Abstract: A sock having an elastic band is disclosed in which the band encircles an intermediate zone of the sock between the heel zone and toe zone. The band has a first edge near the heel zone and a second edge near the toe zone. The perimeter of the first edge of the band is greater than the perimeter of the second edge thereof to provide an inward taper for the band from the first edge to the second edge. The first edge of the band is attached to the intermediate zone of the sock and the second edge thereof is unattached. Further, the perimeter of the second edge of the band is substantially less than the perimeter of the intermediate zone of the sock. The arrangement is such that insertion of a wearer's foot in the sock will cause the elastic band to expand and provide support to the arch of the foot.

Abstract: An elastic footwrap for treating plantar fasciitis by relaxing and shortening the musculatures of the foot. The footwrap is made of elastic material having a body and an arch support. Both the body and the arch support are generally rectangular. The body covers the top and bottom of the foot and has an ankle opening and toe openings. The ends of the body are secured at the heel so that a predetermined compressive force is exerted along the bottom of the foot when the footwrap is in operative position on the foot. The arch support is positioned perpendicular to the body. The ends of the arch support are secured on the top of the foot so that the arch support envelopes and supports the arch when the footwrap is in operative position on the foot.

Abstract: An ankle support is disclosed which includes an underliner extending about the wearer's leg at a point above the ankle joint and forming a main body for the ankle support. An upper strap extends about the underliner at a point above the ankle joint and is adjustable in tension. An upright strap is secured to the underliner and this upright strap extends downwardly on the medial side of the wearer's leg, under his arch and upwardly along the lateral side of the wearer's leg, where it is secured to the upper strap. A diagonal strap is secured to the upright strap and the underliner on the medial side of the wearer's leg and extends upwardly and forwardly across the wearer's ankle, and around the lateral side of the wearer's leg to be joined to the upper strap. This construction not only supports the ankle joint against inversion sprains, but provides support for the arch and the plantar fascia.