METHODS FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH PLANTAR FASCIITIS

    公开(公告)号:US20190117492A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-25

    申请号:US16165921

    申请日:2018-10-19

    发明人: Susan V. Nielsen

    摘要: The present invention relates to a method for treating inflammatory symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis in a foot. The method involves stretching gastrocnemius and soleus muscles associated with the foot by placing the sole of the foot on an inclined ramp surface and cooling at least one portion of the sole of the foot. The method may further involve providing localized pressure to at least one portion of the plantar fascia, and to a portion of the foot below the toes, to cause dorsiflexion thereof.

    Apparatus for treating inflammatory symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis

    公开(公告)号:US10744056B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-18

    申请号:US16165921

    申请日:2018-10-19

    发明人: Susan V. Nielsen

    摘要: The present invention relates to an apparatus for treating inflammatory symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis in a foot. The apparatus comprises an inclined ramp surface, a flat surface adjacent to the inclined ramp surface, a dowel rollable along both the inclined ramp surface and the flat surface, and a pocket coupled to the flat surface, wherein the pocket is disposed radially outward from the flat surface and ascending the inclined ramp. The apparatus may further comprise a gel pack retained in the pocket, which may be configured for cooling at least one portion of a sole of the foot.