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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2012
Eric C. Hartman, Lexington, KY (US);
L. Gentry Barnett, Lexington, KY (US);
Tarik S. Aweimrin, Lexington, KY (US);
John D. Alton, Versailles, OH (US);
Eric C. Hartman, Lexington, KY (US);
L. Gentry Barnett, Lexington, KY (US);
Tarik S. Aweimrin, Lexington, KY (US);
John D. Alton, Versailles, OH (US);
Customkynetics, Inc., Versailles, KY (US);
Abstract
A device is provided for use in performing an exercise involving at least one lower extremity of a human subject. The device may include a base including at least one moveable receiver adapted for engaging the at least one lower extremity. At least one stimulator is provided for applying electrical stimulation at a first level to at least one muscle for causing movement of the at least one lower extremity. A controller is also provided for adjusting the stimulator to apply stimulation to the at least one muscle at a second level based on a volitional movement by the human subject.