Therapy system

Abstract

A therapy system providing exercise, massage, and medication. The system includes a portable, wearable exercise device with provisions for resistance during range of motion exercises. The system also offers metrics, diagnostics, remote monitoring, massage therapy, and controlled delivery of medication. The therapy system automatically provides information that is useful for determining recommendations for enhancing therapy.

Description

[0001] This is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 212,485, entitled HAND REHABILITATION GLOVE, of Brassil, et al., filed Aug. 8, 2002 (which is currently pending and will be abandoned), which is a Divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 475,793, entitled HAND REHABILITATION GLOVE, of Brassil, et al., filed Dec. 30, 1999, (which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,454,681) which is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 197,035, entitled HAND REHABILITATION GLOVE, of Brassil, filed Nov. 29, 1998, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application 60 / 070,380, entitled HAND REHABILITATION GLOVE, of Brassil, filed Jan. 5, 1998, all of which are incorporated, in their entireties, herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to therapy systems. As the baby boomers age, healthcare providers and financing providers, such as Medicare and private insurers, will be stressed by high demand, relative t...

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Benefits of technology

[0004] Disclosed is an exercise and therapy system. It provides resistance exercise, massage, and medication. It provides means

Problems solved by technology

Nationalized solutions result in rationing, waiting lines, and overcrowding.

Supply-centered solutions would offer more doctors, nurses, and clinics, but a massive expansion could impact the quality of care, disrupt established providers, and discourage investors.

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