The invention relates to an orthopedic device for supporting a back, especially a lower back, of a user, wherein the device comprises an upper body element 48, an upper leg element 4 and a first passive actuator 8, which is configured to apply a force to the upper leg element 4 and/or the upper body element 48 when an angle between the upper leg element 4 and the upper body element 48 is within a first predetermined angular range, wherein the device comprises at least a second passive actuator 10, which is configured to apply a force to the upper leg element 4 and/or the upper body element 48 when the angle is within a predetermined second angular range that is different to the first angular range.

Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The methods, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: detecting, by machine logic, an event in a patient environment, wherein the event includes a body part of a patient moving to a location within a threshold distance of a point of interest, the point of interest being a location in the patient environment which if subject to contact by the body part poses risk to the patient; determining, by machine logic, one or more action to perform to control movement of the body part in response to the detecting the event in the patient environment; performing the one or more action to control movement of the body part in response to the detecting the event in the patient environment.

The invention is a brace that secures to a person's chest, waist and legs. The brace includes a chest frame that supports the anterior chest and and a thigh frame that supports the anterior thighs where the two frames are pivotably connected to each other. In addition, an extension spring links the torso frame and the thigh frame such that when a user is bending over, i.e. flexed or in a state of flexion, in which gravity is exerting a greater downward force on the torso, a counter-force is exerted on the person's chest, with the counter-force increasing in magnitude as the degree of flexion at the waist increases.

A rescue device comprising a closed loop element made of a flexible material and first and second slidable elements mounted to the closed loop element so as to be slidable therealong while frictionally engaging the closed loop element. The first and second slidable elements each pinch the closed loop element against itself to define a pair of opposed end loop portions and an intermediate loop portion extending therebetween, the intermediate loop portion extending between the first and second slidable elements and each of the end loop portions extending from a respective one of the first and second slidable elements opposed to the intermediate loop portion.

A dual-adjustable orthotic device to treat clubfoot and methods for using same. The device comprises a pair of paddles, adapted to attach footwear, attached at opposing ends of an adjustable torque bar the device has independent configuration systems to adjust the angle at which the paddles are oriented to the bar, and to adjust the torque loading applied to the paddles. These systems facilitate the independent adjustment of the device settings without changing the tensioning mechanism, stocking multiple devices, or having to disassemble and reassemble the tensioning structures.

A device for treatment of plantar fasciitis is provided. The device includes a foot strap, a thigh strap and a resistance band. The foot strap includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the foot strap is sized to secure around a foot of a user in between the ankle and toes. The thigh strap also includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the thigh strap is sized to secure around a thigh of the user. The resistance band includes a first end attached to the foot strap and a second end attached to the thigh strap. To treat the plantar fascia, the user bends their foot downwards and curls the toes against the resistance of the resistance band.

Knee brace devices and systems and methods of using the same. In an exemplary embodiment of a knee brace system of the present disclosure, the system comprises a knee brace configured to fit around at least part of a user's knee, and a strap having an optional strap connection portion coupled thereto, the strap configured to couple to the knee brace or a component coupled thereto and further configured to wrap around the user's shoulder so that the knee brace is maintained around at least part of the user's knee.

A sock device comprising: a first anchor; a sock; a strap, wherein the strap removably secures the first anchor to the sock; and a distributor. The strap can be used to fit through an attachment ring on the first anchor, pulled down towards a user's ankle, and secured to the sock thereby providing temporary flexion to the foot, which stretches the muscles and tendons of the heel region, calf region, and underneath area of the feet to help treat plantar fasciitis. The distributor provides an even distribution of flexion to the entire width of the foot.

The Ambulatory Device is the only product of its kind that has the capability of spacing the legs and feet apart at a proper width to prevent slipping, tripping, and falling when relearning how to walk. This unprecedented device is uniquely designed with an adjustable bar that can be modified to accommodate specific user body metrics and is carefully crafted with durable, high-quality materials to ensure long-term sustainability during private or therapeutic sessions.

A human arm support apparatus for use with a human seated, the apparatus includes a flexible planar member having a front end portion and a rear end portion; an aperture larger than a human head is therethrough the planar member with the aperture passed over the human head for the planar member to rest against a human's shoulders. Further included is a flexible surrounding sidewall affixed to the front end portion for receiving a human's arms to be supported, wherein the support comes from the rear end portion being wedged between the buttocks of the human and the seat, thus the aperture does not contact or put pressure upon the neck of the human.