METHOD AND FOOT SUPPORT DEVICE FOR DORSIFLEXING THE FOOT AND CONSEQUENTLY STRETCHING THE PLANTAR FASCIA IN THE FOOT WHILE THE USER IS MOBILE

摘要

The present invention relates to a device for limiting plantarflexion of anankle andthereby maintaining the plantar fascia in a neutral to slight dorsiflection.The deviceincludes a foot assembly, tension members, and a leg strap. The leg strap, isadapted sothat a portion of the leg strap is removable and can be engaged above theknee. In someembodiments of the present invention, the leg strap, includes at least oneconnectionmember for receiving the tension member wherein the connection member isaffixed tothe leg strap at or about the knee when the leg strap is engaged to the leg.