202 results about "Neck muscle" patented technology

This disclosure describes implantable medical leads that include a lead body and an electrode. A width of the electrode as measured along a longitudinal direction of the lead varies about the perimeter of the lead. The uneven width of the electrode may bias a stimulation field in a particular direction, e.g., a radial or transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the lead. Electrodes with an uneven width may be useful for controlling the direction of propagation of the stimulation field in order to, for example, avoid phrenic nerve stimulation during LV pacing or neck muscle stimulation during vagal neurostimulation.

A biodynamic apparatus to perform correct, safe and effective SIT-UP and LEGS-UP exercises and simultaneously perform spinal arching, spinal decompression, and flexibility exercises, comprising of two part frame hinged at one end and a set of parallel bars that elevate and anchor the legs of the user concentrating the exercise in the abdominal area of the body. The main feature of the apparatus is provided by a device the inventor calls “flexor”. The flexor is not an ordinary lumbar support. Its function is to meet the natural fulcrum of the human torso, which is below the sacrum, to safely and efficiently articulate. Most exerciser bend the spine during the exercise, rather than the pelvis putting a tremendous negative stress on the vertebra and on the intervertebral discs. With the help of the “Flexor” the torso can move from horizontal to at least 90 degrees angle as one straight piece, free from the gravitational stress produced on the spine, especially on the cervical vertebra, by the weight of the head during the initiation of the exercises. It is a fact that ordinary SIT-UP and LEGS-UP exercises the work is performed for the most part by the neck, back and lumbar muscles during the first part of the movement placing a dangerous negative stress on the spine, and especially on the spinal cord. With the use of this apparatus, the reverse can be observed. The user by lying on the “flexor” places in traction the entire set of abdominal, pectoral and neck muscles creating a direct line of force between the abdomen and the head. The spine is arched and decompressed, the abdominal muscles are in traction and the lumbar muscles are neutralized since there are bent beyond their working point. This position of the body allows to safely concentrate 100% the force on the abdominal muscles to initiate the primary work constituted by the lifting of head of the user, instead of the neck, and on the lumbar muscles of the user, as well as to protect the spine and the weak abdominal muscles from negative stress and subsequent short and long term injuries. Decompression, arching, and flexibility of the spine, being achieved during this new method of performing SIT-UP and LEGS-UP exercises, simultaneously, make this apparatus bio-dynamically correct, as far as distribution, compensation and equalization of stresses; meet the scientific principles of muscle dynamics of traction and contraction; protect the spine from negative stress, especially the weak cervical and lumbar areas; maintain and enhance the spine's integrity and flexibility; and obtain maximum abdominal muscle developments, which are the major benefits of this invention. The flexor is mounted on two external parallel railing as to adjust to the length of all users. It also has an internal adjustable mechanism that allows its two padded flanges to adjust in width to accommodate all waist sizes of users for additional support and prevention of lateral stress to the lower spine.

The invention discloses a multifunctional rehabilitation auxiliary therapeutic instrument for nurses in the neurology department, and belongs to the technical field of medical equipment application. Abed body is divided into a left bed board and a right bed board which are mutually hinged, the left bed board can driven by an oil cylinder to adjust the angle through rising and falling relative tothe right bed board, in the massage process, the nurses do not need to take efforts to carry a patient, and the patient can adopt multiple body positions to use the multifunctional rehabilitation auxiliary therapeutic instrument; meanwhile, a head massage instrument integrated on the multifunctional rehabilitation auxiliary therapeutic instrument is used for massaging the scalp of the patient, a neck massage instrument is used for massaging neck muscles of the patient, waist massage balls are used for massaging waist muscles, thigh massaging rollers are used for massaging muscles of hips and thigh roots of the patient, shank massage instruments are used for massaging muscles such as calves of the patient, and foot massage instruments are used for massaging acupuncture points of soles of the patient; the same rehabilitation auxiliary therapeutic instrument can massage multiple muscles and acupuncture points of the patient.

The invention provides a device for inducing a human body sensory conflict, which comprises a reversal vision device, a vestibule electric stimulation device and a proprioception stimulation device, wherein the reversal vision device is used for reversing visual signals received by a human eye up and down or left and right; the vestibule electric stimulation device is used for changing input signals of a semicircular canal and an aural calculus of a vestibular organ of a human body; and the proprioception stimulation device is used for changing sensory signals of a proprioceptor to somatic movements in neck muscles and muscle tendons of the human body. The device for inducing the human body sensory conflict can effectively induce the human body to generate the sensory conflict by using the reversal vision device, the vestibule electric stimulation device and the proprioception stimulation device singly or together, can be used for performing test analysis on functions of body balance and hand operation control during the sensory conflict, and can be further used for related trainings of the human body under the condition with the sensory conflict; besides, the device finds an optimal training mode by comparing different training methods to improve the endurance capacity of the human body to the sensory conflict and reduce the occurrence probability of motion sicknesses.

A neck exercise machine including a frame, a seat, a set of pulleys, a head band, an adjustable tensioner, and a cable adjustably attached to the head band, threaded through the pulleys, and removably connected to the adjustable tensioner, such that when a user sits in the seat and attaches the head band, they can exercise their neck muscles in a variety of different angles, rotations, and tensions. Elastic bands, an analog/digital force gauge, or hydraulic cylinder may be used as the adjustable tensioner and incorporate processor, memory, and data output mechanisms for performance analyses. The machine can also be broken down into numerous parts for easy transport and reassembly.

A weighted skull cap comprising integral weights for strengthening neck muscles during sport or physical therapy activities is herein disclosed. The apparatus comprises multiple layers that conceal a plurality of individual pockets about an entire interior surface of the cap. Each pocket comprises a flap-style locking closure for placement of a weight and secured with a fastening means to assist in retaining the weights therein the pockets during exercise activities. Each weight quantity is varied by the user to suit individual training needs.

A facial and neck muscle exercising device for positioning against opposite corners of a person's mouth at the opening thereof to strengthen and tone facial and neck muscles. The exercising device includes a pair of mouth spreading arms each having an elongate slide member and an end member contoured to engage the opposite corners of the person's mouth. The slide members are slidably connected together longitudinally and an arm retaining device connected thereto controls sliding movement and resistance of the mouth spreading arms. Versions of the arm retaining device elastically bias the end members against the corners of the person's mouth in an adjustable manner, allow adjustment of the length or range of motion of the exercising device, retain the exercising device at a fixed length, or a combination thereof.

The corset to relieve the cervical spine includes the head strap (1) and the waist strap (5). The head strap is fixed over the forehead and the waist strap around the body. The head and the waist straps are mutually connected with strips that can be adjusted to the height of the person using the corset. The strips are to limit bending of the head forward and to the left and right, as well as its rotation around the vertical axis. This produces a significant fixation that enhances effects of eccentric contraction of the deep neck muscles. This, in turn, at head bending or rotation, significantly diminishes aggravating effects to the cervical spine. With regard to the strip construction, there are three corset embodiments: corset (A) with buckles (10) on strips, corset (B) with holes (15) on strips, and corset (C) with buckles and holes on strips. The strips may be connected to a cap or head scarf instead of the head strap.

A hat with hook and loop type fastener that attaches to a second piece of hook and loop type fastener that is situated on the flat back area of a car seat, child carrier device, wheel chair or any other restraint device used to transport infants, larger children or physically challenged individuals. The present invention provides the user with support so that their heads do not slump when they fall asleep in car seats, child carrier devices, or wheel chairs. Using the present device will prevent discomfort, muscle strain, or other physical symptoms caused by the inability to control neck muscles. The present invention also provides support as a safety device when the child is sleeping, because it will hold the user's head in place. The present invention can also be used for adults as well as infants, children, elderly and physically challenged individuals. The present invention can be used on any automobile car seat or wheel chair, it is easily transported, lightweight, washable and convenient to use.

An ergonomical pillow for head rest, comprising: a pillow surface, a pillow, a shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion, the pillow surface and the pillow are made from soft buffer material, the pillow has at least one hollow pore, the shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion covers top of the hollow pore, the pillow surface covers top of the shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion. The pillow surface and shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion can settle into a groove, where the level of which is subject to user's weight, to provide appropriate support for a body type. The present invention provides excellent extent for coverage and user's head positioning such that the head and neck are settled in a proper position, and guides user to rest his/her shoulder near bottom edge of the pillow to avoid neck muscle spasm, and can offer equalized pressure relief.

The invention discloses a neck muscle training apparatus, aiming at solving the problem that an existing neck muscle training apparatus is poor in training effect. The neck muscle training apparatus comprises a stand, and further comprises a master control system, wherein the stand comprises a pedestal, a vertical pillar which is fixedly arranged on the pedestal and a suspension arm which is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the vertical pillar; head driving equipment is arranged on the suspension arm; the head driving equipment comprises a head fixator, at least one swinging rod, a fixed seat which is connected to the suspension arm and a damping unit which is arranged on the fixed seat; the damping unit comprises a magnetic damping motor which can output a damping torque and a torque transmission mechanism which is connected to the magnetic damping motor and is used for transmitting the damping torque; the swinging rod comprises a swinging end and a rotating end; the rotating end of the swinging rod is connected to an output end of the torque transmission mechanism by virtue of a transmission shaft and the swinging rod is capable of swinging round the axis of the transmission shaft; the swinging end of the swinging rod is connected to the head fixator; the master control system comprises a CPU module and a control circuit; an input end of the control circuit is electrically connected to the CPU module; and an output end of the control circuit is electrically connected to the magnetic damping motor.

The Head Position Control (HPC) device significantly reduces snoring and sleep apnea by preventing the face upward positions of the head when a person lies on the back and sides. It is comprised of a cushion mounted on a band that provides means for supporting the cushion on the head. The HPC device is worn as a headband with the cushion positioned at the back of the head. When lying on the back it causes the head to roll to the extreme right or left and when lying on the sides it tilts the nose and mouth slightly downward. This eliminates the mouth and nose up positions of the head that commonly causes snoring and sleep apnea. The device has an additional benefit. As a result of rolling the head to the extreme right or left it stretches neck muscles.

The invention discloses a light and portable neck exerciser, which can be used by a user to exercise a neck in multiple directions and against different resistances at any time. The exerciser consists of an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve, an adjustable base or an upper clamping piece and a lower clamping piece. A spring or a gas spring is taken as resistance and the neck moves against the resistance, so that neck muscle exercising effect is achieved.

The invention relates to the field of pressure detection and medical health, and particularly discloses a stress-sensing self-adjusting pillow. The stress-sensing self-adjusting pillow comprises a mechanical base, a shoulder pad, a control circuit and an elastic layer, wherein pressure sensors in matrix arrangement are arranged on the lower surface of the elastic layer; a balancing net for uniformly sharing the pressure is arranged below the pressure sensors; lifting assemblies are arranged on the upper surface of the mechanical base; the upper sides of the lifting assemblies are fixedly connected with the lower end of the balancing net; and the control circuit is connected with the lifting assemblies and the pressure sensors. According to the invention, the stress ratio of the pillow is detected through the pressure detection sensors, and the height of the pillow is automatically adjusted through a mechanical lifting structure; and through the distributed pressure sensors, the shape of the pillow is automatically adjusted according to the pressure condition of each part of the pillow, so that during sleeping, people can get more comfortable and suitable head support, the pressureon the neck muscle is relieved and the posture of the cervical vertebra is corrected.

A portable neck exercising device comprising an adjustable frame that can be securely and removably positioned between two sides of a door frame, a set of pulleys attached to the frame, a head band, and flexible tensioning bands attached to the head band, threaded through the pulleys, and removably connected to the frame using various tensions, such that a user can variably exercise their neck muscles by moving their head, neck, and torso in a variety of directions.

Described is a process for effecting the relaxation of a tensive back, shoulder or neck muscle of a human mammal for a substantial period of time. The process of our invention consists essentially of the step of continuously or periodically administering to said human mammal through inhalation over a stress reactivity-reducing, tensive back, shoulder or neck muscle-relaxing period of time, a stress reactivity-reducing, tensive back, shoulder or neck muscle-relaxing quantity and concentration of one or more fragrance compositions having an aroma profile including one or more of a rose, floral, musky, ambery, sweet and/or powdery aroma notes.

The invention relates to a neck brace, and effectively solves the problem that the neck of the existing patient is suspended and cannot be reliably supported when the patient recuperates in a pillow-free horizontal position. According to the technical scheme, both the neck brace can reliably support the suspended part of the neck of the patient, and the contact part between the neck of the patientand the neck brace can be pressed. In the scheme, a massage device for the neck of the patient is arranged inside the neck brace, when muscles of the neck of the patient need to be relaxed, the massage device can be lifted from the neck brace to relax and press the muscles of the neck of the patient; and when press or relax is not needed, the massage device can be contracted into the neck race without affecting reliable support to the neck of the patient.

The invention discloses a cervical vertebra corrector which comprises a supporting base, a neck pillow for a human neck to be placed thereon, and a head fixer arranged on the supporting base and usedfor fixing a human head. The neck pillow is installed on the supporting base in a lifting mode. A neck fixing device for fixing the human neck is arranged on the neck pillow. The cervical vertebra corrector further comprises an adjusting device for driving the neck pillow to rise and fall. The neck and head can be kept fixed, the phenomenon that a neck tilts to one side in the cervical vertebra traction process can be avoided, and treatment risks are reduced; a patient does not need to continuously exert strength by neck muscles to keep the head fixed, the neck muscles can be relaxed and havea rest, and the treatment effect is improved.