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Orthopedic support for the treatment of heel pain

US6641550B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2002
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 31, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/0111
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and device for treating heel pain comprises a first support mechanism for disposition about the heel region of a human foot and a secondary support mechanism for disposition about an arch region of a human foot. When disposed about the heel region and arch region respectively, the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism support the plantar fascia in a more normal biomechanical position.

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