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- Diagnostic Modalities
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SwayMeter can be used as a diagnostic tool. It gathers
data about the subject's ability to maintain balance. The
"Sway Suite" tests the amount of sway that a patient has in
each of four conditions. Testing is done on a smooth surface
with the eyes open and then with the eyes closed. The testing is
repeated with the eyes open and then with the eyes closed on an uneven surface
(foam). Once the data is gathered, the patient's numbers are
compared to normative values that have been previously gathered.
Pass or fail criterion can be applied.
- Therapeutic Modalities
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In addition to aiding in the making of a diagnosis, and
assessing severity; SwayMeter can be used to perform therapy.
Using the limits of stability (LOS), as a guideline the patient can be
exercised to a certain percentage of his or her LOS. As the
person becomes more stable, that percentage can be increased to make
the training sessions more difficult.
- Fun and Games
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Beyond therapy is the opportunity to have fun. Games that
involve balance such as surfing, skateboarding and golf can be played
on SwayMeter. We have plans for an add-on chip that will allow
any computer to recognize SwayMeter as a game joystick. This
will allow SwayMeter to be used as a joystick for any commercially
available game or simulation.
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