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Surgery: kinesitherapy

20130150756 - Rib identification for transcostal focused ultrasound surgery: A method for transcostal ultrasound treatment of tissues includes determining rib locations, e.g., based on ultrasound reflections off the ribs or acoustic radiation force signals, and transcostally focusing ultrasound into the tissue while minimizing damage to the ribs.... Agent:

20130150757 - Water treatment device: A hand held movable water treatment device for tightening the facial and neck skin of an individual by directing multiple streams of pressurized hot and cold water onto selected parts of an individual's face and neck. The device includes a generally circular support member and two circular concentric circular tubular... Agent:

20130150758 - System and method using a sensory foot band to improve balance and function: A device for improving the balance and function of a human being wearing the device, said device comprising a pressure band adapted to apply force against the weight-bearing pressure of the foot in an outward direction against this device. The sensory response received through the neurological pathways to the brain... Agent:

20130150759 - Automatic chest compression device: An automatic chest compression device includes: a pressure member that makes abutting contact with the chest of a body; a driving unit that makes the pressure member move to and fro; a pressure receiving unit that allows rescuer's hands to receive a reaction force which is generated on the side... Agent:

20130150760 - Methods of achieving increased fluid distribution with and patient kits for resuscitation systems:

20130144193 - Hydrogel ultrasound coupling device: The present invention relates to an ultrasound coupling device that includes a gel component and a coupling compartment. The present invention also relates to various kits and methods for using the ultrasound coupling device with low-intensity ultrasound transducers and therapy. The present invention also relates to methods of making the... Agent: Zetroz LLC

20130144192 - Ultrasound neuromodulation treatment of anxiety (including panic attacks) and obsessive-compulsive disorder: Disclosed are methods and systems and methods for non-invasive neuromodulation using ultrasound to treat anxiety (including panic attacks) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The neuromodulation can produce acute or long-term effects. The latter occur through Long-Term Depression (LTD) and Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) via training. Included is control of direction of the energy... Agent: Neurotrek, Inc.

20130144194 - Method and apparatus for making ultrasonic irradiation plan based on anatomical features: A method of making an ultrasonic irradiation plan includes receiving image data representing anatomical features of a target object, generating information about at least one portion of the target object that is to be irradiated with ultrasound from the image data representing the anatomical features of the target object, and... Agent: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

20130144195 - Device for passive movement of the fingers: A device (1) for the passive movement of the fingers for the therapeutic treatment of a patient comprising a plurality of supporting elements (2), each one susceptible to receive a finger of a patient, and a movement unit (5) comprising: a plurality of actuating means (6) each one operatively connected... Agent:

20130144196 - Friction tool for use in a cosmetic method: There is provided a friction tool for use in a cosmetic method for the treatment of mammalian skin. The tool comprises a body (60) defining a support having a planar support face; a friction pad (65) provided to said support face, said friction pad defining a friction face. The friction... Agent: Ball Burnishing Machine Tools Ltd.

20130138018 - Nerve treatment system: A method of treatment includes delivering an agent into a patient, and providing energy inside the patient so that the energy can interact with the agent to treat a nerve. A system for treatment includes a source of agent for delivery into a patient, and an energy source for providing... Agent: Kona Medical, Inc.

20130138017 - Ultrasound guided automated wireless distraction osteogenesis: A bone distraction device applies guided incremental forces to opposing bone segments for the purpose of generating native bone in an osteotomy site (distraction osteogenesis). The bone distraction device automatically adjusts the rate of the distraction utilizing feedback received from the ultrasound transducer and other sensors, using an adaptive decision... Agent:

20130138019 - Method of treating wound in sac-like cavity present inside of subject: The present invention is a method of treating a wound in a sac-like cavity inside of a subject using negative pressure therapy. In the treatment method, an applicator connected to a negative pressure source and a closing member that closes an opening of the sac-like cavity are inserted to the... Agent: Olympus Medical Systems Corporation

20130138020 - Walking assist device: A walking assist device is capable of operating at an appropriate cycle in view of the motion cycle of a human being to be assisted while at the same time reducing the number of control parameters to be adjusted or set. A second phase oscillator, based on which the phase... Agent: Honda Motor Co., Ltd

20130138021 - Digital instrument for use in physical therapy and method for administering physical therapy using same: The present invention relates to a digital instrument for use in physical therapy, including a gripping force measurement bar which measures the gripping force of a hand when the bar is grasped, a sensor portion which measures the rotation of a wrist when the wrist is turned while the gripping... Agent:

20130138023 - Device for massaging or treating the muscles of the back and neck: The invention relates to a device (1) for massaging or treating the muscles of the back and neck of a patient, comprising a housing (2) in which a drive motor (3) drives an annular crank track (6) by means of a gearbox (4). A lift motion acting on a massage... Agent: Atlantotec

20130138022 - Vibration device for comforting an infant: A vibrating device for use in comforting an infant includes a motor and an arm operatively coupled to the motor. The arm includes a first end operatively coupled to the motor and a distal end displaced from the proximal end, the arm being repeatedly movable between first and second configurations... Agent:

20130138024 - Massage device: Disclosed in some embodiments are unique massage devices that incorporate a generally disk-shaped member. In some preferred forms, the disk-shaped member will have an outer annular surface for contacting and massaging the body of a massage recipient, and the outer annular surface will have a variable width around the disk-shaped... Agent:

20130131559 - Light and massage multi-therapy hairbrush: A hairbrush includes a control panel, an interior vibratory element for providing massage therapy and a plurality of LEDs carried by the brush head for providing light therapy at a preselected wavelength selected to be of benefit to the hair and/or scalp. In response to user control input mode selection,... Agent:

20130131558 - Method and apparatus for preventing localized stasis of cerebrospinal fluid: A system and method for treating, inhibiting or ameliorating Alzheimer's disease in a patient, comprising one or more transducers operatively connected to a power source for radiating vibrational or acoustical energy to the maxilla of the patient, wherein the energy is sufficient to radiate through the paranasal sinuses of the... Agent:

20130131557 - Selective destruction of cancer cells via tuned ultrasound resonance: Disclosed is a method to use tuned resonant frequency ultrasonic energy for treatment of cancer that selectively destroys neoplastic cells while leaving surrounding healthy tissue minimally affected.... Agent: International Business Machines Corporation

20130131560 - Torso assist orthotic device: A torso assist orthotic device configured to be worn by a user requiring assistance in holding his torso in a vertical position and returning the his torso to a vertical position from a forward bent over position. The torso assist orthotic device includes an upper body engaging portion that is... Agent: Applied Neural Mechanics, LLC

20130131561 - Therapeutic system: The therapeutic system provides an oscillatory, pivoting table for applying motion-induced therapeutic sensory stimuli to a user. Further, therapeutic audio and visual output may be provided to the user during the application of the therapeutic sensory stimuli. The therapeutic system includes a base having an upper vertex. A tabletop is... Agent:

20130131562 - Massage device: A massage device includes a rotation member and a massage head seat. The rotation member includes a driving axle at an upper end thereof to connect an eccentric rotation disc. A motor is to drive an axle of the eccentric rotation disc. A rivet is inserted in a through hole... Agent:

20130131563 - Novel compression textiles: The present invention relates to a compression textile, e.g. a compression bandage or garment, which comprises at least one chitosan-containing fibre. The compression textile is suitable for medical applications, but also for non-medical applications in the field of wellness and sport.... Agent: Sigvaris Ag

20130131564 - Tissue treatment systems and methods having a porous substrate with a compressed region and an expanded region: A system for treating a tissue site of a patient includes a dressing filler adapted to be positioned at the tissue site. The dressing filler is comprised of a porous substrate having at least one compressed region and at least one expanded region. The compressed region of the porous substrate... Agent: