Resin-impregnated foam materials and methods

A support for an orthotic device, said support comprising:

• an open-celled foam sheet;
• and
• a curable prepolymer resin impregnated into said open-celled foam sheet, said resin-impregnated foam sheet being packaged as a support for an orthotic device;
• wherein upon curing said resin-impregnated foam sheet becomes rigid and weight bearing so as to function as an orthotic device support.

A support for an animal hoof, said support comprising:

• an open-celled foam sheet;
• and
• a curable prepolymer resin impregnated into said open-celled foam sheet, said resin-impregnated foam sheet being packaged as a support for an animal hoof;
• wherein upon curing said resin-impregnated foam sheet becomes rigid and weight bearing so as to function as an animal hoof support.

A foot cast/walking heel assembly comprising:

• a foot cast;
• a walking heel;
• and
• a laminating layer joining said foot cast to said walking heel, said laminating layer comprising an open-celled foam sheet and a curable prepolymer resin impregnated into said open-celled foam sheet, wherein upon curing said resin-impregnated foam sheet becomes rigid and weight bearing.

A laminating material for mounting a walking heel to an orthopedic cast, said laminating material comprising:

• an open-celled foam sheet;
• and
• a curable prepolymer resin impregnated into said open-celled foam sheet, said resin-impregnated foam sheet being packaged as a laminating material for mounting a walking heel to an orthopedic cast;
• wherein upon curing said resin-impregnated foam sheet becomes rigid and weight bearing so as to provide adequate support between said walking heel and said orthopedic cast.