Abstract: A foot splint for securing a heel and toes of the foot in an extended position comprising an elongated rigid plate including an elevated proximal region and an elevated distal region and an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one elongated member extends from the periphery of the plate for securing a mid-portion of the foot to the upper surface such that the elevated distal region elevates the toes and elevated proximal region elevates the heel of the foot for stretching the plantar fascia of the foot.

Abstract: A foot splint for securing a heel and toes of the foot in an extended position comprising an elongated rigid plate including an elevated proximal region and an elevated distal region and an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one elongated member extends from the periphery of the plate for securing a mid-portion of the foot to the upper surface such that the elevated distal region elevates the toes and elevated proximal region elevates the heel of the foot for stretching the plantar fascia of the foot.

Abstract: A compression sleeve for treating lymphedema is provided. The compression sleeve is comprised of an outer inelastic fabric layer and an inner flexible sheet padding layer. A plurality of tightening straps are laterally disposed in vertical succession along an exterior side of the sleeve to independently apply circumferential pressure along the length of the sleeve. The sleeve is able to apply a consistent gradient pressure from a distal part of the limb to a proximal end of the limb to help squeeze excess lymph from the limb. The inner padding layer is comprised of a high density foam material provided in a thin, continuous surface, flat sheet and has a high degree of firmness capable of evenly distributing the pressure generated by the tightening straps to prevent pockets of swelling within the sleeve. The compression sleeve can be configured for use with both arms and legs.

Abstract: A support brace having a generally contoured lumbar support section and an abdominal support system, comprising an abdominal support pad elastically connected to a lateral edge of the lumbar support member and an elastic abdominal support band attached to the opposite lateral edge of the lumbar support member, and also having two inelastic straps, each being independently attached to an opposite lateral edge of the lumbar support member. The lumbar support member has a first and a second D-ring attached to its outer surface, and the abdominal support pad and the abdominal support band have single D-rings attached to their outer surfaces. The straps are independently threaded through the abdominal support system's D-ring and then turned back and threaded through the D-rings of the lumbar support member. The support brace is selectively tightened by pulling on the ends of the straps and cinching the brace to the optimal tightness, while maintaining the desired compression about the wearer's mid-section.

Abstract: A foot and ankle orthosis is adapted for use by a patient in both resting and walking modes. The orthosis includes a generally L-shaped support member which has a leg portion positioned behind the patient's lower leg, a heel portion positioned behind the patient's heel and Achilles' tendon area, and a foot portion positioned substantially entirely against the sole of the patient's foot, when in normal operative use position. The foot portion has an upper surface and a lower surface and the heel portion connects the leg portion and the foot portion. A walking sole plate is releasably connectable to the generally L-shaped support member, to thereby permit optional use by the patient of the walking sole plate in combination with the generally L-shaped support member for facilitating ambulation by the patient.