201 results about "Neck muscles" 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.

An exercise device for exercising muscles of the face, jaw and neck, featuring an elongated strap with two releasably attachable ends and an elastic portion to provide resistance for muscle exercise. A visible scale to determine the force provided by the elastic portion through the provision of indicia on the exterior surface of the elongated strap which visually shows the increasing and decreasing stretch of the elastic portion. The stretch and increasing resistance to elongation of the elastic portion may be varied by moving the position of the hook and loop or other cooperating fasteners at each end of the strap in relation to each other.

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.

The invention relates to medicine, more precisely to hygieology and ophthalmology, and can be used for preventing deterioration of the sense of sight and also for improving the sense of sight of users reading off a screen. The invention increases the level of comfort and the reliability of the inventive method. The inventive method consists in influencing the user's eyes by additional pictures on screen, whereby an image is formed whose shape and color have a relaxing effect on a visual analyzer. The duration of exposure of the additional pictures is organized in such a way that makes it possible to restore the content of adenosine triphosphate and oxygen in the eye tissue; time intervals between exposures is less than time needed for acidulation of tissues and for the occurrence of a lack of oxygen. In the beginning the user watches such additional pictures whose shape and color range have a relaxing reflect on the visual analyzer region in the central nervous system (CNS). The shape and the color range of the additional pictures which have a relaxing effect on the visual analyzer are selected in such a way that they perform a relaxing effect on lateral and transversal eye muscles. The time interval between the images ranges from 20 to 150 min, the duration of exposure is selected within a range of 1.0 to 6.0 min. Together with the relaxing effect on a visual organ, said relaxing action is also exerted on an organ of hearing and muscles of the neck. The shape of at least a part of the additional pictures is smooth and roundish without distinct lines and boundaries.

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.

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.

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.

A health-care pillow for hot dressing of cervical vertebrae is composed of a pillow case, a core, and 5 Chinese-medicinal materials including argyi leaf, prickly ash peel, dried ginger, pepper, etc, which are filled in said core. Its application method includes heating the health-care pillow to 40-50 deg.C, and laying the neck on it for 30 min.