A method for performing a surgical procedure includes: positioning a patient in a surgical patient interface device that includes: a base, a platform coupled to the base, and a first abutment and a second abutment each coupled to the platform; rotating the platform between a first position and a second position, where, in the first position, the platform extends in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first and second abutments are separated by a first distance, and in the second position, the platform extends in a substantially vertical direction relative to the base; adjusting one or both of the first and second abutments relative to the platform such that, in the second position, the first and second abutments are separated by a second distance different from the first distance; and accessing a target portion of skin of the patient for the surgical procedure.

An embodiment of a system for treating sleep apnea includes a collar, a pump, a motor, a sensor, and a controller. The collar is configured to maintain an airway of a subject open while the subject is sleeping by applying, to a throat of the subject, a negative pressure having a magnitude, and the pump is configured to generate the negative pressure. The motor is configured to drive the pump, and the sensor is configured to generate a sense signal that is related to a degree to which the airway is open. And the controller is configured to vary the magnitude of the negative pressure in response to the sense signal. For example, one or more of the pump, motor, sensor, and controller can be secured to the collar such that the system is self-contained, i.e., the entire sleep-apnea system can be worn by the subject.

A massage device includes spaced apart first and second arms having aligned first and second pivot areas. A cross bar having a first end and a second end is attached to the first arm proximate the first end of the cross bar between the first and second pivot areas. The cross bar is attached to the second arm proximate the second end of the cross bar between the first and second pivot areas. A massage element is carried by the cross bar.

Provided is a G tolerance improvement device provided with: an estimation unit that estimates either or both of a body fluid volume in the head of a user and a change amount of the body fluid volume; and a pressurization unit that applies pressure to the user on the basis of either or both of the body fluid volume and the change amount estimated by the estimation unit.

A therapeutic device and method for using the same. The therapeutic device has a supportive body and a pressure applicator extending from the body that is configured to apply pressure to suboccipital muscles of a patient. The pressure applicator may be altered to adjust a position and points through which to apply pressure to the suboccipital muscles. The body may be positioned at an angle relative to the patient's neck and the pressure applicator is applied to the suboccipital muscles. The pressure can be applied for a duration of time to relieve and/or prevent headaches and migraines in patients.

A neck massaging device includes an elastic arm, a handle comprising first outer shell, comprising a connecting end and a free end opposite to the connecting end, and first inner shell buckled with the first outer shell, a connecting member connected the handle to the elastic arm, which is connected to the connecting end of the handle and buckled with the inner shell, an electrode assembly, and an electric pulse generating device electrically connected with the electrode assembly. The free end of the handle may swing with the connecting member as a pivot under the action of external force to drive the first inner shell to be separated from the connecting member.

The present invention is directed to a massage chair having a massage chair frame, a massage system, and a noise-reducing, enclosure device. The massage chair frame includes a first end, a second end, a seat body area portion, and a back body area portion. The massage system includes at least one fluid massage element, a fluid pump, and at least one fluid valve device for regulating fluid flow into and out of the at least one fluid massage element. The noise-reducing, enclosure device includes an enclosure housing and noise-reducing material positioned inside the enclosure housing. The enclosure housing encloses the fluid pump and the plurality of fluid valve devices during operation such that noise generated from or made by the fluid pump and the plurality of fluid valve devices during operation is reduced, contained or eliminated.

Devices, systems and methods are provided for treating a disease or disorder in a patient. The methods incluce positioning a surface of a housing in contact with an outer skin surface of the patient and applying sufficient energy to an energy transmitter within the housing via a power supply to generate an electrical impulse at or near a vagus nerve of the patient. The the electrical impulse is sufficient to modulate fibers of the vagus nerve and treat the disease or disorder.

A therapeutic device including: a substantially U-shaped frame member having an inconstant cross section and a longitudinal axis substantially bisecting the U; a plurality of protuberances in spaced relation along the inner face of the frame member and arranged in opposed pairs such that the protuberances of each pair each extends towards the other; a handle on each end of the frame member, each handle having an engagement face extending substantially laterally to the longitudinal axis; and locking means for locking the handles at a desired spacing from one another.

The present invention relates to a multi-function mattress composed of MagLev suspension, stretched net surface and adjustable underneath elastic cushion modules for optimized body contour-fitting and head-shoulder-neck massage by the motorized roller. This mattress design provides a unique solution to achieve the best body contour-fitting with a simple structure. The MagLev suspension technology helps generate the best support for the entire body during the sleep. It also provides comfort and relaxation that is associated with the sleep-cool technique, which is achieved through the underneath hollow structure. This mattress can be made at efficient cost to perform multi-function. The energy-efficient design also reduces its impact on the environment.