Systems and methods for altering brain and body functions and for treating conditions and diseases of the same
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1. A method for improving balance in a subject comprising:
- exposing a subject to sensory stimulation for at least ten minutes provided by a stimulator placed in contact with said subject that provides information about said subject'"'"'s head position under conditions such that said subject experiences enhanced balance.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for management of brain and body functions and sensory perception. For example, the present invention provides systems and methods of sensory substitution and sensory enhancement (augmentation) as well as motor control enhancement. The present invention also provides systems and methods of treating diseases and conditions, as well as providing enhanced physical and mental health and performance through sensory substitution, sensory enhancement, and related effects.
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1. A method for improving balance in a subject comprising:
- exposing a subject to sensory stimulation for at least ten minutes provided by a stimulator placed in contact with said subject that provides information about said subject'"'"'s head position under conditions such that said subject experiences enhanced balance.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for treating a subject, comprising:
- a) a sensor that collects information related to body position of said subject;
b) a stimulator configured to transmit tactile stimulation to said subject'"'"'s head; and
c) a processor configured to;
i) receive information from said sensor related to a subject'"'"'s head position;
ii) convert said information into a tactile information; and
iii) transmit said tactile information to said stimulator to allow said stimulator to transmit said tactile information via said tactile stimulation to said subject. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
- a) a sensor that collects information related to body position of said subject;
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