Abstract: A system for management of musculoskeletal disorders (SMMD) that is designed to integrate physiological monitoring and functional assessment, i.e., muscles, nerves, brain waves, cardiac, blood flow, heat rate, range of motion, global positioning, temperature and functional abilities into a single integrated test unit. The SMMD is operated by proprietary software which utilizes wireless sensor(s) that are interchangeable, rechargeable and that can process data without the need to be connected by a cable to a computer and/or wireless device such as a smartphone. The SMMD is also capable of offering preventative assessment as well as site-specific treatment. The SMMD comprises: at least one wireless sensor, at least one prevention and evaluation device, a wireless processing circuit, a receiving and transmitting interface, and a data receiving unit produces and output that indicates a subject's test results.

Abstract: A system and method for a healthcare provider that facilitates the creation of baseline test data and post-loss test data to determine if an individual has experienced a legitimate work-related injury. Additionally, the HP (10) employs or retains the services of healthcare professionals (18) who provide general injury assessment. The HP (10) provides a medical diagnostic unit, which is known as an EFA, that utilizes electromyography (EMG), range-of-motion (ROM) and functional capacity assessment (FCA). The EFA receives data that pertains to an individual via a real-time communication protocol (28), or the individual's data is collected and stored on an electronic storage device (30).

Abstract: An integrated movement assessment system (IMAS) that monitors a subject's movement by utilizing electromyography (EMG), range-of-motion (ROM) and functional capacity assessment (FCA). The EMG, ROM and FCA is used in combination with proprietary software that acquires data from wireless sensors which are attached to the subject and are capable of transmitting data wirelessly. In addition to assessment, the IMA can perform baseline and post-loss comparisons that are specific to a subject's occupation. When necessary or desired, the IMAS can also provide site-specific therapy.

Abstract: A system and method for establishing a wireless connection that functions in combination with a first wireless-enabled device and at least one second wireless-enabled device. The devices can include a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a smartphone, a cell phone, a printer or a camera The system and method functions with a conventional wireless communication protocol such as BLUETOOTH®, ZipBee or WiFi. A proprietary software program facilitates the first device identifying and establishing a wireless connection with the at least one second device, without the use of conventional pairing functionality.

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: A business model for a healthcare provider organization (10) (HPO) which comprises a preferred provider network (PPO) or other membership agreement that allows individuals or groups to join via a membership contract. The contract allows the HPO (10) to provide a technical component of a medical evaluation or service (16). Additionally, the HPO (10) employs or retains the services of healthcare professionals (18) who participate in and monitor an evaluation of a patient (20) who can be at a remote location from the healthcare professional. The HPO (10) provides a medical diagnostic unit (24), which is known as an EFA-2, that allows the healthcare professional to receive data that pertains to the patient (20) via a real-time communication protocol (28), or the patient data is collected and stored on an electronic storage device (30). The healthcare professional then analyzes the patient data and issues recommended treatment.

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.