Abstract:
A massage apparatus according to the present invention is provided with a pair of foldable guide rails (14) extending parallel to each other. Carriers (60) having massage rollers (76, 80) thereon are set on the guide rails so as to be able to reciprocate along the guide rails. The carriers are coupled to belts (36) which travel along the guide rails in a reciprocating manner.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a device for providing a subject with a sensation of vibration in the subject's body. The device comprises a support member having a support surface for supporting at least a part of the body of the subject. The support member is provided with at least one sound transducer for generating and transmitting waves through the support surface to the subject's body. The support member comprises between the at least one sound transducer and the support surface a layer of material adapted for absorbing physical vibrations while allowing the sound waves to pass there through to the subject's body.
Abstract:
인체 스트레칭 마사지 장치가 개시된다. 상기 인체 스트레칭 마사지 장치는, 인체의 스트레칭을 위한 매트로서, 상기 매트가 팽창되도록 하기 위한 충진재가 충진되는 복수의 팽창영역을 포함하는 매트; 상기 팽창영역에 연결부재를 통해 연결되어 상기 팽창영역 내로 상기 충진재를 주입하는 충진재공급장치; 및 상기 충진재공급장치의 작동을 제어하는 콘트롤장치를 포함하고, 상기 복수의 팽창영역은 상기 매트의 길이 방향을 따라 나열되어 있고, 상기 충진재공급장치는 상기 복수의 팽창영역에 선택적으로 상기 충진재를 공급하도록 구성된 것을 특징으로 한다.
Abstract:
Systems and methods according to the present concepts reduce irritability in infants, such as infants suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or colic. According to one embodiment, a method for reducing irritability in an infant includes determining one or more physiological measurements from an infant. The one or more physiological measurements relate to a state of irritability in the infant. The method also includes determining the state of irritability based on the one or more physiological measurements and applying a stochastic stimulation to the infant based on the state of irritability. The stochastic stimulation may be applied via a mattress. The stochastic stimulation may be vibro-tactile or subsensory.
Abstract:
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a movement therapy system may include an overlay mattress with movable sections, panels or panes. In one embodiment, a movement therapy system may include an overlay mattress with inflatable chambers, in one embodiment, a movement therapy system may include therapy modules that may vibrate, massage, compress, warm, and/or cool in order to, for example, stimulate blood flow and/or movement in a portion of a patient's body. In one embodiment, a movement therapy system may include therapy slings, structured slings and/or enhanced therapy slings. The therapy slings, structured slings, and/or enhanced therapy slings may be used in connection with a lifting mechanism to move portions of a patient's body. Such movement may include raising and lowering portions of a patient's body. The structured slings may limit the amplitude, angles and/or speed of movement of a patient's body. The enhanced therapy slings may supply vibration, massage, compression, heat, and/or cold to a portion of a patient's bod)' at the same time that the portion of the patient's body is being moved. In one embodiment, a movement therapy system may include a programmable means for controlling movements of one or more of the components of the movement therapy system. For example, a programmable controller may control the height, amplitude, speed, velocity, acceleration, number of repetitions, tilt, and/or sequencing of movements of one or more of the components of the movement therapy system.
Abstract:
A system is presented which includes a pressure redistribution mattress which includes a Deep Vein Thrombosis ("DVT") system positioned therein. The pressure redistribution system contains a plurality of air chambers which are independently controllable. In addition the mattress articulates. The mattress also has a cavity in which a DVT system is housed. This system provides the advantage of combatting the potential for bed sores while also providing a DVT system in a convenient location for the patient and medical staff.
Abstract:
A proximity detection apparatus for a control unit for use in controlling a medical device, the proximity detection apparatus comprising: a detecting part and an emitting part,- one part being located in the medical device and the other part in the control unit, so that when the control unit is attached to the medical device the detecting part detects the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a first mode of operation and when the control unit is detached from the medical device, the detecting part does not detect the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a second mode of operation. Examples of the first mode are: -control unit is able to operate the device, - control, unit operates in a patient mode. Examples of the second mode are: -control unit is de-activated, -control unit operates in a healthcare professional mode -control unit displays data of the usage of the medical device and/or patience compliance data.
Abstract:
A vibrating patient support apparatus has a resonant referencing percussion device (86) preferably located internally to a cover (24) of a mattress (22) of the apparatus. The percussion device (86) delivers a percussion or vibration at a controlled operating frequency (108, 114) that is preferably slightly less than a resonant frequency (104, 112) located internal to the mattress of the apparatus. With the various weight distributions of a patient, the device is capable of determining the ever shifting resonant frequency (104, 112) via control signals received by a controller (72) from a pressure sensor or accelerometer of the device. Because the operating frequency (108, 114) is slightly less than the natural resonating frequency (104, 112), energy of the system is conserved. Because the operating frequency is not the controller calculated resonant frequency, wear on the device and potential damage is minimized.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for continuous passive motion back support for a person comprising a fluid-inflatable bag disposed between a static structure and the back of a person, the fluid-inflatable bag including a back-engaging surface cyclically moveable to increase and decrease the distance between the static structure and the back-engaging surface thereby to cycle the lower back through a substantial range of lordosis, a conduit adapted to conduct the fluid between the reservoir or the atmosphere and the fluid-inflatable bag, and programmable circuitry for adjusting a voltage supplied to an electrically-powered pump, whereby fluid flow in the conduit is effected by adjustably operating the electrically-powered pump. Various multiple bag embodiments are disclosed. Also disclosed is an apparatus and method for providing a baseline support pressure during continuous passive motion for the lower back of a person.
Abstract:
Active comfort controlled bedding systems (10) include a variable firmness control and/or variable climate control. The active comfort controlled bedding systems (10) generally include a plurality of air bladders (30), each one of the plurality of air bladders (30) includes a pressure sensor (47) configured to measure pressure within a respective air bladder (30). A control unit (53) configured to selectively operate a pump (45) and valves (49) to sequentially adjust a pressure in two or more of the plurality of air bladders (30) having an applied load of an end user thereon to provide a repeating pattern within the two or more plurality of air bladders (30), wherein the repeating pattern is defined by a pressure increase and subsequent decrease in a selected one of the plurality of air bladders (30) followed a pressure increase and subsequent decrease in a selected other one of the plurality of air bladders (30) to provide a massaging action.