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The article discusses the use of functional electrical simulation (FES)-induced cycling for the rehabilitation of people with neurological impairment. Topics discussed include the application of FES to different muscle sets in the lower extremities to induce cycling, the application of switched systems theory in FES cycling, and the role of robotics and control systems in advancing FES cycling as an activity-based therapy.

Presents information on radiation therapy and the radiation therapist occupation. Use of radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer; Functions of radiation therapists; Earnings of radiation therapists in the U.S. as of May 2004.

The article discusses the linear motion solution that will carry the spray jet in a water massage machine over seven feet within a challenging environment. The solution to the application includes a custom nut or lead screw assembly that does not absorb water, developed specifically to meet the needs of the application. Aqua Massage International has developed an Aqua Massage Machine which offers results in 10 to 15 minutes, requiring the massage jets to move both rapidly and precisely. INSET: Focus on Motion Control Couplings.

The article discusses the use of electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices for the management and treatment of muscle and joint pain. It discusses the benefits of the technology including portability, pain relief without adverse effects and the capacity to adjust the intensity level while engaging in daily activities. Tables depicting examples of TENS devices and its manufacturers and contraindications and warnings.

The article reports on a clinical trial which revealed that treatment using an electronic cap boosts survival rates for people with aggressive brain tumour.

The article presents a study which reports that ablation with bipolar wet-field diathermy is safe, and effective for low-flow vascular lesions of orbit. The study inducted 15 cases which met study criteria, which included six orbital varices with a posterior supply, seven lymphangiomass and two combined venous lymphatic vascular malformations.

This article provides information on the use of electrotherapy in rehabilitation therapy. According to the author, seniors tend to respond to three types of electrotherapy, which are electrical stimulation, ultrasound and diathermy, used in long-term care. He explained that electrotherapy does not replace rehabilitation therapy, but facilitates it. He claims that the ultimate value of electrotherapy lies in the life-altering changes for the patient.

The article discusses research being done on stimulation therapy that was published in "Brain Stimulation." Treatment with repetitive, transorbital alternating current stimulation (rtACS) in blindness after brain lesions was found helpful in improving the visual field loss of patients. The visual field sizes in patients receiving sham treatment have not improved. The results of the study have confirmed that partial blindness can be reversed.

The article states that plants get stressed when electrodes are attached to it. When electrotherapy happens in plants, a vast amount of secondary metabolites is produced. The article also analyzes the concept of vegetarianism by stating that eating veal can be perceived as a misdeed while pulling a carrot out of its soily bed and julienning it is not.

The article presents a study which examines the efficacy of electro-acupuncture as a treatment for glaucoma at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Twelve monkeys were the subjects of the randomized study and were divided into three groups wherein one group underwent no treatment and the other received a single treatment through acupuncture. Shauna Cantwell, principal investigator of the study, states that the study suggests the potential therapeutic use of acupuncture to treat glaucoma.

The article focuses on electrochemotherapy, technique developed by the European Union-funded ESOPE project to treat tumors. The technique uses short, sharp electric shocks to make the membranes of malignant melanomas and subcutaneous tumors more porous and receptive to chemotherapy drugs. Evidence from 170 nodules treated in trials revealed that 74% disappeared completely while 11% partially regressed.

The article presents information on a line of massage chairs and accessories designed specifically for home theaters introduced by the Hawaiian Lomi Group in the U.S. market in November 2005. Called the Ultimate Home Theatre series, the chairs combine comfort, style and convenience with therapeutic massage functionality for the ultimate home theater experience. The series includes four new E-Motion lounger massage chairs, the Ultimate Home Theatre wedge and the Ultimate Home Theatre cube. The Emotion Lounger 001 and 002, at $800 suggested retail each, offer individual kneading, tapping and rolling therapeutic massage.

The article evaluates the ButtKicker, a device that may be attached to the chair for a whole new set of vibrations while doing network configuration, and offers information on its features and electronic configuration.