Emerging Noninvasive Neurostimulation Technologies: CN-NINM and SYMPATOCORECTION

Yuri P. Danilov, Vladimir S. Kublanov

Research Medical and Biological Engineering Center of High Technologies, Institute of Radio Engineering and Information Technology, Ural Federal University, Mira Str. 32, Ekaterinburg, Russia.
Tactile Communication and Neuromodulation Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/jbbs.2014.43014                

Abstract

Two emerging noninvasive neurostimulation technologies, based on electrocutaneius stimulation of the tongue (CN-NINM) and the neck (SYMPATOCORRECTION) are presented. Currently, two portable devices were developed and introduced in clinical practice: PoNSTM (portable neurostimulator) and SYMPATOCOR. Both technologies are complement each other and demonstrate perspectives in various applications for purpose of neurorehabilitation and neurological symptoms management in such difficult rehabilitation areas, as traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and many other neurological disorders.

Keywords

Neurostimulation; Neurorehabilitation; Noninvasive; Medical Device

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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