Methods and devices for performing electrical stimulation to treat various conditions

摘要

In certain variations, systems and/or methods for electromagnetic induction therapy are provided. One or more ergonomic or body contoured applicators may be included. The applicators include one or more conductive coils configured to generate an electromagnetic or magnetic field focused on a target nerve, muscle or other body tissues positioned in proximity to the coil. One or more sensors may be utilized to detect stimulation and to provide feedback about the efficacy of the applied electromagnetic induction therapy. A controller may be adjustable to vary a current through a coil to adjust the magnetic field focused upon the target nerve, muscle or other body tissues based on the feedback provide by a sensor or by a patient. In certain systems or methods, pulsed magnetic fields may be intermittently applied to a target nerve, muscle or tissue without causing habituation.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
applying an electrode patch to skin in proximity to a stimulation site of a patient such that the electrode patch is disposed on an outer surface of the skin and the electrode patch is electrically coupled with a controller unit, the controller unit including a pulse generator; electrically coupling a percutaneous electrode having an end for inserting in proximity to a tibial nerve of the patient to the controller unit; inserting the end of the percutaneous electrode into the skin in proximity to the tibial nerve of the patient; and activating the pulse generator such that current pulses flow along the tibial nerve by passing between the electrode patch and the percutaneous electrode, the current pulses configured to treat incontinence.