Abstract:
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a garment system including at least one muscle or at least one joint activity sensor, and at least one actuator that operates responsive to sensing feedback from the at least one muscle or the at least one joint activity sensor to cause a flexible compression garment to selectively compress against or selectively relieve compression against at least one body part of a subject. Embodiments disclosed herein also relate to methods of using such garment systems.
Abstract:
A gait orthotic system includes a balance aid and a gait orthotic device. The gait orthotic device has a rigid attachment mechanism configured to securely and releasably couple the balance aid to the gait orthotic device. When the balance aid is coupled to the gait orthotic device, the gait orthotic device is supported in a standing position so that a user of the gait orthotic device is able to use his/her hands freely. When the balance aid is not coupled to the gait orthotic device, the user is able to use the balance aid for locomotion. In certain embodiments, the balance aid is a forearm crutch, a walker or a cane, while the rigid attachment mechanism is a clamp with an over-center latch.
Abstract:
A noninvasive method of treating or preventing pressure ulcers is disclosed. The method includes placing a motorized pad about a subject, activating a plurality of motors positioned in the motorized pad each having an output shaft to thereby cause application of a rotational motion to each of the plurality of motor shafts, converting the rotational motion to a vibrational motion by using a corresponding unbalanced mass with each motor, applying the vibrational motion to a corresponding part of the subject, and damping any vibrational forces substantially parallel to an underlying skin surface more than vibrational forces substantially perpendicular to the underlying skin surface.
Abstract:
A massage system includes a frame, a first massage mechanism connected to a first region of the frame to massage a first portion of a user, a second massage mechanism connected to a second region of the frame to massage a second portion of a user, and memory and a processor. The memory is programmed with instructions executable by the processor to determine a massage plan for massaging the at least one of first portion and the second portion.
Abstract:
An apparatus to treat progressive bone and muscle loss by applying vibrational and radiant energy to a human body. The vibrational energy is preferably applied by a vibrational platform that transmits gentle, dynamic, repetitive vibrations to the soles of the feet. The radiant energy is preferably provided by a bed or tanning booth that emits ultraviolet radiation.
Abstract:
In embodiments, a mobility system can include a support member configured to engage a posterior region of a user and a mast attachable to the support member in proximity of a hip joint of the user. The mast is structured to extend above the user's waist along one side of the user. The mast can be at least partially lifted from the ground and repositioned when a weight of the user is shifted to a mobile leg of the user. The mast can also receive a force exerted on the support member by the user, such that the weight of the user is supported from an attachment site of the mast and the support member (i.e., from an attachment point near the user's hip joint) when the weight of the user is shifted away from the mobile leg of the user.
Abstract:
A driving module may include: an object fix member configured to be fixed to an object; a first sub-module including a body portion, connected to a first side of the object fix member, and a first rotating member, connected rotatably to the body portion; a second sub-module including an extension link, connected to a second side of the object fix member, and a second rotating member, connected rotatably to the extension link; and/or a power transmitting member connected to the first rotating member and the second rotating member, and configured to transmit power.
Abstract:
The multisensor system for the blind includes a cane, a boot, a headband, and a central control device. The cane, the boot, and the headband may each include one or more sensors to detect obstructions in the path of the user. Each sensor may be configured to detect obstructions at a level corresponding generally to an elevation at which it is carried on the user. Once an obstruction is detected, the sensors may transmit signals to the central control device. The central control device may process the signals and activate an appropriate auditory device to alert the user of the presence and/or distance of the obstruction.
Abstract:
A massage table system/method allowing self-application of adjustable compression and stretching is disclosed. The system incorporates a frame support structure (FSS) horizontally supporting a patient support table (PST) and patient face cradle (PFC) permitting a massage patient to receive adjustable massage from a body contact assembly (BCA) positioned using a horizontal slide assembly (HSA) under pneumatic control of a horizontal cylinder assembly (HCA). The patient is massaged via a patient massage roller (PMR) radially articulated by the BCA in response to pneumatic pressure applied by a vertical cylinder assembly (VCA) while the BCA is positioned longitudinally over the patient by the HSA. A control interface box (CIB) provides adjustment of HSA travel speed, position, and applied pressure to the PMR by the VCA. Computer controls within the CIB may permit automated patient massage procedures by pre-programmed/memorized operation of pneumatic valves controlling the HSA and BCA.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention include a cloud-assisted rehabilitation system for assisting in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, and a method for rehabilitating patients having musculoskeletal conditions. A rehabilitation portal can aggregate and de-identified musculoskeletal rehabilitation information that is gathered from various intelligent musculoskeletal rehabilitation apparatuses attached to a group of patients. The rehabilitation portal can facilitate crowd communication among the group of patients. A particular rehabilitation experience can be compared with other rehabilitation experiences and data from other patients. The rehabilitation portal can also facilitate crowd communication among a group of healthcare professionals so that the plurality of healthcare professionals can communicate with each other and compare information regarding different rehabilitation experiences based at least on the aggregated de-identified musculoskeletal rehabilitation information.