SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING EQUILIBRIUM DISORDERS AND IMPROVING GAIT AND BALANCE

SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING EQUILIBRIUM DISORDERS AND IMPROVING GAIT AND BALANCE

Embodiments herein relate to systems, devices and methods for the treatment of equilibrium disorders and improving gait and balance. In an embodiment, a method of treating an equilibrium disorder is included. The method can include monitoring device wearer movement with a movement sensor, identifyin...

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Hauptverfasser: STEWART, Jay, BURWINKEL, Justin R, MCKINNEY, Martin, CROSS, Peggi S, XU, Buye, GALSTER, Jason A
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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ELECTROTHERAPY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MAGNETOTHERAPY
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RADIATION THERAPY
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Zusammenfassung:Embodiments herein relate to systems, devices and methods for the treatment of equilibrium disorders and improving gait and balance. In an embodiment, a method of treating an equilibrium disorder is included. The method can include monitoring device wearer movement with a movement sensor, identifying a movement pattern consistent with an equilibrium disorder, estimating characteristics of the equilibrium disorder, and applying stimulation to at least one of the right ear, left ear, or brainstem of the device wearer of an ear-worn device. Other embodiments are also included herein.