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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2012
Vivian K. Mushahwar, Edmonton, CA;
Leandro Rafael Solis-aguilar, Edmonton, CA;
Vivian K. Mushahwar, Edmonton, CA;
Leandro Rafael Solis-Aguilar, Edmonton, CA;
Prev Biotech Inc., Edmonton, AB, CA;
Abstract
A method is provided for treating pressure ulcers by transmitting an electrical stimulus sufficient to effect contraction of a loaded muscle, wherein the method comprises the steps of providing an electrical transmission for effecting contraction of the loaded muscle, transmitting sufficient electrical stimulation to the muscle to contract it for a predetermined short period of time, and ceasing transmission of the stimulus to the muscle for a predetermined longer period of muscle relaxation, whereby the predetermined period of relaxation is sufficient to minimize muscle fatigue and cause sustained reoxygenation.