Devices and Methods for Increased Blood Flow and Pain Control
First Claim
1. A method for increasing fluid flow in a site of reduced fluid flow in a subject, comprising contacting a vibratory device at or adjacent to a site of reduced fluid flow, initiating vibration by the device, optionally providing a thermal effect simultaneously with the vibration, and modulating the fluid flow in the site of reduced fluid flow.
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Abstract
A device comprising a casing; at least one vibratory source; at least one power source; at least one switch to actuate the vibratory source; electrical communication between the vibratory source, the power source, and the switch; and an optional thermal element for modulating the temperature of a contacted area of a surface. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the device.
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- 1. A method for increasing fluid flow in a site of reduced fluid flow in a subject, comprising contacting a vibratory device at or adjacent to a site of reduced fluid flow, initiating vibration by the device, optionally providing a thermal effect simultaneously with the vibration, and modulating the fluid flow in the site of reduced fluid flow.
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4. A method reducing pain or irritating sensation at an initiation site of such sensations, comprising contacting a vibratory device of the present invention at a first site between the spinal cord and the initiation site of the pain or irritating sensation;
- providing vibration by the device in an intermittent or continuous vibration, optionally applying a thermal effect simultaneously with the vibration, and vibrating for a sufficient time to interfere with nerve transmission from the initiation site.
- View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
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8. A kit comprising a vibratory device comprising a casing containing at least a vibratory motor and a power source;
- a thermal element, and instructions for use of the device and thermal element for treatment of a human or animal.
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