152 results about "Cold Therapy" patented technology

An oxygenation and temperature thermal therapy and oxygenation treatment pad with a plurality of air chambers is disclosed for treatment of skin wound tissues. The air chambers are filled and released by a valve assembly that may be separate from or integrated within the blanket. The thermal therapy and oxygenation treatment pad includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and / or cold therapy to a patient in conjunction with oxygenation. The temperature therapy blanket may also include an air bladder for providing compression. Oxygenation is provided subsequent to initial heating in order to promote oxygen absorption by the wound tissues prior to the cooling thereof which facilitates pulling oxygen into the wound tissues. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

The invention discloses a concentric, detachable and freely replaceable multifunctional targeted tumor scalpel used for treating various tumor treatments, which comprises an inner ring pipe and an inner pipe that are concentric. The mutual locations of the inner pipe and the outer ring pipe can be axially adjusted, and the inner pipe can be fixed on a handle through a connecting bar and can be detached from the outer ring pipe. The invention includes multifunctional applications of cold therapy, radio frequency ablation therapy, microwave ablation therapy, endothermknife therapy, laser ablation therapy, chemical therapy, radiation therapy, immunization therapy, gene therapy, photodynamic therapy, electrochemotherapy and the like. Meanwhile, the inner pipe of the multifunctional targeted tumor scalpel can also be used as a diagnosis monitoring device, such as a temperature sensor, a biopsy needle, a micro ultrasonic probe, an endoscope and the like. The multifunctional targeted tumor scalpel can realize the combination of single and / or multiple therapy methods.

A dental dressing to promote healing and relieve pain and swelling associated with exposed dental alveoli. The dressing includes a three-dimensional dressing matrix to absorb leaked fluid associated with one or more exposed alveoli, and a therapeutic member to provide substantially localized cold therapy to one or more exposed alveoli, the therapeutic member embedded substantially within the dressing matrix and shaped to substantially engage one or more exposed alveoli while fitting substantially between contiguous teeth. At least part of the dressing matrix substantially conforms to one or more exposed alveoli, thereby engaging the therapeutic member with one or more exposed alveoli.

Apparatus for and methods of core cooling the blood of an equine animal. The apparatus is a flexible boot having disposed in it an orthotic pad that has means for circulating coolant so the bottom hoof area of an equine can be cooled. Optionally the pad is designed to allow cooling under vacuum. In some aspects the apparatus also provides means for cooling the lower leg of the equine in a way designed to allow coolant circulated through the boot pad to also be circulated through the leg cooling means while maintaining a controlled temperature against the leg surface. The invention is also a method of core cooling an animal utilizing the apparatus described.

A hot / cold therapy and light therapy (phototherapy) provide synergistic effects for a user. An improved gel pack is provided wherein a flexible circuit with at least one light source is provided. The at least one light source emits light through the gel and onto the target treatment area. The flexible circuit is sealed and embedded in the gel pack to allow the gel pack (including the flexible circuit therein) to be washed and cleaned easily. Furthermore, the improved gel pack may be assembled in a layered structure to provide the waterproof gel pack, e.g., sealing the gel in the gel pack and embedding a flexible circuit in the gel pack. To improve durability, the flexible circuit may be supported by a layer which forms the outer covering of the gel pack.

An oxygenation and temperature thermal therapy and oxygenation treatment pad with a plurality of air chambers is disclosed for treatment of skin wound tissues. The air chambers are filled and released by a valve assembly that may be separate from or integrated within the blanket. The thermal therapy and oxygenation treatment pad includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and / or cold therapy to a patient in conjunction with oxygenation. The temperature therapy blanket may also include an air bladder for providing compression. Oxygenation is provided subsequent to initial heating in order to promote oxygen absorption by the wound tissues prior to the cooling thereof which facilitates pulling oxygen into the wound tissues. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

An orthotic device for absorption of heel shock, treating edema and swelling and for lessening pain. It is comprised of an elastic sleeve adapted to fit over the foot and heel of a person. The sleeve includes a shock absorbing heel pad inside of the sleeve in a position to be disposed under the heel when the sleeve is worn around the heel. The sleeve is of elastomeric material providing compression to treat edema and swelling. The pad may be a polymeric plastisol material which can be cooled to provide cold therapy and positioned under the heel to provide cushioning and shock absorption.

A therapeutic garment includes a brassiere having opposed first and second shoulder straps formed with opposed first and second breast-receiving cups, respectively, each having an outer surface. A reusable gel pack for heat or cold therapy is suspended from the first and second shoulder straps, extends downwardly from the first and second shoulder straps to the first and second breast-receiving cups, and overlies and extends across the outer surfaces of the first and second breast-receiving cups to provide heat or cold therapy to the first and second breast-receiving cups at the outer surface of each of the first and second breast-receiving cups.

The invention discloses a magnetic phase-change microcapsule for performing thermal protection on a normal structure in thermal physical therapy. The magnetic phase-change microcapsule is a spherical microcapsule which is composed of a phase-change material (1), magnetic particles (2) and a liposome shell (3), and the mean diameter thereof is 1nm-1mm. In the invention, the phase-change material (1) is solid-liquid or / and liquid-solid phase-change material with high phase change heat and the phase change temperature at -10-0 DEG C or 38-100 DEG C according to different thermal physical therapeutic processes such as thermal therapy, cold therapy, cryosurgery or cold-heat alternating therapy and the like; the magnetic particles (2) are magnetic micro / nano-particles or magnetotactic bacteria; and a liposome is taken as a capsule carrier for lowering toxicity of the material and protecting an encapsulated material. The invention provides a safe and effective thermal protection material with novel concept. In the invention, the magnetic phase-change microcapsule can be gathered into a target organ with blood circulation under the action of an applied magnetic field; phase-change latent heat and low thermal conductivity of the phase-change material are adopted to carry out thermal protection on the normal structure; and the material is widely applied to thermal physical therapy, and the application method thereof is simple, feasible and reliable.

A hands-free lactation aid and soothing garment can be used for simultaneous warm and cool therapy. Therapeutic cozies can be used in conjunction with a camisole or nursing camisole, bra, or nursing bra or apparel, can be inserted into a cozy cover for use with an adjustable neckband. With the appropriate breast cozies, breast pumping or nursing can occur simultaneously with warm / cool therapy, and a privacy shield attaches easily. An additional neck therapy insert can be used to sooth a sore neck, while an additional nipple soother can be attached to the center of the cozies to provide simultaneous warm and cold therapy to the effected area.

A pet jacket and bed which possesses pockets therein for receiving removably insertable gel packs or grain (oatmeal) packs, which packs can be heated up or cooled as necessary so as to provide hot and cold therapies for convalescent arthritic pets, pets with injuries or which can simply alter temperature and comfort for the pet.

A device for administering cold therapy to a human ankle, and a method for administering cold therapy to a human ankle using the device. In accordance with the invention, two opposing flexible sheet members are connected via a web that spans a gap between them. At least one insert that includes a flexible, fluid-tight pouch containing at least a chilled, non-gaseous, temperature retaining fluid is releasably secured to one of the flexible sheet members. The insert is positioned adjacent to either the lateral or medial side of the human ankle. Bottom portions of each of the opposing flexible sheet members are secured to each other underneath the human's foot. Straps extending from the opposing flexible sheet members are drawn in opposite directions, one over the ankle ligaments on the top of the foot and another around the leg above the ankle, to secure the device to the human's ankle and thereby provide cold therapy and compression thereto.

A portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support is provided having a back section and a leg section adjacent to the back section. A first bladder in the back section inflates to support said user's torso. A second bladder in the leg section supports the user's legs. An air compressor integrally and operatively coupled with the first and second bladders are selectively capable of separately inflating each bladder. A temperature control region integral to the back section provided for administration of hot or cold therapy.

A method for splinting rib injuries is disclosed. A pair of anchor strips having a plurality of fasteners on their exposed surfaces are attached to the skin of the chest cavity by an adhesive, the strips being more or less vertically oriented and equidistantly spaced from the injury. Elastomeric straps having a plurality of fastener receivers are removably fastened to the anchor strips across the injury so as to produce a stabilizing / reducing force at the injury. Tension in the straps and orientation of the straps are adjusted to maximize patient comfort. In another embodiment a pad is placed between the elastomeric straps and the chest wall. In other embodiments the pad is a hot or cold compress. In yet another embodiment the pad is connected to a cold therapy machine.

A reconfigurable knee brace which is particularly suitable for cold therapy. The brace includes a large wrap which fits over the front of the leg and wraps around the knee. Two or more securing straps are provided to hold the wrap in place. Once in position, an internal air bladder can be inflated to secure the fit. The user inflates the air bladder using an included squeeze pump and selectively deflates the bladder using a release button. One or more removable stays are positioned on the left and right lateral sides of the knee. When the stays are in position, the knee is held in place and cannot flex or extend. However, the stays are made removable. Once the stays are removed, the knee is able to flex and extend (though it is still stabilized by the encircling wrap).

The present invention is directed to a device for absorbing heat from a body. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved device which utilizes a gel material comprising liquids and solids to absorb, over an extended period of time, heat from a body. The present invention also includes methods of providing cold therapy treatment to a user

An alternating hot and cold therapy apparatus that applies alternating heat and cold to a pain affected area. The apparatus includes a housing, a therapy pad, and a flexible hose connecting the housing to the therapy pad. The housing contains a fluid reservoir and hydraulic pump in fluid communication with the reservoir, a fluid line connected to the pump, a programmable controller operably connected to the pump, a timer for providing time data to the controller, a cooling means to cool the fluid, a power source to supply power to the controller and pump, and a conductor from the power source to the therapy pad. The therapy pad includes a plurality of thermoelectric chips that generate a temperature differential in response to an electric current. The flexible hose carries the fluid line and conductor to the therapy pad where the fluid line and conductor wind through the therapy pad, contacting each of the thermoelectric chips. In cooling mode, an electric current flows through the thermoelectric chips causing one side to cool and the other to warm. The apparatus circulates fluid through the therapy pad to dissipate heat from the warm side. In heating mode an electric current is applied to the thermoelectric chips, but circulating fluid is turned off, allowing heat to build up in the chips.

The invention relates to the technical field of eye dressings and in particular relates to a medical biological eye cold therapy dressing and a preparation method thereof. The medical biological eye cold therapy functional dressing is prepared from the following components: sorbitol, hyaluronic acid, pearl powder, peppermint oil, borneol, a mother chrysanthemum extracting solution, cassia seed extractive and a balsam pear extracting solution. The medical biological eye cold therapy dressing has functions of diminishing inflammation and swelling, easing pain and keeping moist of eyes for a long time, is used for improving and auxiliary treating of symptoms of dry eyes, eyestrain, eye itching, eye swelling, black eyes, lacrimation, secretion increase, asthenopia, corneal ulcer and the like caused by reasons of myopia, cataract, presbyopia, glaucoma, excessive eye and the like and has function of improving amblyopia.

The invention relates to a cold therapy bag and cold therapy underpants containing the same. The cold therapy bag comprises, in parts by weight, 30-50 parts of ammonium chloride, 30-50 parts of ammonium sulfate, 100-140 parts of sodium sulfate decahydrate and 5-15 parts of normal saline, wherein ammonium chloride and ammonium sulfate are packed individually or multi-packed, and sodium sulfate decahydrate and normal saline are packed individually. The cold therapy bag can maintain the low temperature at about 10 DEG C for 2 hours or longer and is suitable for lasting cold therapy of burning or scalding. The cold therapy underpants containing the cold therapy bag are particularly suitable for nursing a special part such as the burnt perineum part.

A device for applying cold therapy to the plantar surface the foot is disclosed. The device comprises base that provides reasonable stability for the device when applied to a supporting surface, such as the floor, and a removable, freezable roller. The roller is of sufficient width to encompass the entire plantar surface through a rolling motion. The user rolls the sole of his foot against the cold roller surface resulting in relief of common plantar ailments including plantar fasciitis.

A back support system that comprises a belt portion being configured to provide back and abdominal support encircling a wearer's waist, a compression pants portion and a hot or cold pack providing therapy to a wearer's lumbosacral region. The belt portion has a left and right portions and a rear portion that extends upwardly from a cutout of the rear portion of the compression pants and is attached fixedly thereto. The rear portion of the belt portion has a pack support structure for receiving a hot or cold pack so as to maintain hot or cold therapy on the wearer's back. Slots in the belt portion may accommodate vertically extending inserts of rigid plastic or spiral metallic to reinforce the belt portion over the lumbosacral region of the wearer. A front core support structure provides abdominal support in combination with the back support that supports the entire core of the wearer's body. The garment can be changed to an immobilizing brace device by inserting optional rigid inserts.

A device for application to a body part for the treatment of symptoms of injury or pain, comprising a holder for simultaneously applying (1) a thermal device capable of retaining hot or cold, and (2) a transcutaneous electrical nerve / muscle stimulator, whereby to allow the simultaneous application to a body part of transcutaneous electrical nerve / muscle stimulation and either hot or cold therapy. The holder can have a pocket for receiving the thermal device and a front surface bearing the nerve / muscle stimulator, for example, by hook and loop material, or adhesive, enabling the activatable surface of the nerve / muscle stimulator to be applied to the body part simultaneously with the hot or cold therapy of the gel pack in the pocket.

A cold therapy system includes a cooling bath; a therapy pad; a heat exchanger; a first pathway fluidly connecting the cooling bath to the heat exchanger; a second pathway fluidly connecting the heat exchanger to an inlet of the therapy pad; a third pathway fluidly connecting an outlet of the therapy pad to the heat exchanger; and a fourth pathway fluidly connecting an outlet of the heat exchanger to the cooling bath.

A method for splinting rib injuries is disclosed. A pair of anchor strips having a plurality of fasteners on their exposed surfaces are attached to the skin of the chest cavity by an adhesive, the strips being more or less vertically oriented and equidistantly spaced from the injury. Elastomeric straps having a plurality of fastener receivers are removably fastened to the anchor strips across the injury so as to produce a stabilizing / reducing force at the injury. Tension in the straps and orientation of the straps are adjusted to maximize patient comfort. In another embodiment a pad is placed between the elastomeric straps and the chest wall. In other embodiments the pad is a hot or cold compress. In yet another embodiment the pad is connected to a cold therapy machine.

The invention discloses a nuclear magnetic resonance compatible cold-thermal therapy system, which comprises a cold therapy module, a thermal therapy module, a heat insulated cold-thermal knife, a temperature sensor and a control module. The cold therapy module and the thermal therapy module are coordinated through a control module to work alternatively, the control module is used for collecting the temperature of focuses during a cold therapy process and the gas pressure in a circuit as well as controlling the flow of gas or liquid in the circuit, and the control module is further used for collecting the temperature of focuses during a thermal therapy process and controlling the heating power. According to a nuclear magnetic resonance cold-thermal therapy system, the growth and melting situations of an ice ball can be monitored in real time, and thus tumour cells can be accurately and rapidly killed.