Hand-held physiological stimulation applicator

DETAILED DESCRIPTION We claim: 1.
Manually operable apparatus for controlled physiological stimulation of tissue, comprising: an elongated housing having a first end defining an axis, an opposite second end, and a housing grasping portion intermediate said ends; an electrically operable transducer; mounting means for mounting said transducer to said first housing end comprising means for directing said transducer at an angle to said axis selectively at any one of a plurality of positions circumferentially about said axis; and means for energizing said transducer including a power source spaced from said housing, manually operable controls at said housing grasping portion, and electrical conductors for interconnecting said power source, controls, and transducer to permit concurrent controlled energization and physical positioning of said transducer by a user's hand embracing said housing grasping portion.
2.
The manually operable apparatus of claim 1 wherein said controls comprise means for controlling the power delivered to said transducer from said power source.
3.
The manually operable apparatus of claim 1 wherein said power source comprises means for providing alternating current to said transducer at any one of a plurality of different frequencies, and said controls comprise means for controlling the frequency of the power delivered to said transducer from said power source.
4.
The manually operable apparatus of claim 1 wherein said power source comprises means for providing alternating current to said transducer at any one of a plurality of different frequencies, and said controls comprise means for controlling the frequency of the power delivered to said transducer from said power source and for controlling the power delivered to said transducer from said power source.
5.
The manually operable apparatus of claim 1 wherein said angle is substantially 45.
degree.
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6.
The manually operable apparatus of claim 1 wherein said transducer defines a planar tissue-engaging surface extending at an angle of substantially 45