WO2000006077A3 - Medical device for applying a cyclic therapeutic action to a person's foot - Google Patents

Medical device for applying a cyclic therapeutic action to a person's foot Download PDF

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WO2000006077A3
WO2000006077A3 PCT/IL1999/000419 IL9900419W WO0006077A3 WO 2000006077 A3 WO2000006077 A3 WO 2000006077A3 IL 9900419 W IL9900419 W IL 9900419W WO 0006077 A3 WO0006077 A3 WO 0006077A3
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foot
medical device
applying
therapeutic action
person
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PCT/IL1999/000419
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Dan Manor
Roni Bibi
Eli Levy
Ascher Shmulewitz
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Medical Dynamics Israel 1998 L
Dan Manor
Roni Bibi
Eli Levy
Ascher Shmulewitz
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Priority claimed from PCT/IL1998/000352 external-priority patent/WO1999006004A1/en
Priority claimed from IL12646298A external-priority patent/IL126462A0/en
Priority claimed from IL12832899A external-priority patent/IL128328A0/en
Priority claimed from IL13000099A external-priority patent/IL130000A0/en
Priority to EP99936939A priority Critical patent/EP1100427A2/en
Priority to JP2000561934A priority patent/JP2002521137A/en
Priority to KR1020017001212A priority patent/KR20010079580A/en
Priority to AU51901/99A priority patent/AU768942B2/en
Application filed by Medical Dynamics Israel 1998 L, Dan Manor, Roni Bibi, Eli Levy, Ascher Shmulewitz filed Critical Medical Dynamics Israel 1998 L
Priority to CA002338903A priority patent/CA2338903A1/en
Priority to IL14104099A priority patent/IL141040A0/en
Publication of WO2000006077A2 publication Critical patent/WO2000006077A2/en
Publication of WO2000006077A3 publication Critical patent/WO2000006077A3/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
    • A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage
    • A61H9/0078—Pneumatic massage with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus ; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0237—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the lower limbs
    • A61H1/0266—Foot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0157—Constructive details portable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/164—Feet or leg, e.g. pedal
    • A61H2201/1642—Holding means therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/165—Wearable interfaces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1657—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means
    • A61H2201/1676—Pivoting
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2209/00—Devices for avoiding blood stagnation, e.g. Deep Vein Thrombosis [DVT] devices

Abstract

A medical device for applying a cyclic therapeutic action to a subject's foot, the device including a platform with at least one independently actuable inflatable bladder to solely underlie the subject's foot, an inflatable bladder converging towards a laterally extending neck portion with an aperture raised with respect to said platform on accommodation of a subject's foot inside the medical device.
PCT/IL1999/000419 1998-07-30 1999-07-30 Medical device for applying a cyclic therapeutic action to a person's foot WO2000006077A2 (en)

Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
IL14104099A IL141040A0 (en) 1998-07-30 1999-07-30 Medical device for applying a cyclic therapeutic action to a person's foot
CA002338903A CA2338903A1 (en) 1998-07-30 1999-07-30 Medical device for applying a cyclic therapeutic action to a person's foot
EP99936939A EP1100427A2 (en) 1998-07-30 1999-07-30 Medical device for applying a cyclic therapeutic action to a person's foot
AU51901/99A AU768942B2 (en) 1998-07-30 1999-07-30 Medical device for applying a cyclic therapeutic action to a person's foot
JP2000561934A JP2002521137A (en) 1998-07-30 1999-07-30 Medical device for applying periodic therapeutic actions to a human foot
KR1020017001212A KR20010079580A (en) 1998-07-30 1999-07-30 Medical device for applying a cyclic therapeutic action to a person's foot

Applications Claiming Priority (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/IL1998/000352 WO1999006004A1 (en) 1997-07-30 1998-07-30 Apparatus for foot dorsiflexion and method therefor
ILPCT/IL98/00352 1998-07-30
IL12646298A IL126462A0 (en) 1998-10-04 1998-10-04 Sandal
IL126462 1998-10-04
IL12832899A IL128328A0 (en) 1998-07-30 1999-02-02 Apparatus for manipulation of a subject's foot
IL128328 1999-02-02
IL130000 1999-05-18
IL13000099A IL130000A0 (en) 1999-05-18 1999-05-18 Footwear for manipulation of a subjects foot

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WO2000006077A2 WO2000006077A2 (en) 2000-02-10
WO2000006077A3 true WO2000006077A3 (en) 2000-05-18

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KR (1) KR20010079580A (en)
CN (1) CN1315850A (en)
AU (1) AU768942B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2338903A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2000006077A2 (en)

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CA2338903A1 (en) 2000-02-10
AU5190199A (en) 2000-02-21
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