Device for heel shock absorption, swelling, and pain treatment

Details Device for heel shock absorption, swelling, and pain treatment Device for heel shock absorption, swelling, and pain treatment

2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Support covering

C602S062000, C602S065000, C602S066000, C128S892000, C128S893000, C128S894000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07056299

ABSTRACT:
An orthotic device for absorption of heel shock, treating edema and swelling and for lessening pain. It is comprised of an elastic sleeve adapted to fit over the foot and heel of a person. The sleeve includes a shock absorbing heel pad inside of the sleeve in a position to be disposed under the heel when the sleeve is worn around the heel. The sleeve is of elastomeric material providing compression to treat edema and swelling. The pad may be a polymeric plastisol material which can be cooled to provide cold therapy and positioned under the heel to provide cushioning and shock absorption.

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MSN Encarta, “fluid”, printed Jun. 11, 2005, 2 pages.

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