Abstract: The hot medicinal compress apparatus is a therapeutic and hearth care medical device which has heating, medicament and rolling functions. It includes a heater (2) and a cartridge (3) carrying a medicinal compress layer. The heater (2) includes a heating element and a heat conducting tube (4) in which the heating element is mounted and at both ends of which a front round step member (10) and a rear round step member (10?) having a through hole are respectively arranged; at another end of the front round step member (10), a washer and a demountable baffle ring (18) are provided and fixed by a screw nut (12), while at another end of the rear round step member (10?), a handle (1) is arranged, in which a through hole is provided and on which a control switch is mounted. The cartridge (3) is comprised of a metal tube (17) and a medicinal compress layer which is wrapped around the metal tube (17).

Abstract: A treatment system and method for enhancing absorption of substances provided on a surface of a patient's skin, includes applying a substance to the surface of the patient's skin by way of a probe that provides at least one of: i) electrical pulses to the skin surface, and ii) vibrational pulses to the skin surface, in order to cause absorption of the substance within the patient's skin. At the same that the substance is applied to the skin, a gauze pad is provided between the probe and the patient's skin. The gauze pad allows for the probe to be moved over the surface of the patient's skin with less friction than if no gauze pad is used, in order to obtain easier movement of the probe with respect to the skin, and to obtain a more even application of the substance to the skin.

Abstract: A body stroking apparatus having a housing with a channel extending longitudinally therealong, an arm extending outwardly from the housing through the channel and vertically upwardly therefrom, a crossbar extending outwardly transversely to the arm, a plurality of flexible members affixed to the crossbar and extending downwardly therefrom, and a translation mechanism for moving the arm back and forth along the channel. The plurality of flexible members can include a plurality of flexible strips, a plurality of beaded lines and a plurality of flexible strands. A mat can be provided with a surface suitable for receiving a human body thereon such that the mat is positioned against a side of the housing with the crossbar extending over a top of the mat.

Abstract: The invention is a device used for relaxation and for the relief of stress. The device is placed next to a bed on which the subject lies prone. It may be situated on the floor or on a bed side table. An adjustable vertical support column mounted on a base supports a rotatably mounted motor cooperating with a horizontally oriented sweep arm. The sweep arm is equipped with depending “fingers” that make constant contact with the subject's back when the height of the support column is properly adjusted. Different types of “fingers” can be reversibly attached to the sweep arm. The sweep arm moves in a back and forth motion controlled by the rotating motor. A timer enables the device to be turned off automatically so as not to disturb the relaxation of the subject.

Abstract: A multiaxis guidance device which is automated and programmable safely taking the place of a doctor or therapist in operating a variety of normally handheld therapeutic modalities. The device includes a base comprising either a portable base or a wall mounted swing arm. A vertical mast which automatically raises when shut off for more compact storage or to accomodate an operator exiting the device and automatically lowers for appropriate modality operating height when turned on. A horizontal boom mounted to the mast providing reciprocal longitudinal axial travel of the modalities. An arm mounted perpendicular to the boom comprising a unique double four bar mechanism and receptacle for attaching a variety of modalities which automatically compensates for varying body contours by raising and lowering vertically while simultaneously tipping and rotating around the transverse axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reflex zone massage stimulator, particularly for the hand or the foot, comprising a rotatable rod-like element provided with projections, the ends of which define an active surface to be brought into contact with the skin of the user, the active surface being curved such that, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the rod-like element, the distance from said surface to the rotation axis of the element varies. A plurality of projections is farmed as electrode projection for electro-neuro stimulator pulses and is preferably connected with an electrode strip or is formed as one part with said electrode strip. For an effective stimulation of the reflex zones of the foot, the active surface of the relex zone massage stimulator may comprise at least one substantially convex portion and/or at least one substantially concave portion.

Abstract: A device for caressing the body has strips of flexible soft material hanging from a horizontal support above the body. A motive source is used to move the horizontal support over the body so that the strips can contact the body with varying degrees of tactile sensitivity to caress, tickle, scratch, numb and create arousal sensations.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus (28) which is designed to be located within the space (26) under a bed (20). The massaging apparatus (28) includes a mounting arm (108) which can be moved from the space (26) under the bed (20) and pivoted to an upright position. When in the upright position an elongated arm (32) is connected to the mounting arm (108) and pivotable in a direction toward and away from the bed (20). The elongated arm (32) includes a massaging device (50) mounted on its outer end thereof. The massaging device (50) is to be capable of being separately driven in a reciprocating manner. The elongated arm (32) is to be appropriately counterbalanced (198) so that the massaging device (50) will apply a slight downward pressure onto the human (22) who is being massaged. The mounting arm (108) is to be moved over a preprogrammed path (48) which will also move the massaging device (50) in the same path on the body of the human (22).

Abstract: A back massaging mechanism for massaging a user's back including a first pair of spaced parallel bars; a pair of downwardly extending telescopic legs coupled to each bar and positionable upon a recipient surface to thereby create a space for accommodating a user lying in a generally horizontal position with his back facing upwards; an elongated cross rail extended between the bars; a guiding mechanism for guiding movement of the cross rail along the bars; a massaging mechanism including a housing coupled to the cross rail for longitudinal slidable moveable therealong, a plurality of rotatable heads with extending fingers coupled to and projected downwards from the housing and with the fingers of the heads positionable upon the user's back, and a first drive mechanism for moving the housing along the cross rail and for simultaneously rotating the heads; and a second drive mechanism for moving the cross rail along the bars and with the fingers of the heads thus longitudinally and transversely moveable for massa

Abstract: An apparatus for self administration of acupressure that comprises a surface for supporting the individual. A pressure arm supported above the surface moves between a first position displaced from the individual and a second position where pressure probes apply acupressure. The position of an actuation arm supported below the surface is controlled by the individual and is linked to the pressure arm. This enables the individual to control the magnitude and duration of force applied through the pressure arm and pressure probes. The individual can operate another linkage to position the pressure probes relative to the pressure arm and along the individuals' spine.

Abstract: A massage apparatus which includes a support platform mounting spaced bifurcated supports, each having a respective pivot leg mounted thereto projecting from the platform, with the pivot legs pivotally mounting a U-shaped handle thereto, with the U-shaped handle having extending therefrom a support shaft in a spaced relationship relative to the handle, and the support shaft having roller cylinders mounted thereon such that upon oscillation of the handle, the roller cylinders may be directed across an individual's back for massage thereof.