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Mechanical loading apparatus having a signal modulating assembly

a technology of signal modulating assembly and loading apparatus, which is applied in the field of medical treatment apparatus, can solve the problems of reducing the number of physical activities the patient is able to perform, requiring relatively longer periods of time to heal, and fracture in the human body

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-13
AMERICAN MEDICAL INNOVATIONS LLC
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[0010]The present disclosure provides a mechanical loading apparatus having an oscillating platform and a signal modulating assembly for modulating an operating signal of the oscillating platform for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, or other tissue conditio...

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Some tissues, such as bone fracture in a human body, require relatively longer periods of time to heal.
Immobilization of the patient and / or bone fracture may decrease the number of physical activities the patient is able to perform, which may have other adverse health consequences.

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[0021]With reference to FIG. 1, there is shown a mechanical loading apparatus for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis or other tissue conditions, as well as postural instability. The mechanical loading apparatus can also be used for stimulating cartilage growth and for bony ingrowth.

[0022]The mechanical loading apparatus includes an oscillating platform and a signal modulating assembly adapted for modulating an operating signal of the oscillating platform. The operating signal is modulated substantially in real-time in order for the oscillating platform to oscillate or vibrate in real-time at a frequency which simulates a human activity, such as, for example, walking, jogging, running, stair climbing, etc.

[0023]Referring now in detail to the drawing figures, in which like references numerals identify similar or identical elements, a mechanical loading apparatus having a signal modulating assembly in accordance with the present disclosur...

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Abstract

A mechanical loading apparatus having an oscillating platform and a signal modulating assembly for modulating an operating signal of the oscillating platform for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, or other tissue condition, as well as postural instability. The signal modulating assembly modulates the operating signal such that the oscillating platform oscillates at frequency which simulates human activities, such as, walking, jogging, running, stair climbing, etc. The mechanical loading apparatus further includes a control panel having control knobs or buttons for manually selecting a desired activity to be simulated by the mechanical loading apparatus.

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PRIORITY[0001]This patent application claims priority to a provisional application filed on Mar. 9, 2006 and assigned U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 780,656; the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENTS[0002]The present application is related to U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,843,776 and 6,884,227, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0003]1. Technical Field[0004]The present disclosure relates generally to a medical treatment apparatus for stimulating tissue growth and healing. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a mechanical loading apparatus having a signal modulating assembly for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis or other tissue conditions, as well as postural instability.[0005]2. Background of the Related Art[0006]When damaged, tissue in a human body such as connective tissue, ligaments, bones, etc. all require time to heal. Some tiss...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B22/00
CPCA61H1/005A61H23/02A61H23/0218A61H2230/00A61H2201/5007A61H2203/0406A61H2203/0431A61H2023/0209
Inventor TRANDAFIR, TITI
Owner AMERICAN MEDICAL INNOVATIONS LLC
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