Device to Alleviate the Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome, Restless Arms Syndrome, and Foot and Leg Cramps

Abstract

A flexible foot relief pad that is wrapped about and secured to the individual's foot in order to relieve the symptoms of restless leg syndrome, restless arms, and foot and leg cramps includes a pliable cloth, wrap having a foot engaging portion joined to a securing portion by a fold, with the foot engaging portion enclosing a cavity for holding therein a layered raised pressure application pad that applies pressure to select areas of the inner side and sole of the foot with the layered pad configured so that a portion of the pad extends transverse to the sole of the foot and a raised portion extends along the inner side of the foot for applying pressure to the specific muscle groups involved in restless leg syndrome. The flexible foot relief pad also includes adjustable securement members that wrap around and encompass both the foot and the relief pad for securing the pad to the foot, and the point of attachment for each securement member is adjustable thereby providing for the even application of pressure against the specific areas of the sole of the foot or for varying the amount of pressure applied to such areas on the sole of the foot.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention pertains to therapeutic and orthotic devices, and more particularly pertains to a device that attaches to the foot for applying pressure to various muscles extending on the sole of the foot in order to alleviate the symptoms associated with restless leg syndrome, restless arms, and foot and leg cramps without the use of drugs.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The foot is one of the most complicated and sophisticated of all body parts or appendages, and yet its care and maintenance is generally neglected until an affliction or injury occurs, and then the realization supervenes that this is an appendage whose proper functioning is a sine qua non of a healthy, active life.[0003]The afflictions, maladies and injuries that can occur to the foot are many. One type of injury that can occur is metatarsalgia—a type of foot pain that occurs in the ball of the foot and that can impede walking and standing. Another affliction is excess pronation—...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The device provides lightweight, durable, and adjustable relief for restless leg syndrome, restless arms, and foot and leg cramps, enabling individuals to manage symptoms effectively while seated or recumbent, improving sleep quality by targeting specific muscle groups.

Problems solved by technology

The foot is one of the most complicated and sophisticated of all body parts or appendages, and yet its care and maintenance is generally neglected until an affliction or injury occurs, and then the realization supervenes that this is an appendage whose proper functioning is a sine qua non of a healthy, active life.

One type of injury that can occur is metatarsalgia—a type of foot pain that occurs in the ball of the foot and that can impede walking and standing.

Another affliction is excess pronation—a problem that occurs as part of the process of human gait and which if untreated can lead to progressive bone deformities.

However, it is quite common that restless leg syndrome can occur for long periods of time, such as throughout the night, thus frustrating and impeding any possibility of the individual attaining a sound and restful sleep.

Nonetheless, despite the ingenuity of the above devices, there remains a need for a device that alleviates the symptoms of restless leg syndrome and which can he unobtrusively worn on the individual's feet for applying pressure over extended periods of time while the individual is recumbent or relaxing in a chair.

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