Method and device for rehabilitation of motor dysfunction

Details Method and device for rehabilitation of motor dysfunction Method and device for rehabilitation of motor dysfunction

2005-04-12

2005-04-12

DeMille, Danton (Department: 3764)

Surgery: kinesitherapy

Kinesitherapy

Means for passive movement of disabled extremity to return...

C601S033000

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06878122

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for the rehabilitation of patients that have suffered loss of motor control of an appendicular joint due to neurological damage. The method includes attempted contraction by a patient of a muscle that serves to move an affected joint coupled with the production of a perception by the patient that the joint is being moved more than it really is. The method results in dramatic non-transient improvements in motor control of the joint. The device provides an apparatus for performance of the method.

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