Medical walk-regaining staff and related methods

Abstract

A hand-held cane or walking staff, with a lower end pedestal positioned on the ground or a floor so that a low profile cross piece is located in front of one of the user's feet, stimulating the brain of the user to accommodate the lifting of the user's foot, followed by stepping over the cross piece and additional steps thereafter, while carrying the staff in one hand by grasping an upper handle of the walking staff.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to articles and methods by which persons afflicted with mobility disabilities, such as Parkinsons Disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), can re-train their minds and thus be self-taught or stimulated to walk once more. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand-held device, and related methods, by which the brain of one afflicted by PD, MS or the like is simulated to accommodate the person to stepping over a floor or ground-engaging obstacle bar, after which additional steps are typically accommodated.BACKGROUND[0002]Those afflicted with PD, MS and like ailments are typically subjected to an inability to walk (anti-mobility). If left alone, the afflicted person may, for hours or days, be unable to walk, while wishing to do so. Such lack of mobility brings into existence dangers and deeply negatively impacts the quality of life, creating a need for regular, if not constant assistance.[0003]Previously n...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a device that helps users walk more confidently and comfortably. It is designed in the form of a walking staff with a lower end placed on the ground. A cross piece is positioned in front of the user's foot to stimulate the brain and encourage the user to lift their foot higher. The user then steps over the cross piece and takes additional steps while carrying the walking staff in their hand. The device is stable and can be easily used on different surfaces. Overall, the invention helps users walk more confidently and comfortably by providing a simple and effective solution.

Problems solved by technology

Those afflicted with PD, MS and like ailments are typically subjected to an inability to walk (anti-mobility).

If left alone, the afflicted person may, for hours or days, be unable to walk, while wishing to do so.

Such lack of mobility brings into existence dangers and deeply negatively impacts the quality of life, creating a need for regular, if not constant assistance.

Previously no remedy for the above-mentioned lack of mobility problem has been found.

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