Bridgett M Wallace

US Patent:

20020011250, Jan 31, 2002

Filed:

Jul 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/909084

Inventors:

Kendal Stewart - Cedar Park TX, US
Bridgett Wallace - Alexandria VA, US

International Classification:

A61B019/00

US Classification:

128/898000, 600/301000

Abstract:

The invention provides standardized guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system abnormalities such as concussions, head trauma, memory loss, confusion, or other cognitive dysfunction. An initial assessment is made of the person for loss of consciousness, spinal cord injury, or a secondary injury. The person is asked to perform a plurality of mental and physical exercises. A dynamic visual acuity test is also taken. These tests can be performed on the sideline of an athletic playing field to determine whether or not it is advisable for an athlete to return to play. Next, machine-based hearing, dynamic-vision, and balance tests are administered to the patient. The results of these machine-based tests are transmitted electronically to an online database and evaluated by a physician at an off-site location, who prescribes a treatment regimen designed to improve the patient's vestibular functioning.