Cynthia Ann Gibson-Horn
Physical Therapy at Melvin Rd, Oakland, CA
License number
Colorado 13148
Issued Date
Feb 11, 2015
Renew Date
Feb 11, 2015
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 2016
Type
Physical Therapist
Address
Address
1800 Melvin Rd, Oakland, CA 94602
Professional information
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Methods For Weighting Garments Or Orthotics And Garments And Orthotics Therefor
Methods For Weighting Garments Or Orthotics And Garments And Orthotics Therefor
US Patent:
2010024, Sep 30, 2010
Filed:
Mar 22, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/728873
Inventors:
Cynthia Gibson-Horn - Oakland CA, US
Assignee:
Motion Therapeutics, Inc. - Oakland CA
International Classification:
A63B 21/065
US Classification:
482105
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for aligning a person's center of gravity over the base of support using a weighted garment or orthotic are herein provided. These methods and apparatuses are particularly suited to individuals suffering from various balance or neurological disorders. The methods described herein involve the use of body positioning and perturbation techniques. These methods may be manual, computer assisted, or some combination thereof. In some variations, video recording equipment or other electronic equipment is used. The apparatuses of the present invention comprise a variety of weighted garments or orthotics. These garments or orthotics may take on any number of configurations. In some variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a vest, in other variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a brassiere, corset, shoulder pad, undergarment, belt, seating device to be used in combination with a wheelchair, tee shirt, body suit, or combinations thereof.
Methods For Weighting Garments Or Orthotics And Garments And Orthotics Thereof
Methods For Weighting Garments Or Orthotics And Garments And Orthotics Thereof
US Patent:
7708673, May 4, 2010
Filed:
Nov 30, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/565207
Inventors:
Cynthia Gibson-Horn - Oakland CA, US
Assignee:
Motion Therapeutics, Inc. - Oakland CA
International Classification:
A63B 21/065, A63B 21/06
US Classification:
482105, 482 93
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for aligning a person's center of gravity over the base of support using a weighted garment or orthotic are herein provided. These methods and apparatuses are particularly suited to individuals suffering from various balance or neurological disorders. The methods described herein involve the use of body positioning and perturbation techniques. These methods may be manual, computer assisted, or some combination thereof. In some variations, video recording equipment or other electronic equipment is used. The apparatuses of the present invention comprise a variety of weighted garments or orthotics. These garments or orthotics may take on any number of configurations. In some variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a vest, in other variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a brassiere, corset, shoulder pad, undergarment, belt, seating device to be used in combination with a wheelchair, tee shirt, body suit, or combinations thereof.
Methods For Weighting Garments Or Orthotics And Garments And Orthotics Therefor
Methods For Weighting Garments Or Orthotics And Garments And Orthotics Therefor
US Patent:
2004014, Jul 29, 2004
Filed:
Jan 28, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/353539
Inventors:
Cynthia Gibson-Horn - Oakland CA, US
International Classification:
A63B021/065
US Classification:
482/105000
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for aligning a person's center of gravity over the base of support using a weighted garment or orthotic are herein provided. These methods and apparatuses are particularly suited to individuals suffering from various balance or neurological disorders. The methods described herein involve the use of body positioning and perturbation techniques. These methods may be manual, computer assisted, or some combination thereof. In some variations, video recording equipment or other electronic equipment is used. The apparatuses of the present invention comprise a variety of weighted garments or orthotics. These garments or orthotics may take on any number of configurations. In some variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a vest, in other variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a brassiere, corset, shoulder pad, undergarment, belt, seating device to be used in combination with a wheelchair, tee shirt, body suit, or combinations thereof.
Weighting Garments And Orthotics For Improving Balance
Weighting Garments And Orthotics For Improving Balance
US Patent:
8215773, Jul 10, 2012
Filed:
Aug 23, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/861236
Inventors:
Cynthia Gibson-Horn - Oakland CA, US
David Pearson - Thousand Oaks CA, US
David Pearson - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Assignee:
Motion Therapeutics, Inc. - Oakland CA
International Classification:
A61B 3/00, A61B 3/14
US Classification:
351203, 351208
Abstract:
Weighting garment and orthotics are provided for improving balance. In particular, adjustable balance evaluation systems are used to determine placement of a weight to improve a subject's balance. These evaluation systems may be used to create customized garments for enhancing or improving balance. Described herein are customized garments for enhancing balance. Methods of creating customized garments enhance balance from the adjustable balance evaluation systems. Methods and apparatus further include eyeglasses with weights and testing methods to improve vision.