REMOTE MONITORING OF A PATIENT

• US 20160140319A1
• Filed: 01/04/2016
• Published: 05/19/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 09/01/1998
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: IZEX Technologies, Inc.
• Original Assignee: IZEX Technologies, Inc.
• Inventors: Stark, John G., Oyen, Duane P., Bybee, Thomas, Lohmann, Arthur M., Boyd, Joel L.
• Application Number:
  US14/986,951
• Publication Number:
  US 20160140319A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/0102 specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/51 Force
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0494 primarily by articulating the knee joints A63B23/0405, A63B23/0476 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/00 Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
• CPC Class Codes: G16B 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/30 relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 for remote operation

Abstract

Orthoses with microprocessor control placed around the joint of a patient are used to perform and to monitor isometric, range-of-motion, proprioception and isotonic exercises of the joint. A variety of improved hardware elements result in an orthosis that is easier to use and interacts more efficiently with the controller to allow the monitoring of a greater range of motions while holding down cost and provide suitable accurate evaluation of the exercises. Efficient ways of programming the exercises, monitoring the exercises and evaluating the exercise provide a comprehensive program for the rehabilitation of an injured or weakened joint.

Claims

1. A method of evaluating an exercise program comprising:

prompting responses by the patient to a series of inquiries using a portable controller;

transmitting the responses to a remote health care facility; and

evaluating the condition of the patient in an exercise program by examining the responses to the questions.