METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC TREATMENT OF COGNITION AND NEUROLOGICAL INJURY

摘要

Methods and devices for providing therapeutic electromagnetic field treatment to a subject having a cognitive or neurological condition or injury. Treatment devices can include headwear incorporating electromagnetic treatment delivery devices providing electromagnetic treatment to a user's head area. Such devices include protective headwear such as helmets with electromagnetic delivery devices. Additionally, embodiments of the invention provide for wearable and adjustable electromagnetic treatment devices that can be used to provide electromagnetic treatment to multiple areas of the user's head. Embodiments of the invention provide for sequential electromagnetic treatment with a single or a plurality of treatment applicators which target a single or multiple cerebral regions as determined by imaging, non-imaging and physiological monitoring before, during and after electromagnetic treatment.

主权项

1. A protective helmet apparatus for delivering electromagnetic treatment comprising:
a helmet shell having an opening adapted to receive the head of a user; at least one layer of padding within the helmet shell configured to provide comfort and reduce impact forces on the head of the user; an electromagnetic treatment device at least partially within the helmet shell, the electromagnetic treatment device comprising:
an applicator configured to deliver a therapeutic electromagnetic field to the user's head; and
a control circuit controlling a generator configured to provide an electromagnetic signal to the applicator to induce the therapeutic electromagnetic field; and a sensor coupled to the helmet, the sensor configured to detect an impact parameter and to activate the electromagnetic treatment device when the impact parameter exceeds a predetermined threshold.