Surgery: kinesitherapy inventions 09/06

20060211955 - Systems and methods for applying ultrasound energy to stimulating circulatory activity in a targeted body region of an individual: Systems and methods stimulate circulatory activity in a targeted body region of an individual by applying ultrasound energy. Before, during or after the application of ultrasound energy, the systems and methods administer an agent to individual that results, e.g., in an angiogenic effect, or in a reduction of blood perfusion,...

20060211957 - Device for mobilisation of the lower limbs: and two proximal slides (19) each of which is mobile in translation along one of the curved guidance tracks (6), where each of the two leg supports (7) is connected, at its proximal end, by a hinge, to a proximal slide (19), so that during a displacement in translation of...

20060211956 - Wearable action-assist device, and method and program for controlling wearable action-assist device: A wearable action-assist device which assists or executes an action of a wearer by substituting for the wearer is provided with an action-assist tool 2 having an actuator 201 which gives power to the wearer 1, a biosignal sensor 221 which detects a wearer's biosignal, a biosignal processing unit 3...

20060211958 - Method and device for soft tissue treatment: A method and system for non-invasive treatment of a soft tissue, such as adipose tissue, muscle tissue or connective tissue. The apparatus comprises an applicator configured to apply a pressure pulse to the skin surface having a negative pressure phase with respect to ambient pressure. The method comprises applying at...

20060211959 - Method of treating back and neck pain: A method of treating pain or injury in close proximity to the vertebral column in a subject with acupressure and magnetic therapy comprising the steps of placing a first magnetic focus radiation pointer on the skin of the point superior to the central point of injury or pain and a...

20060211960 - Portable foot and wrist massager: A portable massager adaptable for foot and wrist applications. An elongated resonator plate is formed from a plurality of contiguous hollow flutes oriented in a longitudinal direction. One or more vibrator cutouts are provided in the resonator plate, passing from its upper side to its lower side. A vibrator, preferably...

20060211961 - Massager with shock absorption, multiple contact surfaces and visual therapy effects: A handheld massager is disclosed having a spring and dampener provided between a massage head portion and a handle portion of a massager. A massage mechanism is provided in the massage head portion for application of a massage effect to the user. Resulting shock and vibrations caused by the massage...

20060211962 - Portable body massager: The present invention discloses a body massager comprising a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of...

20060211963 - Device for washing and creating massaging vibrations within a bar of soap: A hand-held massaging device for use with an associated soap bar includes a housing having a portion that is removably attached to the associated soap bar and an agitating assembly secured to the housing. The agitating assembly includes a motor and an agitating member operatively attached to the motor. The...

20060206039 - Ultrasound catheter with embedded conductors: An ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body. The elongate tubular body has a proximal region and a distal region opposite the proximal region. The tubular body defines a central lumen having a central lumen diameter. The ultrasound catheter further comprises an elongate, hollow inner core extending through the central...

20060206040 - aparatus and method of body contouring and skin conditioning using a mobile suction device: The present invention provides an apparatus and method of body contouring and skin conditioning using a mobile handpiece 16. The mobile handpiece 16 treats cellulite and the like by producing vibrations in the subcutaneous layers of fat. A cup 18 of the mobile handpiece 16 is placed against the skin...

20060206041 - Eyes massage device: Provided is a device for massaging eyes comprising a mask received in a compartment and comprising annular left and right guards surrounding rear portions of left and right eye portions respectively, and left and right diaphragms in the eye portions respectively; a pneumatic-powered cylinder assembly for converting rotating motion into...

20060206042 - Transmission shaft of a massager: A transmission shaft includes a hollow cylindrical casing with two open ends and a cutout defined through an outer periphery of the cylindrical casing, a stationary arm a proximate end thereof is integrally formed with the cylindrical casing and a distal end thereof is for connection with one of the...

20060200052 - Multi-functional eye massaging device having expandable body: The eye massaging device contains a main member having built-in air pump and actuation elements, an inflatable fomentation member, and a belt member where the main member and the fomentation member are attached, and a controller for adjusting the settings of the massaging device. The main member contains a number...

20060200053 - Body massaging device: A body massaging device 10 comprises a handle 12, at least one massaging element 14, and a coupling member 16 releasably engagable with the handle 12. The member 16 is provided with at least one passage 18 for releasably engaging or receiving a portion of a massaging element 14. Each...

20060200054 - Supplemental support structures adapted to receive a non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device: 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...

20060200055 - Unitary irrigating pocket probe: A unitary, one-piece dental irrigation tip for delivering fluids from a dental device to a dental site. The tip has a proximal end having releasable locking means for attachment to the device, and a distal end providing an opening for fluid delivery to the dental site....

20060200052 - Multi-functional eye massaging device having expandable body: The eye massaging device contains a main member having built-in air pump and actuation elements, an inflatable fomentation member, and a belt member where the main member and the fomentation member are attached, and a controller for adjusting the settings of the massaging device. The main member contains a number...

20060200053 - Body massaging device: A body massaging device 10 comprises a handle 12, at least one massaging element 14, and a coupling member 16 releasably engagable with the handle 12. The member 16 is provided with at least one passage 18 for releasably engaging or receiving a portion of a massaging element 14. Each...

20060200054 - Supplemental support structures adapted to receive a non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device: 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...

20060200055 - Unitary irrigating pocket probe: A unitary, one-piece dental irrigation tip for delivering fluids from a dental device to a dental site. The tip has a proximal end having releasable locking means for attachment to the device, and a distal end providing an opening for fluid delivery to the dental site....