Device, system, and method to improve powered muscle stimulation performance in the presence of tissue edema
US8265763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0492
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides systems and methods for neuromuscular electrical stimulation to muscle tissue. Stimulation electrodes may be provided on a stimulation pad, configured to provide electrical stimulation to a target tissue. A system for neuromuscular electrical stimulation may also include pressure generating mechanisms that may provide a compressive force to a region with the target tissue, thereby removing some excess third space fluid from the region.
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