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US 2016/0242946 A1Published application
Plantar fasciitis sleeve having targeted compression
AssigneeBrownmed, Inc.
InventorsTamara Gambardella, Brandon Rodriguez, Matt Garver
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Abstract
A foot sleeve is taught that has generalized sleeve compression from an elastic foot sleeve but also has targeted additional compression in the arch and above the heel across the Achilles tendon by a polymeric pressure sensitive adhesive tape applied as an X under the foot arch and in a preferred embodiment also across the Achilles tendon, just above the heel.
Claims7
A foot sleeve having targeted compression, comprising;
- an elastic compression sleeve adapted to fit around the foot arch and heel of a person, having a front toe opening and a top ankle opening;
- and
- a polymeric pressure sensitive adhesive tape, applied under the foot arch to provide targeted additional compression,
- said tape having greater compressive properties than said sleeve.
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