Supplemental support structures adapted to receive a non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device
Several embodiments of supplemental support structures for receiving a non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device are provided. The non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device provides vibrational treatment to patients suffering from postural instability and other conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, as well as paraplegic patients. The non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device is typically employed following a determination that vibrational treatment of a patient's musculoskeletal system and/or internal organs would produce a beneficial result. The supplemental support structures enable the patient to be supported on a vibrational table or unstable vibrating platform of the non-invasive dynamic motion therapy device during treatment.
1 . A support structure device comprising:
means for engaging a dynamic motion therapy device of the type having a non-rigidly supported platform capable of providing vibrational treatment to a patient in contact with the non-rigidly supported platform; and
support means operatively connected to the means for engaging for supporting the patient in contact with the non-rigidly supported platform.
2 . The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the support means includes a chair comprising a seat mounted to a frame for enabling the patient to seat during the vibrational treatment.
3 . The device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the means for engaging includes a base, and wherein the frame is operatively connected to the base.
4 . The device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the chair is a kneeling chair.
5 . The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the support means includes two hand supports mounted to a frame.
6 . The device as recited in claim 5 , wherein the means for engaging includes a base, and wherein the frame is operatively connected to the base.
7 . The device as recited in claim 5 , wherein the hand supports are operatively connected by a lateral member, wherein the lateral member includes one or more of the following: a work area; an electrical outlet; a cup and/or bottle holder; a display for displaying treatment and other information; a control panel for controlling the operation of the device; interface circuitry for connecting equipment to the device; and an entertainment console for enabling play of video games and CDs.
8 . The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the means for supporting comprises a frame having extension members each configured and dimensioned to mate with a respective mounting shoe extending from a base of the means for engaging for operatively connecting the frame to the base.
9 . The device as recited in claim 8 , wherein at least one mounting shoe includes a door which opens and closes for laterally inserting at least one extension member therein.
10 . The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the means for engaging includes an electrical connector for electrically connecting with an electrical connector of the dynamic motion therapy device.
11 . A support structure device comprising:
a base defining an opening configured and dimensioned for receiving therein a dynamic motion therapy device of the type having a non-rigidly supported platform capable of providing vibrational treatment to a patient in contact with the non-rigidly supported platform; and
a support mechanism operatively connected to the base and having at least one support member for supporting the patient in contact with the non-rigidly supported platform.
12 . The device as recited in claim 11 , wherein the at least one support member is a chair comprising a seat mounted to a frame for enabling the patient to seat during the vibrational treatment.
13 . The device as recited in claim 12 , wherein the chair is a kneeling chair.
14 . The device as recited in claim 11 , wherein the support mechanism includes a frame operatively connected to the base.
15 . The device as recited in claim 11 , wherein the at least one support member is a hand support mounted to a frame.
17 . The device as recited in claim 11 , wherein the at least one support includes a first hand support and a second hand support, said first and second hand supports are operatively connected by a lateral member, wherein the lateral member includes one or more of the following: a work area; an electrical outlet; a cup and/or bottle holder; a display for displaying treatment and other information; a control panel for controlling the operation of the device; interface circuitry for connecting equipment to the device; and an entertainment console for enabling play of video games and CDs.
18 . The device as recited in claim 11 , wherein the support mechanism comprises a frame having extension members each configured and dimensioned to mate with a respective mounting shoe extending from the base for operatively connecting the frame to the base.
19 . The device as recited in claim 18 , wherein at least one mounting shoe includes a door which opens and closes for laterally inserting at least one extension member therein.
20 . The device as recited in claim 11 , wherein the base includes an electrical connector for electrically connecting with an electrical connector of the dynamic motion therapy device.
21 . A kneeling chair support structure device comprising:
a base defining an opening configured and dimensioned for receiving therein a dynamic motion therapy device of the type having a non-rigidly supported platform capable of providing vibrational treatment to a patient in contact with the non-rigidly supported platform; and
a kneeling chair support mechanism operatively connected to the base and having a seat and at least one kneeling pad for supporting the patient in contact with the non-rigidly supported platform.
22 . A hand support structure device comprising:
a base defining an recess configured and dimensioned for receiving therein a dynamic motion therapy device of the type having a non-rigidly supported platform capable of providing vibrational treatment to a patient in contact with the non-rigidly supported platform; and
at least one hand support operatively connected to the base for supporting the patient in contact with the non-rigidly supported platform.