Systems and methods for assessing and modifying an individual's physiological condition

• US 7,228,168 B2
• Filed: 05/21/2002
• Issued: 06/05/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Lifewaves International, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Lifewaves International, Inc.
• Inventors: Dardik, Irving I, Reisman, Stanley S
• Primary Examiner(s): LAYNO, CARL HERNANDZ
• Application Number:
  US10/154,175
• Publication Number:
  US 20030013979A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,841 Days
• Field of Search: 482 1- 9, 482900-902, 600508-509, 600519-520
• US Class Current: 600/520
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0002 Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network A61B5/07 takes precedence; transmission systems for measured values G08C; transmission H04B; transmission of digital information H04L; wireless communication networks H04W
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/024 Detecting, measuring or recording pulse rate or heart rate A61B5/0205, A61B5/021 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/222 combined with detection or measurement of physiological parameters, e.g. heart rate

Abstract

Systems and methods for assessing an individual'"'"'s physiological condition are provided. Cycle and shape parameters are derived from a recorded time trace containing heart rate data collected while an individual performs a cyclic exercise routine. Individually tailored exercise regimens that are based on these parameters are generated and modified as desired.

Claims

1. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for prescribing an exercise regimen for an individual, said instructions comprising:

instructions to receive a metric indicative of said individual'"'"'s physiological condition;

instructions to generate said exercise regimen using an algorithm that relates said metric to said regimen;

instructions to export said exercise regimen to said individual using an output device; and

instructions for generating a guide based on said regimen, said guide directing said individual in real-time on how to exercise, wherein said metric is based on heart rate information of an individual obtained during an exercise test.

2. The computer-readable medium of claim 1 wherein said exercise regimen comprises a plurality of exercise sessions to be performed by said individual, wherein each of said plurality of exercise sessions comprising:

at least one warm up cycle; and

at least one critical cycle that has a target heart rate, wherein said target heart rate is based on said metric.

3. The computer-readable medium of claim 1 further comprising instructions to determine a capacity index based on an electronic file containing a time trace of a heart rate of said individual obtained during said exercise test that includes a plurality of test cycles and at least one maximum effort cycle, wherein said instructions to determine a capacity index comprises:

instructions to determine at least one maximum effort cycle parameter; and

instructions to determine said capacity index based on said at least one maximum effort cycle parameter.

4. The computer-readable medium of claim 3, wherein said maximum effort cycle parameter is selected from a group consisting of a first peak heart rate corresponding to a maximum heart rate monitored during said maximum effort cycle.

5. The computer-readable medium of claim 3, wherein said instructions to determine a capacity index further comprises instructions to determine another parameter for use in said capacity index, said another parameter being selected from a group consisting of a second peak heart rate monitored during another of said plurality of test cycles that is not said maximum effort cycle, an upward slope of said heart rate monitored during a part of a stress portion of at least one of said plurality of test cycles, and a downward slope of said heart rate monitored during a part of a relaxation portion of the at least one of said plurality of test cycles.

6. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for prescribing an exercise regimen for an individual, said instructions comprising:

instructions to receive a metric indicative of said individual'"'"'s physiological condition;

instructions to generate said exercise regimen using an algorithm that relates said metric to said regimen;

instructions to export said exercise regimen to said individual using an output device;

instructions for generating a guide based on said regimen, said guide directing said individual in real-time on how to exercise; and

instructions for communication over links within a system wherein said links comprise an electronic network selected from a group consisting of local area networks, wireless networks, wired networks, wide area networks, the Internet and any combination thereof.

7. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for prescribing an exercise regimen for an individual, said instructions comprising:

instructions to receive a metric indicative of said individual'"'"'s physiological condition;

instructions to generate said exercise regimen using an algorithm that relates said metric to said regimen;

instructions to export said exercise regimen to said individual using an output device;

instructions for generating a guide based on said regimen, said guide directing said individual in real-time on how to exercise; and

instructions for accessing linked databases including said guide, through an electronic network, wherein said network is selected from a group comprising of a local area network, a wide area network, a wired network, a wireless network, the Internet and any combination thereof.

8. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for prescribing an exercise regimen for an individual, said instructions comprising:

instructions to receive a metric indicative of said individual'"'"'s physiological condition;

instructions to generate said exercise regimen using an algorithm that relates said metric to said regimen;

instructions to export said exercise regimen to said individual using an output device;

instructions for generating a guide based on said regimen, said guide directing said individual in real-time on how to exercise; and

instructions for controlling a system through an electronic network, wherein said network is selected from a group comprising of a local area network, a wide area network, a wired network, a wireless network, the Internet and any combination thereof.

9. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for prescribing an exercise regimen for an individual, said instructions comprising:

instructions to receive a metric indicative of said individual'"'"'s physiological condition;

instructions to generate said exercise regimen using an algorithm that relates said metric to said regimen;

instructions to export said exercise regimen to said individual using an output device;

instructions for generating a guide based on said regimen, said guide directing said individual in real-time on how to exercise; and

instructions for communication external to a system through user interfaces selected from a group comprising of web pages, display monitors, terminals, modems, audio devices, wired devices, and wireless devices or any combination thereof.