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Systems and methods for treating movement disorders

  • US 7,369,896 B2
  • Filed: 10/24/2003
  • Issued: 05/06/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of improving a patient'"'"'s gait, the method comprising:

  • producing a plurality of stimulation prompts at a plurality of stimulation points using multiple stimulation channels;

    wherein the plurality of stimulation points are located symmetrically on each leg;

    applying the plurality of stimulation prompts in a timed periodic fashion across the plurality of stimulation points;

    wherein the plurality of stimulation prompts are not synchronized with the patient'"'"'s gait and do not force muscle contraction;

    wherein each of the multiple stimulation channels is associated with a stimulation electrode at one of the plurality of stimulation points; and

    activating a return electrode whenever one of the multiple stimulation channels on an associated leg is active.

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