Abstract: A method for determining change in condition for soft tissue injury that utilizes a baseline test and a post-loss test. An individual, such as an employee, consents to having a baseline test performed on them. The results of the baseline test are not read/reviewed at the time of testing, but instead stored in a database along with information pertaining to the individual. When the individual later files a claim for compensation from an injury based on an injury reported, the post-loss test that is related to the baseline test is performed. The post-loss results are then compared with the baseline test results to determine the authenticity and extent of the claimed injury. The baseline test results are not read/reviewed until an injury is alleged, and then only the pertinent baseline test results are utilized, thereby insuring legal compliance.

Abstract: A method for determining if surgically-implanted cervical, thoracic or lumbar hardware should be removed from an individual. The method utilizes diagnostic data acquired from a test protocol performed by an electrodiagnostics functional assessment (EFA) device. The diagnostic data is selected from the group consisting of electromyography (EMG), range-of-motion (ROM), functional capacity assessment (ECA), muscle data, myofascial data, structural data, nerve data or ischemic data.

Abstract: An Electro Diagnostic Functional Assessment Unit (EFA-3) that is designed to wirelessly monitor muscle group activity and to provide treatment for humans and animals. The muscle groups include the body, fascial, cervical, thoracic, upper and lower extremities, lumbosacral, bladder, cardiac, and rectal. In large animals the muscle groups include torso, legs, neck and face. The EFA-3 simultaneously correlates the muscle activity EMG with cardiac activity, nerve activity, heart rate, blood flow and brain activity with range-of-motion, grip and pinch assessment and a functional assessment in humans. The EFA-3 is operated by proprietary software (78) which provides testing protocols by utilizing a set of wireless sensor(s) (14-40) that are interchangeable and rechargeable. The treatment includes ultrasound, heat, cold, massage and electrical stimulation.

Abstract: An electro diagnostic functional assessment unit (EFA-2) that diagnoses age of and treats soft tissue injuries. The EFA-2 utilizes sensor(s) including EMG, Range of Motion, FCE, pinch and grip, and allows for monitoring of muscles and muscle groups to ascertain compliance, pain and function. The EFA-2 also monitors disc pathology and determines whether a person requires surgery or conservative care and, the age of the disc. Additionally, the EFA-2 monitors EEK activity and NCV, as well as invasive EMG that monitors nerve damage. Previously, with NCV the temperature and the position of electrodes would effect readings and produce false positive or false negative readings. The EFA-2 eliminates these problems by incorporating temperature sensor(s) and electrode placement sensor(s). The EFA-2 also provides direct treatment by means of ultrasound and electrical stimulation. Thus, the EFA-2 allows diagnosis any treatment by means of a single unit.

Abstract: An Electro Diagnostic Functional Assessment Unit (EFA-3) that is designed to wirelessly monitor muscle group activity and to provide treatment for humans and animals. The muscle groups include the body, fascial, cervical, thoracic, upper and lower extremities, lumbosacral, bladder, cardiac, and rectal. In large animals the muscle groups include torso, legs, neck and face. The EFA-3 simultaneously correlates the muscle activity EMG with cardiac activity, nerve activity, heart rate, blood flow and brain activity with range-of-motion, grip and pinch assessment and a functional assessment in humans. The EFA-3 is operated by proprietary software (78) which provides testing protocols by utilizing a set of wireless sensor(s) (14-40) that are interchangeable and rechargeable. The treatment includes ultrasound, heat, cold, massage and electrical stimulation.

Abstract: A combined physiological monitoring system (CPMS) (10) which provides an electrodiagnostic functional assessment (EFA) to determine the relative age and severity of a myofasical injury. The EFA utilizes data serviced by electromyography (EMG) sensors which measures the amplitude and frequency of a muscle group; functional capacity evaluation (FCE) sensors, which measure the lift, pull and push capability; range-of-motion (ROM) sensors, which measure the range of motion in the cervical, thoraic, lubosacral, upper and lower extremities; and a grip and pinch sensor, which measures a person's grip and pinch strength. The CPMS (10), allows the measurement to be conducted individually or be integrated and conducted simultaneously in combination with EKG activity, blood flow and nerve conduction velocity. The CPMS (10) which can be designed to be portable, operates in combination with a software program (80) which resides in a dedicated laptop computer (82).

Abstract: A combined physiological monitoring system (CPMS) (10) which Provides an electrodiagnostic functional assessment (EFA) to determine the relative age and severity of a myofasical injury. The EFA utilizes data serviced by electromyography (EMG) sensors which measures the amplitude and frequency of a muscle group; functional capacity evaluation (FOE) sensors, which measure the lift, pull and push capability; range-of-motion (ROM) sensors, which measure the range of motion in the cervical, thoraic, lubosacral, upper and lower extremities; and a grip and pinch sensor, which measures a person's grip and pinch strength. The CPMS (10), allows the measurement to be conducted individually or be integrated and conducted simultaneously in combination with EKG activity, blood flow and nerve conduction velocity. The CPMS (10) which can be designed to be portable, operates in combination with a software program (80) which resides in a dedicated laptop computer (82).

Abstract: An integrated movement analyzing system (10) that utilizes surface electromyography in combination with range of motion and functional capacity testing to monitor any muscle group in the human body (80). The system (10) consists of an integrated movement analyzer (18) that receives inputs from up to 32 channels of surface EMG electrodes (12), a range of motion arm (ROMA) (14 ) having six degrees of freedom, and a functional capacity sensor (FGS) (16) having one output channel. When performing upper and lower back testing, the ROMA (14) is connected between the patient's upper back and lower back by a shoulder harness (40) and a waist belt (42). For cervical testing, the ROMA (14) is connected between the patient's head and upper back by a cervical cap (44) and the shoulder harness (40). The output of the IMA (18) is provided via an analog to digital converter (30) to a computer (30).

Abstract: An integrated movement analyzing system (10) that utilizes surface electromyography in combination with range of motion and functional capacity testing to monitor any muscle group in the human body (80). The system (10) consists of an integrated movement analyzer (18) that receives inputs from up to 32 channels of surface EMG electrodes (12), a range of motion arm (ROMA) (14) having six degrees of freedom, and a functional capacity sensor (FCS) (16) having one output channel. When performing upper and lower back protocol testing, the ROMA (14) is connected between the patient's upper back and lower back by a shoulder harness (40) and a waist belt (42). For cervical testing, the ROMA (14) is connected between the patient's head and upper back by a cervical cap (44) and the shoulder harness (40). The output of the IMA (18) is provided via an analog to digital converter (30) to a computer (34).