Boot for treatment of plantar fasciitis
First Claim
1. A device for treating plantar fasciitis comprising:
- a boot comprising a shell, a sole on bottom of said shell and a footplate on top of said shell;
at least one upright connected to said shell;
a cuff to secure said at least one upright to a lower portion of a leg;
at least one strap to secure said boot to said foot;
wherein said sole has a bottom shaped to allow a near normal walking gait; and
wherein said footplate places said foot in an amount of dorsiflexion.
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Abstract
A boot for use in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. The boot places the foot in the desired amount of dorsiflexion, preferably from 5° to 20°, which stretches the Achilles tendon and is believed to prevent the shortening of the plantar fascia. The boot also provides protection for the foot while walking or engaging in other load bearing activities, to minimize further damage to and/or inflammation of the plantar fascia. The boot has a sole that is shaped to allow as close to a natural walking gait as possible while maintaining the foot in the desired degree of dorsiflexion. Preferably, the amount of dorsiflexion of the foot is controlled through the addition wedges on the base of the boot.
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36 Claims
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1. A device for treating plantar fasciitis comprising:
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a boot comprising a shell, a sole on bottom of said shell and a footplate on top of said shell;
at least one upright connected to said shell;
a cuff to secure said at least one upright to a lower portion of a leg;
at least one strap to secure said boot to said foot;
wherein said sole has a bottom shaped to allow a near normal walking gait; and
wherein said footplate places said foot in an amount of dorsiflexion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A device for treating plantar fasciitis comprising:
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a boot comprising a shell, a sole on bottom of said shell and a footplate on top of said shell;
at least one upright connected to said shell;
a cuff to secure said at least one upright to a lower portion of a leg;
at least one strap to secure said boot to said foot;
at least one wedge that can be placed on said footplate to increase said amount of dorsiflexion;
wherein said footplate places said foot in an amount of dorsiflexion; and
wherein said sole has a bottom shaped to allow a near normal walking gait. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A device for treating plantar fasciitis comprising:
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a boot comprising a shell, a sole on bottom of said shell and a footplate on top of said shell;
two uprights connected to said shell;
ankle pads attached to each said two uprights. a cuff to secure said two uprights to a lower portion of a leg;
at least one leg strap securing said cuff to said two uprights;
at least one wedge capable of placement on said footplate to increase said amount of dorsiflexion an additional 5°
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an adhesive strip on bottom of each said at least one wedge;
a foot strap and a heel strap attached to said shell;
pads on said straps;
wherein said footplate places said foot in 5°
of dorsiflexion; and
wherein said sole has a bottom shaped to allow a near normal walking gait.
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30. A method of treating plantar fasciitis comprising:
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placing a foot into a boot, comprising a sole shaped to protect said foot while allowing a near normal walking gait and a footplate that places said foot in an amount of dorsiflexion with respect to a leg;
adjusting straps to secure said foot in said boot;
repeatedly adjusting said footplate after successive periods of time to increase dorsiflexion of said foot by a certain amount, until a maximum amount of dorsiflexion is achieved. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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