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:
An exercise apparatus may include a first horizontal bar, a second horizontal bar, a titled body supporting unit, a supporting assembly and an adjusting unit. In one embodiment, both the first horizontal bar and second horizontal bar are located at a rear portion of the exercise equipment, so the user can fully extend his arms and stretch the back muscle and cervical spine when grasping the horizontal bar. The adjusting unit is used to adjust the titled angle of the titled body supporting unit. The user can hold either the first or second horizontal bar and lay the body on top of the titled body supporting unit, such that the titled body supporting unit can sustain a substantial portion of the user's weight to enable the user to lift the body with the arms holding on the horizontal bar, even though the user is elder or overweight.
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 power-driven traction device for neck physical therapy includes a rail platform disposed on a base and a traction mechanism used for drawing a user's neck disposed on the platform. The traction mechanism includes a neck rest portion and a drive portion. The neck rest portion is coupled with the drive portion. The drive portion is slidably disposed on the rail platform and connected with a power-driven drive device. The power-driven drive device is connected with the drive portion to bring the neck rest portion to slide backward and forward on the rail platform in a longitudinal direction. It is convenient for the user to operate the power-driven traction device by himself. The force to draw the user's neck can be controlled finely and well.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an exercise and pull apparatus comprising: a bottom support on which an upright is arranged; a horizontal frame member arranged at a top region of the upright and provided with a gearbox connected with a clock movement; a bobbin mounted at the horizontal frame member and connected with the gearbox and driven and rotated by the clock movement via the gearbox; a pulling assembly mounted at the bobbin; and a head holder connected therewith for fixation of head. The present invention is relatively safe and reliable as it requires no doors for installation. Since the bobbin is rotated by the clock movement via the gearbox, pulling exercises could be performed with a fine range of pulling magnitude, whereby users could be adapted in a better way for prevention of injuries; and results could be monitored more conveniently and quickly after completion of exercises.
Abstract:
Embodiments may include a traction system, for example a cervical traction system for a neck of a user. Systems may include a housing assembly, plate assembly, handle assembly, and cable assembly. The housing assembly may include a drive assembly. The plate assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be configured to actuate movement of the plate assembly relative to the housing assembly. Embodiments may be configured to apply traction to the neck thereby providing a distraction distance or force to a portion of the cervical spine.
Abstract:
A cervical splint assembly is provided for a person to alleviate headaches or cervical conditions. The cervical splint includes a splint assembly having a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. The body has a front and a back and is formed of compressible material and sized to fit between a chin and a top of a chest of the person. A strap has a first end and a second end selectively and adjustably connected together. The strap wraps around the front of the body such that when the splint assembly is secured to a neck of the person using the cervical splint, the splint assembly provides support for a chin of the person, restricts flexion of a neck of the person, and the first and second ends are aligned approximately below earlobes of the person.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a rehabilitation device which guides a patient to perform a motion with a correct spatial trajectory, by the device applying one or more pushing, assisting, reminding, responding and/or resisting forces during a motion (or intent to move) by the patient. The forces are applied by an actuator, for example, a robotic articulated arm or a spherically jointed lever. The applied forces act as a force fields, optionally continuous, which impeded and/or guides a patient. The device can be programmable with various trajectories (paths and/or velocities) and/or forces. The forces at one point in the trajectory can vary responsive to an actual trajectory by the patient and/or responsive to a rehabilitation plan and/or improvement of the patient. The device can learn a motion entered by a physiotherapist and replay it for the patient.
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 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.