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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7744546 | Apparatus and method for lower-limb rehabilitation The invention relates to an apparatus for rehabilitation treatment of patients with lower limb paralysis or physical strength weakening, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for lower limb rehabilitation treatment and exercise. The apparatus and method ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7381192 | Therapeutic and/or training device for a person's lower limbs using a mechanical orthetic device and a neuromuscular stimulation device The invention concerns a therapeutic device comprising a mechanical orthotic element (2, 3, 4) designed to constitute a contact surface with at least the patient's lower limbs and a neuromuscular stimulation element (33) including at least a pair of el... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7364555 | Self-assisted shoulder passive range of motion apparatus A self-assisted shoulder passive range of motion (SA-PROM) apparatus. The apparatus includes a forearm support adapted to receive the forearm of the affected arm, a double pulley assembly, a single pulley connectable to an elevated support such as an upper door edge... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354412 | Orthopedic arm and shoulder brace The present invention relates to a portable device for providing continuous passive motion of a limb comprising a brace for supporting said limb. A programmable motor, mechanically connected to the brace, provides continuous passive motion of a limb. The movement of... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7331909 | Scalable high-performance bouncing apparatus A scalable high-performance bouncing apparatus provides convenient access to untensioned internally semi-mounted springs/tension elements. A holster retains the inoperative semi-mounted elements and avoids contact or friction with fully engaged tension elements. Adj... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318790 | Revolution counter for wrist exerciser A revolution counter for wrist exerciser includes a generator module, at least a detection element pair, a wireless transmission module, and wireless receiver. The generator module, the detection elements, and the wireless transmission module are arranged between a ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309320 | Apparatus and method for supporting and continuously flexing a jointed limb An apparatus comprising: (a) a stationary base; (b) a drive assembly providing a drive member and means for reciprocating the drive member along a fixed linear path; (c) a femoral support extending between a first end connected to the base and a second end; (d) a ti... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303507 | Forearm-mounted, adjustable exercise device A forearm-mounted exercise device has a framework provided with a weight supporting bar and a handgrip on a first portion of the framework, and a pair of spaced apart forearm braces on a second portion of the framework. A rotary adjustment arrangement is incorporate... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7288118 | Quadriceps control device for prosthetics/orthotics A quadriceps control device comprises an elongated, elastic member having a first end affixed at an anterior position above the knee and a second end affixed at an anterior position below the knee of the user. The quadriceps control device may be utilized with a pro... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282035 | Physiotherapeutic apparatus for restoring lower limb function A physiotherapeutic apparatus includes a bed, a sliding mechanism, and a connecting rod combination; the bed has thereon a threaded rod, an actuating device for causing rotation of the threaded rod, and a circuit controller for controlling motion of the actuating de... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7252644 | System and methods to overcome gravity-induced dysfunction in extremity paresis The present invention relates to a system for use in rehabilitation and/or physical therapy for the treatment of injury or disease. The system can overcome gravity-induced dysfunction in extremity paresis following stroke or other neurological disorders. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7244238 | Knee extension apparatus A knee extension apparatus comprising a base, a pad assembly and at least one strap member. The base includes a first end and a second end. The pad assembly includes a pad member and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly facilitates attachment of the pad member... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7226394 | Rotary rehabilitation apparatus and method A rotary rehabilitation apparatus for rehabilitation of a person's extremity, including the joints and assorted muscles, tendons, ligaments, that can be tailored to the person's needs based upon their physical size, type of injury, and plan for recovery. The apparat... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204814 | Orthodynamic rehabilitator The present invention is a portable orthotic system that performs predefined or user-controlled limb movements, collects data regarding limb movement, performs data analysis and displays representations of the data and data analysis results in real time, and modifie... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198140 | Brake with field responsive material A controllable brake includes a rotor supported on one shaft end. The rotor is housed within a chamber containing a field controllable material which is acted upon by a magnetic field generator to change the rheology of the material and thereby impede movement of th... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192408 | Physical rehabilitation device A physical rehabilitation device includes a first frame assembly, a second frame assembly and fixing assembly pivotally connecting the first and second frame assemblies. The fixing assembly has a pivot base on the first frame assembly and a pivot disk on the second ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182738 | Patient monitoring apparatus and method for orthosis and other devices A monitoring system for monitoring a patient using a device, such as an orthosis system is provided. The system includes a monitor that can be incorporated or otherwise coupled to the device. The monitor can have a position sensor, a temperature sensor, and a device... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175602 | Portable therapy device A portable medical device suitable for use in continuous passive motion (CPM) rehabilitation programs has a lightweight modular frame for ease of storage and portability. In one embodiment a proximal sling module is pivotally connected to a distal sling module with ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166067 | Exercise equipment utilizing mechanical vibrational apparatus A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a vibrational loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing t... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163492 | Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus is disclosed and includes a gear motor driven V belt sheave a V belt on the V belt sheave and the V belt extending to fit on a driven fly wheel, beams concentrically attached to the axle leg of the driven fly wheel and foo... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7108664 | Continuous passive motion device for rehabilitation of the elbow or shoulder A continuous passive motion device is provided having specific application to rehabilitative treatment of the elbow or shoulder. The device includes a motorized winch displacable in a first or second direction, a cord suspended from the winch by a variable extension... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101347 | Combination pro/supination and flexion therapeutic mobilization device A therapeutic mobilization device is disclosed. The device includes a flexion assembly, a pro/supination assembly and a valgus carrying angle compensation device. The flexion assembly has an arm attachment assembly and an elbow actuator and the elbow actuator define... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7101315 | Wrist exerciser having display and transmission device A wrist exerciser includes a casing comprised of upper and lower casing members mounted together to form a substantially spherical shape. A rotor has opposite shafts rotatably received in the holes defined in the casing for rotatably supporting the rotor in the casi... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7090650 | Continuous passive motion exercise system with driven monitoring The continuous passive motion exercise system enables human's joints to recover speedily to original functioning after injuries or surgeries, and thus shortens the period of time needed for joint rehabilitation. The present invention provides a force or torque monit... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090626 | Exercise device The exercise device of the present invention includes an elongated rigid bar having a handle disposed at one end and a joint projection disposed at the opposite end. The joint projection is pivotably received by the joint collar of an exercise attachment. In an alte... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086990 | Data transmission device of wrist exerciser A data transmission device is mounted to a wrist exerciser for detecting the rotational speed of a rotor inside the wrist exerciser and generating and transmitting exercising data associated with the rotational speed from the wrist exerciser to an external device. T... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087008 | Apparatus and methods for delivery of transcranial magnetic stimulation Disclosed are apparatus and methods for delivery of transcranial magnetic stimulation. The apparatus includes a TMS coil which when energized generates an electric field substantially parallel to a long axis of the coil and substantially normal to a surface of the c... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7066896 | Interactive apparatus and method for developing ability in the neuromuscular system Apparatus and method for developing ability in the neuromuscular system of a user coupled, at coupling sites adjacent selected musculature, to anthropomorphic members of the apparatus by moving the anthropomorphic members through repetitive cycles such that during e... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056269 | Physical therapy tool The physical therapy tool comprises a large hoop with several small rings that slide around the hoop for use as a physical therapy or exercise aid. Moving the small rings around the hoop provides a measured, repeatable, and variable circumduction exercise for the ar... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048704 | Orthotic device An orthotic device has first and second, elongated support members. The support members are pivotally connected at their respective proximal ends. The device further includes a tensioning member. There are also first, second and third pairs of guides, each pair adap... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6966882 | Active muscle assistance device and method A method for controlling movement using an active powered device including an actuator, joint position sensor, muscle stress sensor, and control system. The device provides primarily muscle support although it is capable of additionally providing joint support (henc... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6951529 | Exercise device and method The invention disclosed herein provides an exercise device and method of use for strengthening the fingers and hands. The device includes a base with a handrest onto which the hand is placed in a palm-up posture with the fingers extending beneath finger pads attache... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948501 | Patient support for external counterpulsation cardiac assist device A patient support for an external counterpulsation cardiac assist procedure. The patient support includes: a base; and at least one support connected to the base for maintaining at least a portion of the patient above a tabletop during a positive pressure portion of... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942629 | Adjustable splint device for relieving contractures In an adjustable splint assembly having a lower strut and an upper strut, and having there between a pivotably mounted head portion defining a cam surface, the improvement comprising the lower strut being provided with a loading screw, a spring and a spring spacer w... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938630 | Device for enabling persons with paresis of lower limps to walk A device is provided for enabling persons with paresis of lower limbs to walk. The device has vertical elements comprising an upper member and the lower member, each being adjustable in relation to each other. The vertical elements are interconnected by a jacket con... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6878122 | Method and device for rehabilitation of motor dysfunction A method and device for the rehabilitation of patients that have suffered loss of motor control of an appendicular joint due to neurological damage. The method includes attempted contraction by a patient of a muscle that serves to move an affected joint coupled with... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6852067 | Systems for the prevention or treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome Apparatuses and methods for preventing and/or treating carpal tunnel syndrome are disclosed. One such apparatus comprises a splint for wearing on a portion of an upper extremity of an individual, a warning mechanism carried by the splint and a switch mechanism carri... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6824498 | Therapeutic and training device for the shoulder joint The invention relates to a therapy and training device for the shoulder joint (43) with a trunk base (21), having a rotational joint base (22) two shoulder extensions (27), respectively associated with a shoulder, rotational around a vert... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6821234 | Motorized exercise and rehabilitation chair A motorized exercise and rehabilitation chair for pacing controlled movements of the legs and arms of a disabled user includes a chair supported above a reciprocating platform having a frontal spring biased footrest for exercising the knee and ankle joints and armre... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6821288 | Automated therapy table and method therefor An automated therapy table having various support portions capable of being independently and automatically actuated by a physical therapist or other medical practitioner in order to move parts of a person's body medially/laterally, posteriorly/anteriorly and rotata... | 11/23/2004 |
