Patent ID: 6834206
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
A method of applying a therapeutic signal to a body portion of a subject to encourage hair growth, said method comprising:securing a first electrode in contact with a skin surface of said subject remote from said body portion, said first electrode being maintained at a ground potential from which said therapeutic signal is referred; positioning a second electrode at said body portion, said second electrode including a conductive pod and a grip interconnected with said conductive pod; providing said therapeutic signal at said conductive pod; and manipulating said second electrode by an operator at said body portion, said operator utilizing both hands to manipulate said second electrode such that a first one of said hands applies pressure to said conductive pod, a second one of said hands applies force on said grip, and said hands act cooperatively to apply a circular motion to said body portion underlying said conductive pod; and repetitively applying said circular motion as said conductive pod is moved across said body portion to loosen connective tissue at said body portion.