Abstract: A method of preventing skin abrasions and the like in patients whose legs are substantially locked together in juxtaposition. The method comprises the taking of an elongated flexible planar pad with a length extending from above the patient's knees to the bottom of the patient's foot. The width of the pad is approximately one-half of the girth of one of the patient's legs. The pad is placed between the patient's legs so that the opposite sides of the pad cover the inner surface of at least one leg from a point above the knee to a point substantially to the bottom of the foot of one leg. The pad is affixed to one leg of the patient at points above the knee and above the ankle of one leg to hold the pad against any substantial movement with respect to the one leg. The apparatus of this invention comprises a pad for the foregoing method. The pad is a flexible planar pad having a top, bottom, side edges, and opposite leg engaging surfaces.

Abstract: A therapeutic leg and foot device comprising an L-shaped member having an elongated channel-like portion adapted to fit the posterior region of the lower leg and a foot portion extending integrally at right angles therefrom. The integral connection is curved to avoid contact with the patient's heel when the device is in place. The channel shape flattens out at the curved portion and is narrowed to promote the required flexing at this point. The device is constructed of resilient transparent acrylic plastic material which is resilient under a stress load but has sufficient rigidity to maintain a bed patient's foot in properly disposed position to prevent bed sores or drop foot. However, when used in the correction of drop foot, the foot portion is flexed away from the perpendicular to an obtuse angle with the leg portion to conform to the deformity. In this position, the device exerts a 30 to 50 lb. pressure on the foot area to bias the foot back into normal position.

Abstract: A flexible planar pad having a top, bottom, side edges, and opposite leg engaging surfaces. The leg engaging surfaces comprises a soft resilient material so that the skin and flesh of the inner portion of a patient's legs will be protected from abrasive action. A first strap means is secured to the pad adjacent its upper end for securing the pad to a patient's leg just above the knee. A second strap means is secured to the pad adjacent the bottom thereof for securing the pad to the patient's leg just above the ankle. A third strap means can be used alternately and it is secured to the pad just below the knee portion to again secure the pad to the leg of the patient just below the knee.

Abstract: A therapeutic leg and foot device comprising an L-shaped member having an elongated channel-like portion adapted to fit the posterior region of the lower leg and a foot portion extending integrally at right angles therefrom. The integral connection is curved to avoid contact with the patient's heel when the device is in place. The channel shape flattens out at the curved portion and is narrowed to promote the required flexing at this point. The device is constructed of resilient transparent acrylic plastic material which is resilient under a stress load but has sufficient rigidity to maintain a bed patient's foot in properly disposed position to prevent bed sores or drop foot. However, when used in the correction of drop foot, the foot portion is flexed away from the perpendicular to an obtuse angle with the leg portion to conform to the deformity. In this position, the device exerts a 30 to 50 lb. pressure on the foot area to bias the foot back into normal position.

Abstract: The padded boot means of this invention includes a padded boot having a first base portion, and having rearward and forward ends, and upper and lower surfaces. A secondary base portion is secured to the lower surface of the first base portion and is secured to the forward and rearward ends thereof to create a pocket there between. A supporting element such as the foot rest of a wheel chair, or a pad element, is adapted to be inserted into the pocket to support the patient's foot. The boot has lateral side portions which overlap on the upper portion of the patient's foot. Attachement means are provided for securing the side portions together. Similarly, the boot has a pair of heel flaps which extend from the rearward end of the boot, with the heel flaps being adapted to extend around a patient's heel. Attachment means serve to secure the heel flaps together. The boot has an outer surface comprised of a canvas-like material, and an inner surface comprised of a fleece-like material.

Abstract: A method and means for positioning bedfast patients where the apparatus iudes a rectangular pad which dwells on the bed surface and extends at least from above the shoulders of the patient to a point at least below the hip areas. Pairs of straps are secured to the pad and extend transversely across the pad in substantial alignment with the shoulders and hip areas, respectively, of the patient. Hand gripping loops are formed in the strap elements adjacent the side edges of the pad. Slide buckles are secured to the strap elements which extend outwardly from the side edges of the pad, and hook elements are secured thereto for securement to bed rails and the like to temporarily hold a patient in a side rest position, for example.

Abstract: A pad for preventing skin abrasions at the joints of persons having impaired mobility is disclosed comprising a substantially round pad means having a concave shape and inner and outer sides, a peripheral edge, and a central portion. The outer side of the pad means is comprised of a canvas-like material, and a pad element having the texture of wool fleece and having a central portion comprises the inner side of the pad means and is secured to the canvas-like material. A second pad means is secured to the central portion of the pad element. Elongated strap portions extend in opposite directions from the pad means with outer ends terminating beyond the periphery of the pad means. Suitable fasteners are secured to the outer ends of the strap portions. The strap portions and the second pad means are comprised of foam rubber. A plurality of ventilation holes are provided in the pad means and the pad element.

Abstract: The method of this invention pertains to preventing skin abrasions and the like in patients whose legs are substantially locked together in juxtaposition. The method comprises the taking of an elongated flexible planar pad with a length extending from above the patient's knees to the bottom of the patient's foot. The width of the pad is approximately one-half of the girth of one of the patient's legs. The pad is placed between the patient's legs so that the opposite sides of the pad cover the inner surface of at least one leg from a point above the knee to a point substantially to the bottom of the foot of one leg. The pad is affixed to one leg of the patient at points above the knee and above the ankle of one leg to hold the pad against any substantial movement with respect to the one leg. The apparatus of this invention comprises a pad for the foregoing method. The pad is a flexible planar pad having a top, a bottom, side edges, and opposite leg engaging surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a seat cushion for use by a person sitting in a chair or a bed. The seat cushion includes a base layer of padded material with raised cushion areas and depressed recessed areas. The cushion areas correspond to and receive the large muscle masses of the person's buttocks and thighs so as to distribute the person's body weight over the large muscle masses. The recessed areas correspond to the varying body prominences of the patient, such as the ischial bone prominences, so as to receive and suspend the prominences and thereby minimize pressure thereon. The cushion areas are created by stuffing compartments formed on the base with a padding material. The compartments are contoured so as to also define the recessed areas.

Abstract: A method and means for positioning bedfast patients where the apparatus includes a rectangular pad which dwells on the bed surface and extends at least from above the shoulders of the patient to a point at least below the hip areas. Pairs of straps are secured to the pad and extend transversely across the pad in substantial alignment with the shoulders and hip areas, respectively, of the patient. Hand gripping loops are formed in the strap elements adjacent the side edges of the pad. Slide buckles are secured to the strap elements which extend outwardly from the side edges of the pad, and hook elements are secured thereto for securement to bed rails and the like to temporarily hold a patient in a side rest position, for example.

Abstract: A method and means for positioning bedfast patients where the apparatus includes a rectangular pad which dwells on the bed surface and extends at least from above the shoulders of the patient to a point at least below the hip areas. Pairs of straps are secured to the pad and extend transversely across the pad in substantial alignment with the shoulders and hip areas, respectively, of the patient. Hand gripping loops are formed in the strap elements adjacent the side edges of the pad. Slide buckles are secured to the strap elements which extend outwardly from the side edges of the pad, and hook elements are secured thereto for securement to bed rails and the like to temporarily hold a patient in a side rest position, for example.

Abstract: A knee contracture correction device for straightening a contracted knee is provided. The device includes a pair of rod assemblies each having opposite upper and lower ends and a pivotal joint between the ends. The upper end of the rod assemblies is pivotally secured to the patient's thigh while the lower end is pivotally secured adjacent the patient's ankle. The pivotal joint of the rod assemblies is locked so as to define an obtuse angle slightly greater than the angle of contracture of the knee. Straps are positioned immediately above and below the knee and fastened to the rod assemblies so as to stretch the knee ligaments and muscles. Periodically, the angle of the rod assemblies is increased until eventually the knee contracture is eliminated.

Abstract: An arm splint is disclosed comprising upper and lower layers with a hand receiving portion formed on the forward end thereof. The rearward ends of the upper and lower layers are detachably secured together and are integrally secured together at the forward ends thereof through a fold that is created in the material of the device. Conventional retaining bands extend between the layers to conventionally hold the arm splint to the forearm of the patient.A separate elongated slot is formed between the two layers adjacent the forward ends thereof to receive the support arm of a plurality of thumb and finger support means. Pin means is provided in an aperture extending through the slot member for detachably holding the support arms of the thumb and finger support means within said slot. Each of the support arms has one or more apertures for reception of the pin means.

Abstract: An arm splint with a hand receiving portion formed on the forward end thereof includes upper and lower layers which are detachably secured together at the rearward ends and which are integrally secured together at the forward ends through a fold in the material of the device. Conventional retaining bands extend between the layers to hold the arm splint to the forearm of the patient. A separate elongated slot is formed between the two layers adjacent the forward ends to receive the support arm of a selected thumb and finger support element. A pin is provided in an aperture extending through the slot member for detachably holding the support arm of the thumb and finger support element within the slot. Each support arm has one or more apertures for receiving the pin.

Abstract: A therapeutic leg and foot device comprising an L-shaped member having an elongated channel-like portion adapted to fit the posterior region of the lower leg and a foot portion extending integrally at right angles therefrom. The integral connection is curved to avoid contact with the patient's heel when the device is in place. The channel shape flattens out at the curved portion and is narrowed to promote the required flexing at this point. The device is constructed of resilient transparent acrylic plastic material which is resilient under a stress load but has sufficient rigidity to maintain a bed patient's foot in properly disposed position to prevent bed sores or drop foot. However, when used in the correction of drop foot, the foot portion is flexed away from the perpendicular to an obtuse angle with the leg portion to conform to the deformity. In this position the device exerts a 30 to 50 lb. pressure on the foot area to bias the foot back into normal position.

Abstract: A therapeutic leg and foot device comprising an L-shaped member having an elongated channel-like portion adapted to fit the posterior region of the lower leg and a foot portion extending integrally at right angles therefrom. The integral connection is curved to avoid contact with the patient's heel when the device is in place. The channel shape flattens out at the curved portion and is narrowed to promote the required flexing at this point. The device is constructed of resilient transparent acrylic plastic material which is resilient under a stress load but has sufficient rigidity to maintain a bed patient's foot in properly disposed position to prevent bed sores or drop foot. However, when used in the correction of drop foot, the foot portion is flexed away from the perpendicular to an obtuse angle with the leg portion to conform to the deformity. In this position the device exerts a 30 to 50 lb. pressure on the foot area to bias the foot back into normal position.