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US 2020/0022831 A1Published application
Apparatus and method for non-surgical treatment of plantar fasciitis
AssigneeReid A. Fisher
InventorReid A. FISHER
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Abstract
A system and method for non-surgical treatment of plantar fasciitis is disclosed. The system comprises a primary support strap split at both ends; a secondary support strap split at one end; and a cover support strap; wherein the straps are applied to a foot such that the combination of straps provides dynamic windlass support to the foot.
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A system for non-surgical treatment of plantar facitis, comprising:
- a primary support strap split at both ends;
- a secondary support strap split at one end;
- and
- a cover support strap;
- wherein the straps are configured to be applied to a foot such that the combination of straps provides dynamic windlass support to the foot.
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A method of non-surgical treatment for of plantar fasciitis, comprising:
- applying a primary support strap to a foot, wherein a distal end of the primary support strap is placed at the metatarsal phalanges joint near the toes, the primary support strap is adhered along the length of the foot, and a proximal end of the primary support strap is placed near the heel;
- applying a secondary support strap to a foot, wherein the distal end of the secondary support strap is applied across the metatarsal phalangeal joints at the ball of the foot, the secondary support strap is adhered along the length of the foot, and a proximal end of the secondary support strap is placed at the heel;
- and
- applying a cover support strap to a foot, wherein the cover support strap is tensioned and adhered across the metatarsal phalanges joint in a direction perpendicular to the primary and secondary support straps.
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A method of non-surgical treatment for of plantar fasciitis, comprising:
- applying a primary support strap to a foot, wherein a distal end of the primary support strap is placed at the metatarsal phalanges joint near the toes, the primary support strap is adhered along the length of the foot, and a proximal end of the primary support strap is placed near the heel;
- applying a secondary support strap to a foot, wherein the distal end of the secondary support strap is applied across the metatarsal phalangeal joints at the ball of the foot, the secondary support strap is adhered along the length of the foot, and a proximal end of the secondary support strap is placed at the heel;
- applying a cover support strap to a foot, wherein the cover support strap is tensioned and adhered across the metatarsal phalanges joint in a direction perpendicular to the primary and secondary support straps;
- wearing the support straps for at least one week;
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- replacing the supports straps every three to four days.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.