Patent ID: 6678549
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A combined physiological monitoring system (CPMS) comprising:a) a CPMS control circuit (CCC) having means for processing a set of signals which operate said CPMS, b) a plurality of electromyography (EMG) sensors having means for sensing the amplitude and frequency of a person's muscle groups, wherein the output from said EMG sensors are applied to and processed by said CCC, c) a range-of-motion (ROM) arm having means for measuring the person's range of motion, lateral movement, flexion, extension and rotation, wherein the output from said ROM arm is applied to and processed by said CCC, d) a plurality of functional capacity evaluation (FCE) sensors having means for measuring the person's lift, pull and push capability, wherein the output of said FCE sensors are applied to and processed by said CCC, e) a grip sensor having means for measuring the person's grip strength, wherein the output of said grip sensor is applied to and processed by said CCC, f) a pinch sensor having means for measuring the person's pinch strength, wherein the output of said pinch sensor is applied to and processed by said CCC, g) a power supply having means for converting an input of 120-250 volts at a frequency between 50-60 HZ to a regulated d-c voltage which powers said CPMS, and h) a computer which operates in combination with software to provide control and data collection for the CPMS.