Abstract:
Transducers for applying stimulation to a patient include a Peltier device (8), a pneumatically inflatable bladder (4) and an LRA or ERM (6), and are connected to a controller. In a passive mode stimulation can be provided in the absence of feedback from the patient. In an active mode, the addition of movement detection enables additional visual images to encourage a response from a patient, increasing the range or rehabilitation provided to the patient.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for improving or preventing a condition, such as the treatment of pain syndromes and migraine headaches are disclosed. A method for treating pain can include one or more of the steps including identifying a region of the patient comprising glabrous tissue; positioning the region of the patient comprising glabrous tissue into an enclosed chamber; adjusting the relative humidity of the enclosed chamber sufficient to create a physiologic effect. The method need not involve altering the temperature within the enclosed chamber.
Abstract:
Devices and methods for transferring heat with a portion of a mammal are provided. Embodiments of the subject devices include a negative pressure element configured to apply negative pressure to a portion of a mammal and a heat transfer element positioned within the negative pressure element. The disclosed devices and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including both therapeutic and non-therapeutic applications.
Abstract:
A device for applying electrical stimulation to a surface of the human body utilizes a calibrated, pre-arranged pattern of conducting, current emitting elements to distribute current throughout an entire surface at once, such as human face, without needing to alter the device to accommodate various are sizes, including varying face sizes.
Abstract:
Systems, methods, and devices used to treat eyelids, meibomian glands, ducts, and surrounding tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, an eye treatment device is disclosed, which includes a scleral shield positionable proximate an inner surface of an eyelid, the scleral shield being made of, or coated with, an energy-absorbing material activated by a light energy, and an energy transducer positionable outside of the eyelid, the energy transducer configured to provide light energy at one or more wavelengths, including a first wavelength selected to heat the energy-absorbing material. Wherein, when the eyelid is positioned between the energy transducer and the scleral shield, the light energy from the energy transducer and the heated energy-absorbing material of the scleral shield conductively heats a target tissue region sufficiently to melt meibum within meibomian glands located within or adjacent to the target tissue region.
Abstract:
A device for the treatment of pathologies related to accumulation of visceral fat and for the treatment of EFP in all its stages, comprising 'clever' handles for generation of acoustic waves, vacuum-assisted suction and cooling.
Abstract:
A device for the treatment of pathologies related to accumulation of visceral fat and for the treatment of EFP in all its stages, comprising 'clever' handles for generation of acoustic waves, vacuum-assisted suction and cooling.
Abstract:
A pain abatement device utilizing sensory inputs such as vibratory motion, tactile sensation, heat, and cold to compete with the noxious pain signal and to diminish injection site pain, pain associated with minor surgeries, and pain associated with non- ocular laser treatments. The device is designed to resist heat transferred by laser surgery treatment beams, and to shield the device from harm from said laser. A plurality of vibrating head attachments allow the device to be used on any contour of the human body. The vibrating head attachments comprise a Peltier thermoelectric device to transmit heat or cold to the patient's skin, dependant on the temperature setting the clinician chooses. Each of the plurality of head attachments take advantage of a corresponding silicone or plastic sterile disposable cover with a variety of surface textures, providing a sterile point of contact with the patient and an additional stimulation of the nervous system.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses devices and methods, for non-invasive ultrasound-guided body contouring, including: a variable-frequency treatment applicator having at least one variable-frequency ultrasound emitter; and a control unit for adjusting an output frequency of at least one ultrasound emitter. Devices and methods including: a variable-frequency treatment applicator having at least one variable-frequency ultrasound emitter; a resonance sensor for determining a resonant frequency of a treatment area; and a control unit for adjusting an output frequency, of at least one ultrasound emitter, to the resonant frequency based on a signal from the resonance sensor. Devices and methods including: a variable-frequency treatment applicator having at least one variable-frequency ultrasound emitter; a cooling mechanism located in the treatment applicator; and a control unit for applying an output frequency to at least one ultrasound emitter. Preferably, the output frequency is within a frequency range from 25 kHz to 60 kHz.