A gait replication apparatus can include a scalable mechanical mechanism configured to replicate different gaits. The scalable mechanical mechanism can include, for example, a four-bar linkage, a pantograph, a cam/Scotch-yoke mechanism, and so forth. In some embodiments, the mechanical mechanism includes a beam rotating about an axis passing proximate to its center, with a foot pedal slidably coupled with the beam, and a timing chain/belt or cable pulley-pair coupled with the foot pedal and looped about the beam. A method can include decomposing a foot path defined by Cartesian coordinates into polar coordinates, and providing a mechanical support for a foot, where a first mechanism controls an angular position of the mechanical support with respect to a reference frame, and a second mechanism controls a radial distance of the mechanical support from the reference frame.

A gait replication apparatus can include a scalable mechanical mechanism configured to replicate different gaits. The scalable mechanical mechanism can include, for example, a four-bar linkage, a pantograph, a cam/Scotch-yoke mechanism, and so forth. In some embodiments, the mechanical mechanism includes a beam rotating about an axis passing proximate to its center, with a foot pedal slidably coupled with the beam, and a timing chain/belt or cable pulley-pair coupled with the foot pedal and looped about the beam. A method can include decomposing a foot path defined by Cartesian coordinates into polar coordinates, and providing a mechanical support for a foot, where a first mechanism controls an angular position of the mechanical support with respect to a reference frame, and a second mechanism controls a radial distance of the mechanical support from the reference frame.

A method for retarding or reversing progression of myopia of a viewer contains the steps of using an immersive or non-immersive device to create a plurality of image planes in the eye of the viewer. While an image plane is located on the retina, at least one image plane is not on the retina, thereby generating myopic defocus. Immersive and non-immersive devices and systems for such a method are also described.

A method for retarding or reversing progression of myopia of a viewer contains the steps of using an immersive or non-immersive device to create a plurality of image planes in the eye of the viewer. While an image plane is located on the retina, at least one image plane is not on the retina, thereby generating myopic defocus. Immersive and non-immersive devices and systems for such a method are also described.

Systems and methods of improving new age healing techniques. Personal effects including solids understood by practitioners of new age healing techniques to have vibrational qualities that are thought to improve health of body and mind. Personal effects including conductive elements coupling one or more solids to each other and to the user/wearer of the personal effect to improve the benefits to that user/wearer. Methods of improving health involving personal effects of the inventive subject matter.

Systems and methods of improving new age healing techniques. Personal effects including solids understood by practitioners of new age healing techniques to have vibrational qualities that are thought to improve health of body and mind. Personal effects including conductive elements coupling one or more solids to each other and to the user/wearer of the personal effect to improve the benefits to that user/wearer. Methods of improving health involving personal effects of the inventive subject matter.

A massage mechanism and its massager. The massage mechanism includes a base, motor, drive assembly, first drive shaft, first bearing, first massage drive assembly, first massage head assembly, inter-shaft drive assembly, second transmission shaft, second bearing, second massage drive assembly and second massage head. There is also provided a massager including the foregoing massage mechanism. The mechanism could optimize those unstable and noisy features for an ideal massage experience, and solve the problem that multiple massage actions cannot be driven by a single motor.

An adjustable physical therapy ball and trigger point massage device consists of a first end ball, a second end ball, and at least one threaded rod. The first end ball and the second end ball are terminally and rotatably mounted onto the at least one threaded rod. At least one intermediate ball can be rotatably mounted along the at least one threaded rod in between the first end ball and the second end ball. A plurality of threads connecting the at least one intermediate ball and the at least one threaded rod allows the intermediate ball to move along the at least one threaded rod. If a larger surface area needs to be treated, a second threaded rod can be connected to a first threaded rod through a rod connector.

An adjustable physical therapy ball and trigger point massage device consists of a first end ball, a second end ball, and at least one threaded rod. The first end ball and the second end ball are terminally and rotatably mounted onto the at least one threaded rod. At least one intermediate ball can be rotatably mounted along the at least one threaded rod in between the first end ball and the second end ball. A plurality of threads connecting the at least one intermediate ball and the at least one threaded rod allows the intermediate ball to move along the at least one threaded rod. If a larger surface area needs to be treated, a second threaded rod can be connected to a first threaded rod through a rod connector.

The present invention relates to a compression textile, e.g. a compression bandage or garment, which comprises at least one chitosan-containing fiber. The compression textile is suitable for medical applications, but also for non-medical applications in the field of wellness and sport.