1989-01-17
1989-09-26
Apley, Richard J.
Undertaking
272 96, 272139, 272903, 128 25R, A63B 2112, A63B 2300
Patent
active
048694991
ABSTRACT:
A toe exercise device in a form of a dynamic splint is disclosed comprising a semi-circular plastic shell which has an adjustable holding strap attached to the bottom end thereof and fitted with Velcro such that the strap can be adjustably fitted above the ankle of the foot which is being exercised. At the upper or top end of the shell is secured an adjustable stretchable rubber tubing which has at its free end a toe sling or pouch. The plastic shell essentially comprises a brace member which is adapted to fit behind the leg. The toe sling is adapted to fit around the bottom portion of the toe and tends to pull the toe in a direction toward the leg. In this way, the user of the device can exercise his or her tendons which are situated in the vicinity of the toe located in the sling. This dynamic splint will also assist in obtaining passive extension at the metatarsal phalangeal joints. The top part of the shell may be formed at its upper peripheral extremity with an annular opening adapted to have the rubber tubing pass there-through which enables the individual to use a variety of different lengths and tensions depending on the needs of the user of the device.
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Apley Richard J.
Gubernick Franklin L.
Koenig Gloria K.
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