Myofascial strap

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Dahbour, Fadi H. (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Sling

C602S075000, C602S903000, C128S875000, C128S876000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06958048

ABSTRACT:
An improved strap has a base end portion, a second end portion and a main portion which is disposed between the base and the second end portions of the strap. A first side of the strap has a layer formed of foam. A second side of the strap has a layer formed of fabric. The second side of a base end portion of the strap has a layer formed of foam. The layer formed of foam on the first side of the strap is placed in engagement with skin on a body of a patient. The base end portion of the strap is retained against movement relative to the body of the patient by wrapping the strap around a portion of the body of the patient and positioning a portion of the layer formed of foam and disposed on the first side of the strap in engagement with foam disposed on the second side of the base end portion of the strap. A second end portion of the strap is connected with the fabric layer on the second side of the strap at a location between the end portions of the strap.

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