Modular stimulus applicator system and method

A therapeutic stimulus application system, comprising:

• a plurality of stimulus pods, individual stimulus pods comprising a battery, a first communication link, and a stimulus delivery surface for application to selected portions of a human body through which stimulus is applied to the portions of the human body;
• a base comprising a plurality of sockets configured to receive the stimulus pods, wherein the individual sockets comprise a power transmission mechanism through which electrical power is transferred to the battery of individual stimulus pods when the stimulus pods are positioned in the socket;
• and
• a control station comprising a second communication link configured to communicate with the first communication link of individual stimulus pods, and an input device through which input commands are received, wherein the control station instructs the stimulus pods to deliver the stimulus to the human body according to the input commands.

A method, comprising

• locating a plurality of wireless stimulus pods relative to a patient's body;
• determining a treatment plan for stimulus delivery to the patient's body through the stimulus pods, including at least one of a ramp up operation, a ramp down operation, a stimulus soak operation, and a lockout period;
• and
• receiving operator input directing application of the stimulus to the plurality of stimulus pods, including a selection from among the ramp up operation, the ramp down operation, the stimulus soak operation, and the lockout period;
• and
• instructing the stimulus pods to deliver the stimulus according to the treatment plan and the operator input.