35 results about "Occupational therapy" patented technology

Describes a mobile communication device (1, 20, 55, 111, 150, 200, 220, 335) having musical instrument (percussion, keyboards, string and blow) function, which “can be scrapped onto the user's body through an adjustable elastic belt (151). It is also able to receive commands from a remote sensor (4, 70, 75, 160, 210, 257, 392,412), which has a musical instrument interface (percussion, keyboards, string and blow), preferably scrapped onto the user's body by means of an adjustable elastic belt (151). A sound system (6) or an audio/video equipment might receive audio and/or video from the mobile communication device (1, 20, 55, 111, 150, 200, 220, 335) through an adapter (5, 56, 63, 68). The use of this device is intended to be an occupational therapy, satisfying, entertaining and relaxing for the user, which will provide user's mental and physical health benefits. Its technical classification is under “electronics”.

The invention discloses a sitting and lying type lower limb rehabilitation robot, which can respectively carry out a passive training, an assisted training or an active training according to the damage degree or the rehabilitation stage of a patient. The robot comprises a seat, a mechanical arm, a main industrial control box, a man-machine interaction interface, an electrical stimulation handheld switch, an electrical stimulation electrode plate, an electromyographic signal acquisition electrode plate, a functional electrical stimulation instrument and an electromyographic signal acquisition industrial control box. During the passive training, the lower limb of the patient is trained according to a set movement locus; during the assisted training, the main muscle group of the lower limb of the patient is applied with electrical stimulation pulse; according to the movement locus of a tail end, the electrical stimulation pulse is subjected to sequential control to finish the assisted training; during the active training, the electromyographic signal of the corresponding muscle of the patient is collected; and according to different control algorithms, the patient drives robot to realize the active training. According to the sitting and lying type lower limb rehabilitation robot disclosed by the invention, the traditional physical therapy, occupational therapy and kinesitherapy are organically combined, so that the patient rehabilitation effect can be effectively improved, and the desire of the patient to actively participate is enhanced.

A sensory coordination system for sports, occupational therapy, physical therapy and general exercise.

A method and apparatus for providing occupational therapy using a toothbrush with a palmar grip handle is provided. A plurality of toothbrushes may provide the palmar grip along a portion of the handle, where the palmar grips may be of various sizes. The palmar grip may be substantially spherical in shape, and sized and adapted to stimulate the central nervous system for improving muscle memory, thereby aiding in the rehabilitation of users suffering from central nervous system trauma. The set of toothbrushes may be used in such a manner where a user may become accustom to one size grip before using another size grip. The palmar grip may also be sized and adapted to prevent over-brushing for all users, as well as providing a more comfortable grip for those suffering from hand and join pain disorders, hand-weakness, manual dexterity ailments or fine motor impairments.

The present invention is directed to a system and methods for creating and maintaining electronic medical records in an environment where the records are frequently used and modified. The system is envisioned for use with medical records that particularly, but not necessarily wholly, pertain to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language pathology patients. The system includes software for facilitating entry of both patient and treatment data. Such data can be entered into the system in a myriad of ways, including by voice, keyboard, mouse, and touch screen. The system also includes software for creating dynamic, updateable templates that can be used to automatically populate screens and electronic forms to help in the treatment of patients.

The invention discloses a recumbent lower limb rehabilitation robot and a corresponding active exercise control method. The robot comprises a seat, mechanical arms, a master industrial personal case, a man-machine interactive interface, a myoelectric signal acquisition electrode plate and a myoelectric signal acquisition industrial personal case. When the rehabilitation robot is used for assisting a patient to do active exercise, the patient reclines on the seat, the lower limbs on two sides of the patient are respectively fixed with the mechanical arms, the myoelectric signals of corresponding muscles of the patient can be acquired, the patient controls the robot to complete active exercise according to different control algorithms. According to the invention,the traditional occupational therapy and the exercise therapy are organically combined, thus effectively improving the rehabilitation effect of the patient and enhancing the active participation wish of the patient.

The invention discloses a seated horizontal type lower limb rehabilitation robot and a corresponding passive training control method. The robot comprises a chair, mechanical arms, a man-machine interaction interface and a main industrial control box. When the rehabilitation robot is utilized to assist a patient in participating in passive training, the patient reclines on the chair; the lower limbs on two sides of the patient are respectively fixed with the mechanical arms; a speed instruction signal and a position instruction signal are generated by a host computer in the main industrial control box according to a motion track preset by a user, present positions of the mechanical arms and an expected motion track; the corresponding motion control card, joint driver and motor/encoder are utilized to control the mechanical arms to drive the lower limbs on two sides of the patient to participate in the rehabilitation training; and the traditional occupational therapy and motion therapy are organically combined according to the invention, so that the rehabilitation effect of the patient is effectively improved.

The invention discloses a seated horizontal type lower limb rehabilitation robot and a corresponding assisting training control method. The robot comprises a chair, mechanical arms, a man-machine interaction interface, a main industrial control box, an electrical stimulation holding switch, an electrical stimulation electrode slice, a functional electrical stimulation industrial control box and a functional electrical stimulation instrument. When a patient is assisted in participating in assisting training, a motion track of the tail end of the robot is set according to a clinical requirement; the motion track of each joint is solved by a host computer in the main industrial control box according to reverse kinematics; the corresponding motion control card, joint driver and motor/encoder are utilized to control the mechanical arms to drive the lower limbs on two sides of the patient to participate in the rehabilitation training; and meanwhile, an electrical stimulation pulse is applied to a main muscle group of the lower limbs of the patient; the electrical stimulation pulse is subjected to sequential control according to the motion track of the tail end, thereby finishing the assisting training; and the traditional physical therapy, occupational therapy and motion therapy are organically combined according to the invention, so that the rehabilitation effect of the patient is effectively improved and the aspiration of the patient for actively participating is enhanced.

The invention consists of an expert system supporting non-experts in their capacity to develop, implement, monitor and evolve therapy plans. Therapy plans in this application are educational and non-medical. The purpose of the therapy plan is to guide the caregiver or therapist in what to do for a client and how to do it. The client is a person with a previously diagnosed condition (psychological, cognitive, or physical) which responds to a teaching process. The plans are developed based on expert system analysis of user input. This analysis is reflective of decision making processes in the fields of both special needs education and rehabilitative medicine, including speech language pathology, psychology, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.

A Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy (PT/OT) system, method, and environment using game embodiments is disclosed. The game embodiments are created by qualified astute and assertive game developers, and thus are games first and foremost. This results in the games having a higher level of entertainment value, yet still providing important PT/OT functionality. The embodiments transform standard PT/OT exercises into fun and immersive virtual reality games which increases efficacy, patient retention, and value to physical therapists. The embodiments also enhance patient experience, ultimately resulting in better patient outcomes. Consequently, the embodiments drive up patient retention and reduce cancellations/no shows while stabilizing clinic cash flow.

A portable activity device for playing entertaining and educational games and activities. The activities may also be adapted for provision of physical therapy and occupational therapy. The device features a case having an accessible cavity for storage of activity components. A side surface of the case is magnetically receptive to the activity components which have magnets upon them. The device maintains the activity pieces in place in moving vehicles allowing children to play games during travel without the risk of sharp movements causing the game parts to fall. A white board on the exterior surface is provided which may be employed with markers stored in the cavity.

A wireless computer-aided occupational therapy and education tool for young children or children with developmental delays. The tool comprises a wireless input device and preferably a covering. The wireless input device of the tool comprises a switch, a transmitter, and identification code. The covering can be made in various shapes, sizes, and colors. The wireless input device is removably attachable to the covering.

A device for physical and/or occupational therapy has a pair of spaced apart vertical structural members joined to one another by a pair of spaced apart horizontal structural members. Each of the vertical and horizontal structural members has at least one target protruding from the structural member. A tool has an interior passage of a size that can receive a target whereby a physical therapy patient can grasp the tool and place the tool on a target designated by a therapist such that the target is located in the interior passage of the tool.

The invention discloses an upper limb rehabilitation training device based on occupational therapy. The device comprises an upright column, a support plate, an adjusting rod and a positioning rod, wherein the upright rod is fixed on the support plate; the upright column is of a hollow structure; the lower end of the adjusting rod is sleeved by the upright column; a training assembly is arranged atthe upper end of the adjusting rod; racks are arranged on side walls of the inner holes of the upright column along an axial direction; a vacancy part is arranged on the side surface of the adjustingrod; a gear which matches the racks is in shaft connection with the vacancy part; a plurality of positioning grooves are formed in the side wall of the adjusting rod along an axial direction; a through hole is formed in the side wall of the upright column; the positioning rod penetrates through the through hole and is inserted into the positioning grooves; a slideway is arranged on the side wallof the upright column; and a handle penetrates through the slideway and is connected with the side wall of the adjusting rod. The height of the device is convenient to adjust.

The present invention uses the power of music to provide both feedback and motivation to physical, recreational, occupational therapy patients to enable music expression, therapeutic engagement and compliance.

This invention relates generally to training a user how to correctly throw a ball, and more specifically, a training, physical, or occupational therapy aid that can be used to strengthen and rehabilitate a user's muscles and joints.

This invention relates generally to training a user how to correctly throw a ball, and more specifically, a training, physical, or occupational therapy aid that can be used to strengthen and rehabilitate a user's muscles and joints.

Portable physical and occupational therapy systems and methods with an adjustable balance pole assembly utilized as a target in combination with a number of manipulable objects, such as rings, that engage the target, for the purpose of exercising patients through a range of motions and through a range of cognitive actions. A basic therapy tool set incorporates a target pole of variable height, pivotally positioned on a target base. Each therapy tool set includes a number of therapy rings sized and structured to engage the target pole. The angle of the target pole may be varied by releasing a pole angle lock. The basic therapy tool set may be utilized alone or in combination with additional sets. A basic kit that may be utilized by a therapist could preferably involve three complete therapy tool sets assembled and positioned in an array around a therapy patient.

The invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine for a recovery phase of cerebral hemorrhage. The traditional Chinese medicine comprises the following active ingredients: salvia miltiorrhiza, ligusticum wallichii, cortex moutan radicis, acanthopanax, rhubarb, leech, long-noded pit viper, Chinese angelica, gentiana macrophylla, notopterygium root, radix saposhnikoviae and erigeron breviscapus. When the traditional Chinese medicine is matched with professional recovery training such as physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), speech training (ST)/psychotherapy and the like, functions such as sensation, motion and language of a patient can be quickly recovered. The medicine and rehabilitation work along both lines; pathological treatment and limb recovery can be achieved synchronously; furthermore, a treatment effect of a mid-long phase is guaranteed; repeated attack of a disease is avoided; and the purpose of thorough recovery is realized.