In some aspects, a computer-implemented method is disclosed for gathering and processing sensor data to identify a risk of impacting or causing a skin injury. The computer-implemented method can include: receiving, via a computer network, sensor feature data representing output of a user sensor configured to be worn on a limb of a user; generating activity classification model output data using the sensor feature data and an activity classification model, the activity classification model output data representing likelihoods that the sensor feature data corresponds to each of a plurality of different activity classifications; determining an activity classification from the activity classification model output data; and transmitting, via the computer network, display data representing the activity classification to a computing device configured to present the display data.

A controller for a motion assisting apparatus for a wearer includes circuitry. The circuitry is configured to set switching points in a change in a turning angle of a drive mechanism driven by a drive motor and attached to an ankle joint of the wearer to assist a turning motion of the ankle joint, a ratio of the change in the turning angle being equal to zero at the switching points. The circuitry is configured to set a motion pattern such that the turning angle monotonically increases or monotonically decreases between the switching points. The circuitry is configured to control the drive motor to change the turning angle according to the motion pattern.

Aspects described herein include a method comprising receiving one or more sensor signals from one or more sensors that are worn by a wearer, and determining, based on the one or more sensor signals, one or more poses of a leg of the wearer during motion. The method further comprises controlling, based on the one or more poses, a pressure of one or more actuatable components to adjust the leg toward a target pose during the motion. The one or more actuatable components are worn on one or both of the leg and a foot of the wearer.

A system and method for sensing environmental conditions within a conventional orthopedic device, such as a cast or splint, which may lead to serious medical complications from that form of treatment and to provide a notification of adverse conditions. An implantable node includes sensors for pressure, moisture and temperature, which, when combined with a power source, monitoring circuitry, communication hardware, and companion software can provide sensor data to a remote application and thus alert health care professionals to potentially dangerous environmental conditions developing within the cast.

A back brace is configured to be worn by a patient for treating spinal deformations. The back brace has at least one pressure sensor configured to be attached to the back brace at a point of pressure with the body of a patient, and at least one strap configured to be tightened for adjusting a pressure at the point of pressure. A control unit is configured to be attached to one of an outside of the back brace and inside a cavity formed in the back brace. The control unit is configured for (a) processing signals from the at least one pressure sensor, (b) communicating with at least one external computing apparatus, (c) informing and guiding in real time and incentivizing a patient to more efficiently wear the back brace by at least providing indications to the patient for tightening the at least one strap by comparing a pressure value provided by the at least one pressure sensor with at least one calibration value, and (d) enabling a doctor to more efficiently monitor, intervene, and manage the patient and treatment in real time.

The present disclosure provides generally for a therapeutic oral device for sleep apnea and associated methods for using the device. According to the present disclosure, the device may comprise a hard palate portion, mouth guard portion, and a tongue retainer portion. The hard palate portion may comprise one or more materials. The hard palate portion may also comprise a composite of materials, including but not limited to embedded materials. The mouth guard portion may comprise one or more components that provide stability and maintain the position of the therapeutic oral device within the mouth. The tongue retainer portion may comprise an airway and a predetermined length. A method of use may comprise the utilization of one or more incremental oral devices to overcome a gag reflex. When the oral device is formed from a mold, the mouth guard portion and the hard palate portion may be custom fit to the dimensions of the intended mouth.

One embodiment of a disclosed wearable device includes a pliable wrap with a plurality of fluid chambers stitched together to structure the wrap to conform to a shape of a joint of the user. An array of tension sensors are embedded into the wrap across one or more horizontal axes and one or more vertical axes of the wrap. Each tension sensor in the array detects forces exerted by the joint covered by the wrap and is connected with at least one adjacent tension sensor by a conductive thread. The wrap is further embedded with a controller, which receives signals representing movements detected by tension sensors of the array and generates a signal to activate the electroactive gel in one or more fluid chambers based on an analysis of the received signals.

Medical devices are provided, comprising a medical device and a sensor.

A heel protector (100) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102) intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section (101) and the foot engaging section (102) define a leg insertion aperture (104). The leg engaging section (101) defines at least one aperture (203) disposed in an ankle region (205) to permit a connection tube (1002) extending from an inflatable bladder (901) of a compression device (800) to pass therethrough. The heel protector (100) and compression device (800) work together as a rehabilitation system (1300).

A wearable device an intelligent health promotion service system (IHPSS) is disclosed. One embodiment of the wearable device (10) is configured to interface plurality groups of skin-mounted sensor pads (130) over a body part (140) of a wearer, and comprises: a modular brace (110) structurally separated from the sensor pads, and a plurality of sensor modules (120). The modular bracing is provided with a plurality groups of orienting slots (111) arranged thereon configured to maintain intra-group orientation between the sensor pads, and is configured to allow inter-group distance adjustment between the groups of the sensor pads over the body part of the wearer. The plurality of sensor modules is configured to be detachably coupled to the groups of sensor pads through the orienting slots in the modular bracing member. The sensor modules are provided with physiological sensing circuits wirelessly communicative with the intelligent health system.