Abstract: A foot correction method comprises the steps of raising a plantar arch (15) and applying a pressure on either side of a foot (13) to thereby maintain a configuration of a longitudinal arch and a transversal arch of the foot (13) so as to prevent and correct a spraying phenomenon of the foot (13). A splint (11, 23) for practicing the method comprises shape memory alloy wires preferably in the form of either woven fabric, such as a mesh (17), or a nonwoven fabric plate. The shape memory alloy wires preferably consists of a Ti-Ni series alloy exhibiting superelasticity at a normal or used temperature.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 27, 1995
Date of Patent:
March 4, 1997
Assignee:
Tokin Corporation
Inventors:
Kiyoshi Yamauchi, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Atsushi Kita