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US 2003/0199374 A1Published application
Proprioception machine
AssigneePerry Dynamics, Inc.
InventorsClifford R. Perry, Don A. Perry
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Abstract
A proactive machine is used for assessing and improving a user's proprioception. The machine has a tilting platform upon which the user stands, a non-rotating tilting means connected to the platform for tilting the platform along a first axis and along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a control means for controlling the tilting means.
Claims20
A proactive machine for assessing and improving a user's proprioception, the machine comprising:
- (a) a tilting platform upon which the user stands;
- (b) a non-rotating tilting means connected to the platform for tilting the platform along a first axis and along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis;
- and
- (c) a control means for controlling the tilting means;
- such that the user's proprioception can be assessed and improved by balancing on the platform as the platform is tilted.
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A method for assessing and improving a user's proprioception, the method comprising:
- (a) obtaining a proactive machine comprising:
- (i) a tilting platform having a bottom and a top upon which the user stands;
- (ii) a non-rotating tilting means connected to the platform for tilting the platform along a first axis and along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis;
- and
- (iii) a control means for controlling the tilting means;
- (b) placing the user on the machine;
- and
- (c) tilting the platform while the user reacts to maintain balance.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.