ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT AND PAIN MANAGEMENT

摘要

A disposable electrical stimulation device and method for providing therapeutic treatment and pain management in a convenient, compact configuration. Electrode size and shape and relative configuration can be varied according to an intended application and use, or a universal configuration can be provided for use on almost any area of the body. The common structure of communicatively coupled dual electrodes including control circuitry and a power source accommodates a range of different sizes, configurations, stimulation treatment intensities, and other physical and electrical characteristics that can be pre-customized and packaged for specific, limited time use. The device can therefore be used in methods of providing therapy, managing pain, and achieving other treatment goals by electrical stimulation.

主权项

1. A compact electrical stimulation device comprising:
a first and a second disposable and self-adhesive electrode portion; a control module selectively attachable to the first electrode portion and comprising:
at least one preprogrammed treatment program comprising at least one customizable treatment characteristic;a status indicator adapted to indicate at least one of a characteristic of the device and a characteristic of the preprogrammed treatment program; anda first and a second control input adapted to customize the at least one treatment characteristic within a predetermined range, the first control input tactilely differentiated from the second control input; a flexible cable coupled at a first end to the control module and selectively attachable at a second end to the second electrode portion; and a power source housed in a structure also having the control module and electrically coupled to the control module to power the electrical stimulation device.