Blood occlusion or restriction cuff

Abstract

A remotely operated blood flow occlusion or restriction cuff for use as a muscle building device or a compact medical emergency reperfusion tourniquet. A module on the cuff housing an air pump, a controller operating the air pump and power supply. The inflation and deflation of the cuff controlled using a smart device in communication with the controller. In the preferred embodiment this is via aSmartphone app and Bluetooth protocol. The tourniquet operating in conjunction with a Doppler ultrasound and / or pulse oximeter to monitor arterial inflow.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to the activities of bodybuilding, weight training and blood flow control in the medical field. In a preferred form, the invention comprises a smartphone app operated exercise device for restricting venous blood flow to enhance muscle strength and promote muscle growth. Background technique [0002] While the present invention relates to an improved self-contained cuff and tourniquet that does not require the wiring, tubing or equipment currently associated with such devices, it is instructive to examine the current uses of such devices and the state of the art . [0003] blood flow restriction training [0004] According to conventional theory, in order to stimulate muscle growth, a minimum of 70% of one repetition maximum (1RM) test should be performed. It is well established that intensities below this threshold lack the fundamental stimuli that generate muscle adaptations in the sarcoplasm and myofibrils of muscle t...

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Problems solved by technology

The Delphi flow restricting cuff accurately monitors the pressure applied to the extremity, but is expensive, bulky, inconvenient to carry and needs to be connected to mains power

Delphi flow limiting cuffs also require the use of external tubing, which limits the user's mobility and / or freedom of movement

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