Ankle-foot orthotic for treatment of foot drop
US9149384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0113
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ankle-foot orthotic is provided that treats steppage gate by preventing foot drop during movement. The orthotic having an ankle brace linked to a user's shoe by an elastic strap. The elastic strap having sufficient elasticity to provide the appropriate amount of tensile force to the shoe to prevent foot drop, while having sufficient flexibility to allow the user to naturally flex their foot and ankle during movement. The elastic strap comprises hook fasteners attachable to and removable from the shoe, such that the orthotic can be easily put on or taken off by the user.
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