Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Patent
1997-01-03
2000-02-22
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
601151, 601158, 601160, A61H 700
Patent
active
060274646
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for sleeping, resting, or receiving therapy while immersed in water. The buoyancy forces eliminate concentrated support forces on the body, relieving back and neck stress, decubis ulcers, bed sores, and the like. The person is contained within a waterproof suit and substantially immersed in warmed water. Suit ventilation means and safety monitoring instrumentation are disclosed. Therapeutic gasses and vapors may be wholly or selectively applied to the body while sleeping or resting. Salves and the like may be applied remotely and specifically through tubes. The system also has provision for applying traction and manipulation therapies. The system is adaptable for veterinary use.
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Apley Richard J.
Koo Benjamin K.
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