83 results about "Functional movement" patented technology

A system for measuring the position of transponders for testing and training a user to manipulate the position of the transponders while being guided by interactive and sensory feedback through a bidirectional communication link to a processing system for the purpose of functional movement assessment for exercise and physical rehabilitation.

A system and method that facilitates stimulating neural pathways, e.g., muscles and / or associated nerves, of a patient's body for the purpose of therapeutic medical treatment by rehabilitating weakened muscles and using neuroplasticity to retrain sequential muscle movements and / or to provide the ability to directly deliver functional motor movements. Use of the present invention is of particular value for treating a patient following a stroke. More particularly, such systems are characterized by a plurality of discrete devices, preferably battery powered but may alternatively include RF-powered devices as well or in combination, configured for implanting within a patient's body via injection, each device being configured to affect a parameter, e.g., via nerve and / or muscle stimulation and / or to sense a body parameter, e.g., temperature, O2 content, physical position, electrical potential, etc., that operate under control of a system controller that coordinates the sequential stimulation via wireless commands to the implanted devices.

A system and method that facilitates stimulating neural pathways, e.g., muscles and / or associated nerves, of a patient's body for the purpose of therapeutic medical treatment by rehabilitating weakened muscles and using neuroplasticity to retrain sequential muscle movements and / or to provide the ability to directly deliver functional motor movements. Use of the present invention is of particular value for treating a patient following a stroke. More particularly, such systems are characterized by a plurality of discrete devices, preferably battery powered but may alternatively include RF-powered devices as well or in combination, configured for implanting within a patient's body via injection, each device being configured to affect a parameter, e.g., via nerve and / or muscle stimulation and / or to sense a body parameter, e.g., temperature, O2 content, physical position, electrical potential, etc., that operate under control of a system controller that coordinates the sequential stimulation via wireless commands to the implanted devices.

A body weight trainer fitness device allows for the strengthening and normalization of functional movement patterns for those who are not otherwise able. The device accomplishes this with the use of resilient strength bands which are provided in the form of heavy duty rubber bands of varying widths. The bands are selectively attached to a frame via selectively-moveable band holders. The device may then be used to offload the user's weight and thus decrease resistance or it can be used to increase the resistance of an exercise. The bands can be oriented to offload the user's body weight allowing a user to exercise with proper form. Once normal functional movement can take place without the bands, the device may be configured to utilize the bands as resistance to improve these functional motion patterns.

A novel system and method for restoring functional movement of a paralyzed limb(s) or a prosthetic device. Stimulating one or more muscles of a patient using an implanted neuromuscular implants and sensing the response of the stimulated muscle by the implants, wherein the sensing the response is not limited to data related to patient's movement intention, the posture, muscle extension, M-Wave and EMG. A communication and control protocol to operate the system safely and efficiently, use of forward and reverse telemetry channels having a limited bandwidth capacity, and minimizing the adverse consequences caused by errors in data transmission and intermittent loss of power to the implants. Adjusting stimulation rates and phases of the stimulator in order to achieve an efficient control of muscle force while minimizing fatigue and therefore providing for smooth movements and dynamic increase of the strength in patient's muscle contraction.

The invention relates to resistance-type stretchable multi-axis force sensing yarn. The resistance-type stretchable multi-axis force sensing yarn comprises a piece of core yarn and two pieces of fasciated yarn, a yarn body is formed by winding one piece of fasciated yarn on the core yarn in a helical mode, and wrap yarn is formed by winding the other piece of fasciated yarn on the yarn body in a helical mode in the opposite helical direction of the previous piece of fasciated yarn; the wrap yarn is of a negative poisson's ratio yarn structure, and subjected to conductive treatment. The requirements that the yarn is seamlessly embedded into traditional clothing to achieve interference-free real-time monitoring of human body functional motions and activities can be met.

The invention discloses a functional sports drink and a preparation method thereof. The functional sports drink comprises the following components: sweetener, creatine pyruvate, taurine, lysine, vitamin C, sodium chloride and / or sodium citrate, food flavor and purified water. The preparation method comprises the following steps: adding sweetener in a defined amount of purified water to dissolve, filtering; adding creatine pyruvate, taurine, lysine, vitamin C, sodium chloride and / or sodium citrate and food flavor in a defined amount of purified water in turn to dissolve, filtering; mixing the filtrates, performing constant volume process with purified water to obtain a 1000ml of finished solution; and sterilizing to obtain the functional sports drink. By using the functional sports drink, the fluid balance can be regulated, the exercise tolerance can be improved, the organism anti-fatigue ability can be increased, and the recovery of the organism from fatigue after exercise can be promoted.

A body weight trainer fitness device allows for the strengthening and normalization of functional movement patterns for those who are not otherwise able. The device accomplishes this with the use of resilient strength bands which are provided in the form of heavy duty rubber bands of varying widths. The bands are selectively attached to a frame via selectively-moveable band holders. The device may then be used to offload the user's weight and thus decrease resistance or it can be used to increase the resistance of an exercise. The bands can be oriented to offload the user's body weight allowing a user to exercise with proper form. Once normal functional movement can take place without the bands, the device may be configured to utilize the bands as resistance to improve these functional motion patterns.

The present invention relates to a movement recovery system, and a method of improving the functional motor recovery of a subject with a movement disorder. The present invention provides for a system and method, which in some embodiments can accurately quantify therapy parameters including compliance, task time spent, muscle coordination and functional improvement by utilizing kinetic, gyroscopic or other movement related information, and / or electromyography (EMG) data. In other embodiments, the system and method provide for functional electrical stimulation (FES) to help control the exercise therapy. The present invention further includes the methods of controlling or utilizing the movement related information, EMG and / or FES to detect, monitor, and control the exercise therapy.

An exercise apparatus for recreational and rehabilitative exercise comprising in combination, a substantially square-shaped slide board having a substantially level top surface with a low coefficient of friction, and at least one sliding device for allowing a user to maneuver any combination of his hands, elbows, feet, and knees or posterior torso across the slide board and methods of exercise wherein the individual may use functional movements as well as unilateral and bilateral movements with both upper and lower extremities and wherein the exercise allows the individual's body to move in an anatomical plane that is sagittal, frontal, transverse, oblique or in a combination thereof.

The invention discloses a micro porous dry-method waterproof and moisture-permeable fabric and a production method thereof. The fabric can be used for outdoor functional sportswear, brand readymade clothes, jackets, sport shoes, bedding and the like. The production method comprises the following steps of: uniformly coating a moisture-permeable fabric and a waterproof backing material on release paper in sequence; giving grains by rolling compound base fabrics through a transfer method; and volatilizing non-solvents and solvents in the fabric and the backing material at different degrees by baking with an oven at different degrees to make the fabric have the waterproof and moisture-permeable functions. The fabric produced by the method overcomes the defect of poor water-resisting property because the conventional hydrophilic imporous thin film fabric swells when wet, has good moisture permeability and hydraulic pressure performance and widens applied range of the waterproof and moisture-permeable fabric.

The invention discloses a manufacturing method of high-elasticity cotton / polyurethane knitted fabric. The manufacturing method includes the steps of raw material preparation, wherein pima cotton and polyurethane filaments are prepared; the weaving technology, wherein the pima cotton serves as face yarn, the 40 D Lycra serves as bottom yarn, and the face yarn is always located on the front face of the fabric; the preshaping technology, wherein the manufactured fabric is preshaped, the temperature of a shaping machine is set to be 190-200 DEG C, and the speed of the shaping machine is 20-25 m / min; the dyeing technology, wherein the dyeing process includes pretreatment, cotton dyeing and aftertreatment technical flow processes; the afterfinish technology, wherein vibrating drying is carried out after dyeing is completed, the drying temperature is 130 DEG C, a softening agent is added after drying for final shaping, the shaping temperature is 130 DEG C, and the speed is 15-20 m / min. The manufacturing method has the advantages that the manufactured fabric is soft and comfort in handfeel, high in hygroscopicity and gas permeability and ultrahigh in elasticity and resilience and is suitable for manufacturing high-grade knitted underwear and specially functional sports clothes such as a kneecap support, an elbow support, waist support and a leotard.

A novel system and method for restoring functional movement of a paralyzed limb(s) or a prosthetic device. Stimulating one or more muscles of a patient using an implanted neuromuscular implants and sensing the response of the stimulated muscle by the implants, wherein the sensing the response is not limited to data related to patient's movement intention, the posture, muscle extension, M-Wave and EMG. A communication and control protocol to operate the system safely and efficiently, use of forward and reverse telemetry channels having a limited bandwidth capacity, and minimizing the adverse consequences caused by errors in data transmission and intermittent loss of power to the implants. Adjusting stimulation rates and phases of the stimulator in order to achieve an efficient control of muscle force while minimizing fatigue and therefore providing for smooth movements and dynamic increase of the strength in patient's muscle contraction.

The invention consists in a set of dynamic-free-weights with a theta shape ranging from 3 lbs to 20 lbs. The shape and weights are optimal to perform dynamic-functional movements safely and efficiently, the appearance of the set is refreshing, colorful and innovating.

A functional exercise glove includes a dorsal-side layer having in-plane resistance to stretch in the longitudinal direction of the glove that is greater than its in-plane resistance to stretch transverse to the longitudinal direction. At least one fingertip member transfers an extension / flexion force from a user's finger to the dorsal-side layer upon flexion of the finger. The glove is configured to react the extension / flexion force from the dorsal-side layer into at least one of the heel of the user's hand or the user's wrist. The dorsal-side layer resists extension from flexion of the fingers thereby working finger, hand, wrist, forearm muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and nerves specific to natural movement patterns. The exercise glove can be used during a job function, regular activity, and while playing a sport like golf, tennis, etc.

This invention relates to a suspension particularly for every type of land vehicles and additionally for robotic applications, which can be used in bilateral operations, such as fully automated unmanned vehicles that can be driven on both sides (up and down) or in robots which can be capable of executing multi functional movements.

The invention discloses a drilling and insertion guiding mechanism for firecracker assembling. The drilling and insertion guiding mechanism comprises two forming guiding grooves capable of reciprocating up and down. Groove openings of the two forming guiding grooves are opposite. Groove cavities of the two forming guiding grooves are each internally provided with a drilling pin. The drilling pins reciprocate up and down along the groove cavities. A push guiding piece capable of reciprocating up and down is arranged between the two forming guiding grooves. A forming core capable of stretching out and drawing back is arranged between the two forming guiding grooves. The stretching-out forming core blocks the downward movement of the push guiding piece. The mechanism is high in work stability and reliability; firecrackers are not prone to damage; the insertion guiding quality is good; in the insertion guiding process, leads can not be damaged; a drilling mechanism and an insertion guiding mechanism can be integrated at a station so that functional movements of the drilling mechanism and the insertion guiding mechanism can be completed, and the machining quality of pre-drilling and insertion guiding is effectively improved; the troublesome of movable positioning is avoided, machining time is greatly shortened, production efficiency is improved, and possibility of failures is lowered.

The invention relates to a water resistance rowing machine. Anti-slip wheels (14) are arranged on the bottom portions of the two ends of a support (13) respectively, a seat (11) is installed on the top of the support (13), and clamp plates are arranged on the bottom of the seat (11) and located on the two sides of the support (13); pedals (9) are installed on a connecting rod of one set of anti-slip wheels (14) and located on the two sides of the support (13), a rotational self-locking device is arranged on the bottom of each pedal (9), and a backing wheel (8) is arranged on each connecting rod of the corresponding set of anti-slip wheels (14) and located between the two corresponding pedals (9); a water tank (12) is installed on the support (13) and located at one side of the pedals (9), a handle (1) is installed above the water tank (12), and a guide band (2) is installed on the handle (1). By the adoption of the technical scheme, the water resistance rowing machine has the advantages that stepless pressure change is generated automatically through water resistance, and multi-functional movement is achieved; a self-generating system is provided, environment protection and energy saving are realized, and sudden outage is avoided in use.

The invention relates to a full-automatic protection method for parking on double-line-position parking lines on the basis of a non-interval protection zone. The method includes the steps that A, thenon-interval protection zone is set for the double-line-position parking lines; B, ZC handles parking and access according to CI and calculates a normal movement authorization and a functional movement authorization for a train 1; C, a VOBC of the train 1 is parked at parking points of the parking line a according to the normal movement authorization and the functional movement authorization; D, operation of the VOBC of the train 1 is ended; E, ZC handles parking and access according to CI and calculates a normal movement authorization, a non-interval protection zone movement authorization anda functional movement authorization for a train 2; F, a VOBC of the train 2 is parked at parking points of the parking line b according to the normal movement authorization, the non-interval protection zone movement authorization and the functional movement authorization; G, operation of the VOBC of the train 2 is ended. Compared with the prior art, the method has the advantages of having small constraint conditions on the lines, saving the cost of civil construction and the like.

The invention provides a functional sports beverage comprising the following ingredients (by weight percent): sweetener 5-8%, lemon acid 0.08-0.25%, vitamin C 0.005-0.02%, potassium 0.005-0.06%, sodium 0.02-0.08%, calcium 0.004-0.02%, magnesium 0.002-0.01%, rhodiola root 0.001-0.02%, fruit juice 10-15%, edible flavoring essence 0.015-0.03%, and balancing water. The invention also discloses the process for preparing the beverage.

The present invention provides one kind of functional sports drink and aims at providing one kind of functional sports drink capable of regulating body fluid balance, delaying fatigue and promoting restoring from fatigue. The drink contains sweetener, citric acid, L-arginine, L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, Na, K, Ca, Mg, edible essence and pure water. The preparation process includes dissolving all the functional components in pure water via heating, filtering, mixing, superhigh temperature instantaneous sterilizing, packing and cooling.

This invention provides a lower-limb off-axis movement training apparatus, which is mounted on the movement part of a sagittal plane exercise machine and allows the user to perform off-axis movement training during sagittal plane functional movements. The said apparatus for the lower limb off-axis training consists of a base, an off-axis movement generating part mounted on the base, and a foot container supported by the off-axis movement generating part. The said off-axis movement generating part comprising at least one of the following two: (1) off-axis pivoting generating part, which generates the pivoting movement of the foot container; (2) off-axis sliding generating part, which generates the sliding movement of the foot container. A feedback training system including the said training apparatus is provided. While the user performs sagittal plane movements of the lower limbs, the said system provides off-axis movement training integrated with the sagittal plane movements. The invented off-axis training apparatus and system can be used to help human subjects improve off-axis and sagittal plane neuromuscular control, reduce the incidence of lower limb injuries and facilitate post-injury rehabilitation.

A chronic disease exercise rehabilitation training method takes tai-ji balance thought and taijiquan activity as main intervention means, and comprises the following steps: acquiring identity data anddisease type information of a user suffering from a certain chronic disease, and establishing a personal file and an exercise plan goal; carrying out health assessment before exercise, and assessingthe physical activity level, exercise risks, physical quality and functional movement of the user; monitoring in exercise and monitoring after exercise; and establishing a targeted chronic disease exercise prescription, and dividing the exercise prescription into a basic quality training stage, a theme training stage and an intensive training stage, wherein the exercise prescription in each stagecomprises warm-up, resistance training, aerobic exercise, flexible movement and cooling-down, and the aerobic exercise takes taijiquan activity as a main intervention means and features. By the exercise prescription training of the system and effects of long-time training of the taijiquan activity, the cardiopulmonary endurance level and the performance ability are improved, the mood of the user can be peaceful, the physical quality and resistance are improved, and therefore, the medical expenses are reduced indirectly.

The invention provides a process for preparing functional sports beverage which comprises the following ingredients (by weight percent): sweetener 5-8%, lemon acid 0.08-0.25%, vitamin C 0.005-0.02%, potassium 0.005-0.06%, sodium 0.02-0.08%, calcium 0.004-0.02%, magnesium 0.002-0.01%, rhodiola root 0.001-0.02%, fruit juice 10-15%, edible flavoring essence 0.015-0.03%, and balancing water.

The invention discloses a formula of a functional sports beverage which comprises the following constituents: 0.06-0.10 percent of tea polyphenol, 0.06-0.10 percent of glucosamine hydrochloride, 0.05 percent of sodium chloride, 0.008 percent of potassium chloride, 0.05 percent of bitter salt, 4-8 percent of white granulated sugar, 0.5 percent-2.5 percent of beta-cyclodextrine and 0.03 percent-0.09 percent of citric acid. The mixture ratios are based on weight / volume / concentration. The sports beverage designed by the technical proposal of the invention not only has the advantages of water, energy, electrolyte and nutriment replenishing but also can release pressure, improve cognitive ability, strengthen immunity and promote the achievement of athletes.

The invention relates to a functional sports garment fabric. The functional sports garment fabric includes a fabric outer layer, a fabric intermediate layer and a fabric inner layer which are sequentially composited. The fabric outer layer takes round fibers as outer layer warp yarn and takes special-shaped fibers as outer layer weft yarn and is formed by interweaving the outer layer warp yarn andthe outer layer weft yarn. The fabric intermediate layer is of a gridding cloth structure formed by weaving compound stranding yarn formed by standing hollow polyester filament yarn and high-elasticity polyester filament yarn. The fabric inner layer takes spandex core spun yarn as inner layer warp yarn, takes milk protein fiber and bamboo charcoal fiber arranged at intervals as inner layer weft yarn and is formed by interweaving the inner layer warp yarn and the inner layer weft yarn. Compared with the prior art, the garment fabric has excellent breathable and sweat-absorbing effects, and atthe same time, the garment fabric is soft and cool when being next to the skin, is high in strength, does not abrade easily and is particularly suitable for manufacturing high-grade sports and fitnessclothes and other clothes.

A core muscle training apparatus and method is described. The apparatus comprises a harness that is worn by the user, to which a pair of resistance leads are connected at opposing sides of the user's waist approximately above the hips. A resistance force is applied through the resistance leads against an effort force exerted by the user in order to stimulate recruitment and activation of the targeted muscles. By adjusting the direction and the amount of resistance force applied to the resistance leads, the demand on the muscles being targeted can be controlled. The core muscle training apparatus according to embodiments of the present disclosure further offers versatility in the environment in which it can be used. The apparatus can be used, for example, when the user is in a static position or can be used during dynamic functional movements.

The invention relates to an induced differentiation method for human adipose-derived stem cells. The method comprises the following steps: carrying out induced differentiation on the human adipose-derived stem cells by adopting SHH and RA together, so as to obtain motor neurons; carrying out in-vitro culture on the obtained motor neurons, so as to obtain mature functional motor neurons with an electrophysiological function. According to the induced differentiation method provided by the invention, the easy and feasible and high-differentiation-yield preparation of the neurons is achieved, and the transdifferentiation efficiency and specificity of directed differentiation of the adipose-derived stem cells to the motor neurons are improved.