Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and foot support device for dynamically treating plantar fasciitis in the foot of a patient while enabling patient mobility. The method comprises applying tension to the ball of the foot via a strap held in tension by extending the strap to form a continuous loop, from opposite sides of the knee in the leg of the foot in treatment through an opening in a channel guide member oriented relative to the ball of the foot, with the strap connected at opposite ends thereof to the opposite sides of the knee in alignment with the rotatable joint of the knee and controlling dorsiflexion of the plantar fascia while the patient is mobile by slidably adjusting the position of the strap within the channel guide member in response to the mobility of the patient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 12, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 30, 2021
Assignee:
REBEL INNOVATIONS INC
Inventors:
Thomas V Hatzis, Stanley Wadolowski, Scott Axelrod, J. Michael Cantore, Jr.
Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and foot support device for dynamically treating plantar fasciitis in the foot of a patient while enabling patient mobility. The method comprises applying tension to the ball of the foot via a strap held in tension by extending the strap to form a continuous loop, from opposite sides of the knee in the leg of the foot in treatment through an opening in a channel guide member oriented relative to the ball of the foot, with the strap connected at opposite ends thereof to the opposite sides of the knee in alignment with the rotatable joint of the knee and controlling dorsiflexion of the plantar fascia while the patient is mobile by slidably adjusting the position of the strap within the channel guide member in response to the mobility of the patient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 22, 2016
Date of Patent:
September 24, 2019
Assignee:
REBEL INNOVATIONS, INC.
Inventors:
Thomas V Hatzis, Stanley Wadolowski, Scott Axelrod, J. Michael Cantore, Jr.
Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and foot support device for dynamically treating plantar fasciitis in the foot of a patient while enabling patient mobility. The method comprises applying tension to the ball of the foot via a strap held in tension by extending the strap to form a continuous loop, from opposite sides of the knee in the leg of the foot in treatment through an opening in a channel guide member oriented relative to the ball of the foot, with the strap connected at opposite ends thereof to the opposite sides of the knee in alignment with the rotatable joint of the knee and controlling dorsiflexion of the plantar fascia while the patient is mobile by slidably adjusting the position of the strap within the channel guide member in response to the mobility of the patient.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 22, 2016
Publication date:
October 13, 2016
Applicant:
REBEL INNOVATIONS, INC.
Inventors:
THOMAS V. HATZIS, STANLEY WADOLOWSKI, SCOTT AXELROD, J. MICHAEL CANTORE, JR.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for limiting plantarflexion of an ankle and thereby maintaining the plantar fascia in a neutral to slight dorsiflection. The device includes a foot assembly, tension members, and a leg strap. The leg strap, is adapted so that a portion of the leg strap is removable and can be engaged above the knee. In some embodiments of the present invention, the leg strap, includes at least one connection member for receiving the tension member wherein the connection member is affixed to the leg strap at or about the knee when the leg strap is engaged to the leg.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 10, 2012
Publication date:
July 4, 2013
Applicant:
Rebel Innovations, Inc.
Inventors:
Thomas V. Hatzis, Stan Wadolowski, Michael Cantore, Scott Axelrod