The present disclosure discloses an ergonomically adaptive adjustment hot compress nursing instrument. A storage battery is used to supply electric energy to a heater, so that the heater can generate heat for long time. Real-time constant temperature monitoring and regulation are achieved by combining a temperature sensor and a constant temperature control circuit, which ensures a constant temperature state in a use process, thereby improving a hot compress physiotherapy effect.

Techniques for a cervical orthotic device are provided. In an example, the device can include a base, sidewalls extending upwardly from the base, and a cervical support surface opposite the base and configured to unite the sidewalls. In certain examples, the sidewalls can include opposingly paired lateral sidewalls and first and second longitudinal sidewalls. In some examples, the cervical support surface can include a first planar portion adjacent the first longitudinal sidewall, a second planar portion adjacent the second longitudinal sidewall, and an arcuate portion intermediate the planar portions.

Compact perineal warming device for personal non invasive portable and stationary use to prevent and alleviate prostate discomfort, to use without any kind of assistance at home, the workplace or while driving, wearing it concealed under or exposed over the clothes, comprising a small warming unit integrated by an encased ceramic electrical resistance, which is attached to a special strap-on supporting harness or to a special adjustable split cushion to keep it at the user's perineum in order to radiate concentrated infrared heat focused towards the prostate, being preset to locally increase the temperature within safe limits to prevent and relieve the pain and discomfort associated with some common disorders of the prostate which is easily operated and powered at safe low voltage from a portable power bank or from any available power source through conventional power adapters.

The present invention relates generally to therapeutic articles comprised of carbonaceous blend textile materials comprising yarns having about 25 to 100 weight % carbonaceous fiber and about 0 to 75 weight % fiber made of polyester, nylon, rayon, lyocell, cellulose, wool, silk, linen, bamboo, m-aramid, p-aramid, modacrylic, novoloid, melamine, regenerated cellulose, polyvinyl chloride, antistatic fiber, poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) (PBO), polybenzimidazole (PBI), polysulphonamide (PSA), and combinations thereof, or other fibers not listed that are capable of being made into yarn and textile fabrics that are knit, woven, or nonwoven, and wherein the fabric has a weight from about 3 oz/yd.sup.2 to about 20 oz/yd.sup.2. Also encompassed within this invention is a method for using therapeutic textile articles having carbonaceous blend textile materials of the present disclosure for treatment of humans and animals with developmental neurological disorders, central nervous system disorders, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, pain management, and diabetes.

A system and method for treating spinal injuries comprising one or more cold pack bags placed on the spine after injury to minimize swelling. By adding cold packs to the spinal packaging process of spinal immobilization, the victim gains valuable time needed to get to a trauma center before swelling can cause secondary permanent damage.

The invention is, inter alia, an electrically powered heating pad/rod/probe/cubic that utilizes variously-sized probe tips (geometric shaped substantially-solid elements, rods, cubics or probes, which are versatile and effective in poking/massaging different parts of the human body. The apparatus device and system is intended for medical purposes, providing heat therapy for body surfaces. The probes are capable of maintaining an elevated temperature during use, substantially dependent on the body part and other sensory feedback. The invention is used, inter alia, for warming of desired parts of the human body in order to alleviate and manage body pain. The localized application of the heat causes the blood vessels in (and underneath) that area to dilate, enhancing perfusion to the targeted tissue. The system involves proper thermal poking/application of specially-tailored geometric-shaped heating rods (aka probe heads, or cubics) which are securely covered with disposable covers [ideally cotton/polyester/spandex and amalgams thereof] disposable fabric] which allows good hygiene and sanitation during repeated use. The device's cubics are each equipped with a central-core resistive heating element; the device/system comprises an automatic shut off feature and protective alarm&circuitry to properly respond to overcurrent & overvoltage.

The device provides a portable means of lowering human core body temperature by cooling the blood that circulates through glabrous skin. The device is fundamentally comprised of a container and a non-toxic, organic, phase-change material, such as oleic acid, selected because it transitions from a solid to liquid phase between 8 and 20 C., and preferably between 10 to 15 C. This phase-change material acts as a heatsink when placed in contact with glabrous skin thereby allowing the device to absorb heat from the circulating blood. The cooled blood then circulates through the body, lowering core body temperature. The status of the phase-change can be observed, often through transparent container walls, and the device is thermally recharged as needed.

Disclosed is a therapy pack for applying thermotherapy to a user's groin for treatment of various conditions or injuries, and to aid in surgical recovery. The therapy pack has an insulated side and an uninsulated side, a two-lobed shape with a soft outer border, and contains a quantity of thermal storage material. The therapy pack also includes one or more window(s) without thermal storage material to reduce proximity of the material to genitalia. Embodiments include a three-window version and a single window version. Embodiments also include the use of one or more supplemental therapy pack(s) and a cover. Also disclosed is a method of using the therapy pack to apply thermotherapy to the male groin. Embodiments of the method include applying the therapy pack with the insulated side facing the user's skin, followed by applying the pack with the uninsulated side facing the skin.

Disclosed is a thermal contact sensor for use in aesthetic skin by heat treatment for altering the aesthetic appearance of a subject. The thermal contact sensor measures the difference in sensor temperature when in contact or absence of contact with the skin and automatically operates a source of optical radiation to heat the skin.

Apparatus and methods for treating dry eye include an energy source configured to apply energy to an obstruction located in a meibomian gland of a patient's eyelid. The apparatus also comprises an insulator configured to be positioned between a rear portion of the patient's eyelid and a surface of the patient's eyeball. An inner surface of the insulator has a curvature greater than that of the patient's eyeball such that an air pocket is formed between the inner surface of the insulator and the patient's eyeball, wherein the air pocket provides additional insulation to reduce or eliminate an amount of heat due to the applied energy from the energy source from being conducted to the surface of the patient's eyeball, such that the applied energy does not cause the temperature to reach a temperature sufficient to cause damage to a corneal or scleral portion of the patient's eyeball.