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Device for promoting reflective neuromuscular training

a neuromuscular and neuromuscular technology, applied in the field of therapeutic devices, can solve the problems of not developing proprioception, relatively complex and expensive to purchase, and achieve the effect of being convenient and inexpensiv

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-03
SHUMRICK PATRICK L
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[0008] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a therapeutic device which is inexpensive and portable.
[0009] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a rehabilitative device for promoting improved balance and proprioception training in the feet, ankles, knees and hips.
[0010] It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a device which may be incorporated into an exercise routine for enhancing balance and proprioception.
[0011] It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a device which provides preloading of the soft tissues of the foot and ankle prior to exercising to prevent injury to these areas.

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While these devices are capable of exercising and strengthening the muscles of the feet, they do not develop proprioception.
While these devices are designed specifically for promoting proprioception improvement, these are relatively complex and expensive to purchase.

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[0018] Balance and postural control are complex processes that rely on input from three systems: the visual system, which orients oneself to an object, the vestibular system, which orients oneself to gravity, and the somatosensory system, which refers to the premeditated and / or the unconscious awareness of joint position. This plays an important role in the prevention of injury, as well as in maintaining the integrity of joint and surrounding anatomical structures. Sensory receptors for proprioception relay the status of articular (oint) structures. These receptors, or fibers, are found in the skin, muscles, joints, joint capsule, ligaments, and tendons, and send information to the central nervous system concerning joint movement (kinesthesia) and joint position (proprioception). Four types of joint sensory fibers have been identified, each serving a specific role in sensorymotor function and joint proprioception: type I fibers (located in the joint capsule) provide information conc...

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Abstract

A device for promoting reflective neuromuscular training. The device is a moderately compressible member having a planar lower surface and an incongruent upper surface. When used in proprioceptive rehabilitation, the device stimulates sensory pathways to improve balance and neuromuscular responses.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims benefit from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 566,259, filed Apr. 29, 2004, and also U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 604,639, filed Aug. 26, 2004, which applications are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates generally to the therapeutic devices and, in particular, to a device which promotes reflective neuromuscular training. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Devices which are used to strengthen, rehabilitate, and exercise the feet, ankles, and lower extremities are commonplace today. One type of these devices are generally used for exercising and strengthening the foot. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 1,962,971, which issued in 1934, describes a foot treating device comprising a conoidal-shaped body of flexible resilient material terminating in flanges of sufficient radial extent to bear l...

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IPC IPC(8): A61H15/00A63B21/02A63B23/08A63B23/10
CPCA61H15/00A61H2205/12A61H2209/00A63B23/08A63B23/10A63B21/028
Inventor SHUMRICK, PATRICK L.
Owner SHUMRICK PATRICK L
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