Total brain balance training equipment

Abstract

Vestibular-proprioceptive system training devices and methods of using the same. The vestibular-proprioceptive training device comprises a balance board having an upper surface and an under surface, the upper surface comprising at least one pad, the under surface comprising at least one support pivot located to provide a balance equilibrium position, the at least one pad comprising a volume and formed from a pliant yet substantially fully resilient material. The training devices simultaneously activate the vestibular and proprioceptive system of an individual balancing upon the at least one pad.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A vestibular-proprioceptive system training device, the device comprising:
 a balance board having an upper surface and an under surface, the upper surface comprising at least one pad, the under surface comprising at least one support pivot located to provide a balance equilibrium position, the at least one pad comprising a volume and formed from a pliant yet substantially fully resilient material.   
     
     
         2 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one support pivot provides for uniform tilting movement of the upper surface about an equilibrium position in a 360 degree range of motion. 
     
     
         3 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training device of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one support pivot is substantially spherical. 
     
     
         4 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one support pivot provides for uniform tilting movement of the upper surface about an equilibrium position in a 180 degree range of motion. 
     
     
         5 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training device of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one support pivot is substantially cylindrical. 
     
     
         6 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one pad comprises a dome. 
     
     
         7 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training device of  claim 6 , wherein the arch of the dome ranges from substantially hemispherical to substantially planar. 
     
     
         8 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one pad is filled with air, saline, water, silicone gel, or closed cell foam. 
     
     
         9 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system of device  1 , wherein the under surface further comprises a rigid platform secured to the at least one support pivot. 
     
     
         10 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training device  1 , further comprising a support tray, said support tray securely receiving the at least one pad. 
     
     
         11 . A vestibular-proprioceptive training system for use with balance boards comprising at least one attachable pad, said at least one pad comprising a volume and formed from a pliant yet substantially fully resilient material. 
     
     
         12 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training of  claim 11 , further comprising a support tray, said support tray securely receiving the at least one pad. 
     
     
         13 . The vestibular-proprioceptive training system of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one attachable pad comprises a dome. 
     
     
         14 . The vestibular-proprioceptive training system of  claim 12 , wherein the arch of the dome ranges from substantially hemispherical to substantially planar. 
     
     
         15 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training system of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one attachable pad is filled with air, saline, water, silicone gel, or closed cell foam. 
     
     
         16 . The vestibular-proprioceptive system training system of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one attachable pad is removably secured to the balance board. 
     
     
         17 . A method for simultaneous activation of the vestibular and proprioceptive system of an individual comprising:
 providing a vestibular-proprioceptive system training device, the device comprising a balance board having an upper surface and an under surface, the upper surface comprising at least one pad, the under surface comprising at least one support pivot located to provide a balance equilibrium position, the at least one pad comprising a volume and formed from a pliant yet substantially fully resilient material; and   instructing the individual to balance upon vestibular-proprioceptive system training device.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising a support tray, said support tray securely receiving the upper surface. 
     
     
         19 . A method of treating a patient with a disorder that affects the vestibular or proprioceptive systems comprising:
 providing a vestibular-proprioceptive system training device, the device comprising a balance board having an upper surface and an under surface, the upper surface comprising at least one pad, the under surface comprising at least one support pivot located to provide a balance equilibrium position, the at least one pad comprising a volume and formed from a pliant yet substantially fully resilient material; and   instructing the patient to balance upon vestibular-proprioceptive system training device.   
     
     
         20 . The method of treating a patient with a disorder that affects the vestibular or proprioceptive systems of  claim 19 , wherein the disorder is selected from the group consisting of Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebella ataxia, stroke, or Alzheimer's Disease.