Methods and systems of applying physical stimuli to tissue are disclosed. The methods can include reducing or suppressing pancreatitis in a subject by administering a low magnitude, high frequency mechanical signal on a period basis and for a time sufficient to reduce or suppress pancreatitis. The methods can include enhancing healing of damaged tissue in a subject by administering to the subject a low magnitude, high frequency mechanical signal on a periodic basis and for a time sufficient to treat the damaged tissue. The systems can include a device for generating a low magnitude, high frequency physical signal and a platform for applying the low magnitude, high frequency physical signal to the subject for a predetermined time.

An exercise balance board may have at least a platform for a user supported by a resilient, air-filled partial sphere. It contains features which allow users of any size or fitness level to properly exercise muscle groups. The balance board allows a user to exercise upper and lower muscle extremity groups either individually or simultaneously.

The present subject matter relates to devices, systems, and methods for use in physical therapy of the pelvic floor and/or for treating pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and pelvic pain. The devices, systems, and methods can provide a pelvic floor physical therapy device that includes a handle portion configured to be gripped by a user; a body portion extending from the handle portion; and one or more sensors integrated within the body portion. The one or more sensors can be configured to collect sensor data regarding a position of the pelvic floor physical therapy device with respect to a pelvic floor location or pelvic floor muscle of a user. Visual or auditory feedback can be provided to the user regarding the position of the pelvic floor physical therapy device with respect to the pelvic floor location or pelvic floor muscle to guide a physical therapy treatment session.

An improved method of physiotherapy includes providing a lever arm rotatable about a vertical axis over an exercise equipment, a user engaging the lever arm while using the exercise equipment, and loading muscles of a user with a torque acting substantially about the vertical axis from the user rotating the lever arm about the vertical axis. The lever arm can be biased in a clockwise direction or a counter-clockwise direction relative to the lever arm. The vertical axis can be aligned with a longitudinal axis of the user or offset therefrom.

A novel and effective system is described, for substantially altering one's arterial stiffness. The system combines the use of a commercially available, microprocessor-controlled chair with multiple transducers producing vibrations from the torso to the calves, coupled to an oxygen saturation sensor, and a controller which instructs the user on when and how to breathe. The instruction can include hyperventilation, exhaling and holding out one's breath, taking one breath, and other suggestions for the user, as well as providing information such as SpO2 level, heart rate, heart rate variability and other physiological parameters. When the protocol provided herein is used, together the vibration unit, the SpO2 sensor and the controller cause the significant reduction in the user's arterial stiffness over a time on the order of a month.

A respiratory treatment device comprising at least one chamber, a chamber inlet configured to receive exhaled air into the at least one chamber, at least one chamber outlet configured to permit exhaled air to exit the at least one chamber, and an exhalation flow path defined between the chamber inlet and the at least one chamber outlet. A restrictor member positioned in the exhalation flow path is moveable between a closed position, where a flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path is restricted, and an open position, where the flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path is less restricted. A vane in fluid communication with the exhalation flow path is operatively connected to the restrictor member and is configured to reciprocate between a first position and a second position in response to the flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path.

A mechanism and method for the implementation of assistive or resistive forces or force impulses in tendon systems during walking on a treadmill, which enables the implementation of the established method of training the maintenance of dynamic balance during standing or walking. The mechanism includes a source of rotary mechanical energy, which is mechanically connected to the mechanical axis via an axial coupling. The mechanical axis is supported in two places by bearings, and on the mechanical axis, a winding reel is attached in a fixed manner through the central roller, and in which between the sides of the winding reel eccentrically with respect to the axis of rotation of the reel, a tensioning cylinder is installed in a fixed manner. The central roller and the tension roller of the winding reel are concentrically embraced by the cylinders, each of which can rotate freely around its own roller.

Provided is a device for pulmonary rehabilitation. The device is configured to provide adjustable resistance for a patient during respiratory training on demands so as to improve rehabilitation efficiency. Moreover, the device is configured to adapt a variety of external parts to assist in medication dosing, information processing, and/or sputum removal for the patient during respiratory training. Therefore, optimal efficiency for pulmonary rehabilitation and smooth experience during respiratory training for the patient can be achieved.

A respiratory stimulation device (10) includes a belt (11) intended to be fitted around the abdomen of a user, and at least three motors (12, 13) fixed to the belt (11), a central motor (12) and two lateral motors (13), so as to position the central motor (12) opposite the umbilical region (14) and the lateral motors (13) opposite the two sides of the user's abdomen (15) when wearing the belt. A control unit (30) is connected to the motors (12, 13) and configured to generate vibrations of variable amplitudes on each motor (12, 13) so as to induce two sensations of movement (P1) of the location of the vibrations felt by the user as an apparent double tactile movement.