Plantar fascia tension device
AssigneeWilliam E. Nordt, III
InventorWilliam E. Nordt, III
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Abstract
A static tension device for retaining the greater toes in a dorsiflexed position to treat plantar fasciitis, while not restricting the ankle. The toes are retained in a dorsiflexed position by a tension strap and optionally, a relief in the tension strap allows the lesser toes remain in a non-dorsiflexed position. An optional stabilization strap aids in maintaining the position of the tension strap, especially when the user is ambulatory. An optional slipper aids in maintaining the position of the tension strap, especially when the user is at rest.
Claims8
An apparatus for treating plantar fasciitis comprising:
- a slipper having a substantially planar sole portion and a foot retaining portion, the foot retaining portion having an opening at an open ankle portion, an enclosed toe portion and a heelward portion, the sole portion having a toe end and a heel end;
- a tension strap fixedly connected to the toe end, the tension strap having a first free end and a second free end;
- an adjustable fastener fixedly connected to the tension strap, the adjustable fastener securing the first free end of the tension strap to the tension strap near the second free end of the tension strap to form a loop sized and configured to circumscribe the slipper horizontally between the toe portion and the heelward portion, the loop having a length which maintains at least one toe in a dorsiflexed position;
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- a second adjustable fastener on the heelward portion of the slipper, the second adjustable fastener securing the tension strap to the heelward portion of the slipper.
An method for treating plantar fasciitis comprising:
- providing a slipper having a substantially planar sole portion and a foot retaining portion, the foot retaining portion having an open ankle portion, an enclosed toe portion and a heel portion, the sole portion having a toe end and a heel end;
- providing a tension strap fixedly connected to the toe end, the tension strap sized and configured to circumscribe the slipper horizontally between the toe portion and the heel portion;
- providing an adjustable fastener fixedly connected to the tension strap;
- placing a foot in the slipper at the open ankle portion;
- circumscribing the slipper with the tension strap between the toe portion and the heel portion to place at least one toe in a dorsiflexed position;
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- securing the adjustable fastener to maintain the at least one toe in the dorsiflexed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.