System and method for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation
US7942835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation. The system includes a first therapeutic treatment system or Dynamic Motion Therapy system having a vibrational assembly having a non-rigidly supported platform for generating resonant vibrations. The system further includes a second therapeutic treatment system configured to operate either alone or in conjunction with the first therapeutic treatment system. The second therapeutic treatment system includes an ultrasound transducer assembly which generates ultrasonic waves. In one embodiment, the ultrasonic waves are modulated by the resonant vibrations. One method includes: a) applying vibrational stimulation to a patient's body; and b) simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying an ultrasonic stimulation to the patient's body during a treatment session.
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