Foot support devices and methods

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1996-08-06

1998-02-17

Donnelly, Jerome

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 16, 602 33, A61F 500

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057186731

ABSTRACT:
Foot supporting devices and methods hold the wearer's foot and leg at a predetermined angle for sufficient time to reduce foot fatigue or pain, while the wearer is not on the feet. The invention requires that there be no part of the foot supporting devices making contact with or causing stress on the wearer's heel. The foot supporting devices may be made from soft, pliable fabric materials.

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