Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Patent
1995-04-12
1996-12-31
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
601150, 128DIG20, 602 13, A61H 900
Patent
active
055889557
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing therapeutic intermittent pneumatic pressure to a body portion. An air reservoir receives a substantially steady flow of pressurized air from a pump. Pressure is applied as a rapid pulse from the reservoir to a cuff means in contact with the body portion so as to promote acceleration of venous blood flow in the body portion. In a preferred embodiment, the pneumatic pressure is applied in a graduated manner and/or sequentially distally to proximally along the body portion. A simplified carrying arrangement is provided for the system.
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Hargrave David C.
Johnson, Jr. Glenn W.
McVicker Henry J.
Aircast, Inc.
Apley Richard J.
Clark Jeanne M.
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