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 at least one 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 at least one joint stabilizing assembly to provide a synergistic effect, which results in optimized joint treatment versus using either the at least one joint stabilizing assembly or electrostimulation unit alone;
said at least one joint stabilizing assembly including an integral receptacle configured to receive said electrostimulation unit, wherein when said electrostimulation unit is received within said receptacle a connection is made both mechanically and electrically.
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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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15 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 at least one 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 at least one joint stabilizing assembly to provide a synergistic effect, which results in optimized joint treatment versus using either the at least one joint stabilizing assembly or electrostimulation unit alone; said at least one joint stabilizing assembly including an integral receptacle configured to receive said electrostimulation unit, wherein when said electrostimulation unit is received within said receptacle a connection is made both mechanically and electrically. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An orthotic device system optimized for improving the function of an arthritic joint comprising:
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a) a joint stabilizing assembly optimized for improving arthritic joint function; b) at least one signal transmission element adapted to contact a user; c) at least one signal transmission element engagement member for supporting said signal transmission element; and d) and electrostimulation unit electrically connected to said signal transmission element for producing at least one signal optimized for improving the function of an arthritic joint;
said joint stabilizing assembly including an integral receptacle configured to detachably receive said electrostimulation unit, wherein when said electrostimulation unit is received within the receptacle a connection is made both mechanically and electrically with said joint stabilizing assembly;said electrostimulation unit used in conjunction with said joint stabilizing assembly to provide an effect, which results in optimized joint treatment versus using either the joint stabilizing assembly or electrostimulation unit alone. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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