An automated massage therapy device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage and method for use
CA 2590844 C · Owner: Blyum, Leonid · Inventors: Carkner, Steve; Risk, Jamie; Blyum, Leonid
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An automated massage device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage for use on CP patients comprises at least one inflatable bladder with inflation means adapted to provide compressive forces against the body to stimulate smooth muscles in a controlled manner. The device includes a programmable controller that is able to receive instructions on a dynamic prescriptive basis from a professional therapist and then relay these instructions to a care-giver in a home situation. The instructions include the placement of the bladder the , duration of the massage and the sequence of body locations to receive massage therapy. Once the bladder is placed in the required position against the …
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- Filed December 21, 2005 and granted October 1, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 21, 2025.
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