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System and method for functional gait re-trainer for lower extremity pathology
US10052047B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10052047-B2 |
| Application number | US-201615228618-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | Aug 7, 2015 |
| Publication date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
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A gait device and method for rehabilitating or developing a subject's lower extremity. The device may include a movable belt configured for the subject to ambulate thereon; a track provided above the movable belt that is generally aligned with the movable belt; and a coupler that is configured to travel along the track and attach to the distal portion of the lower extremity of the subject while the subject is ambulating on the movable belt.
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We claim: 1. A gait device for rehabilitating or developing a subject's lower extremity, said device comprising: a movable belt configured for the subject to ambulate thereon; a track disposed above said movable belt generally aligned with said movable belt; a coupler that is configured to travel along said track and attach to the distal portion of the lower extremity of the subject while the subject is ambulating on said movable belt; wherein said distal portion of the lower extremity includes two ankles of the subject, lower portion of the two legs of the subject, and two feet of the subject; said track is positioned to be located between the two ankles, between the lower portion of the two legs, or between the two feet; and said coupler is configured to apply a medial force to the distal portion of the lower extremity during the ambulation to strengthen the ankle, knee and/or hip musculature of the subject. 2. The gait device of claim 1 , wherein: said applied medial force is of varying degrees of force. 3. The gait device of claim 1 , wherein said movable belt is motorized. 4. The gait device of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor to determine movement of the subject. 5. The gait device of claim 4 , wherein said sensor is disposed on the subject, apparel of the subject, and/or said gait device. 6. The gait device of claim 4 , further comprising a processor or computer. 7. The gait device of claim 1 , further comprising a processor or computer. 8. A method for rehabilitating or developing a gait of a subject's lower extremity, said method comprising: ambulating a subject on a movable belt; aligning a track with and above said movable belt; and coupling the distal portion of the lower extremity of the subject to the track while the subject is ambulating on said movable belt and while the coupling activity travels along said track; wherein said distal portion of the lower extremity includes two ankles of the subject, lower portion of the two legs of the subject, and two feet of the subject; said track is positioned to be located between the two ankles, between the lower portion of the two legs, or between the two feet; and said coupler is configured to apply a medial force to the distal portion of the lower extremity during the ambulation to strengthen the ankle, knee and/or hip musculature of the subject. 9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising: varying the degree of the applied medial force.
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Acceleration · CPC title
Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry · CPC title
Reciprocating movement along, in or on a guide (weights moving along or in guiding means A63B21/06; for cardio-training A63B22/201) · CPC title
contoured to fit the user · CPC title
- A61B5/112Primary
Gait analysis · CPC title
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- A gait device and method for rehabilitating or developing a subject's lower extremity. The device may include a movable belt configured for the subject to ambulate thereon; a track provided above the movable belt that is generally aligned with the movable belt; and a coupler that is configured to travel along the track and attach to the distal portion of the lower extremity of the subject while…
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- Primary CPC classification A61B5/112. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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