Method for treatment of infants with developmental delay

a technology for developing delays and infants, applied in the field of treatment of infants with developmental delays, can solve the problems of affecting the rehabilitation of infants suffering from birth-related disabilities, the emotional and financial costs of supporting infants can last a lifetime, and the time of rehabilitation is lost, so as to improve neuromuscular coordination, muscular tone and lung capacity, and the effect of low cos

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-10
HIGGS NANCY
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[0007]The invention disclosed herein is a method for treatment of infants at risk for neuromuscular developmental delay which begins at birth and which is low cost, and easy to perform. Specifically, an inflatable collar is affixed around the neck of the infant so as to support the infant's head above the level of the water. The infant to which the inflatable collar is affixed is placed in a tub or other receptacle filled with water which has been heated to approximately 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The inflated collar supports the child's head and keeps the child's head above the s

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Birth-related childhood disability is a major problem of most developed nations.
These problems are especially evident in infants born prematurely and in those infants who suffer brain injury during the birth process.
The emotional a

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[0010]Rehabilitation of children suffering from birth-related disabilities usually doesn't begin until several years after the birth of the child. Nearly 85% of brain development occurs in the first three years of life. By the time traditional rehabilitation methods are implemented much time has been lost. The invention disclosed herein is a method which parents can use at home to promote cognitive development, neuromuscular coordination, muscular tone and lung capacity in their children. Such method can be implemented shortly after birth to infants at risk for neuromuscular development delay so as to maximize the effects of invention disclosed herein. Older children with recognized developmental delays may also benefit from the treatment. However, as described above much of the brain development occurs early in life. The earlier therapy begins with a child the better the expected result. The preferred embodiment is intended for children of the age 1 day to 4 years and who are other...

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The invention disclosed herein is a method for treatment of infants at risk for birth-related disabilities. Specifically, this disclosure is directed toward those infants at risk for neuromuscular disabilities caused by premature birth and/or injury during birth. An inflatable collar is affixed around the infant's neck. The infant wearing the aforementioned collar is immersed into a water bath in which the water has been heated to approximately 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The infant's head is supported by the inflated collar to ensure safe breathing. The infant's torso and extremities are suspended in the warm water bath. The infant is permitted to move in the water bath without being restrained by gravity. By the method disclosed herein, infants at risk for neuromuscular disabilities are permitted to exercise their muscles to develop muscle tone and promote neuromuscular coordination.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This utility patent application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 879,280 filed on Jan. 9, 2007. A copy of which is attached hereto by reference as if fully set forth.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY-SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]The invention described in this application was not the subject of federally sponsored research or development.BACKGROUND[0003]1. Field[0004]The field of the invention disclosed herein is a method of treatment for infants who are developmentally delayed. Specifically, the invention disclosed herein is a method by which infants may further develop neuromuscular coordination, muscular tone and lung capacity.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Birth-related childhood disability is a major problem of most developed nations. Children suffering from birth-related disability display decreased coordination, lack of muscle tone, decreased lung capacity, neuroco...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C16/00
CPCB63C9/155
Inventor HIGGS, NANCY
Owner HIGGS NANCY
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