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Non-invasive neuromodulation (NINM) for rehabilitation of brain function

  • US 8,849,407 B1
  • Filed: 01/04/2009
  • Issued: 09/30/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for assisting neurorehabilitation in a patient including the steps of:

  • a. simultaneously;

    (1) providing stimulation to at least one of the trigeminal nerve and the facial nerve via the patient'"'"'s skin, and(2) having the patient engage in a first physical movement wherein the patient'"'"'s ability to perform the first physical movement is hindered by impairment of the user'"'"'s nervous system;

    b. ceasing stimulation to the patient'"'"'s skin for a period of time; and

    c. repeating the foregoing step a., wherein the patient engages in one or more of;

    (1) the first physical movement at a different level of intensity, and(2) a second physical movement different from the first physical movement.

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