Adaptive compression therapy systems and methods

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods for providing active and/or passive compression therapy to a body part can include a compression device worn over a compression stocking. The compression device can have a pulley based drive train that is driven by a motor to tighten and loosen compression elements, such as compression straps, in a precise, rapid, and balanced manner. Sensors can be used in the compression device and/or compression stockings to provide feedback to modulate the compression treatment parameters.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for providing compression therapy to a body part of a patient, the device comprising:
 a drive unit configured to be placed over or against a body part, the drive unit comprising;   one or more motors;   a controller configured to control operation of the one or more motors;   a power source in electrical communication with the one or more motors and the controller; and   a plurality of pulleys;   one or more drive elements configured to be tensioned by the one or more motors, wherein the one or more drive elements are threaded around the plurality of pulleys; and   one or more compression mechanisms configured to be wrapped at least partially around a portion of the body part, wherein the one or more compression mechanisms are attached to the pulleys and are configured to be tensioned by the pulleys.