Apparatus for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in a user, the apparatus comprising: a stimulator for electrically stimulating at least one nerve with at least one stimulation pulse; a controller connected to the stimulator for controlling at least one characteristic of the at least one stimulation pulse; an analyzer for identifying the current and future presence of pain-altering patterns based on weather and/or environmental factors; and a processor connected to the analyzer and the controller for modulating the at least one characteristic of the at least one stimulation pulse according to the pain-altering patterns identified by the analyzer.

An abdominal belt that is configured to apply heat, vibration, and/or pressure to a lower abdominal portion of a user's body to alleviate pain and discomfort (e.g., from PMS) is disclosed. In some cases, the abdominal belt has a first end, a second end, and an abdominal pad disposed at the belt's second end. In some cases, the abdominal pad includes one or more heating elements and/or vibrating mechanisms. Indeed, in some cases, the pad includes two vibrating mechanisms configured to be disposed over a user's ovaries when the belt is worn. In some cases, the abdominal pad also defines an opening through which the belt's first end can extend. Additionally, the belt includes a coupling mechanism that couples the first end to a middle portion of the belt when the belt is extended through the opening and the first end of the belt is folded back on the middle portion. Other implementations are described.

A system and method for reducing and preventing head injuries using a combination of hardware and software. Elevated neck stiffness can be learned through the system, device, and the method described in the present invention by delivering and pairing a certain appropriate sensory cue (SnC) with a certain appropriate significance cue (SgC). the system, device, and method are used to generally facilitate and validate an increase in neck stiffness to prevent or reduce the likelihood of concussion upon impact. The system employs a combination of hardware and software, such as using modified virtual reality (VR) headsets (in both hardware and software), to deliver visual, auditory, and other cues (somatosensory, vestibular, etc.) as SnC. The system also employs a combination of hardware and software, such as using modified virtual reality (VR) headsets (in both hardware and software), to deliver somatosensory, vestibular, visual, auditory, and other cues as SgC.

The present invention is directed to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices which utilize novel stimulation waveforms and novel arrangements of TENS electrodes to improve the efficiency of power consumption while enhancing therapeutic effects.

A nerve stimulator is provided, and in particular a non-invasive nerve stimulator for peripheral nerves, such as the ulnar and/or median nerves. The stimulator may be fitted proximate the left and/or right arm, wrist or hand of a user, to stimulate the median and/or ulnar nerves using electricity, light, sound, magnetic field, vibration or pressure, or any combination of these stimuli. The apparatus takes the form of a standalone band or clasp, or forms part of a fitness tracker band, watch or smartwatch. The nerve stimulator comprises a stimulus generator, to generate any or a combination of the stimuli mentioned above, an applicator to apply the generated stimulus to the arm, wrist or hand of the user, and a controller to control the operation of the stimulus generator and the applicator. In some cases, for stimuli such as light, sound, magnetic field, vibration or pressure, the generator and applicator may be combined into a single component.

Systems, devices and methods to facilitate wireless interaction between an implantable therapy delivery device and an external transmitter device are provided. In an example, the systems, devices, and methods discussed herein include or use a garment for receiving and positioning an external transmitter device proximal to an implanted device, and the external transmitter device includes a midfield device configured to provide one or more signals to manipulate evanescent fields outside of tissue to generate a propagating and focused field in the tissue. In an example, the garment includes a receptacle configured to receive and retain the external transmitter device near a tissue interface, and the garment further includes a dielectric portion provided between the receptacle and the tissue interface. In an example, the dielectric portion has a relative permittivity that is approximately the same as the relative permittivity of air.

Apparatus for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in humans, the apparatus comprising: a housing; stimulation means mounted within the housing for electrically stimulating nerves; an electrode array releasably mounted to the housing and connectable to the stimulation means, the electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes for electrical stimulation of nerves; control means mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the stimulation means for controlling at least one characteristic of the stimulation means; monitoring means mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the stimulation means for monitoring at least one characteristic of the stimulation means; user interface means mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the control means for controlling the stimulation means; display means mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the control means and the monitoring means for displaying the status of the stimulations means; and a strap attached to the housing; wherein the strap is configured to hold the housing, stimulation means and electrode array at a specific anatomical location to treat pain.

A electrical treatment device (100) includes a band-like member (20), a first electrode portion (41), a second electrode portion (42), a first mark portion (31) configured to be aligned with a specific position of a right lower limb when the band-like member (20) is wrapped around the right lower limb such that the first electrode portion (41) is guided to a first target position and the second electrode portion (42) is guided to a second target position, and a second mark portion (32) configured to be aligned with a specific position of a left lower limb when the band-like member (20) is wrapped around the left lower limb such that the first electrode portion (41) is guided to a third target position and the second electrode portion (42) is guided to a fourth target position.

An effective neuromodulation electrode assembly configured to provide a precise neuromodulation of a desired nerves whilst forming an efficient electro conductive interface between a patient skin and the neuromodulation electrode. The neuromodulation electrode comprising an enclosure having on one side a protrusion extending up to an end having an opening, an electrical interface, an electro conductive electrode piece coupled to the electrical interface on one end and having the opposite end configured to interact with a patient skin, The electrode piece further comprising, an electrically conductive solid element coupled on one side to the electrical interface and an electrically conductive soft deformable element that projects outwards through the opening and which adapted to form an interface between the solid element and the patient skin.

A system and method for providing therapy to a patient can include a monitoring unit and a therapy unit. The monitoring unit can have a user interface and one or more sensors to measure patient data. The therapy unit can have a stimulator for generating electrical stimulation and a microcontroller for controlling the generation of the electrical stimulation based on the measured patient data.