Vibrating Device for Neuromusculoskeletal Proprioceptive Re-education
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current treatments for neuromusculoskeletal disorders lack effective methods to specifically target vibratory therapy for proprioceptive re-education, often failing to provide rapid and comprehensive relief due to complex mechanisms and the involvement of both soft and hard tissues.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus utilizing unbalanced external forces and vibratory energy to induce neuromusculoskeletal proprioceptive re-education, involving a vibrating device, weights, and visual aids to correct musculoskeletal disorders by altering body orientation and applying localized vibratory excitation perpendicular to joints, enhancing proprioception and osteoblast activity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If general vibratory therapy is applied, then overall treatment coverage is improved, but specificity to target neuromusculoskeletal disorders is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing a vibrating device with a specifically designed vibrating head that can be positioned at particular locations on the body to target specific joints and neuromusculoskeletal structures. The device allows localized vibratory excitation rather than general whole-body vibration, enabling precise treatment of specific disorders while maintaining the ability to treat multiple conditions with different device configurations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If complex treatment mechanisms are used to address soft and hard tissues, then treatment comprehensiveness is improved, but treatment simplicity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a vibrating device that can treat multiple types of neuromusculoskeletal disorders affecting both soft and hard tissues through a single device platform. The device incorporates adjustable parameters including vibration frequency, amplitude, and direction, allowing it to address various conditions such as joint disorders, muscle injuries, and skeletal abnormalities without requiring multiple specialized devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by incorporating adjustable vibration parameters that can be dynamically modified during treatment sessions. The device allows real-time adjustment of vibration characteristics to adapt to different tissue types and disorder severities, enabling comprehensive treatment of both soft and hard tissues through a single dynamic system rather than multiple static devices.
3Productivity
If rapid treatment methods are implemented, then treatment speed is improved, but treatment effectiveness is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies continuity of useful action by providing a device that can deliver consistent, uninterrupted vibratory treatment to target areas. The device maintains steady vibration at optimal frequencies and amplitudes throughout the treatment session, ensuring continuous therapeutic effect rather than intermittent application. This continuous action enables rapid treatment progression while maintaining reliability through consistent dosing and controlled parameters.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides effective postural improvements, rehabilitation, and treatment of various neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including scoliosis and osteoporosis, by stimulating osteoblast activity and improving blood and lymph circulation, while enabling safe and reliable operation with a small assortment of apparatus.
Implementation Method 1
Vibratory energy is applied in the body during the force applying step to induce the desired neuromusculoskeletal proprioceptive re-education and development
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AI summary
In combination, vertically percussive vibration and non-symmetrical forces are applied to a patient. The non-symmetrical forces may be generated by a variety of unevenly applied weights that are supported at appropriate body locations in a manner that upsets normal body load symmetry. The non-symmetrical forces in combination with vertically percussive vibrations induce neuromusculoskeletal proprioceptive re-education and development within a living body to correct musculo-skeletal disorders including but not limited to scoliosis. A special posture modifying chair and head-orienting glasses may be used instead of or in addition to unevenly applied weights. An additional force concentrating treatment apparatus is also presented.