BRACING AND ELECTROSTIMULATION FOR ARTHRITIS
First Claim
1. A system for treating arthritis, comprising:
- a) at least one joint stabilizing assembly for providing relief from arthritis;
b) at least one signal transmission element engagement member operatively connected to said joint stabilizing assembly for connecting a signal transmission element;
c) at least one signal transmission element supported by said at least one signal transmission element engagement member;
d) an electrostimulation unit, electrically connected to said at least one signal transmission element, for producing at least one signal for improving the overall function of an arthritic joint,said electrostimulation unit used in conjunction with said joint stabilizing assembly to provide a synergistic effect, which results in optimized joint treatment versus using either the joint stabilizing assembly or electrostimulation unit alone.
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Abstract
A system for treating arthritis includes at least one joint stabilizing assembly for providing relief from arthritis. At least one signal transmission element engagement member is operatively connected to the joint stabilizing assembly for connecting a signal transmission element. At least one signal transmission element is supported by the at least one signal transmission element engagement member. An electrostimulation unit, electrically connected to the signal transmission element produces a signal for improving the overall function of an arthritic joint. The electrostimulation unit used in conjunction with the joint stabilizing assembly provides a synergistic effect, which results in optimized joint treatment versus using either the joint stabilizing assembly or electrostimulation unit alone.
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12 Claims
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1. A system for treating arthritis, comprising:
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a) at least one joint stabilizing assembly for providing relief from arthritis; b) at least one signal transmission element engagement member operatively connected to said joint stabilizing assembly for connecting a signal transmission element; c) at least one signal transmission element supported by said at least one signal transmission element engagement member; d) an electrostimulation unit, electrically connected to said at least one signal transmission element, for producing at least one signal for improving the overall function of an arthritic joint, said electrostimulation unit used in conjunction with said joint stabilizing assembly to provide a synergistic effect, which results in optimized joint treatment versus using either the joint stabilizing assembly or electrostimulation unit alone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for treating arthritis, comprising the steps of:
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a) selecting a joint stabilizing assembly of a type comprising adhesive tape integrally constructed with a signal transmission element to promote range of motion and support of the anatomy, while also providing electrotherapy to said anatomy; b) choosing the best positioning of at least one electrical contact point on the anatomy to facilitate the optimal amount of electrotherapy signal flow through the affected anatomy; and
,c) wrapping the affected anatomy with said selected adhesive tape.
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