WO2007103413A2 - System and method for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation - Google Patents

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WO2007103413A2
WO2007103413A2 PCT/US2007/005792 US2007005792W WO2007103413A2 WO 2007103413 A2 WO2007103413 A2 WO 2007103413A2 US 2007005792 W US2007005792 W US 2007005792W WO 2007103413 A2 WO2007103413 A2 WO 2007103413A2
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  • the present disclosure relates generally to therapeutic treatment.
  • the present disclosure relates to a system and method using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation for providing therapeutic treatment.
  • Osteoporosis is a pernicious disorder usually, but not exclusively, afflicting elderly women.
  • the osteoporotic state can also be manifested by those who are confined to bed and even to astronauts who are subjected to prolonged weightlessness. Osteoporosis occurs through a decrease in bone mass, which makes the afflicted bones more fragile and more susceptible to breakage.
  • Osteoporosis is not easily determined in its early phases as physical deformity is not yet evident. Because osteoporosis develops progressively, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment may avoid a serious condition. Appropriate diet and exercise can be used in early years to prevent the damaging effects of osteoporosis later in life. Besides the nutritional and genetic causes of osteoporosis, bone loss also occurs from prolonged exposure to weightless environments, i.e., prolonged periods in space as experienced by the crews of the International Space Station. When these crews return to the normal gravity of Earth, their bone loss could make them more susceptible to fractures. The longer the duration of weightlessness experienced by an astronaut, the greater the resultant muscle and bone loss and, consequently, the greater the risk of injury or immobilization. Various techniques have been employed to minimize the impact of prolonged weightlessness with varying degrees of success.
  • Mechanical loading on bone tissue at strains of between about 0.1 to about 500 microstrain and induced within a predetermined frequency range can prevent bone loss and enhance new bone formation.
  • Such mechanical bone loading of tissue may be introduced by various systems, including vibrating floor plates and chairs such as ones used for the generation of resonant vibrations, electrical stimulation of muscles, isometric exercises, modulated ultrasound or transducers attached to the skin or external fixation devices to focus energy to the fracture site.
  • a method of using resonant vibrations for treating postural instability is described in U.S. Patent No. 6,607,497 B2.
  • the method includes the steps of (a) providing a vibration table having a non-rigidly supported platform; (b) permitting the patient to rest on the non-rigidly supported platform for a predetermined period of time; and (c) repeating the steps (a) and (b) over a predetermined treatment duration.
  • Step (b) includes the steps of (bl) measuring a vibrational response of the patient's musculoskeletal system using a vibration measurement device; (b2) performing a frequency decomposition of the vibrational response to quantify the vibrational response into specific vibrational spectra; and (b3) analyzing the vibrational spectra to evaluate at least postural stability.
  • the method described in U.S. Patent No. 6,607,497 B2 entails the patient standing on the vibration table or unstable standing platform, which includes at least one accelerometer mounted to the outboard side thereof.
  • the patient is then exposed to a vibrational stimulus by the unstable standing platform.
  • the unstable standing platform causes a vibrational perturbation of the patient's neurosensory control system.
  • the vibrational perturbation causes signals to be generated within at least one of the patient's muscles to create a measurable response from the musculoskeletal system.
  • Ultrasound therapy uses high-energy sound waves (those above the range we hear) to help ease painful joints and muscles. Ultrasound treatment is generally performed by an operator who guides the waves into the body from the head of an ultrasound machine. Examples, as seen in Duarte, U.S. Pat. No.
  • the present disclosure provides a system and method for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational (Dynamic Motion Therapy) stimulation.
  • the combined therapeutic system includes a combination of at least two therapeutic systems for providing the therapeutic treatment.
  • the system includes a first therapeutic treatment system or Dynamic Motion Therapy system that includes a supporting base and a vibrational assembly having a non-rigidly supported platform for generating resonant vibrations.
  • the system includes a second therapeutic treatment system configured to operate either alone or in conjunction with the first therapeutic treatment system.
  • the second therapeutic system is an ultrasound treatment system having an ultrasound transducer assembly for generating ultrasonic waves. The resonant vibrations cause the vibrational stimulation and the ultrasonic waves cause the ultrasound stimulation.
  • the system further includes a controller in electrical communication with the therapeutic treatment systems.
  • the controller provides operational signals for operating the therapeutic treatment systems.
  • a method according to the present disclosure includes: a) applying vibrational stimulation to a patient's body; and b) simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying ultrasound stimulation to the patient's body during a treatment session.
  • the ultrasound transducer assembly can include an ultrasound transducer and a motion sensor.
  • the motion sensor can be a gravitational switch.
  • the motion sensor can be an accelerometer.
  • the motion sensor in one embodiment, can be powered by the first therapeutic treatment system, and in another embodiment, the motion sensor can have its own power source, such as a battery.
  • the ultrasound transducer assembly of the second therapeutic treatment system can be automatically activated and deactivated by the first therapeutic treatment system.
  • the ultrasound transducer assembly is activated when the motion sensor detects motion created by the first therapeutic treatment system applying resonant vibrations to the patient's body causing the patient to sway or move, and the ultrasound transducer assembly is deactivated when the first therapeutic treatment system is turned off and the patient stops swaying or moving.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a system for providing combined vibrational and ultrasound stimulation in accordance with the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating an exemplary method for providing combined vibrational and ultrasound stimulation in accordance with the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an ultrasound transducer assembly in accordance with the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is an alternative, partial perspective view of an ultrasound transducer assembly in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • Dynamic Motion Therapy prevents and reverses the loss of muscle and bone tissue (these are two characteristics of osteoporosis), it reduces the possibility of spinal or hip fractures, it is an excellent option for those unable or unwilling to take osteoporosis medication, it is noninvasive and less costly than chronic drug therapy, it is gentle in its repetitive vertical movement, it is convenient with a daily treatment of less than 1 hour and preferably about 10 to 20 minutes, and it is simple, mobile and safe to use.
  • the present disclosure incorporates the known beneficial effects of ultrasound therapy with Dynamic Motion Therapy, therapeutic benefits, not found when either system is used separately, can be attained.
  • the combination of vibrational and ultrasound stimulation can massage soft tissues effortlessly, and in most cases, painlessly.
  • the system and method in accordance with the present disclosure help alleviate muscle spasms and reduce inflammation and swelling.
  • the system and method in accordance with the present disclosure improve range of motion, help increase blood flow and interstitial fluid flow, promote bone growth, and decrease pain and stiffness.
  • the present disclosure provides a combined ultrasound and vibrational treatment (UVT) system 100 for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation.
  • the UVT system 100 incorporates a first therapeutic treatment system or Dynamic Motion Therapy system 200 having a vibrational assembly 102.
  • the UVT system 100 further includes a second therapeutic treatment system 300 having an ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10; both assemblies 102, 1 10 are controlled by receiving signals from a controller 1 12.
  • the controller 1 12 includes a power supply for powering the assemblies 102, 110. Alternatively, each assembly is controlled by its own controller and/or power supply.
  • a vibrational assembly that can be implemented with the present disclosure can be the assembly described in International Patent Application WO 2006/096734 Al, Talish et al., filed on March 7, 2006, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
  • Another type of vibrational assembly that can be implemented with the present disclosure can be the assembly described in International Patent Application WO 2006/096662 A 1 , also by Talish et al., filed on March 6, 2006,the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
  • an exemplary vibrational assembly 102 of the present disclosure includes a base 103 dimensioned to support and comfortably accommodate a patient in a standing position.
  • the base 103 non-rigidly supports a vibrational platform 104 of the vibrational assembly 102, configured to impart or apply resonant vibrations to the musculoskeletal system of a patient's body.
  • the vibrational assembly 102 generates resonant vibrations (Step 1 in FIG. 2) having a frequency in the range of between 1 to 10 kHz.
  • the resonant vibrations cause a vibrational stimulation.
  • the vibrational stimulation is applied to the patient being supported by the platform 104 (Step 2 of FIG. 2).
  • the vibrational assembly 102 further includes a display 105 for displaying data, such as treatment data.
  • the UVT system 100 also includes a second therapeutic treatment system 300 that has the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 for facilitating bone fracture healing and/or bone/soft tissue treatment, such as treating joint and muscle sprains, bursitis, tendonitis, and the like.
  • the UVT system 100 can include numerous types of ultrasound transducer assemblies. Some, for example, can include those as disclosed in the patents listed above and issued to Duarte and Talish et al.
  • the ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10 during treatment is actuated to generate ultrasonic waves.
  • the ultrasonic waves cause ultrasound stimulation.
  • the ultrasound stimulation is applied to the patient supported by the platform (Step 3 of FIG. 2).
  • the controller 1 12 controls the operational parameters of the UVT system 100 based on received signals from sensors positioned on the patient and/or within the ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10 (Step 4 of FIG. 2). By controlling the operational parameters, such as amplitude and frequency of the resonant vibrations and/or ultrasonic waves, the level or intensity of the vibrational and/or ultrasonic stimulations is changed.
  • the resonant vibrations generated by the vibrational assembly 102 modulate the continuous ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10 (Step 5 of FIG. 2).
  • the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 is placed on a patient, such that the transducer head of the assembly 110 is positioned in proximity to a bone breakage, such as a hairline fracture (e.g., less than a mm wide).
  • a bone breakage such as a hairline fracture (e.g., less than a mm wide).
  • a hairline fracture e.g., less than a mm wide.
  • the bone having the hairline fracture or breakage vibrates at the same frequency as the resonant vibrations.
  • the shear wave can be a standing wave which facilitates the stimulation of bone tissue growth, thereby effectively accelerating the healing of the hairline fracture.
  • an ultrasound transducer assembly 110 which generates ultrasonic waves having frequencies in the range of 1-3 MHz. It is envisioned that the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 can generate ultrasonic waves having low frequencies, that is, 20-100 kHz. If the ultrasound transducer assembly of the present disclosure, is operated to generate ultrasonic waves having low frequencies, it can be used for wound debridement and bacterial removal, which further promote wound and bone fracture healing. With reference to FIG. 3, one embodiment of the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 is equipped with a cuff 108 capable of being fastened to the patient's body, e.g., leg, arm.
  • the cuff 108 contains an embedded ultrasound transducer (not shown) for delivering ultrasound energy to the treatment area. Multiple ultrasound transducers may be embedded within the cuff 108 to provide multiple ultrasound energy radiating from a plurality of positions and angles. Each ultrasound transducer may be individually controllable by the controller 112. Additional cuffs 108 may be made available to allow for treatment of multiple locations, such that, for example, both legs, and the thigh and calf areas of the same leg may be treated at the same time.
  • the therapeutic treatment systems are, preferably, individually controllable such that a variety of treatment regimens may be devised. Additionally, a course of treatment may require alternating between the two therapeutic treatment systems for periods of time throughout the duration of a treatment session.
  • the vibrational assembly 102 may be operated for the full treatment session while the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 is operated for 10-second periods during the treatment session.
  • the vibrational assembly 102 is operated for 20 minutes followed by operation of the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 for 30 minutes.
  • controller 112 can be housed in front member 114.
  • Member 114 can be of any suitable shape known in the available art.
  • member 114 can have a plethora of different features.
  • member 114 can have a diagnostic panel that displays different operating parameters of the ultrasound transducer assembly 110.
  • member 114 can have another diagnostic panel that displays different operating parameters of assembly 102.
  • Member 114 can also be equipped with heart-rate displays, pulse-rate displays, calorie counter displays, fans and the like. These features can be added or removed as needed.
  • located on member 114 can be control switches, buttons and the like used for controlling both the ultrasound transducer assembly 1.10 and the vibrational assembly 102.
  • Controller 112 can be connected to the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 via a cable 120, as seen in FIG. 1.
  • controller 112 can control ultrasound transducer assembly 10 110 remotely. If the embodiment that utilizes a cable is used, the cable can be threaded through either of support bars 116. Or, in an alternative embodiment, as seen in FIG. 1, a cable 121 can be used. In this embodiment, cable 121 can extend from a bottom surface 125 of member 114 to the top surface 104.
  • the cable connections described are for illustrative purposes only, and by no means should be considered exhaustive of the many different connections available. Therefore, l s any suitable connection means known in the available art, or those connection means not yet discovered can be implemented with the present disclosure.
  • Other treatment scenarios include having one or both assemblies (vibrational and ultrasound assemblies 102 and 110) operational or active during at least a portion of the treatment session, but at least one of the assemblies' operating parameters are adjusted manually 0 or automatically during the treatment session or a portion thereof.
  • the operating parameters can be adjusted independently of the other assemblies' operating parameters, or adjusted dependently, i.e., in accordance with, with changes in the operating parameters) of the other system.
  • the assemblies of the present disclosure can be designed wherein an operating parameter of the first therapeutic treatment system changes in accordance with a change in an operating parameter of the second therapeutic treatment system.
  • the frequency of the vibrational assembly 102 can be increased by 5Hz for each increase in the power output of the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 of more than a predetermined wattage value. Therefore, an increase in the frequency of the vibrational assembly 102 depends on an increase in the power output of the ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10.
  • the present disclosure also includes a method for providing a combined therapeutic treatment using the two different therapeutic treatment systems.
  • the method includes: a) applying vibrational stimulation to a patient's body; and b) simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying ultrasonic stimulation to the patient's body during a treatment session.
  • the assembly 500 includes an ultrasound transducer 510, a power source 520, and an actuation controller 530. These components are housed within a housing 540.
  • the actuation controller 130 is a motion sensor, such as a gravity switch or an accelerometer.
  • the assembly 500 further includes a strap 560 having a first end 561 and a second end 562 capable of connecting to each other for strapping the assembly 500 to a patient.

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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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT USING A COMBINATION OF ULTRASOUND AND VIBRATIONAL STIMULATION
PRIORITY
The present application claims priority from United States Provisional Application Serial
No. 60/873,327, entitled "Non-Invasive Apparatuses And Methods For Vibrational Treatment Of Bone Tissue Following A Bone-Related Medical Procedure," filed on December 7, 2006. The present application also claims priority from United States Provisional Application Serial No. 60/780,336, entitled "System and Method for Providing Therapeutic Treatment Using a Combination of Ultrasound, Electro-Stimulation and Dynamic Motion Therapy," filed on March 8, 2006. The entire contents of both applications are incorporated herein by reference.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is related to United States and PCT patent applications filed on March 8, 2007 and both entitled "System and Method for Providing Therapeutic Treatment Using a Combination of Ultrasound, Electro-stimulation and Vibrational Stimulation" by Talish et al. The entire contents of these applications are incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND Technical Field
The present disclosure relates generally to therapeutic treatment. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system and method using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation for providing therapeutic treatment. Description of the Prior Art
Weakened bone structure and improperly healed or slowly healing bone fractures may result in reduced quality of life. Quality of life may be improved for patients with bone fractures by ensuring rapid healing and by inhibiting the loss of bone mineral content (bone mass), and therefore bone strength, associated with fractures. Metabolic bone diseases, such as osteoporosis, also reduce the quality of life.
Osteoporosis is a pernicious disorder usually, but not exclusively, afflicting elderly women. The osteoporotic state can also be manifested by those who are confined to bed and even to astronauts who are subjected to prolonged weightlessness. Osteoporosis occurs through a decrease in bone mass, which makes the afflicted bones more fragile and more susceptible to breakage.
The reduction in bone mass from osteoporosis results when destruction outpaces bone formation. The balance between destruction and formation is affected by hormones, calcium intake, vitamin D and its metabolites, weight, smoking, alcohol consumption, age, genetic determinants and especially exercise or other methods of dynamically loading the bone tissue as well as many other factors. Considering the vast array of factors which can compromise the healing process, any form of stimulation that can accelerate, augment and/or ensure the healing process are greatly needed.
Osteoporosis is not easily determined in its early phases as physical deformity is not yet evident. Because osteoporosis develops progressively, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment may avoid a serious condition. Appropriate diet and exercise can be used in early years to prevent the damaging effects of osteoporosis later in life. Besides the nutritional and genetic causes of osteoporosis, bone loss also occurs from prolonged exposure to weightless environments, i.e., prolonged periods in space as experienced by the crews of the International Space Station. When these crews return to the normal gravity of Earth, their bone loss could make them more susceptible to fractures. The longer the duration of weightlessness experienced by an astronaut, the greater the resultant muscle and bone loss and, consequently, the greater the risk of injury or immobilization. Various techniques have been employed to minimize the impact of prolonged weightlessness with varying degrees of success.
Methods and apparatus for maintaining or promoting bone growth are described in numerous patents. For example, McLeod et al., U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,103,806, 5,191,880, 5,273,028, 5,376,065, 6,234,975, 6,561,991 B2 and 6,607,497 B2 all incorporated herein by reference, collectively describe means and methods for promoting bone growth and preventing bone loss. The method described in the above-referenced patents relates to a mechanical vibrational loading of bones to promote growth in a non-invasive procedure.
Mechanical loading on bone tissue at strains of between about 0.1 to about 500 microstrain and induced within a predetermined frequency range can prevent bone loss and enhance new bone formation. Such mechanical bone loading of tissue may be introduced by various systems, including vibrating floor plates and chairs such as ones used for the generation of resonant vibrations, electrical stimulation of muscles, isometric exercises, modulated ultrasound or transducers attached to the skin or external fixation devices to focus energy to the fracture site.
A method of using resonant vibrations for treating postural instability is described in U.S. Patent No. 6,607,497 B2. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a vibration table having a non-rigidly supported platform; (b) permitting the patient to rest on the non-rigidly supported platform for a predetermined period of time; and (c) repeating the steps (a) and (b) over a predetermined treatment duration. Step (b) includes the steps of (bl) measuring a vibrational response of the patient's musculoskeletal system using a vibration measurement device; (b2) performing a frequency decomposition of the vibrational response to quantify the vibrational response into specific vibrational spectra; and (b3) analyzing the vibrational spectra to evaluate at least postural stability.
The method described in U.S. Patent No. 6,607,497 B2 entails the patient standing on the vibration table or unstable standing platform, which includes at least one accelerometer mounted to the outboard side thereof. The patient is then exposed to a vibrational stimulus by the unstable standing platform. The unstable standing platform causes a vibrational perturbation of the patient's neurosensory control system. The vibrational perturbation causes signals to be generated within at least one of the patient's muscles to create a measurable response from the musculoskeletal system. These steps are repeated over the course of a predetermined treatment duration for approximately ten minutes a day in an effort to improve the postural stability of the patient.
The therapeutic benefits of ultrasound have also long been known. Ultrasound therapy uses high-energy sound waves (those above the range we hear) to help ease painful joints and muscles. Ultrasound treatment is generally performed by an operator who guides the waves into the body from the head of an ultrasound machine. Examples, as seen in Duarte, U.S. Pat. No.
4,530,360, and Talish et al., U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,556,372, 5,762,616, and 5,730,705, all incorporated herein by reference, collectively describe means and methods of implementing ultrasound for treating injuries. In Duarte, in order to apply the ultrasound pulses during treatment, the operator manually holds the applicator in place until treatment is complete. The longer the treatment period, the more the patient is inconvenienced. Talish overcame the shortcomings of Duarte by combining the ultrasound apparatus with a harness. Thus, Talish, bestows the operator with a degree of freedom that is not evident in Duarte. For example, Talish, because of the harness, allows a user to receive treatment while performing everyday activities.
SUMMARY .
The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational (Dynamic Motion Therapy) stimulation. The combined therapeutic system includes a combination of at least two therapeutic systems for providing the therapeutic treatment. The system includes a first therapeutic treatment system or Dynamic Motion Therapy system that includes a supporting base and a vibrational assembly having a non-rigidly supported platform for generating resonant vibrations. Additionally, the system includes a second therapeutic treatment system configured to operate either alone or in conjunction with the first therapeutic treatment system. The second therapeutic system is an ultrasound treatment system having an ultrasound transducer assembly for generating ultrasonic waves. The resonant vibrations cause the vibrational stimulation and the ultrasonic waves cause the ultrasound stimulation.
The system further includes a controller in electrical communication with the therapeutic treatment systems. The controller provides operational signals for operating the therapeutic treatment systems. A method according to the present disclosure includes: a) applying vibrational stimulation to a patient's body; and b) simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying ultrasound stimulation to the patient's body during a treatment session.
The ultrasound transducer assembly can include an ultrasound transducer and a motion sensor. In one embodiment, the motion sensor can be a gravitational switch. In another embodiment, the motion sensor can be an accelerometer. The motion sensor, in one embodiment, can be powered by the first therapeutic treatment system, and in another embodiment, the motion sensor can have its own power source, such as a battery.
The ultrasound transducer assembly of the second therapeutic treatment system can be automatically activated and deactivated by the first therapeutic treatment system. The ultrasound transducer assembly is activated when the motion sensor detects motion created by the first therapeutic treatment system applying resonant vibrations to the patient's body causing the patient to sway or move, and the ultrasound transducer assembly is deactivated when the first therapeutic treatment system is turned off and the patient stops swaying or moving.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a system for providing combined vibrational and ultrasound stimulation in accordance with the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating an exemplary method for providing combined vibrational and ultrasound stimulation in accordance with the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an ultrasound transducer assembly in accordance with the present disclosure; and FIG. 4 is an alternative, partial perspective view of an ultrasound transducer assembly in accordance with the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.
Some of the therapeutic benefits of Dynamic Motion Therapy are that it prevents and reverses the loss of muscle and bone tissue (these are two characteristics of osteoporosis), it reduces the possibility of spinal or hip fractures, it is an excellent option for those unable or unwilling to take osteoporosis medication, it is noninvasive and less costly than chronic drug therapy, it is gentle in its repetitive vertical movement, it is convenient with a daily treatment of less than 1 hour and preferably about 10 to 20 minutes, and it is simple, mobile and safe to use.
Furthermore, because the present disclosure incorporates the known beneficial effects of ultrasound therapy with Dynamic Motion Therapy, therapeutic benefits, not found when either system is used separately, can be attained. The combination of vibrational and ultrasound stimulation can massage soft tissues effortlessly, and in most cases, painlessly. In addition, the system and method in accordance with the present disclosure help alleviate muscle spasms and reduce inflammation and swelling. Also, the system and method in accordance with the present disclosure improve range of motion, help increase blood flow and interstitial fluid flow, promote bone growth, and decrease pain and stiffness.
Referring to FIG. 1, the present disclosure provides a combined ultrasound and vibrational treatment (UVT) system 100 for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound and vibrational stimulation. The UVT system 100 incorporates a first therapeutic treatment system or Dynamic Motion Therapy system 200 having a vibrational assembly 102. The UVT system 100 further includes a second therapeutic treatment system 300 having an ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10; both assemblies 102, 1 10 are controlled by receiving signals from a controller 1 12. The controller 1 12 includes a power supply for powering the assemblies 102, 110. Alternatively, each assembly is controlled by its own controller and/or power supply.
A vibrational assembly that can be implemented with the present disclosure can be the assembly described in International Patent Application WO 2006/096734 Al, Talish et al., filed on March 7, 2006, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. Another type of vibrational assembly that can be implemented with the present disclosure can be the assembly described in International Patent Application WO 2006/096662 A 1 , also by Talish et al., filed on March 6, 2006,the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
With continued reference to FIG. 1, an exemplary vibrational assembly 102 of the present disclosure includes a base 103 dimensioned to support and comfortably accommodate a patient in a standing position. The base 103 non-rigidly supports a vibrational platform 104 of the vibrational assembly 102, configured to impart or apply resonant vibrations to the musculoskeletal system of a patient's body. The vibrational assembly 102 generates resonant vibrations (Step 1 in FIG. 2) having a frequency in the range of between 1 to 10 kHz. The resonant vibrations cause a vibrational stimulation. The vibrational stimulation is applied to the patient being supported by the platform 104 (Step 2 of FIG. 2).
For patient stability and comfort, handrails 106 are provided; allowing the patient to easily remain in a proper posture and maintain balance while the vibration treatment is being administered. Additionally, a standing harness may be provided, aiding patients unable to stand on their own to maintain proper posture. The vibrational assembly 102 further includes a display 105 for displaying data, such as treatment data.
As mentioned above, the UVT system 100 also includes a second therapeutic treatment system 300 that has the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 for facilitating bone fracture healing and/or bone/soft tissue treatment, such as treating joint and muscle sprains, bursitis, tendonitis, and the like. The UVT system 100 can include numerous types of ultrasound transducer assemblies. Some, for example, can include those as disclosed in the patents listed above and issued to Duarte and Talish et al.
The ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10 during treatment is actuated to generate ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic waves cause ultrasound stimulation. The ultrasound stimulation is applied to the patient supported by the platform (Step 3 of FIG. 2). The controller 1 12 controls the operational parameters of the UVT system 100 based on received signals from sensors positioned on the patient and/or within the ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10 (Step 4 of FIG. 2). By controlling the operational parameters, such as amplitude and frequency of the resonant vibrations and/or ultrasonic waves, the level or intensity of the vibrational and/or ultrasonic stimulations is changed. One of the key features of the present disclosure is that the resonant vibrations generated by the vibrational assembly 102 modulate the continuous ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10 (Step 5 of FIG. 2). For example, during treatment, the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 is placed on a patient, such that the transducer head of the assembly 110 is positioned in proximity to a bone breakage, such as a hairline fracture (e.g., less than a mm wide). Upon actuation of the ultrasound transducer assembly 110, an ultrasound signal (carrier signal) is generated having a frequency in the range of 1-3 MHz, for example, a frequency of 1.5 MHz, and directed by the transducer head towards the hairline fracture. If the patient is standing on the vibrational platform 104 of the vibrational assembly 102 which has been actuated to generate resonant vibrations having a frequency in the range of 1-10 kHz, the bone having the hairline fracture or breakage vibrates at the same frequency as the resonant vibrations. This causes the ultrasound signal or waves within the hairline fracture to be modulated, thereby producing or setting up a modulated shear wave within the hairline fracture due to the cavitation effect. The shear wave can be a standing wave which facilitates the stimulation of bone tissue growth, thereby effectively accelerating the healing of the hairline fracture.
The above-referenced embodiments, as hereinbefore disclosed, provide for using an ultrasound transducer assembly 110 which generates ultrasonic waves having frequencies in the range of 1-3 MHz. It is envisioned that the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 can generate ultrasonic waves having low frequencies, that is, 20-100 kHz. If the ultrasound transducer assembly of the present disclosure, is operated to generate ultrasonic waves having low frequencies, it can be used for wound debridement and bacterial removal, which further promote wound and bone fracture healing. With reference to FIG. 3, one embodiment of the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 is equipped with a cuff 108 capable of being fastened to the patient's body, e.g., leg, arm. The cuff 108 contains an embedded ultrasound transducer (not shown) for delivering ultrasound energy to the treatment area. Multiple ultrasound transducers may be embedded within the cuff 108 to provide multiple ultrasound energy radiating from a plurality of positions and angles. Each ultrasound transducer may be individually controllable by the controller 112. Additional cuffs 108 may be made available to allow for treatment of multiple locations, such that, for example, both legs, and the thigh and calf areas of the same leg may be treated at the same time.
The therapeutic treatment systems are, preferably, individually controllable such that a variety of treatment regimens may be devised. Additionally, a course of treatment may require alternating between the two therapeutic treatment systems for periods of time throughout the duration of a treatment session. For example, the vibrational assembly 102 may be operated for the full treatment session while the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 is operated for 10-second periods during the treatment session. As a second example, the vibrational assembly 102 is operated for 20 minutes followed by operation of the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 for 30 minutes. These are just two examples of the endless variations of timing sequences that are possible using the UVT system 100 of the present disclosure. The treatment session can be at least 10 minutes per day. The duration of the treatment can be 2-4 weeks.
As mentioned above, the first and second therapeutic treatment systems are controlled via the controller 112. In a preferred embodiment, controller 112 can be housed in front member 114. Member 114 can be of any suitable shape known in the available art. In addition, member 114 can have a plethora of different features. For example, member 114 can have a diagnostic panel that displays different operating parameters of the ultrasound transducer assembly 110. Also, member 114 can have another diagnostic panel that displays different operating parameters of assembly 102. Member 114 can also be equipped with heart-rate displays, pulse-rate displays, calorie counter displays, fans and the like. These features can be added or removed as needed. 5 Furthermore, located on member 114 can be control switches, buttons and the like used for controlling both the ultrasound transducer assembly 1.10 and the vibrational assembly 102. Controller 112 can be connected to the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 via a cable 120, as seen in FIG. 1.
In an alternative embodiment, controller 112 can control ultrasound transducer assembly 10 110 remotely. If the embodiment that utilizes a cable is used, the cable can be threaded through either of support bars 116. Or, in an alternative embodiment, as seen in FIG. 1, a cable 121 can be used. In this embodiment, cable 121 can extend from a bottom surface 125 of member 114 to the top surface 104. The cable connections described are for illustrative purposes only, and by no means should be considered exhaustive of the many different connections available. Therefore, l s any suitable connection means known in the available art, or those connection means not yet discovered can be implemented with the present disclosure.
Other treatment scenarios include having one or both assemblies (vibrational and ultrasound assemblies 102 and 110) operational or active during at least a portion of the treatment session, but at least one of the assemblies' operating parameters are adjusted manually 0 or automatically during the treatment session or a portion thereof. The operating parameters can be adjusted independently of the other assemblies' operating parameters, or adjusted dependently, i.e., in accordance with, with changes in the operating parameters) of the other system. Additionally, the assemblies of the present disclosure can be designed wherein an operating parameter of the first therapeutic treatment system changes in accordance with a change in an operating parameter of the second therapeutic treatment system. For example, during the treatment duration, the frequency of the vibrational assembly 102 can be increased by 5Hz for each increase in the power output of the ultrasound transducer assembly 110 of more than a predetermined wattage value. Therefore, an increase in the frequency of the vibrational assembly 102 depends on an increase in the power output of the ultrasound transducer assembly 1 10.
The present disclosure also includes a method for providing a combined therapeutic treatment using the two different therapeutic treatment systems. The method includes: a) applying vibrational stimulation to a patient's body; and b) simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying ultrasonic stimulation to the patient's body during a treatment session.
With reference to FIG. 4, there is shown an alternative embodiment for an ultrasound transducer assembly in accordance with the present disclosure. The assembly 500 includes an ultrasound transducer 510, a power source 520, and an actuation controller 530. These components are housed within a housing 540. The actuation controller 130 is a motion sensor, such as a gravity switch or an accelerometer. The assembly 500 further includes a strap 560 having a first end 561 and a second end 562 capable of connecting to each other for strapping the assembly 500 to a patient.
The described embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive, and are not intended to represent every embodiment of the present disclosure. Various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure as set forth in the following claims both literally and in equivalents recognized in law.

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1. A system having at least two therapeutic systems for providing therapeutic treatment, said system comprising: a first therapeutic treatment system comprising a vibrational assembly having a non-rigidly supported platform for generating resonant vibrations; and a second therapeutic treatment system configured to operate either alone or in conjunction with said first therapeutic treatment system during a treatment session.
2. The system of Claim 1 , wherein ultrasonic waves generated by said second therapeutic treatment system are modulated by said resonant vibrations.
3. The system of Claim 1 , further comprising a controller in operative communication with said first and second therapeutic treatment systems.
4. The system of Claim 1 , wherein said second therapeutic treatment system comprises an ultrasound transducer assembly.
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5. The system of Claim 3, wherein said controller operates said first therapeutic treatment system simultaneously with said second therapeutic treatment system for at least a portion of a treatment session.
6. The system of Claim 3, wherein said controller operates said first therapeutic treatment system at different tfmes than said second therapeutic treatment system for at least a portion of a treatment session.
7. The system of Claim 5, wherein said treatment session is at least 10 minutes per day.
8. The system of Claim 1, wherein said resonant vibrations have a frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 10 kHz.
9. The system of Claim 2, wherein said ultrasonic waves have a frequency in the range of 1-3 MHz.
10. The system of Claim 1 , wherein an operating parameter of the first therapeutic treatment system changes in accordance with a change in an operating parameter of the second therapeutic treatment system.
11. The system of Claim 4, wherein said ultrasound transducer assembly includes a motion sensor.
12. The system of Claim 11 , wherein said motion sensor is one of an accelerometer and a gravitational switch.
13. The system of Claim 1 , wherein said second therapeutic treatment system is activated by motion caused by said first therapeutic treatment system and sensed by a motion sensor of said second therapeutic treatment system.
14. A system for providing therapeutic treatment, said system comprising: a first therapeutic treatment system, comprising: a supporting base; and a vibrational assembly having a non-rigidly supported platform for generating resonant vibrations; a second therapeutic treatment system configured to operate either alone or in conjunction with said first therapeutic treatment system, said second therapeutic treatment system having an ultrasound transducer assembly for generating ultrasonic waves; and a controller in operative communication with said first therapeutic treatment system and said second therapeutic treatment system for controlling the operation thereof.
15. The system of Claim 14, wherein said ultrasonic waves are modulated by said resonant vibrations.
16. The system of Claim 14, wherein said resonant vibrations have a frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 10 kHz and said ultrasonic waves have a frequency in the range of 1-3 MHz.
17. A method for providing combined vibrational and ultrasound therapeutic treatment, said method comprising: applying vibrational stimulation to a first body region using resonant vibrations; and applying ultrasound stimulation to a second body region different than the first body region using ultrasonic waves.
18. The method of Claim 17, further comprising the step of modulating the ultrasonic waves by said resonant vibrations.
19. The method of Claim 17, further comprising the step of monitoring patient response to said applied vibrational and ultrasound stimulations.
20. The method of Claim 19, further comprising the step adjusting one of at least one operational parameter of a first therapeutic treatment system performing the step of applying vibrational stimulation and at least one operational parameter of a second therapeutic treatment system performing the step of applying ultrasound stimulation in accordance with said monitored patient response.
21. The method of Claim 17, wherein said resonant vibrations have a frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 10 kHz and the ultrasonic waves have a frequency in the range of 1-3 MHz.
22. The method of Claim 17, wherein a treatment session of said therapeutic treatment method is at least 10 minutes within a 24-hour time period.
23. A treatment method comprising:
a) applying vibrational stimulation to a patient's body; and
b) simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying ultrasound stimulation to the patient's body during a treatment session.
24. The method of Claim 23, further comprising the step of modulating ultrasonic waves associated with said ultrasound stimulation by resonant vibrations associated with said vibrational stimulation.
25. The method of Claim 24, wherein said resonant vibrations have a frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 10 kHz and said ultrasonic waves have a frequency in the range of 1-3 MHz.
26. The method of Claim 24, wherein said ultrasound stimulation is applied upon a motion sensor sensing motion caused by said vibrational stimulation.
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