77results about "Therapy exercise" patented technology

Disclosed is a breathing adjustment apparatus, comprising: a body provided with a breathing channel, the body being of a hollow tubular structure; a first opening disposed at one end of the body and configured to be inserted into the mouth of a user; a second opening in communication with the first opening, wherein the second opening is disposed at the other end of the body and configured for exhalation; and an inner core housed within the body for providing a breathing resistance; wherein air enters the body through the first opening and reaches the second opening through the inner core.

A resistance bar for exercise training includes an elongate body defining a central longitudinal axis extending between first and second ends of the resistance bar, a first handle and a second handle disposed along the elongate body and spaced inward from the distal end regions, each handle being forwardly offset relative to the longitudinal axis, and a first weight compartment disposed between the first and second handles and configured to receive one or more removable weights for selectively adjusting a weight of the resistance bar.

Provided is a method for treating musculoskeletal atrophy in patients suffering from a neurological or neuromuscular disease or disorder by combining testosterone replacement therapy with neuromuscular electrical stimulation of multiple muscle groups and, optionally, physical activity.

Apparatus (30) for detecting motion of a device (1) for electrical stimulation of a subject is described. The apparatus (30) comprises a motion detector (2) to detect the motion of the device (1) and generate a motion output signal in response to the detected motion. The motion output signal is indicative of the amount of detected motion. A processor (21) is coupled to the motion detector (20). The processor (21) receives (72) the motion output signal from the motion detector (20) and generates a first processor output signal in response to the received motion output signal. An output device (14, 26) is coupled to the processor (21). The output device (14, 26) receives the first processor output signal from the processor (21) and generates a first output signal in response to the received first processor output signal. The processor (21) generates the first processor output signal if either: (i) the received motion output signal is greater than a threshold; or (ii) the received motion output signal is less than a threshold.

Training system (1) for users (21) of a respiratory protective device (5) comprising a control unit (3) and at least one training device (2a, 2b, 2c) for the physical exertion of the user (21), wherein the control unit (3) includes a communication module (4) configured to receive a breathing air consumption value (A) detectable by a respiratory protective device (5) and a stress value (B1, B2, B3) detectable by the at least one training device (2a, 2b, 2c), wherein the stress value (B1, B2, B3) includes information about work performed by the user (21) on the at least one training device (2a, 2b, 2c), and wherein the control unit (3) is configured to determine a training status based on the breathing air consumption value (A) and the stress value (B1, B2, B3) and to generate an output signal (S) which The invention includes information about the training status. Furthermore, the invention relates to a training system 20, a method, and a computer program product.

The present invention relates to a method for determining an electrical stimulating pattern in a cycle ergometer equipped with a functional electrical stimulation (FES) system, said electrical pattern being personalized to the left and the right lateral parts of a user's body. The present invention also refers to an ergometer, preferably a cycle ergometer such as an electric stimulation stationary bike, comprising a FES controller with instructions to operate the method of the invention.

The invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and respiratory training integrated rehabilitation apparatus. The rehabilitation apparatus comprises a controller; the respiration detection assembly is electrically connected with the controller through a transmission line; and the mounting assembly is arranged on the side surface of the controller. According to the traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and respiratory training integrated rehabilitation apparatus, through mutual cooperation of the controller, the respiration detection assembly, the mounting assembly, the guide assembly, the driving assembly and other structures, when the rehabilitation apparatus is used, the respiration detection assembly collects respiration data in real time and transmits the respiration data to the controller, and after the controller analyzes the respiratory rhythm, the respiratory training is completed. Through a servo motor, a threaded rod and a threaded sleeve of the driving assembly, a sliding plate, a mounting ring and an acupuncture needle of the guiding assembly are driven to move accurately, automatic and accurate cooperation of acupuncture and respiratory rhythm is achieved, manual control is not needed, and the influence of human factors on the treatment effect is reduced; therefore, the problems that in the prior art, cooperation of acupuncture and respiratory rhythm depends on manual work, and accuracy is low are solved.

A treadmill parallel bars device is provided. The device is designed to assist users with limited mobility, balance issues, or strength deficiencies while performing physical therapy exercises on a treadmill. The device comprises a parallel bar frame that can be positioned around or partially surrounding a treadmill, providing external support and enhancing user stability during walking or jogging. The frame includes horizontal and vertical members, some of which may be adjustable in length, and features ergonomic handles with non-slip grip areas for user comfort. The frame's stability is ensured by cross members and non-slip feet that contact the ground, preventing movement during use. The device is customizable to accommodate different treadmill sizes, user heights, and therapy environments.

An exercise and rehabilitation bar that provides the user with a variety of attachments and features allowing the user to perform many exercises that focus on rotational movements that strengthen the user's torso, back, shoulders, and core without overly straining the user's hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, or other body part.

An activity monitoring device may provide data indicating one or more activities performed by a user. The wearable device may send the data to another computing device. An interface may be used to display the data. One or more display characteristics associated with the interface may be determined based on a location of the activity monitoring device.

A multi-functional exercise system includes a base having a user-support top surface including an angled back-support portion positioned at a lateral center of the base and first and second foot platforms positioned on opposite lateral sides of the back-support portion. The base includes a headrest form positioned adjacent the back-support portion of the base, an array of infrared (IR) lights including a first portion associated with the back-support portion of the base and a second portion associated with the headrest form, a first resistance band tube positioned on a first lateral side of the base, the first resistance band tube having a first resistance band segment disposed therein and a second resistance band tube positioned on a second lateral side of the base, the second resistance band tube having a second resistance band segment disposed therein.

Methods and systems to reduce symptoms of cerebral palsy in children are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for alleviating spasticity of a lower extremity caused by a brain injury includes attaching at least one electrode on a surface of patient's skin, proximate to patient's spinal cord. The method also includes subjecting the patient to a regimen of training that improves walking of the patient; applying a series of pulses to the at least one electrode while the patient is in training; and in response to applying the series of pulses to the at least one electrode, inducing stimulation in the spinal cord that alleviates spasticity of the lower extremity.

The present invention proposes a sports apparatus having an integrated muscle stimulation system, the sports apparatus comprising: one or more actuators at at least one region, at which a contact surface with a user is provided, the actuators being provided for performing muscle stimulation; the at least one control device is arranged to be used for controlling the actuator; at least one energy supply unit arranged to supply electrical energy to the actuator and the control device, the control device being arranged to control the actuator such that the actuator stimulates muscles of a user such that a user's action is supported for performing a manipulation of the sports apparatus. The invention further relates to a method for controlling a muscle stimulation system arranged in said sports equipment.

A multi-functional exercise system includes a base having a user-support top surface including an angled back-support portion positioned at a lateral center of the base and first and second foot platforms positioned on opposite lateral sides of the back-support portion. The base includes a headrest form positioned adjacent the back-support portion of the base, an array of infrared (IR) lights including a first portion associated with the back-support portion of the base and a second portion associated with the headrest form, a first resistance band tube positioned on a first lateral side of the base, the first resistance band tube having a first resistance band segment disposed therein and a second resistance band tube positioned on a second lateral side of the base, the second resistance band tube having a second resistance band segment disposed therein.

An electrostimulation method of at least one muscle group responsible for performing a complex movement, comprising the steps of: - associating to each of the muscles of the at least one muscle group an electrostimulation channel provided with at least one respective electrode, each electrostimulation channel being suitable to transmit to the respective muscle bipolar electrical pulses in sequence; - determining, for all the electrostimulation channels, a same cycle time defining a repeatable period of stimulation, in which, within said stimulation period, each channel performs its own stimulation sequence; - sub-dividing each stimulation period into two half-periods of equal duration; - sub-dividing each half-period into a plurality of sub-intervals of the same duration. At least one of the sub-intervals is a stimulation sub-interval wherein a basic sequence of pulses comprising one or more pulse packets is performed, each pulse packet being given by a predetermined sequence of individual bipolar electric pulses.

This invention discloses an intermittent hyper-hypoxia training device for civil aviation personnel, relating to the field of hyper-hypoxia training technology. It includes a training platform with a training seat on one side. An operating table is vertically detachable on the training platform and connected to a lifting mechanism. An arc-shaped operating plate is slidably mounted on the side of the operating table facing the training seat, designed to abut against the trainee's abdomen. The device also includes an oxygen delivery mechanism and an adjustment mechanism. The oxygen delivery mechanism includes an oxygen delivery tube with an oxygen delivery tip at its end, which is used to connect to a breathing mask. The adjustment mechanism adjusts the oxygen delivery volume of the oxygen delivery mechanism based on the frequency of the arc-shaped operating plate's movement on the operating platform. When the trainee's breathing rate is low, the oxygen delivery volume is reduced. This hyper-hypoxia training device can accurately adjust the oxygen delivery volume based on the trainee's breathing rate, making training more effective and safer.

The invention relates to a hypoxia device for performing hypoxia treatment and / or hypoxia training. The device has a gas reservoir, a gas distribution device, a supply line suitable and intended for conducting a gas mixture from the gas reservoir to the gas distribution device and / or a discharge line suitable and intended for conducting a gas mixture from the gas distribution device to the gas reservoir, and a CO2 absorber, the low-oxygen device is characterized in that a CO2 sensor is arranged in the gas reservoir, the supply line and / or the discharge line. The invention also relates to a method for performing hypoxia training, the method comprising the steps of providing a hypoxia gas mixture and detecting a measurement signal by means of a CO2 sensor.

The invention discloses a wearable muscular function enhancement and muscular index monitoring and analysis system. The system comprises a wearable main body, and an anti-resistance module, a multi-modal data acquisition module, an electrical stimulation module, a control module and a power supply module which are arranged on the wearable main body; wherein the electrical stimulation module is used for activating deep muscle fibers and comprises a flexible electrode group; the multi-modal data acquisition module comprises a plurality of sensors and is used for acquiring multi-dimensional sensing data of a user, and the plurality of sensors are arranged on the wearable main body; the control module is connected with the resistance module, the electrical stimulation module and the multi-modal data acquisition module, and is used for adjusting the electrical stimulation module and the resistance module based on the acquired multi-dimensional sensing data. According to the invention, active resistance and intelligent electrical stimulation functions are integrated, and multi-modal sensing fusion and function integration are carried out, so that monitoring-intervention integration is realized, the collaboration of resistance and electrical stimulation is improved, the monitoring accuracy is ensured, and the portability of the product is also improved due to the compact design.

A device for intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia training includes a main chassis; a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) system housed within the chassis, the PSA system configured to generate a hyperoxic gas output and a hypoxic gas output; a buffering reservoir housed within the main chassis, configured to receive the hypoxic gas output from the PSA system; a single user output port; a valve mechanism having a first inlet connected to an output of the buffering reservoir, a second inlet connected to the hyperoxic gas output of the PSA system, and an outlet connected to the single user output port; and a computation unit configured to control the valve mechanism, thereby selecting whether hypoxic gas from the buffering reservoir or hyperoxic gas from the PSA system is delivered to the single user output port.

A BFRT cuff and motor / pump unit and a method for exercising using said cuff. The method incudes providing a BFRT cuff and a motor / pump unit, placing the BFRT cuff on a user's limb, connecting the BFRT cuff to the motor / pump unit, selecting a pressure value or percent of limb occlusion pressure (LOP), causing the motor / pump unit to supply air to the BFRT cuff until the LOP of said limb is obtained, terminating air flow to the BFRT cuff and then reducing the pressure in the BFRT cuff, and exercising the user's limb while the BFRT cuff is at a selected pressure or a selected percent of LOP.

The invention belongs to the field of clinical internal medicine, and provides a respiratory exercise testing device for clinical internal medicine, which comprises a mask assembly, the mask assembly comprises a mask main body, the top of the mask main body is provided with a switching assembly, the switching assembly comprises a main pipeline, and the two sides of the main pipeline are respectively provided with an oxygen pipeline and a training pipeline. A corrugated pipe is arranged at the bottom of the main pipeline, a clamping block is arranged on the surface of the bottom of the corrugated pipe, a first connecting plate is arranged at the end, away from the main pipeline, of the training pipeline, a filtering assembly is arranged on the side, away from the training pipeline, of the first connecting plate, and an exercising assembly is arranged on the side, away from the first connecting plate, of the filtering assembly. A connecting assembly is arranged on the side face of the mask body. The functionality of the device can be improved, so that the device can meet the use requirements of different users, and the breathing exercise effect is improved.

An exercise device (1) is provided in the present disclosure. The device (1) comprises a body (10) having a contact surface (11), size and shape adapted to provide mechanical contact with one or more of the soft palate, the lingula, the palatal tonsil, the lingual tonsil and the pharynx when inserted into a user' s mouth along a main axis (A). The present disclosure further provides a method for developing pharyngeal muscles by use of such a device (1).

The invention relates to an exercising apparatus for exercising at least one limb, having a supporting frame (2) and at least one crank (4) which is arranged on a rotation shaft (5) assigned to the supporting frame (2), and having at least one limb support (7) which can be fastened to the at least one crank (4) at different radial distances (9) from the rotation shaft (5). A means is provided for detecting the radial distance (9) of the at least one limb support (7) from the rotation shaft. The invention further relates to a limb support (7) and to a method for determining the force acting on a limb support (7) of an exercising apparatus (1).

A BFRT cuff, a motor / pump unit, and a method of exercising using the cuff, the method including providing a BFRT cuff and a motor / pump unit, placing the BFRT cuff on a user's limb, connecting the BFRT cuff to the motor / pump unit, selecting a pressure value or percentage of limb occlusion pressure (LOP), causing the motor / pump unit to supply air to the BFRT cuff until the LOP of the limb is achieved, stopping the flow of air to the BFRT cuff, and reducing the pressure in the BFRT cuff, and exercising the user's limb while the BFRT cuff is at the selected pressure or selected percentage of LOP.

A device for physical exercise for motor rehabilitation includes a body formed of a casing with at least a part made of a translucent flexible material, the body having an inner chamber and at least one opening, a closing element, housed in the opening, on which at least a pressure sensor, a light source, a control unit and a battery are mounted, in which the pressure sensor is positioned so as to detect the pressure in the inner chamber and in which the control unit is configured to receive the measurement of the pressure value and to control the activation state of the light source according to the parameter.

Training system (1) for users (21) of a respiratory protective device (5) comprising a control unit (3) and at least one training device (2a, 2b, 2c) for the physical exertion of the user (21), wherein the control unit (3) includes a communication module (4) configured to receive a breathing air consumption value (A) detectable by a respiratory protective device (5) and a stress value (B1, B2, B3) detectable by the at least one training device (2a, 2b, 2c), wherein the stress value (B1, B2, B3) includes information about work performed by the user (21) on the at least one training device (2a, 2b, 2c), and wherein the control unit (3) is configured to determine a training status based on the breathing air consumption value (A) and the stress value (B1, B2, B3) and to generate an output signal (S) which The invention includes information about the training status. Furthermore, the invention relates to a training system 20, a method, and a computer program product.