Abstract: A footwear article that has an insert pad filled with loose particulate material which is configured within the pad to provide the feeling of walking on a sandy beach and with the same massage affect to the foot as walking on a sandy beach. The pad is particularly configured to prevent the loose particulate material inside of it from flowing to the sides of the pad and destroying the massaging affect.

Abstract: A therapy device for alleviating arm and shoulder pain and methods of use thereof is disclosed. In one embodiment, the therapy device is an arm sling with an adjustable, pressure-relieving neck strap. The arm sling may optionally include a squeezable pouch removably attached thereto. The squeezable pouch may be squeezed in the hand and/or manipulated by the fingers to either help relieve stress and muscle tension or to exercise the muscles of the hand.

Abstract: An impact pad containing body cushioning device with the impact pad filled with a viscoelastic polymeric material which mimics the trabecular architecture of cancellous bone allowing the device to enhance this ability to cushion impact forces against various sensitive parts of the human body.

Abstract: Cast and bandage protector that avoids use of a separate sealing ring and therefore can be folded over upon itself, has suitability for convenient packaging and at the same time still provides an effective waterproof sealing arrangement.

Abstract: A device for treating heel fissures (cracked heels) comprised of an elastic sleeve adapted to fit over the foot and heel of a person with toes and the back of the heel exposed, with the sleeve defining an exterior surface and an interior surface. Attached to the interior surface is at least one exfoliating insert, located to rub against callus areas of the foot as a person moves about during sleep.

Abstract: Cast and bandage protector that avoids use of a sealing ring and therefore can be folded over upon itself, has suitability for convenient packaging and at the same time still provides an effective waterproof sealing arrangement.

Abstract: A walking splint removably attachable to the lower leg and foot to substantially immobilize the ankle joint and provide stretching of the plantar fascia having the improved advantage that posterior shell of the walking splint has an asymmetrically positioned anti-skid tread on the exterior of the posterior shell, preferably under both the foot area and the heel area.

Abstract: An adjustable soft wrap for treating plantar fasciitis is provided. A soft wrap is cut from material in such a manner to allow independent compression adjustment on the ankle and the middle of the foot while simultaneously having straps to allow tension adjustment of the stretch tension on the planter fascia.

Abstract: A support board for intravenous devices and the like that is nonslip in order to prevent the I.V. from slipping to and fro, and eventually out of the patient. The support board, commonly an arm board, is a splint having an upper surface with a foam cushion adhered to it, a lower surface with a nonskid material adhered to it and a cloth-like stockinette covering the entire splint which abrades against both surfaces without slipping to and fro.

Abstract: A moldable body patch to provide moisture protection for wound sites. It uses a non-linear shaped preferably medical grade flexible film piece having upper, preferably middle and lower portions and a pull tab permanently adhered to the upper portion of the film piece. A backing paper is removably adhered to the middle portion and to the lower portion which may be removed to reveal an adhesive that will provide skin adherence in a sealable relationship to prevent underlying wounds from moisture contact. When finished, the film piece may be conveniently removed by pulling on the pull tab permanently adhered to the upper portion of the film piece.

Abstract: A moldable body patch to provide moisture protection for wound sites. It uses a non-linear shaped preferably medical grade flexible film piece having upper, preferably middle and lower portions and a pull tab permanently adhered to the upper portion of the film piece. A backing paper is removably adhered to the middle portion and to the lower portion which may be removed to reveal an adhesive that will provide skin adherence in a sealable relationship to prevent underlying wounds from moisture contact. When finished, the film piece may be conveniently removed by pulling on the pull tab permanently adhered to the upper portion of the film piece.

Abstract: An orthotic device for absorption of heel shock, treating edema and swelling and for lessening pain. It is comprised of an elastic sleeve adapted to fit over the foot and heel of a person. The sleeve includes a shock absorbing heel pad inside of the sleeve in a position to be disposed under the heel when the sleeve is worn around the heel. The sleeve is of elastomeric material providing compression to treat edema and swelling. The pad may be a polymeric plastisol material which can be cooled to provide cold therapy and positioned under the heel to provide cushioning and shock absorption.

Abstract: A finger splint, ice pack gel combination, using a finger splint with an associated ice gel pack so that both support and cold therapy can simultaneously be applied to an injured finger.

Abstract: An orthotic device for absorption of heel shock, treating edema and swelling and for lessening pain. It is comprised of an elastic sleeve adapted to fit over the foot and heel of a person. The sleeve includes a shock absorbing heel pad inside of the sleeve in a position to be disposed under the heel when the sleeve is worn around the heel. The sleeve is of elastomeric material providing compression to treat edema and swelling. The pad may be a polymeric plastisol material which can be cooled to provide cold therapy and positioned under the heel to provide cushioning and shock absorption.

Abstract: A finger splint, ice pack gel combination, using a finger splint with an associated ice gel pack so that both support and cold therapy can simultaneously be applied to an injured finger.

Abstract: The universal walking splint movably attachable to the lower leg and foot to substantially immobilize the lower leg and foot. It has a posterior shell for holding a sole insert pad, and a movable and removable arch support attachable to the sole insert pad to allow selective arch support at the proper location under either a right foot or a left foot.

Abstract: A collapsible posterior splint capable of sustained biplanar (frontal and sagittal) dorsiflexion of the foot. The splint is comprised of a compression support sleeve, inserted into a flexible frame, and utilizing adjustable tension straps. This splint is a method of treatment for foot pain, including plantar fasciitis.

Abstract: An elbow brace of the present invention is adapted to provide stability to the elbow joint. The elbow brace is comprised of an elastic sleeve and an elastic strap. After the sleeve is placed over the arm of a person, the elastic strap is attached to the sleeve by Velcro fasteners and wrapped in a figure eight configuration. The elastic strap is secured to the sleeve in different ways depending on the part of the elbow joint that needs to be supported. The elbow brace of the present invention can be used either to alleviate pain of an existing injury or as a preventative device to prevent injury. The brace can be used to modify various biomechanical actions that take place in the arm including extension or hyper-extension of the elbow, hyper-pronation of the hand, and/or hyper-supination of the hand.

Abstract: A heel stabilizing device is comprised of an elastic sleeve adapted to fit over the foot and heel of a person. The sleeve includes a pair of pads disposed on opposite sides of the inside surface of the sleeve. When the sleeve is worn around the heel, the two pads are positioned on opposite sides of the calcaneus. The pads exert opposite and equal forces to the medial and lateral side of the calcaneus to stabilize the heel within a shoe and also to impede the displacement of the fat pad located beneath the calcaneus.

Abstract: This invention relates to a restraining device to be worn by sufferers of carpal tunnel. The device comprises a wristlet adapted to circle the wrist of a wearer and a flexible and adjustable restraining harness attached to the wristlet for extension over the back of the hand, with the harness terminating in a finger loop for engagement of the base of at least one finger to prevent falling forward of the person's hand.