Therapeutic device for hands and wrists

摘要

The invention claimed herein presents a therapeutic device for hands and wrists that provides massage, thermal and electrical stimulation therapy. For full inner and outer hand therapy, upper housing 4 is closed and the user's hands and wrists are placed between lower panel 8 and upper panel 10. Upper housing is lifted to the open position to provide palm and inner wrist therapy only. Therapy session begins automatically when hands are rested on lower panel 8. Electrical power provided by batteries 22 or power cord 24 energizes vibrator mechanisms 12, heating/electrical stimulation elements 14. The device deactivates when the hands are removed or via timer circuit of control unit 42. Gel packets 16 can be mounted onto lower panel 8 with retainer bars 18, which also allow user to vary firmness and elevation under the hands/wrists by altering the distribution of gel within the packet.