ORTHTIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING STATIC AND DYNAMIC STABILITY TO THE MEDIAL ARCH AND SUBTALAR BONE COMPLEX

摘要

Orthotic devices are configured to provide static and dynamic stability to the medial arch and subtalar bone complex. The orthotic device includes a resilient arch support configured to collapse under the weight of a user. Collapsing causes an operably coupled vertical support flange to pivotally urge the vertical support flange against corresponding medial areas of the foot. A method entails translating a downward force exerted by a foot during walking motion into pivotal motion of the vertical support flange. Pivotal motion urges the flange against corresponding areas of the foot to providing a stabilizing force. As the downward force is relieved, the stabilizing force is relieved and the medial support flange returns to its original position.