摘要:
A therapeutic stimulatory massage apparatus for receipt therein of a body portion, such apparatus containing a thixotropic fluid medium subject to selective increase in viscosity and increase in pressure at such areas of increased viscosity. Also, other therapeutic modes can be incorporated into the device of this invention.
摘要:
Systems and methods for exerting forces on a body, including a support structure defining a space and a plurality of surface contacting units that are configured to exert force upon the body, such that the weight is distributed away from the primary weight bearing regions to non-weight bearing regions of the body, or vice versa, without exerting significant shear or frictional forces on surfaces of the body. The systems and methods may be used to exert forces to cause fluid shift in different compartments of the body. Applications include treatment of various disease conditions including pressure ulcers, heart failure, high blood pressure, preeclampsia, osteoporosis, injuries of spine and to slow microgravity-induced bone and muscle loss. The systems and methods may be used to simulate gravity, weightlessness or buoyancy, in rehabilitation medicine. The system may include a chair, bed, a wearable suit or an exoskeleton.
摘要:
A therapeutic stimulatory massage device for receipt therein of a body portion, such device containing a thixotropic fluid medium subject to selective increase in viscosity and increase in pressure at such areas of increased viscosity. Also, other therapeutic modes can be incorporated into the device of this invention.
摘要:
In an apparatus for treating vascular, metabolic and functional imbalance, and edema of a limb by variation in pressure of a high-density fluid around the limb, a fluid-tight flexible bag serves to protect the limb to be treated and a filling bag delimits a filling enclosure with the protective bag. The apparatus includes a pump for producing upward and downward displacement of the fluid within the enclosure between a bottom level, a top level and intermediate levels, a timing circuit for maintaining the fluid at predetermined levels during predetermined periods of time, and a programmable logic circuit for adjusting the levels of fluid within the enclosure. An electronic variator are employed for regulating the speeds of upward and/or downward displacement of the fluid within the enclosure in respect of different levels.
摘要:
Systems and methods for exerting forces on a body, including a support structure defining a space and a plurality of surface contacting units that are configured to exert force upon the body, such that the weight is distributed away from the primary weight bearing regions to non-weight bearing regions of the body, or vice versa, without exerting significant shear or frictional forces on surfaces of the body. The systems and methods may be used to exert forces to cause fluid shift in different compartments of the body. Applications include treatment of various disease conditions including pressure ulcers, heart failure, high blood pressure, preeclampsia, osteoporosis, injuries of spine and to slow microgravity-induced bone and muscle loss. The systems and methods may be used to simulate gravity, weightlessness or buoyancy, in rehabilitation medicine. The system may include a chair, bed, a wearable suit or an exoskeleton.
摘要:
The present invention provides a positive pressure chamber for treating extremities, which is used for treating extremity swelling or edema, rehabilitation, prophylaxis for deep venous thrombosis, relieving extremity pain, improvement of extremity skin, and the like.
摘要:
The invention relates to a suit for problems associated with orthostasis which is comprised of a pair of trousers made of a slightly stretchable textile material. A plurality of essentially linear or wavy strips (14, 15) are inserted along the entire length of the trousers. Said strips are made of double-walled, liquid-tight, slightly stretchable textile material. The two layers of this material are connected to one another at connection points. This results in the production of cavities which are filled with a liquid. Suspenders (11) hold the trousers and are simultaneously constructed as reservoirs (12) for the liquid. In order to increase the pressure on the abdominal region, a flat bladder (13) can be placed in the trousers and, like the strips (14, 15), can be supplied with fluid from the reservoirs (12). As a result, liquid columns are produced which extend over a large portion of the body height. Said columns build up a compensating pressure on the legs and the lower abdomen. The trousers are closed by two lateral zip fasteners (21). The knees and genital region are covered by elastic inserts (16, 17). The strips (14, 15) are either essentially straight or wavy on both sides.
摘要:
A therapeutic device is provided for use in the treatment and/or rehabilitation of injuries to bodily extremities, such as the hands or feet. In the device a capsule or chamber is provided which is at least partially filled with a Newtonian or non-Newtonian liquid. An area approximating the shape of the extremity to under therapy, such as a hand, is formed and made an integral part of the capsule such that the extremity undergoing therapy may be inserted to move freely within the liquid physically coming into contact with the liquid. In one embodiment the capsule is molded from a single piece of transparent rubber with a fluid chamber formed at one end and a glove-like area formed at the other. The fluid chamber is filled with a liquid, such as medical grade silicone or organic polymer liquid, and then the glove-like area inverted to be located within the outer walls of the capsule. A user may then insert his or her hand into the chamber, by way of the glove, and undergo therapy or exercise within the environment of the liquid without actually coming into contact with the liquid. Variations of the invention permit the hand to be heated or cooled, either from within or radiantly. In addition, by making all materials transparent or translucent, it is possible for the patient or therapist to observe the hand undergoing therapy, thereby ensuring maximum effect without introducing the danger or causing additional damage.
摘要:
A head covering for at least lifting the face that includes a head covering for covering the entire head and neck and apparatus for simulating the muscles of the head and neck. The head covering has an inner ply for directly overlying the entire head and neck and an outer ply that directly and entirety overlies the inner ply, with both being light weight felt material so as to conform to the entire head and neck without discomfort thereto. The apparatus includes a plurality of vibrators between the inner and outer plies. The plurality of vibrators comprise a forehead vibrator for overlying and vibrating the frontalis muscles, a pair of temple vibrators for overlying and vibrating the temporalis muscles, a pair of under eye vibrators for overlying and vibrating the levator labii superioris muscles, a pair of cheek vibrators for overlying and vibrating the zygomaticus minor and zygomaticus major muscles, a chin vibrator for overlying and vibrating the platysma muscle, and a neck vibrator for overlying and vibrating the auricularis posterior muscle. The plurality of vibrators is one of piezoelectric, electro-mechanical, and hydrostatic pulsator.