Shoe insole/midsole for foot rehabilitation having a dome shaped structure
First Claim
1. A foot/arch rehabilitative insole or midsole unit which comprises a dome shaped structure interfacing with the plantar aspect of a human foot with the apex of the dome shaped structure fitting with the articulation of the lateral cuneiform, cuboid and navicular bones of the foot to allow uninhibited tri-planar movement of the foot about the apex functioning as a pivot point, said dome shaped structure exerting an upwardly directed pressure in the plantar aspect of the foot, at the arch region thereof, thereby creating tension in the golgi tendon organ.
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Abstract
A shoe insole-midsole device configured to fit the profile of the human foot with a distinctive toe end and a distinctive heel. The midfoot section of the insole/midsole device is characterized by an asymmetrical domed structure that is presented to the plantar aspect of the foot at a location found to be the anatomical apex of the foot'"'"'s arch system. The domed structure displays physical properties such as to catalyze muscle group balancing by utilizing the body'"'"'s proprioceptive feedback mechanisms. The net result will be a more structurally sound foot capable of more energy efficient and less injury inducing use. In addition to the predominant dome characteristic, the insole/midsole is also typified by a posterior most skiving which reduces impact velocity, thus easing the introduction of the dome characteristic to the plantar aspect of the foot.
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- 1. A foot/arch rehabilitative insole or midsole unit which comprises a dome shaped structure interfacing with the plantar aspect of a human foot with the apex of the dome shaped structure fitting with the articulation of the lateral cuneiform, cuboid and navicular bones of the foot to allow uninhibited tri-planar movement of the foot about the apex functioning as a pivot point, said dome shaped structure exerting an upwardly directed pressure in the plantar aspect of the foot, at the arch region thereof, thereby creating tension in the golgi tendon organ.
- 14. A method for promoting rehabilitation of the foot of an individual in need thereof, said method comprising fitting to the plantar aspect of the foot of said individual a rehabilitative mechanism comprising a domed shaped structure with an apex at a location approximating the anatomical apex of the individual'"'"'s foot'"'"'s arch system and corresponding with the articulation of the lateral cuneiform, cuboid, and navicular bones of the foot, and allowing said individual to utilize said rehabilitative mechanism by ambulation, including walking and/or running on the same, whereby upwardly directed pressure is created on the plantar aspect of the foot, at the arch region, while allowing uninhibited tri-planar movement of the foot about the apex of the dome functioning as a pivot point.
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