Abstract:
A system and method for a massage device that will allow a single user to operate a massage gun and/or receive electromechanical massage on the user's back without having to reach backwards, sideways, or twisting, thus keeping their spine aligned. The massage device may have a series of handles for gripping and the motor system may be positioned closer to the massage head allowing the user to easily grasp the device.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a cervical traction pillow includes a cervical traction pillow main body and a massage device. The cervical traction pillow main body is a flexible cervical traction pillow main body with a narrow upper part and a wide lower part, so as to form a neck brace traction portion at an upper end and a base at a lower end, a first back portion connected between the neck brace traction portion and the base, and two first side portions opposite and connected to the neck brace traction portion, the base, and the back portion. The neck brace traction portion and a bottom surface of the base are connected in an acute angle. The massage device is arranged on the cervical traction pillow main body.
Abstract:
A portable traction device can include a sling that is sized to cradle a user's head. The sling can be associated with an anchor that is positioned a height above the floor when the portable traction device is in use. A tensile force vector between the anchor and the sling allows for cervical traction. The portable traction device can additionally include one or more flexible straps between the anchor and the sling that can differentially regulate the amplitude of the tensile force vector by stretching.
Abstract:
Proposed are methods and systems for thermally and/or vibrationally stimulating at least one of a laryngeal nerve or a thyroid using a neckband stimulator to treat at least one of a swallow disorder, a voice disorder, chronic cough, or thyroid related diseases. The neckband stimulator may include first and second thermal energy providers each providing a thermal energy on a surface thereof. The neckband stimulator may include first and second conductive pads configured to receive the thermal energy. The method may include placing the neckband at least partially around a neck of a patient, and moving the neckband such that the conductive pads contact different portions of the neck. The method may also include controlling the thermal energy providers to thermally conduct heat away from or to at least one of the laryngeal nerve or thyroid through the conductive pads.
Abstract:
A laryngeal nerve exciting system includes a collar holding a bridge, or a neckband, pressing soft tissue nerve exciters against a patient's neck providing a source of vibrations to stimulate the laryngeal nerve through the larynx. At least one exciter, and preferably two exciters, provide vibrations at preferably 70 Hz to 110 Hz and sufficiently strong to penetrate to the laryngeal nerve. The exciters may be held by the collar circling the neck, or by the neck band partially circling the neck. The therapy system includes a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and software which wirelessly connects, monitors, and triggers the device. The system may be used to treat dysphagia, chronic cough, and spasmodic dysphonia.
Abstract:
A traction device has a frame, a first bladder portion, a second bladder portion, and a third inflatable bladder portion. The first bladder expands in an outward direction a distance greater than in a transverse direction. The second bladder expands in a first angular direction. The second bladder is positioned generally inferior to and to the side of the first bladder. The third bladder expands in a second angular direction. Upon expanding in the outward direction, the first bladder bears against the back of the user's neck. Upon expanding in the transverse direction, the first bladder applies an angular traction to the cervical spine. Upon expanding in the first angular direction, the second bladder bears angularly against the back of the user's upper thoracic region. Upon expanding in the third angular direction, the third bladder bears angularly against the user's occiput.
Abstract:
A traction device for neck physical therapy includes a control unit, a knob unit having a transmission disc, a knob and a force applying cable, and the transmission disc and the knob being pivotally installed at the control unit, and the knob being linked to a transmission shaft, and an end of the force applying cable being fixed to the transmission disc; a body unit; a force indication unit, including a load positioning module, an elastic member, a thrust cable and an indicator, and the load positioning module being installed in the body unit and linked to the force applying cable, and the elastic member having two fixing ends, one being fixed to the load positioning module, and the thrust cable being coupled to the load positioning module and the indicator; and a transfer unit, fixed to the load positioning module and slidably installed on the body unit.
Abstract:
A power-driven neck clamping mechanism for physical traction therapy includes a rail platform disposed on a base and a head rest member disposed on the rail platform. A clamping mechanism for retaining a user's neck includes a power-driven drive device, a transmission member, and two displacement members. The power-driven drive device is connected with the transmission member. The displacement members are movably disposed on the transmission member. The displacement members are disposed at two sides of the neck rest portion. The power-driven drive device drives the transmission member to actuate. The displacement members are controlled by the transmission member to displace. The displacement members can be moved to approach the user's neck to clamp and retain the neck, or the displacement members can be moved away from the user's neck to release the neck. The user can control the force to clamp the neck conveniently and finely.
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 device for neck physical therapy includes a control unit, a knob unit having a transmission disc, a knob and a force applying cable, and the transmission disc and the knob being pivotally installed at the control unit, and the knob being linked to a transmission shaft, and an end of the force applying cable being fixed to the transmission disc; a body unit; a force indication unit, including a load positioning module, an elastic member, a thrust cable and an indicator, and the load positioning module being installed in the body unit and linked to the force applying cable, and the elastic member having two fixing ends, one being fixed to the load positioning module, and the thrust cable being coupled to the load positioning module and the indicator; and a transfer unit, fixed to the load positioning module and slidably installed on the body unit.