Device And Method For Training, Rehabilitation And/Or Support
A wellness apparatus, comprising: at least one support for a body portion of a user of the apparatus; at least one robotic actuator adapted to move the body portion; and a controller configured to control the actuator in accordance with needs of the user for physical exercise, the controller also adapted for assisting the user with primarily non-physical exercise activity.
1 . A wellness apparatus, comprising:
at least one support for a body portion of a user of said apparatus;
at least one robotic actuator adapted to move said body portion; and
a controller configured to control said actuator in accordance with needs of said user for physical exercise, said controller also adapted for assisting said user with primarily non-physical exercise activity.
2 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one sensor.
3 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one sensor senses a condition of said apparatus.
4 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one sensor senses a condition of said user.
5 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said body portion of a user is at least a portion of an arm, a leg, a head, a thorax, an upper body or a lower body of said user.
6 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one support is adjustable.
7 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one support is articulated.
8 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one wheel or a track adapted to provide mobility of said apparatus.
9 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said non-physical exercise activity includes a cognitive exercise.
10 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one stimulator adapted, and constructed to stimulate at least a portion of said user.
11 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a base.
12 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a position of said apparatus is variably adjustable over a range between a user-standing position and a user-lying down position, including a user-sitting position.
13 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a receptacle for user generated substances.
14 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein said physical and non-physical exercise is matched to said sensed condition of said user.
15 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said non-physical exercise activity is at least one of socializing, scheduling support, typical daily activities and controlling other devices.
16 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein said typical daily activities includes at least one of sleeping, eating, assuming various positions exercise or moving around.
17 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein said scheduling support includes at least one of waking up said user, providing reminders, or providing timely medication.
18 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein said socializing includes at least one of communicating with others or participating in activities with others.
19 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein controlling other devices includes controlling at least one of an entertainment device, a household device, a communication device, a door or an alarm.
20 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is adapted and constructed to accommodate an obese user.
21 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is linked to a second wellness apparatus operating in parallel.
22 . A wellness apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a communication link between said apparatus and a remote monitoring location.
23 . An exercise device, comprising:
a base;
an arcate element rotatably mounted on said base and having a radius of at least 60 cm; and
at least one handle attached to and adapted to move along said arcate element.
24 . A method for managing a user of a wellness device, comprising:
sensing by at least said wellness device a condition of said user;
matching automatically an activity of said user to said sensed condition, prior to commencing said activity; and
wherein the activity is performed while using said wellness device.
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55 . A method of teaching a wellness apparatus an exercise to be performed on said apparatus, comprising:
situating a user of said apparatus in an exercise position in said apparatus;
performing a series of steps of said exercise on the wellness apparatus;
recording the series of steps for future performance; and,
repeating any steps not properly recorded by said wellness apparatus during said performing.
56 . A method according to claim 55 , wherein said teaching is conducted from a remote location.
57 . A method according to claim 55 , wherein said teaching is conducted by a therapist of said user.
58 . A method according to claim 55 , wherein said teaching is conducted by an assistant of said user.
59 . A method according to claim 55 , wherein said teaching is conducted by a family member of said user.