Method and apparatus for treating plantar fasciitis

a plantar fasciitis and treatment method technology, applied in the field of orthotic devices and methods, can solve the problems of plantar fasciitis and loss of natural elasticity in the plantar fascia tissue, and achieve the effect of effective treatment and prevention of plantar fasciitis

Active Publication Date: 2011-07-28
J WEDGE L L C
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[0010]An object of the present invention is to provide an orthotic app...

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Plantar fasciitis is a common foot problem experienced by athletes and others who engage in high impact activiti...

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[0025]A device 10 for treating and preventing plantar fasciitis according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 of the accompanying drawings.

[0026]The device 10 is a solid wedge-shaped member that has no moving parts or straps. The wedge 10 is adapted to be placed under the phalanges of a user's big toe 11 with the other toes 12 falling to the floor 13 on the side of the wedge 10. The wedge 10 has a top surface 14 on which the big toe 11 rests during use, a first support surface 15 separated from the top surface 14 by a first angle α, and a second support surface 16 separated from the top surface by a second angle β. The first and second support surfaces 15, 16 are perpendicular with each other so that while one rests on the floor 13, the other serves as a backstop for engaging a stationary object 17 during use.

[0027]The top surface 14 is substantially flat and has a first rounded portion 18 adjacent to the first support surface 15, ...

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A device and method for treating and preventing plantar fasciitis includes a wedge adapted to be placed under the big toe. The wedge has a top surface for supporting the big toe, a first support surface separated from the top surface by a first angle, and a second support separated from the top surface by a second angle. The first and second support surfaces are perpendicular with each other so that one rests on the floor and the other serves as a backstop. The wedge has a first position for inclining the top surface upwardly at the first angle to provide moderate stretching of the plantar fascia, and a second position for inclining the top surface upwardly at the second angle to provide maximum stretching. The first angle is within a range of 20 to 25 degrees, and the second angle is within a range of 65 to 70 degrees.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to orthotic devices and methods, and in particular, to orthotic devices and methods for treating and preventing plantar fasciitis.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]The plantar fascia is a highly elastic connective tissue located at the bottom of the human foot. The plantar fascia is attached at the front of the foot to the metatarsophalangeal joints and at the rear of the foot to the calcaneal (heel bone). The plantar fascia functions like a spring to absorb the shock of forces developed during walking and running.[0005]Plantar fasciitis is a common foot problem experienced by athletes and others who engage in high impact activities that overstress the plantar fascia. For example, runners often experience plantar fasciitis. Overstress causes a loss of the natural elasticity in the plantar fascia tissue. The physical symptoms of plantar fasciitis include tenderness and s...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B23/10
CPCA61H2001/027A61H1/0266Y10S482/907
Inventor JANZEN, MICHAEL L.
Owner J WEDGE L L C
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