Corrective shin splint insole
US6238359A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A corrective appliance, as an insole insert, and method of manufacture thereof, an improved insole design of this invention can be used as an insert or sole construction to evert the foot with a raised area having inclined sloping edges at the first metatarsal area with support in the region of the ball of the foot and the first metatarsal head to evert or support the foot by raising the ball of the foot, thereby causing the foot to rotate outwardly, and relieving, reducing and diminishing irritation, inflammation and pain associated with the lower leg ailment commonly known as shin splints.
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