Therapeutic device that provides stimulation to an immobilized extremity
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1. A therapeutic device for biasing a body portion of a patient into a predetermined position, comprising:
- a rigid support that is substantially flat and contoured to brace the body portion into the predetermined position;
a securing mechanism that braces the rigid support against the body portion; and
a therapeutic stimulation mechanism associated with the rigid support that is adapted to provide stimulation to the body portion.
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Abstract
A therapeutic device for biasing a body portion of a patient into a predetermined position. The therapeutic device includes a rigid support that is substantially flat and contoured to brace the body portion into the predetermined position. A securing mechanism is provided to brace the rigid support against the body portion and a therapeutic stimulation mechanism is provided. The therapeutic stimulation mechanism can include an electrical stimulation mechanism or a heating mechanism to provide heating and electrical stimulation to the body portion.
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1. A therapeutic device for biasing a body portion of a patient into a predetermined position, comprising:
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a rigid support that is substantially flat and contoured to brace the body portion into the predetermined position;
a securing mechanism that braces the rigid support against the body portion; and
a therapeutic stimulation mechanism associated with the rigid support that is adapted to provide stimulation to the body portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A therapeutic device for biasing a body portion of a patient into a predetermined position, comprising:
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a rigid support that is substantially flat and contoured to brace the body portion into the predetermined position;
a securing mechanism braces the rigid support against the body portion; and
a therapeutic stimulation mechanism includes an electrical stimulation mechanism and a heating mechanism to provide heating and electrical stimulation to the body portion. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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