Gait Restore Balls
OwnerPatrick LoSassoinventor
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Abstract
The Gait Restore Balls unit is a rehabilitative and ambulation accessory for a walker that provides visual and auditory cues to improve the movement pattern or walking ability of an individual with gait problems caused by physiological or neurological issues. The device has two light-shimmering balls which illuminate in an alternating fashion and provides a visual target for each leg. The user than reaches for the glowing ball with their foot as they stride forward. When struck with the ankle, the Gait Restore Ball chimes a pleasing tone indicating a successful step. The unit includes two illuminating balls (one for each leg), which attach to medical tubing which is attached to the cross bars, allowing for varying stride lengths.
Claims20
An accessory for a walker that improves gait by providing the user with a visual and an auditory cue for each leg comprising:
- a) two illuminating Gait Restore Balls,
- b) cross bars which attach to the walker
- c) magnetic ankle straps,
- d) a control panel,
- e) a cross strap or non-specific material such as medical tubing which attaches to the cross bars providing a means to suspend the gait restore balls.
Another alternate embodiment will have a communication port for a smart phone, which will allow for controlling the function of the unit and recording the workouts during exercise mode.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.