Garment-integrated proprioceptive feedback system
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1. A vest comprising:
- a shell having an interior surface and an exterior surface;
an adjustable first portion configured to wrap around the torso of a wearer;
a pair of adjustable shoulder straps;
a first pressurizable reservoir disposed within the shell;
a plurality of channels formed within the first pressurizable reservoir;
a first valve arranged to provide flow communication into and out of the first pressurizable reservoir; and
a fastening mechanism wherein said vest provides proprioceptive feedback.
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Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method treat a neurological disorder by applying proprioceptive feedback to a wearer of a garment. Specifically, the garment includes one or more pressurizable reservoirs that, when pressurized, apply distributed pressure to the wearer. A system including the garment also includes a mechanism for pressurizing the reservoir and, optionally, a controller operable to control the pressurizing mechanism.
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1. A vest comprising:
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a shell having an interior surface and an exterior surface; an adjustable first portion configured to wrap around the torso of a wearer; a pair of adjustable shoulder straps; a first pressurizable reservoir disposed within the shell; a plurality of channels formed within the first pressurizable reservoir; a first valve arranged to provide flow communication into and out of the first pressurizable reservoir; and a fastening mechanism wherein said vest provides proprioceptive feedback. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 18, 19, 20)
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11. A method for treating a patient having a neurological disorder, the method comprising:
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placing an inflatable proprioceptive feedback garment on the patient; and inflating a pressurizable reservoir disposed within the proprioceptive feedback garment to provide distributed pressure on areas of the patient in contact with the garment. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A garment-integrated proprioceptive feedback system comprising:
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a garment shell; a pressurizable reservoir disposed within the garment shell; a plurality of channels formed within the pressurizable reservoir; a valve arranged to provide flow communication into and out of the pressurizable reservoir; a pressure sensor; a pressurizing mechanism capable of pneumatically coupling to the pressurizable reservoir via the valve, and operable to pressurize the pressurizable reservoir; and a controller device communicatively coupled to the pressurizing mechanism and to the pressure sensor, the controller device responsive to the pressure sensor and operable to control the pressurizing mechanism thereby providing proprioceptive feedback.
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15. A garment comprising:
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a first garment shell; a first pressurizable reservoir disposed within the first garment shell; a plurality of channels formed within the first pressurizable reservoir; and a first valve arranged to provide flow communication into and out of the first pressurizable reservoir;
wherein said garment provides proprioceptive feedback. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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