Apparatus and method for providing electrical stimulation to a subject
US9867977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2213/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for the electrical stimulation of a subject is provided, the apparatus comprising a contact member having a contact surface for contacting the plantar surface of a foot of the subject; and means for providing an electrical stimulation cycle to the foot of the subject comprising supplying an electrical current to the contact surface for the electrical stimulation of the plantar muscles of the foot of the subject; wherein the contact surface is moveable so as to allow the angle of the joints of the foot and ankle of the subject to change during the electrical stimulation cycle.
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