56 results about "Human musculoskeletal system" patented technology

A wearable action-assist device for assisting the wearer to act or doing an action for the wearer (1) comprises an action-assist wearable tool (2) having an actuator (201) to give the wearer a mechanical force, a biosignal sensor (221) for detecting a biosignal of the wearer (1), a biosignal processing means (3) for obtaining, from the biosignal (a) detected by the biosignal sensor, a neurotransmitting signal (b) to move the musculoskeletal system of the wearer (1) and a muscle potential signal (c) generated when a muscle activity occurs , a voluntary control means (4) for generating, using the obtained neurotransmitting signal (b) and muscle potential signal (c), a command signal (d) to generate a mechanical force reflecting the intention of the wearer (1) in the actuator (201), and a drive current generating means (5) for producing, according to the command signal (d), currents corresponding to the neurotransmission signal (b) and the muscle potential signal (c) respectively and supplying them to the actuator (201).

The present invention relates to an intelligent porous biodegradable polymer scaffold for in situ tissue regeneration in which two kinds of physiologically active substances having high differentiation potential and biocompatibility are introduced into the polymer scaffold and conjugated to the surface thereof, respectively, and a method for the preparation thereof. Since the intelligent porous biodegradable polymer scaffold exhibits improved biocompatibility and differentiation potential due to the introduction of physiologically active substances capable of efficiently inducing cell proliferation and differentiation into both the surface and the inside thereof, it can directly induce in situ tissue regeneration of the musculoskeletal system from stem cells in a living tissue after transplanting the polymer scaffold and stem cells into a human body without additional in vitro cultivation. Therefore, the intelligent porous biodegradable polymer scaffold according to the present invention can be effectively used in the regeneration of various kinds of tissues and organs including the musculoskeletal system.

A bone staple extrusion instruments used for fixation of bone and soft tissue of the musculoskeletal system and the methods for their use and manufacture. The bone staple extrusion instruments are used for insertion of staples into bones, which staples change shape through their metallurgic properties and the release from the bone staple extrusion instruments. In some embodiments, the bone staples pull together and compress bone once released from the bone staple extrusion instruments. In other embodiments, the staples push outward to place the bones in tension once released from the bone staple extrusion instrument.

A 3D biochemical data and parameter analysis method and system are provided. The 3D biochemical data and parameter analysis method, including: collecting first biomechanical information of an upper body and second biomechanical information of a lower body with respect to a standard movement; and providing 3D static data or 3D motion tracking data for a diagnosis or prognosis of a musculoskeletal system disease considering both the upper body and lower body, the 3D static data or 3D motion tracking data being generated by associating the collected first biomechanical information with second biomechanical information.

A system and method using a single 3D motion sensing Microsoft Kinect for Windows augmented with computer vision algorithms for detecting, recognizing and tracking the movement of different joints of the body of a subject and deducing kinetic and kinematic data from those movements. The method requires only a single motion sensing device and is non-invasive as the subject does not need to wear any external devices on the body. The proposed method incorporates Second Life serious game environment where the patient, the therapist and other members of the community of interest can log-in any time and see all the subject's movements performed by an avatar in Second Life, thereby making the invention particularly useful for disabled hemiplegic children.

An adjustable orthotic insole and a unique method of implementation has a shell and a sole lifter that is to correct malalignment of lower extremities and other functions such as cushioning, massage, etc are not anticipated. The distribution of ground reaction force is changed due to the orthotic effect of the sole lifter. A user adjusts position and thickness of the sole lifter incessantly until malalignment of lower extremities is restored to optimal alignment symmetrically. The present invention employs a unique method that the sole lifter is always opposite to rear foot lifter. Once the malalignment of lower extremities is corrected by the orthotic insole, the user would be able to maintain good posture and ambulate in ideal gait. Therefore, symmetric and coordinated movements are harmonious with balanced muscle function. The musculoskeletal system would be protected from overuse injury.

Several embodiments of supplemental support structures for receiving a non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device are provided. The non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device provides vibrational treatment to patients suffering from postural instability and other conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, as well as paraplegic patients. The non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device is typically employed following a determination that vibrational treatment of a patient's musculoskeletal system and / or internal organs would produce a beneficial result. The supplemental support structures enable the patient to be supported on a vibrational table or unstable vibrating platform of the non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device during treatment.

The claimed invention provides an improved posture correction tool in the form of a table to be used by chiropractic practitioners to treat mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system. The improved posture correction tool provides a plurality of pads to support the various major areas of the body and has built in drop capability and adjustment capability for the pelvic pad, the lumbar pad, the thoracic pad and the head and cervical area. The claimed invention also has a novel cervical support.

A biological activity detection apparatus includes: a drive unit that actively or passively drives in conjunction with a limb motion of a subject; a periarticular detection unit that detects a periarticular physical quantity around a joint in association with the limb motion of the subject based on an output signal from the drive unit; a biological signal detection unit located at a body surface site of the subject with reference to the joint and includes an electrode group for detecting a biological signal of the subject, wherein an activity status of a musculoskeletal system and / or a transmission status of a peripheral nervous system around the joint are converted into quantitative musculoskeletal system data and / or nervous system data on the basis of the physical quantity acquired from the periarticular detection unit and a myogenic potential signal and a neural transmission signal which are acquired from the biological signal processing unit.

An ergonomic pedestal seat that interacts with the sitter's musculoskeletal system in a way that optimizes their use of gravitational forces is provided. This seat orients a sitter toward an alignment that encourages a balance between gravity's descending force and its ascending counterforce, the ground reaction force. The seat comprises a four-tier seat base, a non-vertical central supporting column and a contoured seat pan. The base has a surface that allows the sitter to sustain a stable alignment and to rock forward or sideward or both, as well as a Lazy Susan mechanism that permits turning. This seat supports the sitter through a range of seated activities, including quiet activities such as meditation and complex tasks requiring reaching, bending and turning. When on this seat sitting becomes a source of pleasure rather than an activity of drudgery.

An ergonomic pedestal seat that interacts with the sitter's musculoskeletal system in a way that optimizes their use of gravitational forces is provided. This seat orients a sitter toward an alignment that encourages a balance between gravity's descending force and its ascending counterforce, the ground reaction force. The seat comprises a four-tier seat base, a non-vertical central supporting column and a contoured seat pan. The base has a surface that allows the sitter to sustain a stable alignment and to rock forward or sideward or both, as well as a Lazy Susan mechanism that permits turning. This seat supports the sitter through a range of seated activities, including quiet activities such as meditation and complex tasks requiring reaching, bending and turning. When on this seat sitting becomes a source of pleasure rather than an activity of drudgery.

System, methods and devices for training, stretching, relaxing and rehabilitating the musculoskeletal system of the neck and upper thorax. A method uses the principles of reciprocal inhibition to specifically train the core musculature. The device employed by the method is an inflatable bladder having finger holes formed in its opposing ends.

The present invention provides a single piece, multi-use support pillow with ends of varying heights (28 and 34) and dual inclined support surfaces (22) designed to contour and support differing parts of a human body, which helps to maintain proper body alignment with even distribution of weight throughout muscular / skeletal system of an individual. The support pillow provides support with a contour fit for potentially all of the following areas: head, neck, shoulders, torso, back, thighs, knees, shins, ankles, feet, and toes.

The present invention discloses system and method for measuring coefficient variance of resonance frequency of musculoskeletal system. In this regards, the system comprises a signal generation module, a signal retrieval module, and a signal analysis module. The purpose of the system is to measure resonance frequencies of a musculoskeletal system which implanted with an arthroplasty in order to form a statistical sampling space of resonance frequencies. Therefore a coefficient variance of the statistical sampling space of resonance frequencies can be derived. Consequently, the magnitude of this coefficient variance is used for determining whether the implated arthroplasty loose.

The present invention relates to novel compounds having histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) inhibitory activity, stereoisomers thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, the use thereof for the preparation of therapeutic medicaments, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, a method for treating diseases using the composition, and methods for preparing the novel compounds. The novel compounds, stereoisomers thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof according to the present invention have histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) inhibitory activity and are effective for the prevention or treatment of HDAC6-mediated diseases, including infectious diseases; neoplasms; endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases; mental and behavioral disorders; neurological diseases; diseases of the eye and adnexa; cardiovascular diseases; respiratory diseases; digestive diseases; diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue; or congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.

A non-invasive apparatus for dynamic motion therapy in a weightless environment include a vibration table having a non-rigidly supported platform for generating resonant vibration and for externally transferring vibrations to the musculoskeletal system, and ankle belts or other securing means to secure a person to the vibration table. The method of providing dynamic motion therapy to a person in a weightless environment includes the steps of (a) providing a vibration table having a non-rigidly supported platform; (b) securing the person to the non-rigidly supported platform; (c) subjecting the person to resonant vibrations generated by the non-rigidly supported platform; and (d) repeating steps (b) and (c) during a predetermined treatment duration. The predetermined treatment duration is at least the duration of the weightless environment.

A balancing system for the head of a passenger of a vehicle, in particular a helicopter, comprising a helmet (4) fixed on the head of the passenger and suspension means (100) for the helmet (4) adapted to be connected to a stationary part of the vehicle and to the helmet (4) so as to balance an imbalance of weights on the musculoskeletal system of the neck of the passenger wearing said helmet (4). The system allows maximum freedom without hindering any type of movement to the head of the passenger.

The invention relates to a muscular soreness relieving and massaging cream and a preparing method thereof. The muscular soreness relieving and massaging cream is prepared from various bioactive constituents including chavicol methylether, matricaria azulene, alpha-bisabol, sesquiterpene lactone, menthol, menthone, citral and the like. The muscular soreness relieving and massaging cream has the main effect of rejuvenating the musculoskeletal system, and has the functions of diminishing inflammation, relieving pain, recovering muscles, the brain, the heart and the elasticity of the skin and the like. The muscular soreness relieving and massaging cream is suitable for rheumatism, arthritis and muscular soreness. Essential oil of the muscular soreness relieving and massaging cream is prepared from essence extracted from plants, and is natural, organic, free of any artificially-synthesized constituent, free of removal of any original constituent, free of decloration, free of rectification and free of over oxidation. Thus, the muscular soreness relieving and massaging cream is free of toxic or side effects on the human body. In addition, due to the fact that chemical molecules are small and are lipid soluble molecules, the muscular soreness relieving and massaging cream can quickly seep into the corium layer or the blood capillary of the skin, and has the advantage of being fast in absorption. When the muscular soreness relieving and massaging cream is used, the skin is fine, moist and smooth. The product is convenient to carry and use and applicable to a wide range of objects.

A device for training and / or analyzing a user's musculoskeletal system includes a stepping plate mounted on a base plate and periodically or aperiodically moveble by a driving mechanism encompassing a drive shaft on which a cam is disposed. On the bottom side of the stepping plate is a roll that rolls off an external surface of the cam. The stepping plate is connected to the base plate by vertical guides stationarily disposed on the,base plate such that the mounted stepping plate follows a lifting movement caused by the driving mechanism. The cam has a first eccentric zone truncated such that the distance traveled by the roll rolling off the surface of the zone increases along the axial extension of the cam. A vertical adjusting mechanism allows the lift of the stepping plate to be modified by changing the position between the roll and the cam that cooperates therewith.

A process for fabricating size-specific, customized bio-printed musculoskeletal tissue using three dimensional data collected from radiologic imaging is provided. Also, provided is a guide that is created from radiological imaging that demarcates the area of surgical interest. The guide is 3D printed according to guide dimensions collected from radiological imaging, including, but not limited to, CT imaging scans, CT arthrography, ultrasound, MRI, MR arthrography, or any other imaging modality used to image the musculoskeletal system.

A new ergonomic workstation for hairdressers allows the hairdressers to operate comfortably while sitting, standing or with half-bent knees, avoiding potentially harmful positions for the musculoskeletal system. The workstation has a bicycle saddle-type seat with adjustable height attached to a backrest with armrests, and a rotation element surrounding the base of the customer's seat, allowing thehairdresser to reach different work areas. The workstation has means for regulating the height of the seat-backrest assembly by a lifting system, such as a gas piston that is extended in its naturalposition, thus reducing the postural load of the hairdresser, which means is actuated when the hairdresser presses down on the backrest without using their hands. The workstation has at least one rolling support that improves the stability of the structure. The invention is intended for the industrial sector dedicated to the construction of chairs and workstations.

The present disclosure relates to a medium for handling, including storing, cultivating, coating, impregnating and / or preserving musculoskeletal tissues such as bone, cartilage, tendon, muscle, nerve, ligament, blood vessel, skin, fascia, bursa and joint capsule tissue or cells, wherein the medium is an aqueous solution comprising hyaluronan and a first saccharide, polyol, or combination thereof. Further disclosed are methods of handling musculoskeletal tissue or cells or preserving the viability of these tissues or cells using this medium as well as the preserved tissues or cells.

The present invention relates to an intelligent porous biodegradable polymer scaffold for in situ tissue regeneration in which two kinds of physiologically active substances having high differentiation potential and biocompatibility are introduced into the polymer scaffold and conjugated to the surface thereof, respectively, and a method for the preparation thereof. Since the intelligent porous biodegradable polymer scaffold exhibits improved biocompatibility and differentiation potential due to the introduction of physiologically active substances capable of efficiently inducing cell proliferation and differentiation into both the surface and the inside thereof, it can directly induce in situ tissue regeneration of the musculoskeletal system from stem cells in a living tissue after transplanting the polymer scaffold and stem cells into a human body without additional in vitro cultivation. Therefore, the intelligent porous biodegradable polymer scaffold according to the present invention can be effectively used in the regeneration of various kinds of tissues and organs including the musculoskeletal system.