A61H2201/025

Fluid stimulation methods and devices for treating fluid overload
11883353 · 2024-01-30 · ·

Methods for treating fluid overload in a subject comprise shifting fluids directly and non-invasively from an interstitial compartment of the subject to skin of the subject through controlled local sweating. Methods of the invention allow for removal of excess fluid from the interstitial compartment of the subject and treat fluid overload in the subject. Sweat stimulation systems comprise a chamber and first and second relative humidity sensors. The chamber is sized to fit around a body part of a subject, comprises an inlet and an outlet, and is configured such that air flows through the chamber from the inlet to the outlet. The first relative humidity sensor is operably located inside the inlet, and the second relative humidity sensor is operably located proximate the outlet.

WEARABLE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ARCHITECTURES FOR SENSORY STIMULATION AND MANIPULATION, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA ACQUISITION AND WEARABLE HAPTIC NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR USE IN NAVIGATING A USER AND OR POSITIONING A USER'S BODY ALONG A SAFE EGRESS PATH IN OBSCURED VISIBILITY ENVIRONMENTS

A wearable haptic navigation system for obscured visibility environments, the wearable haptic navigation system including: a wearable haptic component, in one alternative a body covering suite; and a mapping data collector and processor in communication with the wearable haptic component; wherein the mapping data collector and processor collects data related to a path traversed by a user of the wearable haptic navigation system and generates at least one proprioception suggestion signal to the wearable haptic component providing the user with a suggested safe egress path and/or a suggested safe body position.

Fluid stimulation methods and devices for treating fluid overload
11938085 · 2024-03-26 · ·

Methods for treating fluid overload in a subject comprise shifting fluids directly and non-invasively from an interstitial compartment of the subject to skin of the subject through controlled local sweating. Methods of the invention allow for removal of excess fluid from the interstitial compartment of the subject and treat fluid overload in the subject. Sweat stimulation systems comprise a chamber and first and second relative humidity sensors. The chamber is sized to fit around a body part of a subject, comprises an inlet and an outlet, and is configured such that air flows through the chamber from the inlet to the outlet. The first relative humidity sensor is operably located inside the inlet, and the second relative humidity sensor is operably located proximate the outlet.

User interface for a patient support apparatus with integrated patient therapy device

A therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a pneumatic therapy device that is coupleable to the patient support apparatus. The therapy device may receive power and air flow from the patient support apparatus.

Cryogenic Physical Therapy Cabin and Cryogenic Physical Therapy Cabin System
20240050271 · 2024-02-15 ·

Embodiments of the present application disclose a cryogenic physical therapy cabin and a cryogenic physical therapy cabin system. The cryogenic physical therapy cabin includes: a cabin body; a cabin door, which is hinged with the cabin body to form at least one sauna room; a refrigeration module, which comprises an evaporator arranged on an inner wall of the cabin body; an air outlet module, which is arranged on the cabin body and includes fan blades and a fan electrically connected to the fan blades, wherein the fan is configured to drive the fan blades to rotate to generate a circulating airflow inside the sauna room; and a main control module, which includes a controller electrically connected to the fan and the refrigeration module, wherein the controller is configured to receive a user adjustment instruction and adjust operation states of the air outlet module and the refrigeration module according to the user adjustment instruction. With the cryogenic physical therapy cabin in embodiments on the present application, the operation state can be adjusted according to the user adjustment instruction, and thereby improving the intelligence level of the cryogenic physical therapy cabin.

Aesthetic method of biological structure treatment by magnetic field

Methods for treating a patient using time varying magnetic field are described. The treatment methods combine various approaches for aesthetic treatment. The methods are focused on enhancing a visual appearance of the patient.

Foot-therapy and toe-aligning device
10470915 · 2019-11-12 · ·

Described is an exercise tool. More particularly, it is a therapy and exercise tool specifically devised as a foot-therapy and toe-aligning device to align, separate, and stretch toes. The foot-therapy and toe-aligning device comprises a frame with a plurality of posts connected with the frame. The device is formed of an elastic material such that a user may place at least one of the plurality of posts between a user's toes and pull the post to stretch and elongate the post between the toes. Upon release, the elastic material of the post causes the post to attempt to return to its original shape, thereby causing it to expand out and conform its shape to fit snugly against the user's toes. Additionally, the elastic material allows the toe posts to be positioned and maintained at numerous locations between the user's toes for customizable positioning between the toes.

Systems and methods for the treatment of eye conditions

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.

NASAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING DRY EYE
20190282804 · 2019-09-19 ·

Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.

Synchronizing Chest Compression and Ventilation in Cardiac Resuscitation
20190262226 · 2019-08-29 ·

Apparatus for automatic delivery of chest compressions and ventilation to a patient, the apparatus including: a chest compressing device configured to deliver compression phases during which pressure is applied to compress the chest and decompression phases during which approximately zero pressure is applied to the chest a ventilator configured to deliver positive, negative, or approximately zero pressure to the airway; control circuitry and processor, wherein the circuitry and processor are configured to cause the chest compressing device to repeatedly deliver a set containing a plurality of systolic flow cycles, each systolic flow cycle comprising a systolic decompression phase and a systolic compression phase, and at least one diastolic flow cycle interspersed between sets of systolic flow cycles, each diastolic flow cycle comprising a diastolic decompression phase and a diastolic compression phase, wherein the diastolic decompression phase is substantially longer than the systolic decompression phase.