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US 2006/0069337 A1Published application
Patella strap and method of alleviating anterior knee pain
OwnerBonnie Livolsi, Eileen Zirpolo-Kiscoinventors
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Abstract
A patella strap that relieves anterior knee pain is provided. The strap includes a belt portion, and a compression member portion. The compression member includes a buttress.
Claims10
A patella strap for relieving anterior knee pain, comprising:
- a belt that is adapted to encircle a leg at a location of a patella tendon;
- and
- a compression member secured to the belt, the compression member including a buttress that is adapted to apply compression to the patella tendon.
A method of alleviating anterior knee pain, the method comprising the steps of:
- securing a patella strap about a wearer's leg at a location of a patella tendon, the patella strap including a belt and a compression member that are adjustable relative to one another;
- applying tension to the compression member;
- and
- securing the compression member relative to the belt.
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