Abstract:
An infant, joint compression device and methods of use including decreasing the length of stay in a neonatal intensive care unit and/or increasing bone density of a premature infant are disclosed. A device can include an elongated, generally cocoon-shaped device pod having a head pod end, a foot pod end and a pod interior extending between the head pod end and the foot pod end; a head opening at the head pod end and communicating with the pod interior; and a pod slit extending from the head opening toward the foot pod end and communicating with the pod interior.
Abstract:
A devise and method used to help reduce aches and pains to joints, muscles, and other body parts; helps to relieve swelling; provide support to joints and muscles. Comprising of a plurality of ridges 120 affixed to a flexible thermal sheet 110. Said ridges 120 produce an acupressure-like massage effect and the flexible thermal sheet 110 absorbs and reradiates heat between the device and skin producing a self-heating effect. The device can be sized for a particular application. A user places the device against his or her body and device is held in place by a method of user's choice.
Abstract:
A stool is provided that provides a raised heel squat position to a user that engages the stool. The raised heel squatting position promotes a healthy and productive experience on a toilet. The stool may be collapsible for easier storage and transportation. The stool may be adjustable to provide custom fittings to different size users. Additionally, the stool may be intelligent and may provide a customized immersive experience to a person on a toilet.
Abstract:
A method for regulating immune cells includes applying a stimulus to a specific area to be stimulated at a body surface by a stimulus applying apparatus so as to bring an increase rate of a blood flow to 60% or more, preferably, 100% or more. The blood flow is measured by a laser Doppler tissue blood flow meter attached to a central part of an inner side of a wrist joint. The regulating and balancing these T cell groups finely is essential to maintain the immune system of human beings and increase in blood flow volume by thermal therapy enables a regulatory T cell to regulate and balance the immune cells.
Abstract:
A massage device including a massage pad including a plurality of vibrating units, a plurality of heating elements, and/or a plurality of lifting actuators connected to a control box which accepts an input from a remote control associated with an action for at least one of the vibrating units, heating elements or lifting actuators and controls the vibrating units, heating elements or lifting actuators to perform the action is provided. Also provided are pre-programmed patterns of massage control actions, which may be input by a user using the remote control and/or a scripting language.
Abstract:
In a stimulus method, a stimulus applying apparatus is attached to an area selected from a group of specific parts of a body surface by an acupuncture needle(s) or heating etc. thereby releasing the stress, and a stress-free medical treatment method based on the stimulus method.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.
Abstract:
A personal massage device is disclosed. The massage device includes a housing having an exterior surface defining first and second oppositely-disposed operative ends and an interior surface defining a cavity. Each of the operative ends includes a substantially smooth and continuous surface thereon. The massage device further includes a first motor disposed within the housing and adapted for creating vibration and a battery disposed within the housing and adapted to power the first motor.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an acupressure massage pillow including: a body having a space portion formed thereinto and a plurality of first through-holes formed on the center of the top surface thereof to correspond to the acupressure points on a rear head section; a first massage plate disposed in the space portion of the body and having a plurality of massage protrusions formed thereon in such a manner as to be moved upwardly and downwardly through the first through-holes from/into the space portion of the body; a first raising and lowering means adapted to raise and lower the first massage plate; a controller adapted to control the first raising and lowering means; and a power supply means adapted to supply actuating power of the controller.
Abstract:
Provided is a cervical massaging device that includes: a body that is shaped to contact the side and the rear portion around a cervical spine in a neck; both side pressing members that are disposed and symmetrically spaced apart from each other in the body to contact both sides of the neck and press both sides of the neck by a driving unit; and rotary pressing members that are disposed at a predetermined distance between the side pressing members and rotated by a rotating unit to press the rear portion around the cervical spine in the neck.