Foot Support Device
AssigneeRebel Innovations, Inc.
InventorsThomas V. Hatzis, Stan Wadolowski, Michael Cantore, Scott Axelrod
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a device for limiting plantarflexion of an ankle and thereby maintaining the plantar fascia in a neutral to slight dorsiflection. The device includes a foot assembly, tension members, and a leg strap. The leg strap, is adapted so that a portion of the leg strap is removable and can be engaged above the knee. In some embodiments of the present invention, the leg strap, includes at least one connection member for receiving the tension member wherein the connection member is affixed to the leg strap at or about the knee when the leg strap is engaged to the leg.
Claims8
A device for limiting plantarflexion of an ankle thereby maintaining the plantar fascia in a neutral to slight dorsiflection, said device comprising:
- a foot assembly that is removable and can be engaged to a foot of a leg;
- a leg strap, that is removable and can be engaged to the leg at or about a knee of said leg;
- a tension member connectable between said foot assembly and said leg strap in a tensioned manner such that when the device is worn the plantarflexion of the ankle is limited.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.