Abstract: A device useful in treating decreased laryngeal elevation and for muscle re-education and rehabilitation is provided. The device is suitable for transmitting an electrical stimulus and can comprise a series of electrically conductive fibers oriented at an angle such that the fibers are parallel to muscle fibers of the laryngeal elevated musculature in the submandibular region of a patient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 7, 2011
Date of Patent:
May 12, 2015
Assignee:
Ampcare, LLC
Inventors:
Russell A. Campbell, Ronda Polansky, Patrick Lee McAdoo, Jr.
Abstract: The method of treating decreased laryngeal elevation uses a neuro-orthotic device in combination with electrical stimulation of the submandibular muscles to treat the laryngeal elevator musculature. Muscle re-education and rehabilitation is provided using a neuro-orthotic device in combination with electrical stimulation of the submandibular muscles to treat laryngeal elevator musculature.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 11, 2007
Date of Patent:
February 8, 2011
Assignee:
Ampcare, LLC
Inventors:
Russell A. Campbell, Ronda Polansky, Patrick Lee McAdoo, Jr.
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