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 of performing electrical stimulation therapy, comprising:
non-invasively positioning a first portion of a patient's body relative to an electrical stimulator such that a posterior tibial nerve or branch thereof within the first portion of the body is in proximity to the electrical stimulator; passing a current through the electrical stimulator; delivering an electrical stimulus from the electrical stimulator to the posterior tibial nerve or branch thereof; detecting electrical conduction through the posterior tibial nerve or branch thereof or detecting a muscular response caused by an electrical conduction through the posterior tibial nerve or branch thereof via at least one sensor positioned along a second portion of the body; receiving a signal from the at least one sensor indicative of the detected electrical conduction or muscular response thereby providing feedback about the efficacy of the applied electrical stimulation therapy; and adjusting the current via a controller in communication with the electrical stimulator based on the feedback.