Abstract: System, device and method for providing neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to muscles of foot. The device includes an electrical signal generator for producing a wave pattern of variable frequency, duration, intensity, ramp time and on-off cycle. The device further includes surface electrodes for being positioned over the foot muscles or around ankles and attached to the signal generator. The device includes a wearable device for positioning a first electrode adjacent a heel of the wearer's foot and a second electrode adjacent an arch of the foot. The signal generator is programmed to stimulate the foot muscles and nerves.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 6, 2016
Date of Patent:
February 26, 2019
Assignee:
StimMed LLC
Inventors:
Robert E. Kaplan, James J. Czyrny, Scott E. Friedman