Systems, devices, and method for the treatment of osteoarthritis

Abstract

The present disclosure describes devices, methods and systems for modifying or altering gait kinematics via sensory augmentation and / or modifying muscle activation patterns via augmented motor learning to slow the progression of and / or reduce the pain associated with knee OA, particularly during gait (e.g., walking, running, stair climbing, etc.). Sensors can be used to measure gait parameters andcharacteristics and muscle activation patterns. Stimulation can be provided to the individual in order to promote learning new gait kinematics and muscle activation patterns.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 199,965, filed July 31, 2015, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 276,797, filed January 8, 2016, each of which is incorporated by reference The entire content is incorporated here. [0003] This application may be related to International Patent Application No. PCT / US2014 / 012388, filed January 21, 2014, International Patent Application No. PCT / US2015 / 033809, filed June 2, 2015, and International Patent Application No. PCT / US2015 / 033809, filed June 10, 2016 PCT / US2016 / 037080, each of these three applications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. [0004] merge by reference [0005] All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by ref...

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Therefore, treatments that lower KAM have the potential to reduce pain and slow the progression of osteoarthritis

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