SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERY FROM MOTOR CONTROL VIA STIMULATION TO A SUBSTITUTED SITE TO AN AFFECTED AREA
First Claim
1. A method for recovering motor control of an area in the body of a patient affected by a neurological disorder comprising stimulating a substitute site for said area thereby recovering the motor control of said affected area, wherein said stimulating of said substitute site is volitionally controlled by said patient.
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Abstract
The disclosure provides methods, devices and systems for recovering motor control of an area in the body of a patient affected by a neurological disorder. In some embodiments, a device stimulates a substitute site for the affected area thereby recovering the motor control of the affected area, wherein the device is volitionally controlled by said patient.
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- 1. A method for recovering motor control of an area in the body of a patient affected by a neurological disorder comprising stimulating a substitute site for said area thereby recovering the motor control of said affected area, wherein said stimulating of said substitute site is volitionally controlled by said patient.
- 9. A method of reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonia in patients with dysphagia comprising providing said patients with a means for volitionally controlling swallowing, said means comprising a device that stimulates the throat area over the larynx, wherein said device can be activated by said patient.
- 12. A method of controlling swallowing in patients with dysphagia, said method comprising providing said patients with a means for volitionally controlling swallowing, said means comprising a device that stimulates the throat over the larynx, wherein said device can be activated by said patient and wherein said stimulation elicits reflex swallowing.
- 18. A method of treating patients with speech motor control disorders comprising providing said patients with a device that stimulates the area of the throat over the larynx or on the jaw or face, wherein said device can be activated by said patient and wherein said stimulation elicits activity in muscles that control speech.
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20. A system for training a patient to swallow, said system comprising fitting said patient with a device that stimulates the area of the throat over the larynx;
- providing said patient with a means for activating said device; and
teaching said patient to activate said device immediately before attempting to swallow. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
- providing said patient with a means for activating said device; and
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