A programmable range of motion system has a frame, a range of motion device, a controller, a computer and sensors. The frame has a seat to support a rehab patient. The range of motion device is attached to the frame. The actuator, servo or alternate mechanism selectively rotates the range of motion device through a range of motion for a rehab patient's limb. The controller controls the actuator, servo or alternate mechanism. The computer is connected electronically to the controller. The computer has a software, program or application including a plurality of programmable range of motion movements for exercising the limb. The sensor detects movements of the actuator, servo or alternate mechanism and records data back to the computer. The term actuator as used hereafter includes servo or alternate articulating mechanism.

The present invention provides a wearable neck and shoulder massager device having a wearable assembly including: a front section, a rear section, an interior section located between the front and the rear sections, a top section connected to the top of the front and the rear sections, and a lower section connected to the bottom of the front and the rear sections. A right upper shoulder support member and a left upper shoulder support member are connected to the top section of the wearable neck massager. The structure also includes a plurality of massage heads affixed to the front section of the neck massager for massaging the back of the neck and/or shoulders of the wearer. Also, a motor and controller are connected to a power source located within the interior section of the wearable neck massager, wherein the motor causes vibrational, rotational, and/or oscillating movement of the massage heads for massaging the back of the neck and/or shoulders of the wearer.

An upper arm module of a wearable muscular strength assisting apparatus is provided. The upper arm module includes a base part configured to be connected to a wearer's body, and an upper arm part having a first end thereof coupled to the base part to be rotatable about a fixed point. The upper arm part is coupled to the wearer's upper arm to apply a torque thereto. The upper arm module further includes an elastic body having a first end thereof fixedly coupled to the upper arm part and generating an elastic force by deformation. In particular, the upper arm module also includes a first link having a first end thereof rotatably coupled to the base part at a point of application, and a second link rotatably coupled to the second end of the first link at a first point.

An upper arm module of a wearable muscular strength assisting apparatus includes: a base part fixedly connected to a wearer's body; an upper arm part being configured such that a first end thereof is coupled to the base part to be rotatable about a fixed point, and being coupled to the wearer's upper arm to apply a rotational torque thereto; a first link configured such that a first end thereof is rotatably coupled to the base part at a point of application; a second link extending on a plane on which the upper arm part extends, and being rotatably coupled to a second end of the first link at a first point; a third link coupled to the second link at a second point to guide movement of the second point; and an elastic body generating an elastic force by deformation.

An orthosis includes dynamic tensioning elements, recreating and/or improving on the load sharing typically provided by soft tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, muscle and a capsule at a joint of a patient or wearer, thereby providing support and preventing further injury from joint instability and/or joint laxity. The orthosis can support a glenohumeral joint of the shoulder brace and can prevent additional injury from various shoulder instabilities, for example, anterior, inferior, posterior and/or multidirectional instabilities. This can be accomplished by dynamically tensioning posterior, anterior and/or humeral head straps of the orthosis. The straps can be primarily adjustable only in tension forces stored there within, rather in orientation relative to the shoulder. This can simplify setup and use, and can ensure the orthosis has a low profile. Related methods of use also are provided.

The invention relates to a back module (2) for an exoskeleton structure, comprising a spinal column segment (21) designed to extend along a spinal column of a user, the spinal column segment (21) comprising a plurality of vertebral elements (211), stacked on one another, and a flexible connecting element (212) connecting the vertebral elements (211) to one another, the spinal column segment (21) having a stable equilibrium position in which the flexible connecting element (212) holds the vertebral elements (211) supported against one another, and the flexible connecting element (212) being elastic so that, during a movement of the back of the user, the flexible connecting element (212) allows a movement of the vertebral elements (211) with respect to one another, while exerting a return force tending to return the spinal column segment (21) the stable equilibrium position.

A programmable range of motion system has a frame, a range of motion device, a controller, a computer and sensors. The frame has a seat to support a rehab patient. The range of motion device is attached to the frame. The actuator, servo or alternate mechanism selectively rotates the range of motion device through a range of motion for a rehab patient's limb. The controller controls the actuator, servo or alternate mechanism. The computer is connected electronically to the controller. The computer has a software, program or application including a plurality of programmable range of motion movements for exercising the limb. The sensor detects movements of the actuator, servo or alternate mechanism and records data back to the computer. The term actuator as used hereafter includes servo or alternate articulating mechanism.

A quadriplegic and paraplegic patient hydrotherapy standing support immersion apparatus that includes a first vertical support frame and a second vertical support frame disposed atop a base frame, said first and second vertical support frames connectable around a patient disposed upstanding therein, wherein a leg support conformably engages against said patient's legs proximal said patient's knees, a sternal support conformally engages against the chest of said patient, a posterior support member ergonomically engages against the length of said patient's back, and a shoulder support member engages an arched portion over each of said patient's shoulders and a breast support portion against the upper breast of said patient, whereby said patient is supportable maintained upstanding for immersion in a water body and thereby subject to therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy and other physical therapy to resist muscle deterioration and problems of inhibited circulation resultant is from maintaining a supine posture for extended periods.

A wearable apparatus for assisting muscular strength includes: a main body mechanism extending in a vertical direction of a wearer's torso, and being fixed to a side of a wearer's torso under a wearer's shoulder; a fastening mechanism extending along an extension direction of a wearer's upper arm, and being disposed at and being in contact with a lower surface of the wearer's upper arm; a connecting mechanism having a first end coupled to the fastening mechanism and a second end movably coupled to the main body mechanism so as to be movable with respect to the main body mechanism; and a support mechanism movably coupled between the first end and the second end of the connecting mechanism to apply a support force to the connecting mechanism, and coupled to the main body mechanism and movable with respect thereto.

A harness used for a locomotor training of a patient, such as a pediatric patient, is provided. The harness has a bottom strap, such as two leg straps, for providing pelvic support to the patient and a pelvic band for providing waist support to the patient. The bottom strap is releasably connected to the pelvic band. Multiple lifting straps are connected to the pelvic band. The lifting straps can be manipulated to provide partial weight support to the patient. The harness has circumferential bands of varying widths that can be easily added and removed to provide maximum trunk support to minimal or no trunk support across the length of the trunk. This allows the harness to dynamically meet the needs of trunk support as the patient advances.