Abstract:
A therapy system includes a therapy device having a module seat, a first therapy module removably secured to the module seat, and a second therapy module removably secured to the module seat. The module seat includes a first securement protrusion, a first securement recess, and a first set of magnets. The first therapy module includes a second securement protrusion to engage with the first securement recess, a second securement recess to engage with the first securement protrusion, and a second set of magnets to be magnetically attracted to the first set of magnets. The second therapy includes a third set of magnets to be magnetically attracted to the first set of magnets.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a wearable robot for assisting a wrist, including: a plurality of flexible actuators; and a control unit configured to control any one of the plurality of flexible actuators to be contracted or relaxed according to a wrist movement of a wearer. Each of the plurality of flexible actuators includes: a driving part which is contractively deformed by a current or transfer heat applied from the control unit or is relaxed when the heat is lost, and a refrigerant circulating part which is implemented to surround the driving part and circulates a refrigerant so that the contractively deformed driving part is cooled under control of the control unit.
Abstract:
Methods for treating Blepharitis, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye Syndrome include thermal massage, thermal debridement, and thermal expression. Particular embodiments include use of handheld devices that provide the thermal therapy to tissue by contacting a surface heated with thermal energy to a patient's tissue. Thermal energy can be continuously provided during operation. In particular embodiments, a handheld device comprises a base assembly operatively connected to a removeable thermal energy applicator. A wide range of thermal applicators may be connected to the base assembly to provide different treatments, including heat application, debridement, and expression of the treated tissue or gland.
Abstract:
A manipulator for a massage device includes a pair of main rods having a first end pivotably coupled to a first elbow assembly and a second end opposite the first end that is pivotably coupled to a second elbow assembly. The pair of main rods is transitionable between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein, when in the first configuration the pair of main rods define a first length and when in the second configuration the pair of main rods define a second length greater than the first length. The manipulator further includes a first arm rod pivotably coupled to the first elbow assembly, and a second arm rod pivotably coupled to the second elbow assembly.
Abstract:
A rejuvenation and massage device is provided for treating mucosa tissue, such as vaginal tissue, affected by Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome (VRS) or other conditions, through vibration, thermal loading, and light emittance for a duration of time. In one embodiment, the device is an insertable device that includes Low-Level Laser Light (LLLT) therapy to treat the vaginal tissue. The light emittance by one or more light emitters is in a range sufficient to provide therapeutic effects through light radiation. To enhance the therapeutic effects of light radiation provided by the device, the device is configured to provide increased energy density into target tissue of vaginal muscles though a light configuration component (e.g., a focusing component, such as a concave lens assembly, a convex assembly, a pre-lensed light emitter or other focusing optical mechanism) associated with the light emitter that concentrates the light emitted from the light emitter.
Abstract:
A manipulator for a massage device includes a pair of main rods having a first end pivotably coupled to a first elbow assembly and a second end opposite the first end that is pivotably coupled to a second elbow assembly. The pair of main rods is transitionable between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein, when in the first configuration the pair of main rods define a first length and when in the second configuration the pair of main rods define a second length greater than the first length. The manipulator further includes a first arm rod pivotably coupled to the first elbow assembly, and a second arm rod pivotably coupled to the second elbow assembly.
Abstract:
An apparatus induces and autonomously maintains a state of hypometabolism for long time periods in people who would otherwise suffer from a significant deterioration of their vital functions and a shorter life expectancy, or people who will have to stay in a space environment for a long time. The apparatus, made up of a double enclosure, includes a chamber for housing one person, which is equipped with means for controlling the person's vital functions and the environmental conditions, with the possibility of autonomously modifying the environmental parameters and dosing the administration of substances according to data obtained from measured physiological variables. Outside the chamber there is an interspace containing a liquid for shielding any radiation. A non-invasive monitoring of the main vital functions includes oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, heart rate, hemoglobin saturation, temperature of various body districts, muscular tone, electroencephalographic activity, respiratory rate and exchanged respiratory volumes.
Abstract:
A percussive pulsing therapy device configured for delivering pulsating or intermittent airflow to a patient device, such as a patient vest. The percussive pulsed air device may have an airflow generator for controlling amplitude of the percussive pulsed air and a pulse frequency control module for controlling frequency of the percussive pulsed air. In some embodiments, the pulse frequency control module may have a rotatable fan blade, such as a circular fan blade having one or more cutout portions. In some embodiments, the rotating fan blade may have one or more channels configured to redirect percussive pulsed air. Moreover, a percussive pulsed air device of the present disclosure may have a dampening element flowably coupled to an inlet of the pulse frequency control module. In some embodiments, at least one inlets of the pulse frequency control module may be arranged on a different airflow plane than one or more outlets.
Abstract:
We disclose methods and medical device systems for selectively recruiting a nerve fiber type within a cranial nerve, a peripheral nerve or a spinal root. Such a method may comprise applying a first pressure, a heating, and/or a cooling to a second location of the nerve, the pressure, heating, or cooling sufficient to substantially block at least one of activation or conduction in at least one fiber population through the second location of the nerve for a blocking time period; and applying an electrical signal to a first location during the blocking time period.