Training system and method using a dynamic perturbation platform
First Claim
1. A method of training, comprising the steps of:
- providing a platform configured to support an individual standing thereon;
moving the platform, with the individual thereon, to allow the individual to achieve a continuous walking gait;
monitoring the continuous walking gait;
identifying at least one portion of the continuous walking gait;
when a selected one of the at least one identified portions of the continuous walking gait is detected, moving the platform to create a disturbance event having a duration of less than 500 ms that induces a response from the individual as part of a continuous walking gait.
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Abstract
A new apparatus, system and method for fall prevention training is provided that delivers, studies and analyzes the biomechanics of a disturbance event, such as a slip or trip incident, so that an appropriate response can be executed by the person to reduce or eliminate the number of falls experienced. The apparatus includes a platform that delivers a disturbance event in less than about 500 ms and preferably in the range of about 100 ms to about 200 ms. The method includes a unique protocol for fall prevention training using the apparatus. The disturbance event can create instability in the joint of the individual. An individual'"'"'s walking gait can be monitored with the portions thereof detected. A disturbance event can be triggered when a given portion of the walking gait is detected. Also, the disturbance even can be triggered manually, at preset intervals or according to preset script.
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27 Claims
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1. A method of training, comprising the steps of:
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providing a platform configured to support an individual standing thereon; moving the platform, with the individual thereon, to allow the individual to achieve a continuous walking gait; monitoring the continuous walking gait; identifying at least one portion of the continuous walking gait; when a selected one of the at least one identified portions of the continuous walking gait is detected, moving the platform to create a disturbance event having a duration of less than 500 ms that induces a response from the individual as part of a continuous walking gait. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of training, comprising the steps of:
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providing a platform configured to support an individual standing thereon; moving the platform, with the individual thereon, to allow the individual to achieve a continuous walking gait; monitoring kinematic variables associated with at least one joint of the individual; identifying at least one kinematic variable associated with the at least one joint of the individual; when a selected one of the at least one kinematic variables is detected and meets a predetermined criteria, moving the platform to create a disturbance event having a duration of less than 500 ms that induces a response from the individual as part of a continuous walking gait. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of training, comprising the steps of:
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providing a platform configured to support an individual standing thereon; moving the platform, with the individual thereon, to allow the individual to achieve a continuous walking gait; monitoring the continuous walking gait; providing triggering means to initiate movement of the platform to create a disturbance event; activating the trigger means; monitoring the trigger means; detecting the trigger means; when the trigger means is detected, moving the platform to create a disturbance event having a duration of less than 500 ms that induces a response from the individual as part of a continuous walking gait. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A training apparatus, comprising:
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platform configured to support an individual standing thereon; the platform, with the individual thereon, being configured to allow the individual to achieve a continuous walking gait; means for monitoring the continuous walking gait; means for identifying at least one portion of the continuous walking gait; when a selected one of the at least one identified portions of the continuous walking gait is detected, means for moving the platform being configured to create a disturbance event having a duration of less than 500 ms that induces a response from the individual as part of a continuous walking gait.
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26. A training apparatus, comprising:
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a platform configured to support an individual standing thereon; the platform, with the individual thereon, being configured to allow the individual to achieve a continuous walking gait; means for monitoring the continuous walking gait; means for triggering to initiate movement of the platform to create a disturbance event; when the trigger means is activated and detected, the platform moves to create a disturbance event having a duration of less than 500 ms that induces a response from the individual as part of a continuous walking gait.
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27. A training apparatus, comprising:
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a platform configured to support an individual standing thereon; the platform, with the individual thereon, being configured to allow the individual to achieve a continuous walking gait; means for monitoring kinematic variables associated with at least one joint of the individual; means for identifying at least one kinematic variable associated with the at least one joint of the individual; when a selected one of the at least one kinematic variables is detected and meets a predetermined criteria, means for moving the platform being configured to create a disturbance event having a duration of less than 500 ms that induces a response from the individual as part of a continuous walking gait.
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