Systems and methods to administer hydrotherapy

A device comprising:

• one or more movable panels adapted for entering and exiting of a user;
• a multi-layer bag attached to the device, wherein the multi-layer bag comprises an inner layer and an outer layer forming a compartment, and one or more ports;
• a reservoir comprising a liquid;
• a pump connecting the reservoir and the one or more ports to pump the liquid into the multi-layer bag;
• a power supply unit adapted to supply power to the pump;
• a control unit adapted to control the device;
• an emergency access button adapted for providing access to the user in case of an emergency;
• and
• wherein the multi-layer bag is filled with fluid and folded to surround a portion of the user;
• wherein the inner layer is a thin, flexible, and waterproof membrane that conforms closely to a body shape of the portion of the user and contours such that the user experiences hydrostatic forces and thermal effects of water immersion without direct contact with the liquid;
• wherein the device is adapted for exerting the hydrostatic forces around the portion of the user while sitting or standing in an upright position to experience buoyancy and simulate zero gravity;
• and
• wherein the device is configured to enclose the portion of the user and is adapted for hydrotherapy.

A method comprising,

• positioning a user in a resting area of a device by moving a movable panel adapted to accommodate at least a portion of the user;
• closing the movable panel of the device such that a multi-layer bag is surrounds the portion of the user, wherein the multi-layer bag is attached to the device, wherein the multi-layer bag comprises an inner layer and an outer layer forming a compartment, and one or more ports, and wherein the inner layer is a thin, flexible, and waterproof membrane that conforms closely to a body shape of the portion of the user and contours such that the user experiences hydrostatic forces and thermal effects of water immersion without direct contact with a liquid;
• pumping the liquid, using a pump connected to a reservoir, into the multi-layer bag, wherein the multi-layer bag filled with fluid is folded to surround the portion of the user;
• controlling one or more of pressure and temperature of the liquid in the multi-layer bag for a hydrotherapy according to one or more of a pre-programmed sequence and in response to real-time input, wherein the control is based on at least one of treatment duration, target anatomical region, intensity level, and feedback from a sensor detecting one or more of a position and physiological response of the user;
• continuing the hydrotherapy for a predefined period;
• wherein the device is adapted for exerting the hydrostatic forces around the portion of the user while sitting or standing in an upright position to experience buoyancy and simulate zero gravity;
• and
• wherein the device is configured to enclose the portion of the user, and the method is adapted for providing the hydrotherapy.

A system comprising:

• a device, wherein the device comprises
• one or more movable panels adapted for entering and exiting of a user;
• a multi-layer bag attached to the device, wherein the multi-layer bag comprises an inner layer and an outer layer forming a compartment, and one or more ports, and wherein the inner layer is a thin, flexible, and waterproof membrane that conforms closely to a body shape of a portion of the user and contours such that the user experiences hydrostatic forces and thermal effects of water immersion without direct contact with a liquid;
• a reservoir comprising the liquid;
• a pump connecting the reservoir and the one or more ports to pump the liquid into the multi-layer bag;
• a power supply unit adapted to supply power to the pump;
• one or more air pockets on the multi-layer bag;
• a temperature control unit integrated with the device adapted to maintain the liquid at a predetermined temperature;
• a control unit adapted to control the device;
• an emergency access button adapted for providing access to the user in case of an emergency;
• and
• wherein the device is adapted for exerting the hydrostatic forces around the portion of the user while sitting or standing in an upright position to experience buoyancy and simulate zero gravity;
• and
• wherein the system is adapted for carrying out the steps comprising,
• positioning the user in a resting area of the device by moving the one or more movable panels adapted to accommodate at least the portion of the user;
• closing the one or more movable panels of the device such that the multi-layer bag is surrounding the portion of the user;
• pumping the liquid, using the pump into the multi-layer bag, wherein the multi-layer bag filled with fluid is folded to surround the portion of the user;
• controlling one or more of pressure and temperature of the liquid in the multi-layer bag for a hydrotherapy according to one or more of a pre-programmed sequence and in response to real-time input, wherein the control is based on at least one of treatment duration, target anatomical region, intensity level, and feedback from a sensor detecting one or more of a position and physiological response of the user;
• continuing the hydrotherapy for a predefined period;
• and
• wherein the steps are adapted for hydrotherapy.