Method and apparatus to increase tactile senstivity and proprioception in humans
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1. An article for transcutaneously applying electrical stimulation to sensory receptors comprising:
- a support to which an electrode pair comprising a cathode and an anode;
single leads attached to each of the positive and negative electrodes, wherein the single leads have insulated coatings; and
a controller attached to the single leads for delivering monophasic or biphasic electrical stimulation at a single frequency between 150 Hz to 350 Hz, and at a current between 0.1 mA to 5 mA; and
a power supply connected to the controller.
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Abstract
An article for transcutaneously applying electrical stimulation to sensory receptors. The article is a support to which an electrode pair, a positive and corresponding negative electrode, is attached. Leads are electrically attached to each of the positive and negative electrodes, wherein each lead has an insulated coating. A controller is electrically attached to the leads for delivering monophasic or biphasic electrical stimulation at a single frequency. A power supply is electrically connected to the controller, and may be attached to the support. The article may be a sock, a glove, a harness or an insole.
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1. An article for transcutaneously applying electrical stimulation to sensory receptors comprising:
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a support to which an electrode pair comprising a cathode and an anode; single leads attached to each of the positive and negative electrodes, wherein the single leads have insulated coatings; and a controller attached to the single leads for delivering monophasic or biphasic electrical stimulation at a single frequency between 150 Hz to 350 Hz, and at a current between 0.1 mA to 5 mA; and a power supply connected to the controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of transcutaneously stimulating sensory receptors of the human body comprising the steps of:
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contacting the intact skin of a human with an electrode pair comprising a positive electrode spaced apart from a negative electrode; and delivering monophasic or biphasic electrical current to the positive electrode at a single frequency of between 150 Hz to 350 Hz. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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