,包含:一包覆带,其用以包围该脚,该包覆带包含至少两个气囊,当充气时,该等气囊顺着脚的形状来提供压缩,该等气囊被定位在该包覆带上,使得一第一气囊将压缩集中在该脚之脚跟,且一第二气囊将压缩集中在该脚之脚掌;一附接至每一气囊之信道,以独立地发送流体至每一气囊,及一控制器,其附接至该等信道,以产生且独立地控制流体至该等气囊的流动。
Abstract in simplified Chinese:定位设备,具备:设为可往返运动之可动构件(22、144);配置于可动构件之移动方向两侧,以空气压进行伸缩的伸缩体(23、24、146);空气供应设备(25、160);贯通连接空气供应设备与伸缩体,由空气供应设备将空气供应给伸缩体的空气通路(32、37、148、149);以及设于空气通路,进行空气通路之开阖,以阀门闭合动作将伸缩体保持于任意伸缩状态之阀门设备(45、46、163、164)。备有此定位设备之按摩机,又具备:具有座位部(3、103)及靠背部(4、104)之座椅本体(l、102);以及设置于靠背部的导引构件(44、28、141)。上述定位之导引构件(44、28、141)于导引构件上,由导引构件所引导,而可在导引构件上下方向移动。可动构件移动方向两侧,配置有借由空气压而伸缩的伸缩体(23、24、146)。此伸缩体,经由上述定位设备的空气通路(32、37、148、149)贯通连接空气供应设备(25、160)。上述空气通路上,设有上述定位设备之阀门设备(45、46、163、164)。而且可动构件上,设置有由靠背部表面突出,抵接于坐在座椅本体上的人身体上的施压构件(16、130)。