Systems, devices, and method for the treatment of osteoarthritis

A system for reducing knee pain associated with osteoarthritis in an individual, the system comprising:

• a first wearable EMG sensor configured for measuring a plurality of gait parameters indicative of an activation of a gastrocnemius muscle;
• a second wearable EMG sensor configured for measuring a plurality of gait parameters indicative of an activation of a soleus muscle;
• one or more computing devices;
• and
• a therapy device in communication with the first and second wearable EMG sensors,
• wherein the one or more computing devices are configured to analyze the plurality of gait parameters from the first wearable EMG sensor and the second wearable EMG sensor and select, based on the analysis, a selected gait parameter from the plurality of gait parameters determined to be most relevant for altering the gait of the individual, wherein the analysis includes determining deviations of the plurality of gait parameters from an ideal range for the individual,
• wherein the therapy device is configured to deliver sensory stimulations,
• wherein the one or more computing devices are configured to control the sensory stimulations based on the selected gait parameter indicative of activation of the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle,
• wherein the sensory stimulations are configured by the one or more computing devices to provide feedback to reduce the activation of the gastrocnemius muscle and enhance the activation of the soleus muscle, and
• wherein the sensory stimulations are configured by the one or more computing devices to retrain gait such that the sensory stimulations are provided less frequently or at a decreased intensity level until the sensory stimulations are no longer needed.

A system for reducing knee pain associated with osteoarthritis in an individual, the system comprising:

• at least one wearable sensor for measuring a plurality of gait parameters;
• one or more computing devices, wherein the one or more computing devices are configured to analyze the plurality of gait parameters from the at least one wearable sensor and select, based on the analysis, a selected gait parameter of the plurality of gait parameters that is determined to be most effective at altering the gait of the individual,
• a wearable EMG sensor for measuring an activation of a gastrocnemius muscle;
• and
• a therapy device configured for communication with the at least one wearable sensor and the wearable EMG sensor, the therapy device configured to deliver a first sensory stimulation and a second sensory stimulation, wherein the one or more computing devices are configured to control the first sensory stimulation based on the selected gait parameter and to control the second sensory stimulation based on the measured activation of the gastrocnemius muscle, wherein the first sensory stimulation has a stimulation parameter that is proportional to a deviation of the selected-gait parameter from a set range or value for the selected gait parameter, wherein the second sensory stimulation is configured to inform the individual to reduce the activation of the gastrocnemius muscle,
• wherein the first and second sensory stimulations are configured by the one or more computing devices to retrain gait such that the first and second sensory stimulations are provided less frequently or at a decreased intensity level until the first and second sensory stimulations are no longer needed;
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• wherein at least a portion of the analysis is performed on a cloud server or external computing device of the one or more computing devices separate from the therapy device.

A system for reducing knee pain associated with osteoarthritis in an individual, the system comprising:

• a plurality of wearable sensors for measuring a plurality of gait parameters;
• one or more computing devices;
• wherein the one or more computing devices are configured to track the plurality of gait parameters over time and select, based on the tracking, a subset of gait parameters of the plurality of gait parameters that are likely to be most effective at reducing knee pain associated with osteoarthritis in the individual,
• wherein at least one of the subset of gait parameters is a foot angle;
• a wearable EMG sensor for measuring an activation of a soleus muscle;
• and
• a therapy device in communication with the plurality of wearable sensors and the wearable EMG sensor, the therapy device configured to deliver a first sensory stimulation and a second sensory stimulation, wherein the one or more computing devices are configured to control the first sensory stimulation based on the foot angle that is configured to alter the individual's gait and to control the second sensory stimulation based on the measured activation of the soleus muscle, wherein the first sensory stimulation has a stimulation parameter that is proportional to a deviation of the foot angle from a set range or value for the individual, wherein the second sensory stimulation is configured to inform the individual to increase activation of the soleus muscle, and
• wherein the first and second sensory stimulations are configured by the one or more computing devices to retrain gait such that the first and second sensory stimulations are provided less frequently or at a decreased intensity level until the first and second sensory stimulations are no longer needed.