A length adjustable robotic limb comprises a first joint assembly, a second joint assembly, and a structural member extending between the first joint assembly and the second joint assembly, the structural member defining a longitudinal axis. An adjustable interface can be provided between the structural member and one of the first and second joint assemblies. The adjustable interface can facilitate adjustment of a length between the first and second joint assemblies. A rotational interface between the structural member and one of the first and second joint assemblies can facilitate relative rotation between the first joint assembly and the second joint assembly about the longitudinal axis in a degree of freedom corresponding to medial/lateral rotation of a portion of a human limb.

A physical assistive robotic device may include a frame including an upright support member, a lateral member slidably engaged with the upright support member, a handle slidably engaged with the lateral member, an elevation actuator coupled to the upright support member and the lateral member, and a lateral actuator coupled to the lateral member and the handle. The elevation actuator translates the lateral member and the lateral actuator translates the handle to transition a user between a standing position and a non-standing position.

A muscle activation system including: an inclined platform for a user to stand on; a rigid upper body user support frame attached to the inclined platform for supporting the upper body of a user standing on the inclined platform; a base, coupled to the inclined platform, the coupling allowing relative orientation motion between the base and inclined platform. The platform adapted to undergo a precession like motion around a central point so as to circumferentially move a user's upper body, when supported by the rigid upper body user support frame, substantially through an arc around a central point.

There is provided a multifunctional apparatus for the passive physical rehabilitation comprising a main frame (1), and a second frame (2) which incorporates a seat (3) and a backrest (20) for supporting a user (10), the apparatus is characterized in that is movable onto a surface while performing the physical rehabilitation exercise, and in that it further comprises first supporting means (41) for supporting the lower limbs ends of the user (10) associated to a transmission shaft (40), said first supporting means being mounted in oscillating manner onto said main frame (1); and second supporting means (43,44) for supporting the upper limbs ends of the user (10) associated to said transmission shaft (40), said supporting means (44) being mounted in oscillating manner relative to said main frame (1); the arrangement being such that as a result of the motion of the apparatus the same causes a reciprocating elliptical motion of said first supporting means (41) and said second supporting means (44) for supporting the limbs ends of the user (10) with a predetermined amplitude.

The invention relates to medicine, and more particularly to gravitational therapy, and can be used independently or as part of a programme of treatment and rehabilitation for patients with peripheral circulation disorders. The present inversion table consists of a bed with a pivotable frame, and a support element. A treatment and prevention method involves positioning a patient on the inversion table such that they are lying on their right side with their legs bent at the knees and apart at the hips, and inclining the head portion of the table by an angle of up to 30 degrees and returning the table to its initial position by means of oscillating movements performed about the longitudinal and transverse axes with a set frequency. The frequency is set such as to be equal to the average value of the frequencies of the oscillations in the skin microcirculation with a maximum amplitude.

This present invention decreases the risks of pressure ulcer formation by steadily and smoothly changing the support points of the body to vary the effective area of support of bony protrusions from the body on the skin and compressing it to the bed, which causes the reduction, as close to zero as possible, of the amount of time pressure is exerted by the weight of the body on the bed and restricted areas of support, preventing that the areas of risk of low blood flood by the weight of the body, remain in ischemia and, therefore, with increased blood flow to these parts of the body.

The purpose of this present invention is designed to slowly, steadily, and smoothly change the body support points to vary the effective area of body support on the bed with slow, constant oscillations, in the directions of the width and length of the mattress support and having two sets of drive systems (DS) attached to the chassis (4) intended to support all components, such as the electric motor (7), driven by a power drive (PWM) in the control panel (PC), said electric motor (7) being fitted with gear (8) connected to another gear (9) and a minimum pitch (10), which drives the worm thread vertical shaft (11) intended to move the flat or arched mattress support (2) vertically and the coupling (13) that carries out the vertical coupling of the tip (12) of the vertical shaft (11), which allows adjustment of the coupling (13) and tip (12) of the vertical shaft (11) to the lateral movements between the tip (12) of the vertical shaft (11) and the flat or arched mattress support (2) resulting from transversal oscillations; the rotation shaft (5A) support (5), which couples with the cylindrical shaft (3) attached to the arched mattress support (2), the equipment's chassis (4), and the noise and vibration absorbing cushions (6) as well as the support (14) of hoods (15) and (16) that surround and protect the vertical screw shaft (11).

A system and method for providing massaging within a vehicle that include determining at least one position and at least one movement of a driver seated within a seat of the vehicle. The system and method also include determining at least one strenuous driving activity associated with the driver. The system and method additionally include determining at least one tension point associated with the driver. The system and method further include processing a massaging plan that is based on the at least one tension point and controlling at least one massaging element disposed within the seat of the vehicle to provide massaging based on the massaging plan.

A mobilisation module (1) for mobilising a body part of a patient comprises a body part support, a movement mechanics (4; 40) and a drive unit (6; 60). The body part support is coupled to the movement mechanics (4; 40). The movement mechanics (4; 40) is adapted to induce a controlled cadenced displacement of the body part support. The controlled cadenced displacement moves the body part support by at least 1 cm or at least 3 cm and preferably by at least 5 cm. The drive unit (6; 60) is connected to the movement mechanics (4; 40) to actuate the movement mechanics (4; 40).

A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

It is disclosed an apparatus for restoring voluntary control of locomotion in a subject suffering from a neuromotor impairment comprising a multidirectional trunk support system and a device for epidural electrical stimulation. The robotic interface is capable of evaluating, enabling and training motor pattern generation and balance across a variety of natural walking behaviors in subjects with neuromotor impairments. Optionally, pharmacological cocktails can be administered to enhance rehabilitation results. It is also disclosed a method for the evaluation, enablement and training of a subject suffering from neuromotor impairments by combining robotically assisted evaluation tools with sophisticated neurobiomechanical and statistical analyzes. A method for the rehabilitation (by this term also comprising restoring voluntary control of locomotion) of a subject suffering from a neuromotor impairment in particular partial or total paralysis of limbs, is also disclosed.