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A body support pillow stuffed with a resilient deformable filler having a U-shaped central section and depending legs, the pillow having a center opening equal to the body width of a user. In a first embodiment the pillow's total length is substantially equal to the height of a user, and the legs are selectively foldable over one another to create a double thickness for additional support under the user's knees, with a detachable body-encircling strap securing the pillow about the user. In a second embodiment for use in a chair the legs support the arms of a user, and may be raised by rotating them 90 degrees. In a third embodiment, the interior of the pillow is divided by sewn-in baffles into three separately stuffable compartments all accessible through a single continuous zipper opening.

Disclosed is a prosthetic device for distracting spinal column segments in the lumbar and the lumbar-sacral regions comprising a first engagement arm, a second engagement arm, a coupling mechanism and a locking mechanism. The first and the second engagement arms are configured to receive a lamina portion of the spinal column segment. The coupling mechanism is disposed between the first and the second engagement arms and is configured to allow the device to transition from an unextended configuration to an extended configuration in order to distract the spinal column segment. The locking mechanism is configured to maintain the extended configuration of the device.

A system of heat/massage devices for a user's body parts needing heat and massage therapy. Conformable pads, made from a flexible, water-resistant material such as neoprene, nylon, vinyl, or GORE-TEX®, hold vibration and heating elements, which are electrically connected to a control unit with variable control switches. Several of the pads can be used simultaneously, and each can be controlled individually. One pad can be connected to another pad in series to increase the number of pads that can be used at the same time.

An apparatus and method for the therapeutic treatment of an elongated protruding body part. An inner liner and an outer liner, joined together at a proximate end form a cavity there between which is filled with a thermal reservoir material. The inner liner and outer liner are permanently sealed together and shaped to accommodate the body part which is to be thermally treated. The method includes chilling or heating the body part by chilling or heating the apparatus prior to placement over the body part. Preferred embodiments include a sterile inner pocket protected by a removable seal element and self-adhesive straps to secure the device more firmly in place.

An apparatus to relieve menstrual cramping includes one or more tapered pads having an inner and outer side, each outer side being semi-rigid and each inner side being flexible. The outer side of each pad is connected to one or more straps having first and second ends. A fastener is attached to the first end of each strap and a corresponding second fastener attaches to the second end of each strap. The apparatus includes a variable compression drive located proximate to one pad to create a compression force through each strap when the first and corresponding second fasteners connect. The drive includes an outer drum shell, an inner rotator having an inner diameter that is treaded, a motor which communications with the inner rotator, and a threaded shaft which engages the inner diameter of the inner rotator. A tab attaches the threaded shaft to the strap.

A middle ear insufflation device to relieve pressure differential across the tympanic membrane resulting from rapid changes in altitude or intrinsic Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, the device having a compressible bladder member and an ear canal sealing member such that the bladder member can be compressed and released to reduce or increase pressure within the ear canal that is then translated across the tympanic membrane affecting internal pressure within the middle ear space, thereby helping to facilitate normalization of middle ear pressure through the Eustachian Tube.

A method for treating a scar on a skin surface of a subject is provided. A subject is identified as having a skin surface with scar tissue. In response to identifying the subject as having the scar tissue, a housing comprising at least one acoustic transducer is placed on the skin surface with the scar tissue and the acoustic transducer is activated to apply high intensity focused ultrasound energy to a portion of the scar tissue. Other embodiments are also described.

A compression undergarment to relief the symptoms of menstrual cramping may comprise a first and second pad both capable of conforming to a female user's hips. Each pad is tapered having two part construction. Such construction may include a pliable exterior panel of resilient material and an interior panel made of compressible material. The second component of the apparatus is a compression undergarment having a first and corresponding second annular sleeve. Such compression undergarment includes a front side, back side, first leg portion and second leg portion, such that positioned above the first leg portion and second leg portion is a top portion which connects both leg portions. The compression undergarment also includes a first annular sleeve capable of receiving the first pad and the second annual sleeve capable of receiving the second pad. The third component is a compression band that fits around both pads and the compression undergarment.

A new form of input arrangement for cursor control devices or other handheld electronic devices in which the activation surfaces are designed to allow the fingers and thumb of the user to affect commands by means of ergonomic and less repetitive motion as compared to current devices. In embodiments, sensors are associated with the user's digits which sense motion in not only the downward direction, but in multiple directions. In embodiments, the cursor control device has resilient pads to further add comfort to a user. The resulting ability of the user to vary and reduce the points of pressure and other stresses onto different surfaces of the digits and corresponding nerves and muscles serves to reduce discomfort and pain resulting from current devices.

A bathing aid device comprises adjustments to accommodate varying user body shapes and sizes and may be used in conjunction with most, if not all, bathtubs. The bathing aid device, when used as described, allows for more complete and safer bathing for those incapable of bathing themselves. The device includes a kneeling platform for being placed beside a bathtub, a column assembly, which extends from the kneeling platform to a position above and preferably slightly forward relative to the bathtub wall, and which holds a preferably pivotal clavicle-region support. The user leans on the clavicle-region support, and, because of its location relative to the bathtub and the user's upper chest, and because of its small dimensions, the support is especially comfortable and effective. The user need not rest on the device with her/his elbows, arms, shoulders, or breasts, and, instead, the user is well supported high up on her body and can easily reach around the device to assist an infant, bather, or pet inside the bathtub. The preferred column assembly is quickly and easily removable, without loosening any fasteners, in order to move the assembly out of the way before the user rises or lifts a child out over the bathtub wall.

An composition for application to a disordered tissue, the composition including an antipathogenic agent, a healing agent and an optional soothing agent. The antipathogenic agent can include cineole, and the healing agent can include an amino acid such as L-arginine or L-carnosine. The cineole can be of dual function, for example, it can operate as an antipathogenic agent, and also operate to enhance penetration of at least one of the antipathogenic agent, healing agent and/or soothing agent into the disordered tissue, which can be skin of a subject. The disordered tissue can be afflicted by an infection, for example, a Type I herpes infection, and can be in the form of a cold sore. The composition can be in a form, such as a cream or a lip balm, adapted for topical application to the disordered tissue. A method for treating the disordered tissue with the composition is also provided.

An applicator for insertion and lubrication of a body lumen is disclosed having an elongate, hollow, cylindrical reservoir including a rounded distal end to facilitate insertion, and an aperture centrally disposed at said distal end, or central aperture together with additional apertures arranged along the cylindrical reservoir. The reservoir holds a quantity of lubricant, and a mating cylindrical plunger is provided that is sized to be received in a proximal end of the elongate, hollow cylindrical reservoir and adapted to slide within the reservoir to force said quantity of lubricant through said disposed aperture(s). Using the applicator, a body lumen can be lubricated in situ to mimic the body's own lubrication system.

The present invention provides a method of massage wherein a massage practitioner works with a person and a ball. Using the ball enables the massage practitioner to work two areas of the persons body at the same time. The ball also creates leverage that allows easier elongation of muscle and release of bone out of the person's joints.

Provided is an intraoral sensor including an image sensor configured to bendable and to generate an electrical signal by detecting an X-ray; and a case configured to receive the image sensor and to limits a bending level of the image sensor.

Disclosed is an intraoral dental x-ray imaging sensor holder for Wireless IntraOral x-ray imaging Sensors (“WIOS”). The holder secures in place the WIOS from the hump on the backside of the WIOS corresponding to the battery. The holder with the WIOS attached can be painlessly and comfortably positioned inside the dental arch, since there are no brackets holding the WIOS from its edges, but instead from the battery hump. Additionally, the WIOS can be secured on the holder in reverse (rotated by 180 degrees) thus adding flexibility and versatility during intraoral x-ray imaging.

A patient support (100), useful for the treatment of symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) and/or pelvic girdle pain (PGP), particularly in pregnant or postpartum women. The patient support (100) comprises a crotch section (110) adapted to bear against a patient's symphysis pubis in use. The crotch section (110) bearing against said patient's symphysis pubis may effectively relieve the discomfort and/or pain associated with SPD and/or PGP, particularly when the crotch section (110) comprises a rigid insert (700) for bearing against said patient's symphysis pubis. The use of the patient support (100) in the treatment of pelvic girdle pain and/or symphysis pubis dysfunction is also described. A rigid insert portion (700) adapted for attachment to a patient support (100) and adapted to bear against a patient's symphysis pubis in use is also described.