Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for influencing a patient's gait, comprising a. at least one foot lifter stimulation electrode (10, 11) for activating a foot lifter muscle, b. at least one sensor unit (40), c. at least one hip flexor stimulation electrode (20) for activating a hip flexor muscle, and d. at least one control unit (30, 31, 32, 50) which is coupled to the sensor unit (40) and the stimulation electrodes (10, 11, 20), processes sensor values from the sensor unit (40) and, depending on the sensor values, activates at least one of the stimulation electrodes (10, 11, 20).
Abstract:
A method and system for creating shear stress and endothelial mechanotransduction through neuromuscular stimulation of the muscle pump. Chronic application a minimum of 30 days triggers the autocrine and paracrine processes which elevates production of vasoactive substances including nitric oxide, prostacyclin, superoxide dismutase, thrombomodulin, glutathion, Krupple-like factor 2 and many others. Chronic application also promotes angiogenesis and development of collateral circulation. This is a cost-effective, non-invasive, drug-free therapy to treat vascular dysfunction and ameliorate or reverse its effects on cardiovascular health.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods are described for use with measuring circuitry (28) and stimulation circuitry (24) that includes a pair of electrodes (26a, 26b). A controller (22) includes controller circuitry (64). While the electrodes are coupled to a subject's skin, the controller circuitry is configured to execute a stimulation procedure by driving the stimulation circuitry to pass a plurality of stimulating pulses between the pair of electrodes, and to drive the stimulation circuitry to pass one or more reference pulses between the pair of electrodes, the reference pulses being different from each of the stimulating pulses. The controller circuitry receives an impedance between the electrodes that is measured using the reference pulses, and, in response to the impedance measured using the reference pulses, but not in response to any impedance measured using the stimulating pulses, controls the stimulation procedure. Other applications are also described.
Abstract:
Brain impairment, for example due to stroke, is corrected in order to improve body movement. An fNIRS device is positioned over the motor cortex of non-impaired individuals, and blood oxygen in locations of the brain is analyzed to determine brain activity corresponding to a particular body movement. The movements are statistically analyzed, and are compared with fNIRS data gathered from a movement impaired individual attempting the same movement. A weighted value corresponding to the desired brain activity is generated using the statistical analysis, and is graphically displayed to the movement impaired individual during the attempts. This produces a feedback loop relating to the movement which can be repeated to produce brain plasticity in the impaired individual to facilitate the movement. Additionally, correct brain activity can be used to cause the application of an electrical signal to muscles of the body to produce the desired movement.
Abstract:
Es wird eine Vorrichtung zur neuro-vaskulären Stimulation zumindest umfassend zumindest einen Gehirnaktivitätssensor, zumindest einen kardio-vaskulären Sensor, zumindest eine Recheneinheit und zumindest eine Ausgabeeinheit vorgeschlagen. Die Recheneinheit weist zumindest einen Aufgabenalgorithmus auf, wobei mittels der Recheneinheit Signale zumindest des Gehirnaktivitätssensors und des kardio-vaskulären Sensors empfangbar sind und eine Aufgabe, die in Korrelation mit zumindest den Signalen zumindest des Gehirnaktivitätssensors und den Signalen des kardio-vaskulären Sensors steht, mittels des Aufgabenalgorithmus' ermittelbar und mittels der Ausgabeeinheit ausgebbar ist.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a device for providing neuromuscular stimulation. The device comprises a positive electrode, a plurality of negative electrodes, a non-conductive substrate and a control unit for activating the electrodes. The control unit of the device activates the negative electrodes in a predetermined sequence, so as to deliver electrical stimulus to a user, wherein the predetermined sequence is repeated with an increasing level of stimulus until a predetermined outcome is achieved. Additionally each negative electrode of the devices comprises at least one conductive track mounted on the non-conductive substrate wherein at least one pair of negative electrodes overlap such that the conductive track or tracks of a first negative electrode of the pair overlap with the electrode footprint, but not the conductive tracks, of a second negative electrode of the pair.
Abstract:
The present disclosure pertains to an electrode configured to provide electrical contact with skin of a subject. The electrode is a convertible electrode configured to function as a dry electrode and/or as a wet electrode according to the desired configuration. In a dry electrode configuration, the electrode includes a conductive portion, a receiving portion, and an electrical coupling. In a wet electrode configuration, the electrode includes conductive portion, receiving portion, a hydrogel material, and electrical coupling. The conductive portion is configured to receive and/or transmit electrical signals from and/or to the skin of the subject. The receiving portionis configured to receive the detachable hydrogel material. Without the hydrogel material, the electrode functions as a dry electrode. Responsive to the receiving portion receiving the detachable hydrogel material,the electrode functions as a wet electrode.
Abstract:
Benutzerschnittstelle (20) zur Verwendung mit einem Elektromuskelstimulation-System (1), wobei die Benutzerschnittstelle (20) ein Kommunikationsmodul (25) und Befestigungsmittel zur Befestigung des Kommunikationsmoduls (25) auf dem Handrücken einer mit dem System trainierenden Person umfasst, und das Kommunikationsmodul (25) zumindest eine Anzeige zur Anzeige einer Ist- oder einer Sollbedingung der Elektrostimulation und/oder ein Eingabemittel zum Starten oder Beenden einer Elektrostimulation und/oder zum Einstellen von Parametern der Elektrostimulation umfasst.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns an optoelectronic stimulating device for use in a medical treatment involving delivering an electrical current to an electrically excitable tissue (Z bio ) by means of two electrodes (3n, 3p) electrically coupled to said tissue, said optoelectronic stimulating device comprising: (a) a source (4) of electrical impulses, which is electrically connected to (b) a source of light emission (2), in optical communication with (c) a photovoltaic cell (1) electrically connected to two electrodes (3n, 3p) for establishing two electrical contacts with said tissue and thus forming an electrical stimulating circuit fed by the photovoltaic cell (1) which is energized by the radiation of the source of light emission (2).
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for delivering stimulation therapy or relief to a patient. The system includes a stimulation electrode pair coupled to a good that can couple to a patient to deliver stimulation controlled through a wired or wireless link. The system includes a controller that can generate and apply a stimulation pulse to the stimulation electrode pair based on the stimulation program and the signal or data. The system includes a sensor coupled to the controller and the good, and a user interface enabling a user to remotely view or exchange information through the link, and to monitor and set or reconfigure the stimulation pulse. In some embodiments, the good includes a brace assembly that can be a brace, a stay, a sleeve, a sling, a garment, a wrap, or a strap.