Abstract:
A method of rehabilitation comprising: providing a first actuator that includes a movement mechanism capable of applying a force that interacts with a motion of a patient's limb in a volume of at least 30 cm in diameter, in at least three degrees of freedom of motion of the actuator and capable of preventing substantial motion in any point in any direction in said volume; coupling said first actuator to a first point on a human body; providing a second actuator that includes a movement mechanism capable of applying a force that interacts with a motion of a patient's limb in a volume of at least 30 cm in diameter, in at least three degrees of freedom of motion of the actuator and capable of preventing substantial motion in any point in any direction in said volume; coupling said second actuator to a second point on a human body; and applying different forces to said points using said actuators.
Abstract:
A manual traction device is disclosed comprising a head-strap configured to wrap around a circumference of a patient's head. A fastener is affixed to the head-strap, configured such that the head-strap may be fastened to itself. The fastener may be a hook-and-loop type fastener. One or more handle-straps are provided, which are slidably attached to the head-strap. In this manner, the position of the handle-strap(s) may be adjusted relative to the length of the head-strap. Using the disclosed manual traction device situated on a patient as more fully described herein, a therapist may apply a pulling force to the handle-strap(s) in a cephalad direction, thereby causing a traction force to be transmitted to the patient's spine.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a portable device (10) for cleaning and massaging the skin, comprising means (18, 22) for being fixed on a person's body part, means (26) for being connected to fluid supply means (28), and means (20, 30, 32) for circulating fluid connected to the connecting means (26) and designed to extend around and/or along the person's body part, said circulating means (20, 30, 32) comprising orifices (34, 36) or nozzles (38) for spraying fluid on said person's body part.
Abstract:
A device for assisting a caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient, the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver's progress in delivering the therapy, wherein the sensor is other than an electrode in an electrical contact with the body; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored; a processor configured to determine which of the different prompts should be selected for delivery based on the progress detected by the sensor.
Abstract:
A traction table (200) include a frame having a base-frame portion (202) rotabably coupled to a top-frame portion (250) at a pivot point 214, a seat back portion (208) coupled to the top frame portion, and a seat-bottom (204) slidably coupled to the frame top portion. The seat-bottom can rotate about a pivot point (262) and tilt about at least one axis (260 and/or 264). The seat-bottom can further slide forwards or backwards relative to the top frame portion. The traction table can include an optional neck piece (210) coupled to the top frame portion that can move parallel relative to the seat back portion and constructed to rotate, tilt side to side or forward and backward. The traction table can include at least one actuator motor (245 or 244) for moving the seat-bottom or neck piece relative to the top-frame portion and a controller (212) for controlling such actuator(s).
Abstract:
A traction extension table used to aid the user in performing assisted lower back and abdominal extensions for the treatment of bulging/herniated lumbar discs. The table has a frame constructed utilizing a plurality of cushioned sections forming the table's top with one movable along a roller assembly mating with the table frame for section relocation and releasable securement upon relocation. Another is contoured to have table frame supported hand-placement supports at the head. The contoured cushion is hingedly attached to the table frame and also connected to at least one shock absorber. To better accommodate the user, the pads have lumbar and chest harnesses to keep the user in position while performing an exercise while the chest pad has a face hole to accommodate the user's nose while lying face down on the table.
Abstract:
Methods and devices are disclosed that provide treatment for neurological strokes and other conditions related to obstructed, hemorrhagic or compromised vascular circulation.
Abstract:
A spiral-traction device is disclosed that includes a neck and upper back frame attached designed to attached to a patient, and a portable or stationary reclining chair. The neck and upper back frame is used with the portable or stationary reclining chair. Both the neck and upper back frame and the portable or stationary reclining chair have inflatable and deflatable air chambers that can be controlled to apply spiral traction relax muscles and to release soft-tissues and decompress spinal-joint surfaces with specificity.
Abstract:
A method of rehabilitation using an actuator type that includes a movement mechanism capable of applying a force that interacts with a motion of a patient's limb in a volume of at least 30 cm in diameter, in at least three degrees of freedom of motion of the actuator and capable of preventing substantial motion in any point in any direction in said volume, comprising: exercising a patient at a first place of rehabilitation selected from a bed, a wheel-chair, a clinic and a home, using an actuator of said actuator type which interacts with a motion of said patient; and second exercising said patient at a second place of rehabilitation selected from a bed, a wheel-chair, a clinic and a home using a second actuator of said actuator type which interacts with a motion of said patient; wherein said first exercising and said second exercising utilize a same movement mechanism design for moving the actuators.
Abstract:
Methods and devices are disclosed that provide treatment for neurological strokes and other conditions related to obstructed, hemorrhagic or compromised vascular circulation.